Miami’s Leon Searcy watched ESPN’s 30 for 30 film “The U,” which chronicles the rise of Miami’s football dominance from 1983 to 1993. He puts on his movie reviewer hat to talk about what he thought of the documentary that he not only watched but also lived.
I loved the movie. Read more...
December 15, 2009 – 6:00 pm
Miami’s Leon Searcy talks about Miami quarterback Jacory Harris and what he has to do to improve his play after four INTs in last week’s loss.
Jacory Harris is a playmaker and you want to see him take chances down the field and make plays. And it’s never a problem when you’re winning. Read more...
November 20, 2009 – 12:19 pm
With The U headed to Chapel Hill this weekend, Miami’s Leon Searcy compares the rebuilding jobs of Butch Davis and Randy Shannon at his alma mater.
It’s tough to look at Randy Shannon and Butch Davis and ask, “Which one made a bigger turnaround?” Read more...
November 12, 2009 – 2:00 pm
Miami’s Leon Searcy says that after getting embarrassed by Virginia two years ago at home, the Hurricanes redeemed themselves with a 52-17 blowout win.
I enjoyed the Miami-Virginia game. I’ve written on this site before about our inability to stop the run and run the ball, but we did a great job. Read more...
November 10, 2009 – 4:19 pm
Miami’s Leon Searcy says the Hurricanes are ready to exact revenge on Virginia after a 48-0 loss to the Cavaliers in 2007.
If there is one thing we do at Miami is that we don’t forget. And the last time Virginia came down to Miami they totally embarrassed us. Read more...
November 6, 2009 – 2:43 pm
After needing a wake up call for the second straight game, Miami’s Leon Searcy is concerned The U’s problems on offense and defense will catch up to them if they don’t come prepared.
Having watched Miami this season, I think they needed the Wake Forest game. Read more...
November 5, 2009 – 2:00 pm
Former Miami OL Leon Searcy reflects on Miami’s loss last Saturday and what the Hurricanes can learn from it.
Following Miami’s 40-37 loss I couldn’t help but think, “That’s what young teams do.” They’re relatively young on both sides of the ball and I don’t think they understood the magnitude of this game. Read more...
October 28, 2009 – 2:13 pm
Miami’s Leon Searcy says it’s time to stop asking if The U’s swagger is back – it’s not fair to the current players. All that matters is that winning is back in Coral Gables.
People call me all the time and want to talk about whether Miami has its swagger back or not or are they the ’Canes of old. Read more...
October 27, 2009 – 12:22 pm
In Part II of his look at former Miami teammate and current head coach Randy Shannon, Leon Searcy explains how Shannon has led “The U” back to national prominence and the high expectations for 2010.
When Miami hired Randy Shannon, I knew that he was going to be old school. Read more...
October 23, 2009 – 1:47 pm
In Part I of Leon Searcy’s inside look at Miami coach Randy Shannon, Searcy explains what the ‘Canes head man was like as a teammate in the 1980s. In Part II later this week, he will detail Shannon as a coach.
If you were a freshman, Randy Shannon was the worst teammate ever. Read more...
October 20, 2009 – 1:14 pm