The Bank (12/10)

DMoney

Dec 10, 2023 2 min read

These are two of the biggest weeks in recent Canes football history. I apologize for being vague, but here is the latest in a fluid and fast-moving process.

- Everybody inside and outside the Hecht is focused on the quarterback position. You already know the various names. All I can say is that I don’t expect Miami to settle for a second-tier player and I think a decision will come this week.

- This is college free agency. We saw that with Colbie Young, a good player who didn’t feel he was being offered enough money to stay. The staff is focused on upgrades and maximizing value.

- Some names that Miami likes in the Portal- Purdue WR Deion Burks, Georgia LB Xavian Sorey, Middle Tennessee DT Marley Cook, Tennessee DE Tyler Baron and Indiana C Zach Carpenter. I expect more names to jump in the Portal.

- The Canes continue to aggressively pursue DT Armondo Blount (Central) and he is a name to watch down the stretch.

- DT CJ Clark (NC State) had a great visit and I like Miami’s chances there.

- WR Jeremiah Smith (Chaminade) is watching the QB situation closely. Miami continues to have an intense focus there. Less of a chance with CB Ellis Robinson (IMG) but they are making Georgia work.

- RB Jordan Lyle (STA) remains a priority and a flip candidate.

- Spots are getting tight with the high school class. Don't be surprised to see significant movement in the next week or so.

- Not official yet but very good chance Jalen Rivers comes back for his senior year.

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Dwinstitles

Dec 10, 2023

SaiyaMan305 said:
Sooo does little brother have a problem with that..... (im scared now)

Little bro needed a lot of work coming in bruh, Francis was already at cfb weight and went against legit comp. He was the better prospect imo. Doesn’t mean SO is a jag but not all these elites work out. Let’s see what he does next season but if he doesn’t crack the lineup…..we recruit next man up mentality.

DMoney

Dec 10, 2023

Torocane said:
Well then the logical follow-up question is...will that affect his brother?

You never know but I doubt it. He likes Miami and gets paid a lot.

Dec 10, 2023

Appreciate the update @DMoney

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Torocane

Dec 10, 2023

DMoney said:
Updated the OP with an update on NC State DT CJ Clark.

Any word on Harmon? Are they pursuing him?
Thanks in advance

P-Tizzle

Dec 10, 2023

SSCane said:
What a difference in recruiting the last two years have been compared to the last 15.
With the exception of the COVID year when we got LT, and JW20, it was just a constant cycle good early commits in the year and inevitable decomit after a few weeks. Recruting was tough to follow and I began hating going to the recruiting board.
Following recruiting is actually fun again.

CaneIsland

Dec 10, 2023

DMoney said:
You never know but I doubt it. He likes Miami and gets paid a lot.

Are we getting better guys than Okunlola brother from pitt

flips

Dec 10, 2023

RozayCane said:
It’s hard turning down an opportunity to play with a QB like Ward.

We have video game numbers potential with him and that OL next year.

yup. kelley and williams were portal pickups for Wazzu last year and they both ate well

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rcjmat

Dec 10, 2023

Any centers on the radar?

Page305

Dec 10, 2023

With Ward.... Someone of his caliber, why was it even expected that things will get done quickly? I would assume Mario would assume that other schools would be throwing crazy bags at him and it would be in Ward's best interest to at least show an interest to those offers and take some time with his decision.

252cane

Dec 10, 2023

SaiyaMan305 said:
Sooo does little brother have a problem with that..... (im scared now)

He didn’t even consider Pitt coming out so I don’t think playing with his brother is a priority

DMoney

Dec 10, 2023

rcjmat said:
Any centers on the radar?

Zach Carpenter, Indiana.

Updated the OP and also added note on Jalen Rivers.

P-Tizzle

Dec 10, 2023

DMoney said:
Zach Carpenter, Indiana.

Updated the OP and also added note on Jalen Rivers.

What have you heard about Joe?

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jnf2257

Dec 10, 2023

Thanks @DMoney. Sorry if you've addressed this already in another thread but is there anything new with Brashard Smith?

rsa coral gables

Dec 10, 2023

DMoney said:
You never know but I doubt it. He likes Miami and gets paid a lot.

it is so disappointing and so crazy that this is what really matters nowadays.

college football will divorce itself from the universities in 5=7 years and from academics maybe earlier. they will be club teams like in europe.

nvlahos

Dec 10, 2023

Colbie Young leaving does open the door for Jeremiah Smith to come in day one and be a starter

Any word on the rumors of Restrepo following TVD? Would suck but def give guys like Brashard, Ray Ray, Robby Washington and the freshman more playing time

DMoney

Dec 10, 2023

jnf2257 said:
Thanks @DMoney. Sorry if you've addressed this already in another thread but is there anything new with Brashard Smith?

He could transfer. Ole Miss has been involved, among others. QB is a big domino with these guys.

TexasCane90

Dec 10, 2023

Hey D it feels pretty quiet with DBs… we waiting for that dreaded “second wave” we heard so much about last year

MPCane17

Dec 10, 2023

DMoney said:
He could transfer. Ole Miss has been involved, among others. QB is a big domino with these guys.

Just hope we get this qb situation settled asap so we can move forward and lock the other guys in and give clairty to other portal and HS recruits. Cough cough JSmith cough cough