The Bank (1/8)

DMoney

Jan 8, 2024 2 min read

Miami just landed a commitment from Albany QB transfer Reese Poffenbarger. This will raise eyebrows, so let me pass on what I know about the decision:

- Miami will continue to evaluate veteran QBs through the end of this cycle and, if necessary, after spring. Poffenbarger has two years of eligibility, and his addition will not preclude Miami from pursuing another proven arm.

- Poffenbarger led the FCS in passing yards (3,608 yards) and passing TDs (36) while being graded at 2nd in big-time throws by PFF.

- Miami was blown away by his visit this weekend and compared his personality to Baker Mayfield. They also have high grades on his arm strength and athleticism (check his dunking highlights here).

- He measured at 6.05 and 215 pounds on his visit.

- I expect Miami to be aggressive in the Portal over the next two weeks. Positions to watch (along with QB) are safety, WR and possibly RB. This includes players committed elsewhere or about to commit elsewhere. They also will pursue difference-makers in the trenches. The plan is to pay for quality, not quantity. Young players like Rob Stafford and Chris Johnson need snaps. We don’t want to be like FSU where we major in the Portal and minor in HS recruiting.

- With respect to CB Antoine Jackson (ECU/UCF), I'm told Miami passing had nothing to do with his prior decommitment. There were some speed concerns on film. Miami did not have high grades on CB Earl Little and WR Jalen Brown, who went to FSU. There was some interest in Marvin Jones, Jr. but they have others rated higher.

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passitback

Jan 8, 2024

dk72 said:
Again, landing him has ZERO to do with whether we get Ward or Taulia.

Cool story. You're dense. I don't give a **** what you think. You have your opinion. Great. Print out the page and wipe your *** with it.

Time to move on.

joseermonfils

Jan 8, 2024

so when can we fire Mario?

Angry Ibis

Jan 8, 2024

Ghandi said:
You are remembering correct, sir.

People here think they only have receipts on mopes and your posts…

MumbleRap

Jan 8, 2024

Manfred_Cane said:
D$ literally just said that they were still looking at QBs in the portal and you're gonna post Thamel saying "this ends Miami's quest" lmao

Nothing wrong with sharing what’s being said. Doesn’t mean it’s true. Besides AD Nunez telling Miami he no longer will accept job to be new AD. We all know that happened.

Sarcasm

canes1239

Jan 8, 2024

bdcane4eva said:
Guys, guys...we just got our Stetson Bennett!!

If his last two college years are anything like Stetson Bennett’s I’ll take that in a heartbeat…

TwentySix

Jan 8, 2024

WestEndzone said:
His floor is Drew Brees.

*The 2024 version

Manfred_Cane

Jan 8, 2024

TheOriginalCane said:
And then tell us what Thamel "meant to say"...seen this badkpedal a million times.

I'm not Pete Thamel so how tf would I know

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rcjmat

Jan 8, 2024

I am assuming what we saved in nil on Qb will be spent on other positions.

Alex Del Piero

Jan 8, 2024

joseermonfils said:
so when can we fire Mario?

Always thought Year 6/7 but I can see this going south after this year. I bet year 4 at this point.

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dk72

Jan 8, 2024

passitback said:
Cool story. You're dense. I don't give a **** what you think. You have your opinion. Great. Print out the page and wipe your *** with it.

Time to move on.

Your a cranky little child, arent you?

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Gru

Jan 8, 2024

Real interest here on our end, @DMoney ?

From FSU 247:
Tomiwa Durojaiye looking mainly at three schools right now: FSU, Auburn and Miami.

stormsurge

Jan 8, 2024

those lol at wku...austin reed would have been better here than tvd

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Tonio

Jan 8, 2024

Reyrey said:
This is an all time take

To say he trusts his evals over portal takes? Pretty sure we've seen just that the last 2 years...the portal is just acquiring depth for him

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Dghustla

Jan 8, 2024

Mr. Dynasty1 said:
Carolina Baker or Tampa Bay Baker?

Miami keeps hitting new lows with Mario. It’s an art at this point

So Baker never won the Heisman and was never the top overall pick?

MumbleRap

Jan 8, 2024

TheOriginalCane said:
And then tell us what Thamel "meant to say"...seen this badkpedal a million times.

Not a backpedal, he clearly stated UM is done at QB. Doesn’t mean it’s true. Relax lol

canes732

Jan 8, 2024

DMoney said:
Miami just landed a commitment from Albany QB transfer Reese Poffenbarger. This will raise eyebrows, so let me pass on what I know about the decision:

- Miami will continue to evaluate veteran QBs through the end of this cycle and, if necessary, after spring. Poffenbarger has two years of eligibility, and his addition will not preclude Miami from pursuing another proven arm.

- Poffenbarger led the FCS in passing yards (3,608 yards) and passing TDs (36) while being graded at 2nd in big-time throws by PFF.

- Miami was blown away by his visit this weekend and compared his personality to Baker Mayfield. They also have high grades on his arm strength and athleticism (check his dunking highlights here).

- He measured at 6.05 and 215 pounds on his visit.

- I expect Miami to be aggressive in the Portal over the next two weeks. Positions to watch (along with QB) are safety, WR and possibly RB. This includes players committed elsewhere or about to commit elsewhere. They also will pursue difference-makers in the trenches. The plan is to pay for quality, not quantity. Young players like Rob Stafford and Chris Johnson need snaps. We don’t want to be like FSU where we major in the Portal and minor in HS recruiting.

- With respect to CB Antoine Jackson (ECU/UCF), I'm told Miami passing had nothing to do with his prior decommitment. There were some speed concerns on film. Miami did not have high grades on CB Earl Little and WR Jalen Brown, who went to FSU. There was some interest in Marvin Jones, Jr. but they have others rated higher.

I really like this pick up. Deff QB 2 if Tulula gets his wavier but he can start if not

canes732

Jan 8, 2024

Mr. Dynasty1 said:
Carolina Baker or Tampa Bay Baker?

Miami keeps hitting new lows with Mario. It’s an art at this point

My favorite player in the last decade is baker im all in

Unsider

Jan 8, 2024

Hoyacane1620 said:
sigh... Just let whoever is in the QB room for spring compete. There's no reason to dump all over this kid.

I think, secretly, were trying to instill the “Us against the world” attitude in him…

Alex Del Piero

Jan 8, 2024

DMoney said:
Two names I can share at WR are Liberty WR CJ Daniels and Wake Forest WR Jahmal Banks. I expect Miami to pursue both even if they commit elsewhere.

I expect Miami to be turned down by both of them and by every good portal WR they will pursue.