First of all, congratulate yourself if you didn’t see a minute of Thursday’s Independence Bowl/exhibition game between Louisiana Tech and the Miami Hurricanes. Because is was this one up there with the all-time stinkers.
Second of all, I’m sorry if you’re a Miami Hurricanes fan because this once storied football program might have hit rock bottom again with their awful performance in a 14-0 loss, which ends their season at 6-7.
That final score actually makes this game seem more exciting than it was, which is hard to believe. Louisiana Tech scored a touchdown with two minutes left to make it a two-score game. Before that we saw 16 drives end with a punt, 3 drives end with an interception, and 3 other drives end with fumbles.
Miami had three QBs – Jarren Williams (94 yards passing), N’Kosi Perry (52 yards), and Tate Martell (7 yards) – throw at least one pass and none of them were effective.
Miami’s leading rusher had just 31 yards on 12 carries.
This program used to win national titles. Now they get mocked after brutal performances in a Bowl (exhibition) game:
Allow me to vent b/c I’ve mostly stayed quiet this yr.
The Miami Hurricanes are never going to be what they once were. I’m not delusional. This isn’t the 80’s, 90’s or early 00’s.
Regardless of the coach they consistently recruit top 20 classes.
This is unacceptable
Cont’d
— Jorge Sedano (@Sedano) December 27, 2019
As a Miami native, I will say @MiamiHurricanes should be ashamed of their performance today. You’re all better than that. #CanesFootball
— Ken Borkan (@KBMIA) December 27, 2019
Thanks Miami. You played great. #MiamiHurricanes #sportsarebad pic.twitter.com/juhEcJ9tQu
— Craig (@DubCs12) December 27, 2019
There is no other way to say it, #MiamiHurricanes are a terrible football team. No excuses. They play like a high school team & that might be insulting to the high school. Face it #CanesFootball the game has passed you by. You’re wake forest and all the other small schools.
— Todd B (@TBcycle) December 27, 2019
14-0 to an inferior team and a losing season. Fire these incompetent coaches immediately @CanesFootball @MiamiHurricanes #canes
— TheFundraiser😎 (@TheFundraiser7) December 27, 2019
The Miami Hurricanes are awful. How can you go from one of the most feared college football programs, to getting shutout in a bowl game against a Group of Five team?
— NOBODY CARES WORK HARDER (@Eram_Ahmed1) December 27, 2019
I thought losing to FIU was the low point. But the Miami Hurricanes just got shut out by Louisiana Tech in the #IndependenceBowl. Manny Diaz (and that trio of busted Canes QBs), you have outdone yourselves.
— Damon Amendolara (@DAonCBS) December 27, 2019
I think I just watched the worst game of football I've ever seen.
Wouldn't expect much more from the "Independence" bowl, though…
The REAL U wears red and actually has a U in its name. Go Utah Utes. #IndependenceBowl #MiamiHurricanes
— 🍷Glass Half Ute. (@GlassHalfUte) December 27, 2019
I made this tweet less than a year ago, when people were actually psyched about the Miami hire of Manny Diaz. #MiamiHurricanes https://t.co/upFn4WLdps
— Robert O'Hara (@rob_ohara) December 27, 2019
Is now a good time to look through what came in the mail today? @CanesFootball @MiamiHurricanes pic.twitter.com/o5ZGPvtb84
— Kate Stanton (@KateStantonUM) December 27, 2019
We have a major announcement for Miami Hurricanes fans.
The Heat play tomorrow.
And again on Saturday.— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) December 27, 2019
The 2019 University of Miami Hurricanes are about to lose to TWO C-USA opponents in ONE season.
I hate everything about this squad.
I don't wanna see another turnover chain in my life. Touchdown rings are a capital offense. Forget The New Miami. I miss the old mediocre one.
— Trey Ferguson (@PastorTrey05) December 27, 2019
Me watching Miami hurricanes football games for the last 16 years expecting better only to be hurt over and over pic.twitter.com/Y7I84Gj7Cz
— The Petty King (@jason_ucf) December 26, 2019