The Bank (4/16)

DMoney

Apr 16, 2023 3 min read

Putting this one out quick because a lot of news is dropping fast:

- Miami trending with Top 100 players WR JoJo Trader (Chaminade) and TE/WR Caleb Odom (Carrollton, GA). Nothing imminent I am aware of, but they would give Miami a huge start to their pass-catcher overhaul with blue-chip WR Chance Robinson (St. Thomas Aquinas), who committed on Saturday.

- I expect a run of commits and Portal additions. As Gaby hinted at on 247, I expect commits from DB Dylan Day (Baton Rouge, LA), OL Juan Minaya (Paramus, NJ) and S Isaiah Thomas (Clearwater). Miami is also trending for CB Ricky Knight (Benjamin), with FSU also in pursuit. People in the building (especially Coach Guidry) are very excited about Day. His frame looked long on his visit with room to add weight, and he has solid testing numbers to go along with outstanding film. He will upgrade the physicality, versatility and instincts of the class immediately. Minaya is someone Mirabal has targeted from the jump. He goes big-name hunting, but he also has his personal giants. Word on Thomas (originally from Toronto) is that he is a big-time talent and should be fully recovered in fall from his knee injury.

- I understand there will be a mixed reaction to a flood of non-blue chip commits, but remember that there were a ton of elite players on campus this month and they all left loving Miami. Those processes will take more time and I'll have more scoop on those visits later in the week. The kids identified above are prospects that Miami has evaluated and prioritized early.

- There is about to be a wave in the Portal. Watch the DT position. As I've been saying for weeks, Miami doesn't just want someone big- they want someone big and athletic. They will add a RB and a nickel. D2 All-American WR JaQuae Jackson is enjoying the recruiting process but Miami is firmly in that battle. Nothing done yet. I expect us to land Lou Cristobal (Georgia State starter) to compete with Ryan Rodriguez at backup center. The priority going forward with be corner.

- Another name to watch is Chris Wheatley-Humphrey from South Plantation. Miami loves him and is picking up momentum.

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GeorgiaHurricane

Apr 16, 2023

Caleb Odom and JuJu Lewis are close. Both tore it up for Carrollton last year and will do it again next year in 7a. JuJu is the best QB in the 2026 class. Get Odom and you give yourself a chance at JuJu in 2026. That is whenever Mario offers JuJu. Odom’s mom is a huge LSU fan so I don’t count them out

BS85

Apr 16, 2023

AtlAtty said:
We need an upgrade at many back up positions. That was evident Friday night.
2nd sting center definitely makes sense. And it does not preclude UM from pursuing any other portal target. This is not an either/or issue.

I agree with this in general, however, @DMoney is Lou really 6' and 270 lbs?

Artist Formerly Known As

Apr 16, 2023

DMoney said:
We brought in the best center in the Portal already. Nothing wrong with bringing in a guy who started FBS games as a backup. There’s no numbers issue.

It’s nepotism. If his last name wasn’t Cristobal, the staff wouldn’t even open up a video with his name on it

Odysseus

Apr 16, 2023

Cane6 said:
Anyone hearing anything on Marvin Jones Jr. Transferring

DMoney

Apr 16, 2023

Artist Formerly Known As said:
It’s nepotism. If his last name wasn’t Cristobal, the staff wouldn’t even open up a video with his name on it

And if his last name wasn't Cristobal, he'd probably go start at some G5 school instead of playing backup here.

Only one C starts and we already signed an elite one out of the Portal. This is about improving your depth beyond its current level, at minimum risk.

Apr 16, 2023

BS85 said:
I agree with this in general, however, @DMoney is Lou really 6' and 270 lbs?

270 pounds of **** and vinegar

Ghurd8

Apr 16, 2023

Bear Alexander entered the portal from UGA. Was A big time DT recruit who officialed to UM. Any way he looks here legitimately this time?

Artist Formerly Known As

Apr 16, 2023

DMoney said:
And if his last name wasn't Cristobal, he'd probably go start at some G5 school instead of playing backup here.

Only one C starts and we already signed an elite one out of the Portal. This is about improving your depth beyond its current level, at minimum risk.

He was a JAG at a bottom of the barrel FBS school. We have a stud from that same team who appears to be out of place at this point.

If we want to be as good as we think we should be, our depth pieces should run this guy off the field

BS85

Apr 16, 2023

ben said:
270 pounds of **** and vinegar

samuel l jackson shit negro thats all you had to say GIF

DMoney

Apr 16, 2023

Artist Formerly Known As said:
He was a JAG at a bottom of the barrel FBS school. We have a stud from that same team who appears to be out of place at this point.

If we want to be as good as we think we should be, our depth pieces should run this guy off the field

But we don't have that depth yet. They saw what we have and didn't like it.

Apr 16, 2023

D$ really tried sneaking Lou Cristobal in there.

Artist Formerly Known As

Apr 16, 2023

DMoney said:
But we don't have that depth yet. They saw what we have and didn't like it.

Obviously, but this kid ain’t gonna change that.

It’s been stated over and over that mirabal and Cristobal want a bigger OL, yet we’re going after a 270 lb center who was a fringe starter on a terrible lower level team. They should know he’s not an upgrade in the depth department.

I know we’re not getting a P5 starter to come play backup C as a transfer, but this kid isn’t an improvement in any way.

I guess we just need warm bodies

Odysseus

Apr 16, 2023

Ghurd8 said:
Bear Alexander entered the portal from UGA. Was A big time DT recruit who officialed to UM. Any way he looks here legitimately this time?

Lokest

Apr 16, 2023

DMoney said:
I expect us to add starting caliber players at RB, DT, WR and nickel. CB is the key position to watch.

I highly doubt this gets done

S
SamBruceMyBabyDaddy

Apr 16, 2023

Meh

Apr 16, 2023

DMoney said:
But we don't have that depth yet. They saw what we have and didn't like it.

Can he shotgun snap it better than Xavier Shannon?

Mackmiller974

Apr 16, 2023

DMoney said:
Putting this one out quick because a lot of news is dropping fast:

- Miami trending with Top 100 players WR JoJo Trader (Chaminade) and TE/WR Caleb Odom (Carrollton, GA). Nothing imminent I am aware of, but they would give Miami a huge start to their pass-catcher overhaul with blue-chip WR Chance Robinson (STA), who committed on Saturday.

- I expect a run of commits and Portal additions. As Gaby hinted at on 247, I expect commits from DB Dylan Day (Baton Rouge, LA), OL Juan Minaya (Paramus, NJ) and S Isaiah Thomas (Clearwater). Miami is also trending for CB Ricky Knight (Benjamin), with FSU also in pursuit. People in the building (especially Coach Guidry) are very excited about Day. His frame looked long on his visit with room to add weight, and he has solid testing numbers to go along with outstanding film. He will upgrade the physicality, versatility and instincts of the class immediately. Minaya is someone Mirabal has targeted from the jump. He goes big-name hunting, but he also has his personal giants. Word on Thomas (originally from Toronto) is that he is a big-time talent and should be fully recovered in fall from his knee injury.

- I understand there will be a mixed reaction to a flood of non-blue chip commits, but remember that there a ton of elite players on campus this month and they all left loving Miami. Those processes will take more time and I'll have more scoop on those visits later in the week. The kids identified above are prospects that Miami has evaluated and prioritized early.

- There is about to be a wave in the Portal. Watch the DT position. As I've been saying for weeks, Miami doesn't just want someone big- they want someone big and athletic. They will add a RB and a nickel. D2 All-American WR JaQuae Jackson is enjoying the recruiting process but Miami is firmly in that battle. Nothing done yet. I expect us to land Lou Cristobal (Georgia State starter) to compete with Ryan Rodriguez at backup center. The priority going forward with be corner.

Compete with backup center

. We really about to give out a portal spot for a 4th string center.

B
BCntyCane

Apr 16, 2023

Artist Formerly Known As said:
Obviously, but this kid ain’t gonna change that.

It’s been stated over and over that mirabal and Cristobal want a bigger OL, yet we’re going after a 270 lb center who was a fringe starter on a terrible lower level team. They should know he’s not an upgrade in the depth department.

I know we’re not getting a P5 starter to come play backup C as a transfer, but this kid isn’t an improvement in any way.

I guess we just need warm bodies

There’s no evidence anywhere he’s better Denis or Sag let’s just keep buck

ZeroBeachCane3

Apr 16, 2023

Ghurd8 said:
Bear Alexander entered the portal from UGA. Was A big time DT recruit who officialed to UM. Any way he looks here legitimately this time?

Apparently he’s most likely headed to USC