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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Ispyin

Jan 8, 2024

DMoney said:
I never reported that on the Liberty QB.

My understanding is there were multiple character red flags there, which explains why he didn't land anywhere.

TheOriginalCane

Jan 8, 2024

The U is back to work said:
Lazy comparison by UM staff saying he’s Baker Mayfield all because he’s short lol

You think it's the height and not the white?

MumbleRap

Jan 8, 2024

TheOriginalCane said:
Annnnd...certain porsters want to keep speaking up for Thamel. Becuase he's "national" and all.

Yeh refuse to believe that.

Rellyrell

Jan 8, 2024

AllAboutTheU said:
Did that come from Alabama people? Didn’t see that one

Yeah. They were meeting w/ him to see about him staying. They had PT available for him

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Tonio

Jan 8, 2024

Think we need to start accepting that Mario and staff do not value the transfer portal just like Dabo and Clemson. Time will tell if that's the right decision...

Ispyin

Jan 8, 2024

rayray said:
I'm curious how many people complaining about this evaluation are also people who were screaming for years that we need to hire Alonzo Highsmith because his GM level evaluations will provide this program with something that has been missing. are we off that now? I'm trying to get a temperature check

Sorry I missed the message that even those that are good don’t make mistakes

klineski96

Jan 8, 2024

RealRussellPumps

Jan 8, 2024

I actually like this kids highlight reel. He'll provide a good culture fit from what people say about him. With that said, if Mario really thinks we can go into arguably the most crucial year in modern Canes football history with this QB room?!?! He's a bigger idiot than I ever thought possible. 10 games is the absolute minimum with this cupcake schedule and it just feels like he is destined to ***** it up. If we can somehow still snag Ward or baby Tua, I will take this back but if Mario can't get either of them on this team with a supposed godfather NIL offer and guaranteed playing time, that's a huge red flag on our future with him.

Ispyin

Jan 8, 2024

Love all the people who think he’s going to be Miami’s version of Kurt Warner, even though that’s an outlier for a reason

TrumpyCane

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

TrumpyCane wants to let you know Tampa Baker led Tampa to the playoffs while Tom Brady last year didnt

Reyrey

Jan 8, 2024

Tonio said:
Think we need to start accepting that Mario and staff do not value the transfer portal just like Dabo and Clemson. Time will tell if that's the right decision...

This is an all time take

WestEndZone

Jan 8, 2024

His floor is Drew Brees.

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dk72

Jan 8, 2024

passitback said:
It sucks because we can not land a QB with proven success via the portal. If we could land one, we would not be having this conversation.

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

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LyndenCane22

Jan 8, 2024

People are crazy lol..... watch Mario go get Taulia, a DB, & a solid WR 1 by the end of spring & then all of a sudden the narrative isn't so bad & we're offseason champs again... I don't think Reese is the QB to get us to a national championship... but i sure as heck think he can through a better 10 yard out than the ducks we saw emory throw....