The Bank (12/19)

DMoney

Yesterday at 2:05 PM 3 min read

Even as they prepare for Iowa State, the Canes are working on numerous fronts in the Portal. Here is the latest:

- My read from the building is that the Canes like their options at QB. It's true that the coaches and players like Emory Williams. Anybody with connections to the team will confirm that. But they were also extremely aggressive in pursuing Washington State transfer QB John Mateer, as reported by various national and Oklahoma sources. So watch the actions. The Canes are actively looking to improve the talent in that room and will continue to do so throughout the Portal period (which extends by five days for playoff teams eliminated from the tournament). Fernando Mendoza is a name that we like (and that I personally feel would be an improvement to the current room) but he is by no means the only target. I get the impression they feel better about their options now than they did last year, when so much rode on Cam Ward.

- Secondary recruiting could pick up quickly. Wisconsin CB Xavier Lucas just entered the Portal and the Canes are the heavy favorite. He is a Broward native and former teammate of OJ Frederique under CIS legend @Coach Macho. That reunion would give Miami perhaps the most talented pair of young corners in the conference. Lucas has three years of eligibility.

- Miami is also pursuing Michigan State CB corner (and Venice, FL native) Charles Brantley, who is one of the most experienced and proven corners in the Portal. There is strong mutual interest there. Arizona CB Emmanuel Karnley is another young, long, fast corner with three years of eligibility who Miami likes a lot. Ole Miss and Michigan are battling there.

- At safety, Miami is thrilled with the addition of Zechariah Poyser from Jacksonville State. He may have been the best safety in the Portal and has three years of eligibility. If we add another name as a boundary safety, watch for Adrian Wilson (Washington State).

- WR Kevin Concepcion is on campus now and having a good visit. He is a high-priority target.

- I expect Miami to add a starting C and will monitor names jumping in the Portal (that is an active market).

- WR CJ Daniels is considered a high-character, proven target with rave reviews from LSU staffers and others who have coached him. His contested-catch ability projects to be an improvement over anybody in our room last year.

- The DT name to know right now is David Blay, a 6'4, 300+pound late bloomer from Pennsylvania. He is visiting through the weekend. Miami would like to add a premium, productive target instead of a volume of low-ceiling players, as the room has improved through recruiting.

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TpaBayFlyFisher

Today at 9:55 AM

TwentySix said:
All I’m saying is the same way Dorsey was able to win when surrounded by elite talent I think Mendoza can do the same for us next year. All we need to do is upgrade the RB, WR, TE, DL, LB, CB, and S rooms and bring in a top notch defensive coordinator and I think Mendoza has more than enough to get us over the top.

No problem!

JohnnyYoung

Today at 10:06 AM

Memnon said:
@DMoney any plans on adding a RB for depth?

Or will they wait til Spring Portal for that one?

Last I saw Greg Burrell from UNLV didn’t have a new home yet. My opinion he fits well as a depth target who brings some juice (and a few years of eligibility) to the party.

No idea whether he’s interested in not being the bell cow but I like the player.

Felonious Monk

Today at 10:47 AM

cowboycane said:
With the difference being that in year 3 here we remain the dumbest team in the country and we’re only bailed out because of we had a once in a generation QB season (which you have to give Mario credit for recruiting).

The on field product, other than Ward, is not close to elite.

Did you take my post as complimentary toward Mario?

RVACane

Today at 11:00 AM

grover said:
The team just won 10 games and you’re asking me that? Did you see the roster Manny left? Would those same NIL backers have funded another coach? This year we’ll see if he takes a step back or not without Ward.

lol at 10-2 without going beyond the surface regarding how we collapsed to GT and Syracuse in November missing the ACCCG and Playoffs as recruiting tanked to mediocrity or addressing his entire tenure. And Manny went 7-5 with those players Mario went 5-7 with.

S
Scrape into the C Gap

Today at 11:06 AM

Comparing Mario to Manny is crazy. I will give Manny this, his teams played hard for him but the state of the program is night and day between now and then.

M
mlw352

Today at 11:06 AM

DMoney said:
Yes but it’s tricky to recruit RBs for depth. They all want carries. @JayCane20 said it and I agree- the best option may be recruiting a KR who also can play RB.

Lofton is another option. I think he can be a 5+ YPC back in the ACC. But we would need to add a TE.

How much did Louis want from American heritage

RVACane

Today at 11:07 AM

I’m disgusted by the shilling and inconsistent standards applied to previous staphs who were shredded at this point and I say this to all ye double standard slurping MarioBros…

MikeyCanez

Today at 11:20 AM

RVACane said:
lol at 10-2 without going beyond the surface regarding how we collapsed to GT and Syracuse in November missing the ACCCG and Playoffs as recruiting tanked to mediocrity or addressing his entire tenure. And Manny went 7-5 with those players Mario went 5-7 with.

"Recruiting tanked to the best class in the entire conference"...did you expect to win the national championship this season?

RVACane

Today at 11:27 AM

MikeyCanez said:
"Recruiting tanked to the best class in the entire conference"...did you expect to win the national championship this season?

Are you kidding me? You’re defending this class?

With the money we had, he finished 15th so yes it tanked. Have you seen him coach? You think he was brought in to land 15th rated classes? The dude’s forte is supposed to be recruiting.

At 9-0 in November, with a joke schedule, i expected him to beat GT and/or Syracuse who we were up on 21-0 and get to the ACCCG and playoffs, yes, not collapse.

DMoney

Today at 11:29 AM

DMoney said:
- Miami is also pursuing Michigan State CB corner (and Venice, FL native) Charles Brantley, who is one of the most experienced and proven corners in the Portal. There is strong mutual interest there.

MikeyCanez

Today at 11:30 AM

RVACane said:
Are you kidding me? You’re defending this class? With the money we had, he finished 15th so yes it tanked. Have you seen him coach? You think he was brought in to land 15th rated classes? The dude’s forte is supposed to be recruiting.

At 9-0 in November, with a joke schedule, i expected him to beat GT and/or Syracuse who we were up on 21-0 and get to the ACCCG and playoffs, yes, not collapse.

Alright then, so let's fire him, who are you hiring him to replace him?

The U is back to work

Today at 11:31 AM

DMoney said:

it up, Mario! Keep Guidry and Chevis in the Business Building.

Canemang

Today at 11:33 AM

MikeyCanez said:
"Recruiting tanked to the best class in the entire conference"...did you expect to win the national championship this season?

More of these for Mario Bros

RVACane

Today at 11:33 AM

MikeyCanez said:
Alright then, so let's fire him, who are you hiring him to replace him?

He’s here for another 4 years with this contract whether I like it or not.

JHallCanes

Today at 11:33 AM

RVACane said:
Are you kidding me? You’re defending this class? With the money we had, he finished 15th so yes it tanked. Have you seen him coach? You think he was brought in to land 15th rated classes? The dude’s forte is supposed to be recruiting.

At 9-0 in November, with a joke schedule, i expected him to beat GT and/or Syracuse who we were up on 21-0 and get to the ACCCG and playoffs, yes, not collapse.

I got us sitting at #11 for average recruit ranking. That’s not good enough. But I will say #11 without anyone in the top 40 is actually a pretty good number and signals we got a lot of good talent

It’s not that far off the #3-4 class of 2024 everyone weirdly is obsessed with it just has less commits and lacked that one headliner (Scott)

Anyway apologies for quoting you because what I’m saying doesn’t really have much to do with what you’re saying but the **** was bothering me so here we are

Canemang

Today at 11:35 AM

RVACane said:
Are you kidding me? You’re defending this class? With the money we had, he finished 15th so yes it tanked. Have you seen him coach? You think he was brought in to land 15th rated classes? The dude’s forte is supposed to be recruiting.

At 9-0 in November, with a joke schedule, i expected him to beat GT and/or Syracuse who we were up on 21-0 and get to the ACCCG and playoffs, yes, not collapse.

But bro, #1 recruiting class in the ACC Bro

MikeyCanez

Today at 11:36 AM

RVACane said:
He’s here for another 4 years with this contract whether I like it or not.

So you don’t have anybody then? Good argument. Makes sense.

RVACane

Today at 11:37 AM

JHallCanes said:
I got us sitting at #11 for average recruit ranking. That’s not good enough. But I will say #11 without anyone in the top 40 is actually a pretty good number and signals we got a lot of good talent

It’s not that far off the #3-4 class of 2024 everyone weirdly is obsessed with it just has less commits and lacked that one headliner (Scott)

Anyway apologies for quoting you because what I’m saying doesn’t really have much to do with what you’re saying but the **** was bothering me so here we are

This class’s average player has a higher floor than previous ones which were top heavy with a lot of guys at the bottom who don’t belong here.