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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Tad Footeball

Jan 8, 2024

BigDikDaddyFromCincinnati said:
Man this session of The Bank felt like going to the ATM on the last night in Vegas in my early 20's.

Hahaha. Exactly. Or hitting up the strip club ATM and then trying to contest the charges after it appears as some fake Chinese restaurant on your bank statement.

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BoxingRobes

Jan 8, 2024

rascon said:
I’m calling all sorts of BS here. Not you Dmoney, but the staff.

Lots of this just reeks of ineptitude, How tf are we now going to pursue players that are almost going to commit elsewhere? What tf have they been doing? And are they honestly thinking they are going to swoop in last minute with a “we want you” and expect them to instantly flip? I kinda get the evals on EL, JB and MJJ, but miss me with that bs on AJ.

Obviously the war room bs was just that.

Appreciate you as always, I just think this is nothing more than coach speak and spinning.

Everyone in the building must have been absolutely convinced Cam Ward was coming here (probably most $$, starting job, good vibes from the visits, was told it was Miami or the NFL and they thought a Day 3 NFL pick was just a negotiating tactic) and as a result, completely neglected the field and we're standing here with our ****s in our hands with a nice FCS lotto ticket and Taulia Tagovailoa. Which, I'd guess was Miami's "floor" option.

btw - it wouldn't be the first time a nobody from the New York State college system came to the University of Miami and was the best player in the room off rip, if Big Poff ends up being HIM anyway.

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Rellyrell

Jan 8, 2024

hoops156 said:
Adidas deal runs in 2026. makes sense to make the move when the current deal is done esp w the way nike is cutting costs. go back when they dont have to buy us out of our current deal

Nah bro, it’s 2027. 06/30/2027 to be exact, but absolutely it would make the most sense unless Adidas wants to part ways after the 10 yr mark. Regardless, that’s not even on the radar right now; what’s on the radar is this QB room. It’s giving me that vibe when “we” were juiced about Jake Heaps & Ryan Williams transferring in to add “quality” depth/starting potential w/ a true frosh Kaaya coming in.

TRick72

Jan 8, 2024

WeBallinBoyz said:
DMoney had the post ready to go asap because he knew what the general reaction was going to be.

Serious question since information is hard to find on this kid - what other schools were recruiting him? He posted no offers publicly, trying to find some articles or recruiting services that mention him..

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Golsen82

Jan 8, 2024

canetothemax said:
might need to rename The Bank to something more fitting.

The Scam

Dmoney skimming

Damiencane86

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.

What about the secondary ? Is Aydan White our # 1 corner prospect ? And if so do we have a good shot or more of a pipe dream ?

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NC_Canes_11

Jan 8, 2024

JustAFanHTX said:
I don’t see how we look at who Mario is TODAY and say he’s better than manny Diaz. I mean that wholeheartedly

This is a Miami board. Living in the past is the only thing these people know how to do.

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canesbaby

Jan 8, 2024

Bunker Mentality said:
Mario beat OSU at the horseshoe and won 10 games with Ant. Brown.

sssshhhhh. facts don't fit the narratives around here.

and even beyond what you say above, the guy has been on an NFL roster at times this season.

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IncaneInTheBrain

Jan 8, 2024

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arizonacane

Jan 8, 2024

Tall QB’s at UM! 6’5” is the standard!

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IncaneInTheBrain

Jan 8, 2024

Maybe TVD wasn't so bad after all

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JamesQuall

Jan 8, 2024

JustWin said:
The Poffessor.

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@PIPO Good catch

JustWin

Jan 8, 2024

JamesQuall said:
@PIPO Good catch

PIPO

Jan 8, 2024

Golsen82 said:
The Scam

Dmoney skimming

Dan E. Dangerously

Jan 8, 2024

But more like...

Bender

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.

Yeah, who needs speed.

TRick72

Jan 8, 2024

WeBallinBoyz said:
What would our reaction be if…say UF or FSU landed this kid?

The usual suspects who always claim “I’ve watched the tape, has great tools definite take” to every offer or commitment we take would be the first ones clowning them