The Bank (7/17)

Jul 17, 2024 3 min read

I'm back from two weeks in California and wanted to provide the latest after speaking with sources:

- All eyes are on CB DJ Pickett (Zephyrhills) and his announcement tonight. As of yesterday afternoon, there was confidence in Coral Gables around this recruitment and the relationship. Only Pickett knows what he will do, but I don't sense any panic.

- Miami remains in a good spot with CB Jaboree Antoine (New Iberia, LA). I expect Miami to land at least one of Antoine and Pickett, and very possibly both. The Canes continue to hotly pursue CB Ben Hanks (Booker T), who is in my opinion the best pure corner of the three, but that battle will be ongoing.

- After landing a coveted target in WR Daylyn Upshaw (Phenix City, AL), Miami has zeroed in on six WRs. It does not matter where they are committed, Miami will continue to recruit them hard: Jaime Ffrench (Jacksonville), Vernell Brown (Orlando), Jerome Myles (Draper, UT), Tyler Williams (Armwood), Josh Moore (West Broward) and Dallas Wilson (Tampa). I expect Brown to pick Florida before the season, but Miami will be very aggressive there with the Gators projected to have a losing season.

- The name with the most momentum is French. The arrow is pointing up in that relationship. French, a consensus five-star, was extremely impressive in person at the Overtime 7on7 Finals in Tampa. Myles is another uncommitted name with some juice. He went to the same high school as second-round pick (and Cristobal signee) Jackson Powers-Johnson.

- Defensive tackle is similar to wide receiver. Miami will continue to aggressively pursue the guys on its board even if they are committed elsewhere. The names to know there are Myron Charles (Port Charlotte, FL), Elijah Griffin (Savannah), Jarquez Carter (Newberry), Walter Mathis (Savannah) and Derry Norris (Spruce Creek). I expect Mathis to pick LSU and Carter to pick OSU before the season.

- The Canes continue to be in a strong position for DE Iose Epenesa (Evansville, IL/St. Louis metro).

- Sources identified several players on campus standing out in workouts- WR JoJo Trader (blossoming with improved nutrition and weight room), CB Romanas Frederique ("future draft pick physically"), Justin Scott and Artavious Jones (both "freaks" with Scott considered further along). Adarius Hayes is moving much better than he did after he first arrived and shows promise as a punishing, oversized inside backer.

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michaeljennings33

Jul 17, 2024

MiGonzCane said:
Just a question how it can be a good bank on the recruiting front when two critical positions like WR/DT our board is counting on 80% on flipping guys?

Cause Mario don’t care!

Dwinstitles

Jul 17, 2024

michaeljennings33 said:
Cause Mario don’t care!

He shouldn’t

You try to get the plan A’s not Z’s. Too many past coaches would quit and it’s why our rosters would fall apart. I’m glad he’s relentless because the best HC’s are.

Stylie

Jul 17, 2024

YankeesCane said:
Did Pickett just commit to Oregon?

Not yet. Prepare yourself…..Canes tears.

SCarolina Ibis

Jul 17, 2024

bobbydigius said:
Don’t even stress it. Actually wait til they show out on the field first. Every summer it’s the same thing, the fans fall for the hype. Now I believe we will have a great team this year but we are always buying hype on so and so that is surprising and then they are never found on Saturdays.

Amen. Its every season. ****, Robert Knowles turned so many corners it sounded like he was stuck in a maze.

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mirvin88

Jul 17, 2024

MiGonzCane said:
Just a question how it can be a good bank on the recruiting front when two critical positions like WR/DT our board is counting on 80% on flipping guys?

I think you replied to the wrong post

JG13

Jul 17, 2024

Any news on Stafford?

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JG14

Jul 17, 2024

JG13 said:
Any news on Stafford?

His wife banged his backup QB in college. Weird place to ask about this

Shooter McGavin

Jul 17, 2024

See you ****heads in Vegas

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305407cane

Jul 17, 2024

JG14 said:
His wife banged his backup QB in college. Weird place to ask about this

And felt the need to tell the world. Double strike. The third strike is ole Mathew still married her

Shooter McGavin

Jul 17, 2024

John Lennon

CaneThang2020

Jul 17, 2024

Thanks for the update! How about that Ffrench news…I had a feeling that one was much closer than it seemed….hopefully Mario can close….with OSU out the way, I’d say we have as good a shot as we’re ever gonna have.

Can’t complain with having a good chance of landing 2 of the top 8 corners in HS football. I’ll admit I’m hoping we land Pickett today because LSU isn’t going away and the pull to the Bayou for those guys is 2nd to none.

Dacrowcane

Jul 17, 2024

DMoney said:
I'm back from two weeks in California and wanted to provide the latest after speaking with sources:

- All eyes are on CB DJ Pickett (Zephyrhills) and his announcement tonight. As of yesterday afternoon, there was confidence in Coral Gables around this recruitment and the relationship. Only Pickett knows what he will do, but I don't sense any panic.

- Miami remains in a good spot with CB Jaboree Antoine (New Iberia, LA). I expect Miami to land at least one of Antoine and Pickett, and very possibly both. The Canes continue to hotly pursue CB Ben Hanks (Booker T), who is in my opinion the best pure corner of the three, but that battle will be ongoing.

- After landing a coveted target in WR Daylyn Upshaw (Phenix City, AL), Miami has zeroed in on six WRs. It does not matter where they are committed, Miami will continue to recruit them hard: Jaime Ffrench (Jacksonville), Vernell Brown (Orlando), Jerome Myles (Draper, UT), Tyler Williams (Armwood), Josh Moore (West Broward) and Dallas Wilson (Tampa). I expect Brown to pick Florida before the season, but Miami will be very aggressive there with the Gators projected to have a losing season.

- The name with the most momentum is French. The arrow is pointing up in that relationship. French, a consensus five-star, was extremely impressive in person at the Overtime 7on7 Finals in Tampa. Myles is another uncommitted name with some juice. He went to the same high school as second-round pick (and Cristobal signee) Jackson Powers-Johnson.

- Defensive tackle is similar to wide receiver. Miami will continue to aggressively pursue the guys on its board even if they are committed elsewhere. The names to know there are Myron Charles (Port Charlotte, FL), Elijah Griffin (Savannah), Jarquez Carter (Newberry), Walter Mathis (Savannah) and Derry Norris (Spruce Creek). I expect Mathis to pick LSU and Carter to pick OSU before the season.

- The Canes continue to be in a strong position for DE Iose Epenesa (Evansville, IL/St. Louis metro).

- Sources identified several players on campus standing out in workouts- WR JoJo Trader (blossoming with improved nutrition and weight room), CB Romanas Frederique ("future draft pick physically"), Justin Scott and Artavious Jones (both "freaks" with Scott considered further along). Adarius Hayes is moving much better than he did after he first arrived and shows promise as a punishing, oversized inside backer.

There is a lot of sunshine in this update and I'm digging it!

Jul 17, 2024

JHallCanes

Jul 17, 2024

Dwinstitles said:
He shouldn’t

You try to get the plan A’s not Z’s. Too many past coaches would quit and it’s why our rosters would fall apart. I’m glad he’s relentless because the best HC’s are.

Quit or never try in the first place. The amount of stories that would come out about our coaches not even giving guys looks was depressing

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YankeesCane

Jul 17, 2024

Say what you want about Mario, but I trust him with recruiting

Stylie

Jul 17, 2024

YankeesCane said:
Say what you want about Mario, but I trust him with recruiting

Clock management as well.

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YankeesCane

Jul 17, 2024

Stylie said:
Clock management as well.

Indeed

JG13

Jul 17, 2024

JG14 said:
His wife banged his backup QB in college. Weird place to ask about this.

FrancisSawyer

Jul 17, 2024

CanesFan93 said:
The run D, and secondary, continue to worry me. Hopefully we have better depth there by 2026.

The secondary I get but the run defense?

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CT Cane 44

Jul 17, 2024

DMoney said:
I'm back from two weeks in California and wanted to provide the latest after speaking with sources:

- All eyes are on CB DJ Pickett (Zephyrhills) and his announcement tonight. As of yesterday afternoon, there was confidence in Coral Gables around this recruitment and the relationship. Only Pickett knows what he will do, but I don't sense any panic.

- Miami remains in a good spot with CB Jaboree Antoine (New Iberia, LA). I expect Miami to land at least one of Antoine and Pickett, and very possibly both. The Canes continue to hotly pursue CB Ben Hanks (Booker T), who is in my opinion the best pure corner of the three, but that battle will be ongoing.

- After landing a coveted target in WR Daylyn Upshaw (Phenix City, AL), Miami has zeroed in on six WRs. It does not matter where they are committed, Miami will continue to recruit them hard: Jaime Ffrench (Jacksonville), Vernell Brown (Orlando), Jerome Myles (Draper, UT), Tyler Williams (Armwood), Josh Moore (West Broward) and Dallas Wilson (Tampa). I expect Brown to pick Florida before the season, but Miami will be very aggressive there with the Gators projected to have a losing season.

- The name with the most momentum is French. The arrow is pointing up in that relationship. French, a consensus five-star, was extremely impressive in person at the Overtime 7on7 Finals in Tampa. Myles is another uncommitted name with some juice. He went to the same high school as second-round pick (and Cristobal signee) Jackson Powers-Johnson.

- Defensive tackle is similar to wide receiver. Miami will continue to aggressively pursue the guys on its board even if they are committed elsewhere. The names to know there are Myron Charles (Port Charlotte, FL), Elijah Griffin (Savannah), Jarquez Carter (Newberry), Walter Mathis (Savannah) and Derry Norris (Spruce Creek). I expect Mathis to pick LSU and Carter to pick OSU before the season.

- The Canes continue to be in a strong position for DE Iose Epenesa (Evansville, IL/St. Louis metro).

- Sources identified several players on campus standing out in workouts- WR JoJo Trader (blossoming with improved nutrition and weight room), CB Romanas Frederique ("future draft pick physically"), Justin Scott and Artavious Jones (both "freaks" with Scott considered further along). Adarius Hayes is moving much better than he did after he first arrived and shows promise as a punishing, oversized inside backer.