HOME COOKIN?

-EDITORIAL-

by TexCane

April 8, 2026 - In a classic rivalry, the Hurricanes and Fighting Irish battled on the national stage.

Then the referees took over and determined the outcome of this game.

In the final minutes, with Notre Dame holding on to a 31-24 lead, Miami was driving to tie up the game. Miami quarterback Darian Mensah scrambled to avoid pressure and launched the ball into the end zone. Tight end Elijah Lofton went high in the air and made a sensational catch coming down with two feet in bounds and possession of the ball. When he was out of bounds, the Irish defender swiped the ball out of his hands. By every definition, where a player comes down with the both feet in bounds and the ball in his passion, it’s a touchdown. Knocking at the ball loose out of bounds is NOT relevant.

Touchdown Miami!

This call was not the only flagrant call by these ACC refs. They blew a targeting call when the Notre Dame player lowered his head as he struck Mensah as he was falling to the ground. It doesn’t matter if the offensive player has his head down, Mensah was in an indefensible position. The Irish player intended to hurt Mensah.

But the refs took control of the game…again.

We should not expect any action or even a comment from the ACC headquarters. That would demonstrate leadership and accountability from Jim Phillips and his staff. Not in their DNA.

BOTTOM LINE:

When an opponent goes to South Bend, the close calls never go their way because the establishment wants to prop up the glorious and legendary Notre Dame image.

Let's move on! Give me some of that home cookin!

GO CANES!