Corey Flagg embracing change

DMoney

Apr 5, 2023 3 min read

As the Miami Hurricanes continue their spring practices, junior linebacker Corey Flagg is adjusting to the new defensive scheme and embracing the opportunity to learn from multiple coaches during his time at Miami.

Flagg commented on the development of the new defense under Miami's new defensive coordinator Lance Guidry, who was previously at Marshall.

"Things are coming along really well. It's a new defense, so we are trying to get it down pat. The coaches are doing a phenomenal job. Coach Guidry is doing a really good job. He brings the same energy every day. Coach D-Nich does a phenomenal job in the linebacker room."

When asked about the multiple coaching staff changes he has experienced during his time at Miami, Flagg saw it as an opportunity to grow.

“Honestly, I look at it as a blessing because for me, if I want to go to the next level at that level, things change all the time, so you can look at it two different ways. I look at it as a positive thing for me; I just have to be able to adjust on the fly. It hasn't been hard at all with the guys that Coach Cristobal has brought in. It's been smooth."

Flagg had high praise for new Miami linebackers coach Derek Nicholson, who recently joined the team after coaching at Louisville.

"I've learned a lot from him. He's a great man of God. A great man off the field and even a better coach. He's somebody that lives at what he says, and he's the same guy every day. It's a big blessing to have that kind of coach and man in my life, so he's a great dude."

Flagg noted he was impressed with Washington State transfer linebacker Francisco Mauigoa.

"Very smart guy. Very humble guy. Very good guy. We go to Bible study on Wednesdays together. Good down-to-earth guy. Can't wait to play with him." Mauigoa is expected to make a significant impact on the Canes' defense this season.

Freshman linebacker Bobby Washington has also caught Flagg's attention.

"Bobby is competing right now in the spring, and he's doing a really good job. He's progressing really well - he listens, he follows instructions, he does everything off the field right, he's your average prototype linebacker. The guys are looking for 6'2" 6'3" and he's fast. Bobby's looking really well, and I'm excited for his future."

On a personal level, Flagg has made significant changes to his diet and conditioning. After playing last season at 235 pounds, he has dropped to the 225-pound range this off-season, having entered Miami as a freshman weighing 240 pounds.

"Just so I can move faster, I feel like I was not moving as fast as I wanted to last year partly because of the injury but part of that was because I could eat better than what I was eating. I switched that up, and my body switched up."

Flagg has made more than 50 tackles in each of the last two seasons.

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Apr 6, 2023

grover said:
Not favoritism but poor recruiting.

Manny dropped the ball on LB recruiting but dudes here were totally losing their minds that Flagg was getting reps while Avery Huff, Sam Brooks and Tyrique Austin-Cave sat on the bench.

Apr 6, 2023

Cane6 said:
What I don’t get is the diet and nutrition piece. No one should have an excuse

The training tables make all of your meals, if you’re flabby you’re eating junk outside the facility

Guys live off campus though and college kids aren't exactly known for their great nutritional habits. I'm not making excuses, just explaining why it happens.

N25.45W81.21

Apr 6, 2023

BostonCanes47 said:
lol man, I’m 1000% with you on the attention to the finest detail.

But I’ll never blame a coach for a players diet. They can eat all the healthy food they want at the facility but when it’s 10pm and they’re hungry most 18-22 year olds are getting fast food…just the reality of it. Jared sullinger was at the grasp of having the Boston NBA world by the balls and ate himself out of the league. There was an article about how he would eat the healthy options after every game in the locker room but then would get bored/hungry and order McDonald’s late night.

Gotta remember a lot of these dudes grew up in not the best situations and had to eat fast food which is highly addictive to get by. It’s really hard to break that habit. I fortunately never really ate, but had a lot of freakishly athletic friends who were heavily addicted to it.

I am 56, and i’m still doing it.

N25.45W81.21

Apr 6, 2023

Cane6 said:
What I don’t get is the diet and nutrition piece. No one should have an excuse

The training tables make all of your meals, if you’re flabby you’re eating junk outside the facility

Thank you. This is very enlightening on a personal level.
I just assumed it was the fabric softener beads shrinking my pants.

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Sabetta

Apr 6, 2023

Flagg is the Ivey of Trayone Grays

Brains

Apr 6, 2023

Sabetta said:
Flagg is the Ivey of Trayone Grays

I am legit laughing out loud. I have no ******* idea what this means.

Negro-Wan Kanobi

Apr 6, 2023

Go Canes!! said:
Opening game starter.

Again.

Yay Charlie... we made it to Candy Mountain!!!!

Negro-Wan Kanobi

Apr 6, 2023

yeyo said:
D$ dropping this article like

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Big girl moving like Flagg...

Angry Ibis

Apr 6, 2023

JeddTheFisch said:
I am legit laughing out loud. I have no ******* idea what this means.

But it sounds just about right…

CANEMC

Apr 6, 2023

Steve Harvey Laughing GIF by ABC Network

cway313

Apr 6, 2023

JeddTheFisch said:
I am legit laughing out loud. I have no ******* idea what this means.

Home Slice

Apr 6, 2023

ben said:
personally I’m happy to have this kid wear the U. He’s going to play significant minutes, knows what he is doing, and is still improving.

Agree man. Hope he slays it and proves a lot of people wrong

Kjdcanefan

Apr 6, 2023

Cane6 said:
What I don’t get is the diet and nutrition piece. No one should have an excuse

The training tables make all of your meals, if you’re flabby you’re eating junk outside the facility

I could be mistaken, I often am, but I believe that some times it is buffet style meals. If that is true, then despite the food being smart choices, people can still overeat. If not, then i'm wrong lol.

Cane6

Apr 7, 2023

Kjdcanefan said:
I could be mistaken, I often am, but I believe that some times it is buffet style meals. If that is true, then despite the food being smart choices, people can still overeat. If not, then i'm wrong lol.

getting roasted in the passing game or on sweeps 9 times out of 10 must not help remind himself to not eat the McNugz, I hope he is ready to sell insurance or go into coaching

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ddann

Apr 8, 2023

N25.45W81.21 said:
Thank you. This is very enlightening on a personal level.
I just assumed it was the fabric softener beads shrinking my pants.

The fabric softener beads ARE shrinking your pants.

But that’s a completely separate issue.

Southbeach44

Apr 9, 2023

AndreiVasy88 said:
Why are people crapping on him? What did he do to you?

Folks don't like him on here because he does not run a 4.5 40 yard dash. They get mad when he plays over faster kids. He plays because he has been better and much more reliable than the faster kids. If I had to guess he is probably a really good kid and a heck of a leader on our defense.

Damiencane86

Apr 9, 2023

FrancisSawyer said:
He is injured which is unfortunately becoming the norm with Chase. I've been a huge fan of his since his recruitment but the kid has just been snake bitten by injuries and constant scheme changes since he has been here. Guidry will be his 3rd DC in as many years. He is still young and only a Redshirt Sophomore this season so I'm still optimistic that he could develop into a good player here.

What other injury has he had aside from the current one ?

CaneDog66

Apr 9, 2023

yeyo said:
D$ dropping this article like

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Thought the heavy one was going to knock her own **** out with those jumpers flopping under her chin

Cribby

Apr 9, 2023

OP must be new here with this thread.

grover

Apr 9, 2023

Southbeach44 said:
Folks don't like him on here because he does not run a 5.5 40 yard dash. They get mad when he plays over faster kids. He plays because he has been better and much more reliable than the faster kids. If I had to guess he is probably a really good kid and a heck of a leader on our defense.

FIFY