The Bank (11/13)

DMoney

Nov 13, 2023 3 min read

This is a tough time for Miami on the field but recruiting never stops. Some updates on various key targets:

- Things continue to move in a very positive direction with Louisville commit DE Cole McConathy (Mobile, AL). Like Markel Bell, who committed last week, McConathy was first identified in the Bank as a major Miami target. I like our momentum there.

- CB Xavier Lucas (American Heritage) is another name first reported in the Bank that is beginning to pick up steam. There are several schools (like FSU) trying to flip him from Wisconsin, but Miami is in the best position.

- Miami continues to build momentum with Ohio State commit RB Jordan Lyle (St. Thomas). I don't know if the recruitment is as advanced with Lyle as the other two, but Miami is making very good progress.

- With Jimbo Fisher fired at Texas A&M, OL Isendre "Papa" Ahfua is firmly back in the picture. Expect the Canes to make a run there.

- Miami is very happy with the senior progress of QB Judd Anderson (Macon, GA). A source had a simple answer when asked about his season: "Stud." With that said, I expect Miami to aggressively pursue a high-level transfer QB to pair with Anderson.

- Anything can happen in recruiting, but there is not a lot of concern about TE Elija Lofton (Las Vegas) right now. He is considered internally to be one of the most versatile players in the nation.

- Status quo with CB Zavier Mincey (Daytona Beach). Miami likes their position but it's a long time until the Army AA game, when he announces.

- The staff was very encouraged by what they saw from CB Damari Brown and CB Jadais Richard in the FSU game. While they will still pursue impact players at CB, there seems to be less desperation at that position in terms of the Portal. Daryl Porter, Brown and Richard all project as starter-caliber and they like Robert Stafford. However, expect an extremely aggressive pursuit of the safety position.

- Alex Donno mentioned this on the podcast, and I've been able to confirm: Booker Pickett will be playing linebacker at Miami. This does not mean he won't rush the passer, as LBs Francisco Mauigoia, Wesley Bissainthe and KJ Cloyd have combined for 10.5 sacks between them. But they would rather him focus on being a versatile player than bulking up to play EDGE.

- I can see Miami looking to get bigger at DE in the Portal, even with big DEs like Reuben Bain and Akeem Mesidor coming back.

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canes732

Nov 13, 2023

D_G87 said:
KJ Jefferson? lol GTFOH

U don’t like KJ? Last year with a real OC he had 32 TDs 5 INTs lol in the sec with a tough SEC schedule

Calinative

Nov 13, 2023

DMoney said:
I'll say this, and I promise it's not smoke and mirrors- I'm not able to say the most exciting stuff. Try and read between the lines.

**** if they feel CB isn't really a need the only line I'm reading is we are getting Ellis Robinson lol. Otherwise we absolutely need CB still.

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skeeter

Nov 13, 2023

DMoney said:
I think they are growing comfortable with a top 3 of Porter, Brown and Richard next year. They also like Stafford and will probably bring in four CBs from high school.

They will evaluate everyone in the Portal, but I get the sense the big money goes to QB, DT x 3 and safety.

4 including Day at CB?

I would think either a JHH or Taylor would subtract from that number of 3

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Odin

Nov 13, 2023

skeeter said:
4 including Day at CB?

I would think either a JHH or Taylor would subtract from that number of 3

Good question.If Day is coming at cb then it's 3 adding him and Lucas,if he's a safety then it's 3 with Lucas and the 4th could be Ellis.

nvlahos

Nov 13, 2023

LT and Kam both posted the Mel Kiper pos rankings and 1st rd Mock Draft which had them both in the first round

So they're prob both gone

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NC_Canes_11

Nov 13, 2023

The CB room isn’t good. God help us if coaches think it’s not a big need. Roster mismanagement at its finest.

Allabouttheu95

Nov 13, 2023

nvlahos said:
LT and Kam both posted the Mel Kiper pos rankings and 1st rd Mock Draft which had them both in the first round

So they're prob both gone

Miami culture in a nutshell right there.

PIPO

Nov 13, 2023

D_G87 said:
KJ Jefferson? lol GTFOH

You guys must be the same ones that laughed at Bo Nix going to Oregon. There are so many examples of guys doing better with their 2nd destination.

He had ******* Dan ***** and his wet play call sheet at Oregon. He probably says no to UM based on the same ******* constipated offense here at Miami. He’s had insane stats in his career and even this year, his worse, is way better than TVDs last two seasons combined. He did pretty **** well when a certain Briles was his OC.

PIPO

Nov 13, 2023

canefan26 said:
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Holy ****!! What a ******* Gif!!

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PIPO

Nov 13, 2023

Cane4life18 said:
This is who I suspect FSU will go after to compete with Tate.

Pratt or Jefferson going to FSU would be very bad for us.

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KissimmeeCane

Nov 13, 2023

PIPO said:
You guys must be the same ones that laughed at Bo Nix going to Oregon. There are so many examples of guys doing better with their 2nd destination.

He had ******* Dan ***** and his wet play call sheet at Oregon. He probably says no to UM based on the same ******* constipated offense here at Miami. He’s had insane stats in his career and even this year, his worse, is way better than TVDs last two seasons combined. He did pretty **** well when a certain Briles was his OC.

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I wouldn't mind him and another starting caliber QB to compete for the job, like the Tulane QB

PIPO

Nov 13, 2023

DMoney said:
We need to play better on the field. It's a momentum game with him.

He’s gone to FSU more than likely.

SinisterCane

Nov 13, 2023

Are these recruits Brofense compatible

PIPO

Nov 13, 2023

canes732 said:
U don’t like KJ? Last year with a real OC he had 32 TDs 5 INTs lol in the sec with a tough SEC schedule

With a competent OC and players he’s a ******* stud. People just want to **** on him.

Nov 13, 2023

PIPO said:
You guys must be the same ones that laughed at Bo Nix going to Oregon. There are so many examples of guys doing better with their 2nd destination.

He had ******* Dan ***** and his wet play call sheet at Oregon. He probably says no to UM based on the same ******* constipated offense here at Miami. He’s had insane stats in his career and even this year, his worse, is way better than TVDs last two seasons combined. He did pretty **** well when a certain Briles was his OC.

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He’s going to be a top 3 QB option in the portal if he leaves ARK.

PIPO

Nov 13, 2023

DMoney said:
I think they are growing comfortable with a top 3 of Porter, Brown and Richard next year. They also like Stafford and will probably bring in four CBs from high school.

They will evaluate everyone in the Portal, but I get the sense the big money goes to QB, DT x 3 and safety.

These guys never learn. Need veteran depth. If the young guys win out, they win out.

Defense is the best thing we have to sell so why aren’t we selling defense to recruits and portal targets? Have we not learned any lessons from this year and how bad our depth is at so many spots?

Bird4um

Nov 13, 2023

chris2183l said:
Seems logical but have you confirmed that Mesidor does in fact plan to return? Would be huge to see him healthy paired with Bain and Kelly returning. Do we think JHH returns next year? Hoping Older Mauigoa stays 1 more year too. Find a good safety or two and the defense could be special

No way mauigoa is able to return.

canes732

Nov 13, 2023

PIPO said:
With a competent OC and players he’s a ******* stud. People just want to **** on him.

He would dominate the ACC behind our OL next year. They must’ve not watched him 2 years ago he was a stud

Cane4life18

Nov 13, 2023

PIPO said:
Pratt or Jefferson going to FSU would be very bad for us.

Not really. FSU will regress to the mean next year. Travis, Benson, Coleman, Wilson, Bethune, Verse, and Cypress leaving is going to hurt. FSU has lacked at recruiting the past couple of years. They lack depth at key positions and don't really develop at a high level. Unless FSU goes out and spends 10+ million on the portal I don't see them reloading for another run.