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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JustWin

Jan 8, 2024

JamesQuall said:
Ignorance of the law is not an excuse. At CiS we have standards for our jokes and puns. Yours fell beneath that expectation.

Gonna have to disagree here, they’re showing dudes basketball highlights and I come up with the Poffessor. **** rules
I’ll double down tho and give you something deserving.

Reese’s Poffs

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ristwasdown

Jan 8, 2024

Yoyo82 said:
Better winning record than Mario with half the resources/commitment.

At least we get to bask in top ten recruiting classes. Based on our making fun of FSU, I'd prefer recruiting classes over portal.

Alex Del Piero

Jan 8, 2024

ristwasdown said:
At least we get to bask in top ten recruiting classes. Based on our making fun of FSU, I'd prefer recruiting classes over portal.

Me too, if only Corchobal could recruit HS QBs like the rest of the positions.

Negro-Wan Kanobi

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

And I know this:

jps2344

Jan 8, 2024

Reyrey said:
Matt Lee
jahvion Cohen
Ahkeem Mesidor
Francis Maugioa
Branson Deen
Jaden Davis
Daryl Porter
Henry Parish

All critical starters say hi.

Should I add Darrel Jackson, Ajay Allen, KJ Cloyd who all started and were key members,

From his own mouth, HS recruiting and development is the lifeline. Supplementing with transfers is the key.

Could he do more, I guess, espeialy this cycle. But you risk loosing a lot of effort and development from your current roster. That’s arbitrary.

But to compare him to treating the portal like Dabo is all time exaggeration.

It’s all exaggeration for most on here, mostly devoid of fact.

The destruction of this program happened prior to Mario, Manny, and even Randy.

It began with a cuck administration 40 years ago that couldn’t handle success and was terrified by the demographic and cultural shift of their beloved, insulated enclave. Yes there was success after but it was a constant battle for any and everyone associated with the football program.

Anyone who’s been around and knows knows the dynamic between the two are better now than it’s ever been. It’s not even close.

The squad landed an FCS all American as an option. Why not see how this 3 horse race turns out. Or are we too soft to sit back and let it ride? Anyone with a brain and eyes who’s mid 40’s and older knows this ain’t even close to rock bottom.

TRick72

Jan 8, 2024

ristwasdown said:
We do know he isn't worse though. At least we get to revel in top 10 recruiting classes and the roster will be in decent shape for the next guy

There’s no guarantee that will be the case with the portal now. Look at all the guys who Jimbo recruited that left TAMU after he was fired

Reyrey

Jan 8, 2024

jps2344 said:
It’s all exaggeration for most on here, mostly devoid of fact.

The destruction of this program happened prior to Mario, Manny, and even Randy.

It began with a cuck administration 40 years ago that couldn’t handle success and was terrified by the demographic and cultural shift of their beloved, insulated enclave. Yes there was success after but it was a constant battle for any and everyone associated with the football program.

Anyone who’s been around and knows knows the dynamic between the two are better now than it’s ever been. It’s not even close.

The squad landed an FCS all American as an option. Why not see how this 3 horse race turns out. Or are we too soft to sit back and let it ride? Anyone with a brain and eyes who’s mid 40’s and older knows this ain’t even close to rock bottom.

Couldn’t agree more. I’m fine with it, even more so if they are still after a one year proven bet. It’s a flyer, but there’s upside. Risk is worth the reward, especially with the above mentioned. And I said it before, but we NEED a QB with Moxy and chip on his shoulder IMO. If the staff felt their kid exemplified that like has been said, great to hear.

Negro-Wan Kanobi

Jan 8, 2024

Noneedforaname said:
I just wonder why no one has gone Poffenbaker for a nickname yet

Good one

Ispyin

Jan 8, 2024

Notsince1985 said:
Through this commitment I learned that Albany are the Great Danes

And this is huge dog **** worthy

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ristwasdown

Jan 8, 2024

TRick72 said:
There’s no guarantee that will be the case with the portal now. Look at all the guys who Jimbo recruited that left TAMU after he was fired

Oregon seemed to keep what it wanted for the most part. Going off memory, so could be wrong.

Open the check book baby

Negro-Wan Kanobi

Jan 8, 2024

Rellyrell said:
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.

Oh ****, Mario is gonna start Judd, isn't he...

Brains

Jan 8, 2024

djnellz said:
Oh ****, Mario is gonna start Judd, isn't he...

If that happens, we go 0-12. Take that to the bank.

Stylie

Jan 8, 2024

Brains

Jan 8, 2024

Stylie said:

Rock and Roll McDonalds!

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MgDuBzZ

Jan 8, 2024

Just my opinion: If it comes down to it (god help us), this dude doesn't beat out Jacurri.

TOcane

Jan 8, 2024

htownkidd said:
****
Little Jr went from being the first person Mario went to see when he got the job to not having a high enough grade. That Bama practice tape must have done him in. It’s rough around here.

He also made Shemar Stewart his highest priority and that guy has turned out to be a bit underwhelming to this point. Sometimes to his detriment Mario goes for the guys to get good optics.

Jan 8, 2024

htownkidd said:
****
Little Jr went from being the first person Mario went to see when he got the job to not having a high enough grade. That Bama practice tape must have done him in. It’s rough around here.

I thought that was Blissainte?

Cane Fan 4 Life

Jan 8, 2024

sandimas0912 said:
@DMoney does this reflect a level of confidence in Baby Tua's ability to get his waiver through? Because if we can still get him...I kind of love the take. If we don't, then this is a wild gamble that doesn't seem like what we need at the moment.

How is it a gamble? At the moment, we will have JB going spring ball with no competition…

I doubt MC told this guy he’s guaranteed to be the starter; however, I’m sure that conversation was different with Ward or Baby Tua.