Written by Phil Shie on 08 September 2010.
Here's the thing about Miami: even when they're just saying normal "the crowd won't affect our game" typical pre-game blather - they come across as complete a-holes.
From the burning couches of Morgantown to the overt public intoxication of Columbus , fall Saturdays have a special meaning for the 'Eye and the 'Eer — and not just for our two favorite teams. If it involves college football, we'll blog about it with our own somewhat reasonable ,somewhat rational take.
Like this Miami Herald quote from Randy Shannon:
"You see a lot of traditions in small towns and in little cities like [Columbus]," Shannon said. "But the guys aren't enamored with it because of what we see when we go out [in South Florida]. You may see an Alex Rodriguez, a Wayans brother, or Dwyane Wade. Those are big name guys. When you go to places that are traditional, like Ohio State, Michigan, places like that, it's great to play there, but you've been in awe already. The difference will probably be the noise [factor]. No matter what happens, you can't simulate that in practice at all."
The Wayans brothers? How could you not be in awe of the stars of White Chicks?
Listen, I'm not trying to get into some debate about loud stadiums. It's really a pointless exercise of "my Daddy can beat up your Daddy." But the stadium is big and filled with people who will yell. Therefore, it will be louder than playing than playing at a practice field - or a Marlins game.
Man, even their columnists just seem like a-holes.
