The Bank (12/19)

DMoney

Thursday 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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nycane

Thursday at 4:06 PM

MikeyCanez said:
I think that is fair also. Next year is important for building momentum and sustainability and for that reason, leaving it in the hands of someone unproven is risky.

But I also don't get the sense that the staff is just trying to cover their *** by saying they believe in Emory.

I am fine letting Mendoza go elsewhere if we think someone like Ewers will be interested in a week or two.

we would pursue ewers but his asking price is crazy. if he comes down, I think it's legit a chance.

JD08

Thursday at 4:06 PM

Angry Ibis said:
You both need to be glass half full ... of

@StevoBevo I think he just invited us for drinks.

Squid Bumciorek

Thursday at 4:10 PM

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CanesFan561

Thursday at 4:10 PM

DMoney said:
Definitely didn't feel that way typing it. I expect secondary recruiting to pick up in a major way.

I appreciate it man. You and Pete are awesome at keeping us updated with the Canes. Thanks for all you do

P-Tizzle

Thursday at 4:10 PM

mj33 said:
Wasn’t he a good DC last year? Did he forget how to coach or were the players covering up his inefficiencies? Not being a smart ***, but our defense was so much better last year, I.e we weren’t calling for his firing then. And 7 is gawd awful.

Welcome to CIS Mrs Guidry

CaneTheGaytors

Thursday at 4:12 PM

252cane said:
This is false and I ain’t even the biggest Mendoza guy. He was good vs auburn and pitt. But you ok with 8/24 Emory? lol ok good luck with that

Mendoza only threw 16 TD passes, with 6 INT’s. To put this in perspective, Cam Ward threw for more than twice the TD’s, the same number of INT’s, and over 1,100 more yards. Cam’s QB rating was also more than 31 points higher.

Instead of paying a mediocre QB big money to give you mediocre play, use the money to get top CB’s, DT’s and WR’s in the portal, and let Emory battle Luke. Nickel is a future star in the making (in my opinion), and will beat Emory out for the job. With this next year’s schedule, we’re not gonna win more than 8 games, even with Mendoza. Let Luke start and gain the experience that he’ll need to lead us into the future.

Canemang

Thursday at 4:13 PM

hoops156 said:
i learned that hes white. that was it.

I was reminded that he’s not a FBS QB

TwentySix

Thursday at 4:14 PM

JHallCanes said:
You know what I learned from that game?

Emory is 6’5”

Tell me with a straight face you’re not impressed

MikeyCanez

Thursday at 4:15 PM

nycane said:
we would pursue ewers but his asking price is crazy. if he comes down, I think it's legit a chance.

Assuming the price is in the $4 million range (because that is what I have seen reported) and even if it was a bit more, I don't see any problem with paying that.

I would be willing to bet Mateer got at least that much from Oklahoma.

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nycane

Thursday at 4:16 PM

MikeyCanez said:
Assuming the price is in the $4 million range (because that is what I have seen reported) and even if it was a bit more, I don't see any problem with paying that.

I would be willing to bet Mateer got at least that much from Oklahoma.

I think we were willing to pay more for Mateer, remember he has multiple years left too.

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cowboycane

Thursday at 4:20 PM

HurricanePhilly said:
watch our defense become top 10 and our offense look like Enos and Gattis had a suck off (Calm down @JG14). Wouldnt that be a real hoot.

It's a Canes rule...never allowed to be good at multiple things at once. 2017 and 2018 we had awesome defenses....could not score points. 2020 and 2021 we could score points, couldn't stop anyone. Just the fate we are doomed to repeat.

n0rcalcane

Thursday at 4:24 PM

TwentySix said:
Tell me with a straight face you’re not impressed

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P-Tizzle

Thursday at 4:25 PM

Emory is tough as nails. That dude sacrificed everything he had vs FSU and if his arm didn’t shatter, we would have won that ******* game. I’ll die on Emory Hill

Mr. Dynasty1

Thursday at 4:27 PM

P-Tizzle said:
Emory is tough as nails. That dude sacrificed everything he had vs FSU and if his arm didn’t shatter, we would have won that ******* game. I’ll die on Emory Hill

PSU Cane

Thursday at 4:27 PM

TwentySix said:
Tell me with a straight face you’re not impressed

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Sarcasm?

TwentySix

Thursday at 4:29 PM

PSU Cane said:
Sarcasm?

If you don’t see Ken Dorsey reincarnate I don’t know what to tell you

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Dgixxer252525

Thursday at 4:32 PM

JHallCanes said:
Yeah couple things at play here

1. We wanted Mateer and missed so we weren’t satisfied with just Emory

2. If Mendozas price tag is 7 figures (the rumor) then is he a 7 figure upgrade over Emory?

3. We haven’t seen Emory really since he broke his arm against FSU. I can’t really comment on his progress

1. Agree
2. Only coaches can answer that
3. Agree

PSU Cane

Thursday at 4:33 PM

TwentySix said:
If you don’t see Ken Dorsey reincarnate I don’t know what to tell you

2 throws behind the LOS. One 2 yard crosser. One 3 yard out. And a decent 12 yard out. Not a lot of zip on any. No bigtime throws. Yeah... think i'm going to need more.

Dorsey played over 20 years ago on the most stacked roster we might ever see. The game has changed, as have the roster depth with portal/NIL.

MumbleRap

Thursday at 4:33 PM

n0rcalcane said:
If you’re asking that a few days after the bowl game you’ll have your answer.

Gattis didn’t get fired until Jan 27th, publicly anyway. Mario moves slower than 74 year old driving on I-95 with his coaching changes.

The real response should be “if you’re asking this February 1st, you’ll have your answer”

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tdjones34

Thursday at 4:33 PM

PSU Cane said:
2 throws behind the LOS. One 2 yard crosser. One 3 yard out. And a decent 12 yard out. Not a lot of zip on any. No bigtime throws. Yeah... think i'm going to need more.

Dorsey played over 20 years ago on the most stacked roster we might ever see. The game has changed, as have the roster depth with portal/NIL.

Yep he needs to play a lot next Saturday