OL Nino Francavilla commits to Miami

Jul 31, 2023 1 min read

Miami added another prospect to their 2024 recruiting class on Monday night with the commitment of offensive lineman Nino Francavilla, a former Harvard commit. Francavilla, a native of Toronto, Ontario, plays at Cheshire Academy in Connecticut.

Francavilla's decision comes five days after the Miami Hurricanes officially extended an offer. Before then, he had attracted attention from other programs like Yale, Penn, and Florida Atlantic University.

Francavilla, an interior offensive lineman, projects as a center at the collegiate level, a position that relies heavily on ability to process information quickly. His Canadian grit combined with the obvious smarts judging by his Ivy League offers is an intriguing combination at the center spot.

One particular thing that stands out in Francavilla's skill set is his shuttle time. He clocked an impressive 4.81 in Miami’s system, showcasing his agility and quickness.

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LitClicker

Jul 31, 2023

We got our whale boys!!!

Baba Yaga

Jul 31, 2023

Madabs said:
Or Booty GIFs

Sorry I'm working on a grad school application tonight, @WaterburyCane is covering for me.

caneizzle#1

Jul 31, 2023

"Canadian grit"? Is that even a thing?

Shooter McGavin

Jul 31, 2023

JHallCanes said:
It doesn’t bother me personally but I gotta say, that **** is embarrassing behavior

If you’re gonna use the middle finger emoji at least have the guts to back up your stance. If not just shut the **** up

This. Can’t tell you the last time I saw her post. Yes it’s up to you to post or not but if you are going to throw middle fingers and disagree reactions out there at least chime in and give us something. Embarrassing adult behavior.

WaterburyCane

Jul 31, 2023

Baba Yaga said:
Sorry I'm working on a grad school application tonight, @WaterburyCane is covering for me.

@Madabs

Every kid that commits here gets a booty celebration no matter what the board thinks of the take

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gogeta4

Jul 31, 2023

Im cool with this take...Place him next to EPL and Ahfua..CREATES A REAL GOOD INTERIOR.

tHINK ITS SOME OVERREACTING...THE CENTER SPOT RANKINGS DONT MATTER...CAN THIS DUDE SNAP, MAKE LINE CALLS, AND HIP TO GET TO SECOND LEVEL GUYS.

OrangeBowlMagic

Jul 31, 2023

chris2183l said:
Mark it down, another reach project who won't play at Miami. Will be an empty scholarship and hit the portal after 2 or 3 seasons and transfer to some small school like the majority of the other fantastic sleeper projects miami has chased over the years

I’ll actually go the other way. Mark it down, this kid will be our starting center in 2026.

chris2183l

Jul 31, 2023

CoachChin said:
Oooh so the complaining is towards Mario or is it towards the people that told you information? Sounds like more emotions to me than needed

Ya sorry. Guess I'm unsatisfied with the state of the program over the last 20 years. Watching crappy product after crappy product. Last year no different. Possibly even more embarrassing with some horrible losses. Cristobal was brought in and billed as an elite recruiter. We were also told by many insiders to watch this class as potential to be one of the tops ever. Sure there is time left so it could look different but right now I'm seeing way too many reaches...if miami wants to get back to winning then it starts with somehow convincing elite players to come and stacking elite classes

klineski96

Jul 31, 2023

Y
Yoyo82

Jul 31, 2023

Gables Canes

Jul 31, 2023

Mario is getting paid $80M to reel in whales, not projects and feel good story sleepers.

chris2183l

Jul 31, 2023

OrangeBowlMagic said:
I’ll actually go the other way. Mark it down, this kid will be our starting center in 2026.

More importantly. Who will be his head coach in 2026? And how many games has miami won from now until then lol

WestEndZone

Jul 31, 2023

OrangeBowlMagic

Jul 31, 2023

chris2183l said:
More importantly. Who will be his head coach in 2026? And how many games has miami won from now until then lol

Mario Cristobal. 29.

Southbeach44

Jul 31, 2023

WestEndZone

Jul 31, 2023

GUYS ALONZO IS FROM CANADA

PRcane787

Jul 31, 2023

Can we get a Harvard tears?

cane1963

Jul 31, 2023

Interesting discussion about this young man and his size. Here's an interesting fact for you guys from an old timer. When he played for the Canes he was 6 Ft - 2 In and weighed 255 Lbs. His name.......JIm Otto!