Observations from Spring Practice #4

Sebastian Font

Tuesday at 1:48 PM 2 min read

Miami football was back in action today after a week off with spring break, and picked up right where they left off last week with a mix of individual drills and one-on-one routes as practice game to a close. While there hasn’t been full contact for the most part, we could see full pads as early as this Saturday.

My observations from Spring Practice #4:

OFFENSE:

WR Josiah Trader (0) was electric, in both routes I saw he was extremely shifty and even beat CB Charles Brantley (19) on a stop and go route for a TD. I expect a big year for him.
OL Francis Mauigoa (61) continues to be a star, consistently winning reps during one on one drills. He will be the focal point of the O-Line and boost his draft stock even higher this year.
WR Daylyn Upshaw (13) continues to slowly build under-the-radar. While Toney (12) and Moore (3) are gathering lots of buzz (deservedly so), Upshaw continues to demonstrate his ability to get separation with short passes.
Didn’t see much from the running backs today, were mostly in the corner doing individuals.
TE/FB Elija Lofton (9) worked with the wide receivers early with screen routes. I could see him being used in a similar manner as former TE David Njoku, with his ability after the catch on bubble screens and flat routes being utilized.
QB Carson Beck (11) began some individual throwing drills today, and I will leave it at that.

DEFENSE:

We got our first look at CB Damari Brown (2) today, he moved well and appeared to put on some size from last season.
Once again S Zechariah Poyser (7) impressed me with his intensity during the drills. Poyser is always at a 100 percent, even trying to force fumbles during drills.
DB Dylan Day (23) looks ready to take on a larger role this year, had a nice tip drill interception during one-on-ones.
Again DB Xavier Lucas (6) looked really fluid during his drills, moves freely and looks comfortable in coverage.
Both DL Justin Scott and Armondo Blount looked explosive on the line, the buzz that is growing around the pair is well deserved.

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FuriousStyles

Tuesday at 1:55 PM

Ahhh Kool-Aid. I’ll have two cups please.

J
jordancane

Tuesday at 2:05 PM

“QB Carson Beck (11) began some individual throwing drills today, and I will leave it at that.”

Can you expand?

Ghurd8

Tuesday at 2:07 PM

Upshaw's recruitment/practice coverage reminds me of the same with Jacolby George. I remember Brashard & Mello being the more heralded guys & most asked about & reported on. Then there would be a little blurb every other report about Jacolby consistently making plays.

Hopefully it works out for all the guys this go round. They're certainly walking into a better situation.

n0rcalcane

Tuesday at 2:07 PM

jordancane said:
“QB Carson Beck (11) began some individual throwing drills today, and I will leave it at that.”

Can you expand?

He was laying down and tossing the ball up in the air like I would do when I was grounded in my room as a kid.

J
jordancane

Tuesday at 2:13 PM

n0rcalcane said:
He was laying down and tossing the ball up in the air like I would do when I was grounded in my room as a kid.

Oh yeah he was doing that last practice too. The “I’ll leave it at that” part made me think there was something more to it. I want to know how the other QBs were as well.

Sebastian Font

Tuesday at 2:25 PM

jordancane said:
Oh yeah he was doing that last practice too. The “I’ll leave it at that” part made me think there was something more to it. I want to know how the other QBs were as well.

That part was more in regards to everything off the field

. The other QB's were alright, nothing spectacular, nothing too poor. They weren't making reads on defenses or anything you can really judge on, simply hit their targets during drills and ones

P-Tizzle

Tuesday at 2:34 PM

Sebastian Font said:
That part was more in regards to everything off the field . The other QB's were alright, nothing spectacular, nothing too poor. They weren't making reads on defenses or anything you can really judge on, simply hit their targets during drills and ones

Any update on Joe?

Fightinibis

Tuesday at 2:37 PM

jordancane said:
Oh yeah he was doing that last practice too. The “I’ll leave it at that” part made me think there was something more to it. I want to know how the other QBs were as well.

You and I both.

I read that and thought “awww ****, what now?”…lol

252cane

Tuesday at 2:39 PM

Brown added weight? So Is he getting run at safety?

Canezum5

Tuesday at 2:44 PM

jordancane said:
“QB Carson Beck (11) began some individual throwing drills today, and I will leave it at that.”

Can you expand?

Why? When he clearly said he's leaving it at that.

Also, Expound*. I'm sure his lady wouldn't like you asking about his ability to expand.

JohnnyLagoon

Tuesday at 2:46 PM

n0rcalcane said:
He was laying down and tossing the ball up in the air like I would do when I was grounded in my room as a kid.

Looks accurate, great spiral and wrist engagement.
15-0

TheOriginalCane

Tuesday at 2:48 PM

That's CHUCK Brantley, if you're nasty...

Tinman64

Tuesday at 2:59 PM

Thanks for the update

FuriousStyles

Tuesday at 3:16 PM

n0rcalcane said:
He was laying down and tossing the ball up in the air like I would do when I was grounded in my room as a kid.

Orrrr… thinking out loud.

“She’s being stupid. I’m not calling her first.. should I call her? Nahh… can’t give her the upper hand. She better call me by tomorrow or else I’m done for real. I’m sad. Guess I’ll call Brock when I get out practice and fly to Vegas for weekend”