C SJ Alofaituli: There is no fear allowed in my heart

[DMoney]

Miami scored a mammoth recruiting victory when it landed C SJ Alofaituli (Las Vegas), a consensus top 75 player in the nation. At 6’2, 290, his short-area quickness, flexibility and toughness make him the ideal center prospect. He spoke with CanesInSight about his commitment:

On why he picked Miami: The academics were amazing, especially for my major business and real estate. I liked how it was hands on. Coach Cristobal and Mirabal showed how much they cared. Coach Mirabal taught me...

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[passitback]

Welcome to The U

 

[Damiencane86]

That C competition will be good next year and he has legit shot at being a day 1 starter

 

[Cortez55403]

Larry Allen and John Hannah? Super old school studs on the OL. Love that SJ knows of these legendary players.

 

[Old Cane '72]

That C competition will be good next year and he has legit shot at being a day 1 starter

But wait, a freshman center can start but our freshmen DLs have no shot at even playing according to CIS.

 

[Orig.CaneSawMassacre]

You don’t see many TF centers start. I expect another portal pick-up next year.

 

[NicKane]

You don’t see many TF centers start. I expect another portal pick-up next year.

The center we lost to Auburn a couple of classes ago started his freshman year.

 

[BeastMode]

Is he planning on being an EE?

 

[Damiencane86]

But wait, a freshman center can start but our freshmen DLs have no shot at even playing according to CIS.

Depth looks pretty different at each of those spots but I hear you. Scott will likely start next year at DT and Artavious will get heavy reps too.

 

[bacane]

John Hannah, young man knows his stuff. Wow!

 

[ageezy]

That C competition will be good next year and he has legit shot at being a day 1 starter

that's tough as a 280lb frosh ... he'll get bigger and it could happen ... but the body type of our oline is massive and mature ... there's a pic of samson as a frosh vs samson as a redshirt frosh ... night and day ... would love for sj to get that type of nutrition and weight room before we put him on the field

 

[NorthEastCane]

The center we lost to Auburn a couple of classes ago started his freshman year.

So, you expect to find lightning in a bottle? Can it happen, yes, is it likely to happen? It's a low probability option.

How many other positions are we expecting to find lightning in a bottle, DT, CB, QB? You're not likely to fill multiple holes relying on true freshman. We will need another year of hitting the portal hard.

 

[Gables Cane]

So, is it Tripp’s job next year and SJ is the backup? Do we look for another Portal center to bridge the gap until either Tripp or SJ are ready? Is Rodriquez an option or is he just depth?

 

[JHallCanes]

His favorite lineman is Larry Allen?

This kid is gonna be elite

 

[DMoney]

So, is it Tripp’s job next year and SJ is the backup? Do we look for another Portal center to bridge the gap until either Tripp or SJ are ready? Is Rodriquez an option or is he just depth?

Tripp isn't in the center mix right now. Rodriguez is the backup, Nino Francavilla looked good physically in spring and SJ is the future.

 

[CaneTrain1]

Is Antonio Tripp just a practice body at this point? Not writing him off but have never heard a peep about him since he stepped on campus other than some injury type stuff.

 

[Damiencane86]

that's tough as a 280lb frosh ... he'll get bigger and it could happen ... but the body type of our oline is massive and mature ... there's a pic of samson as a frosh vs samson as a redshirt frosh ... night and day ... would love for sj to get that type of nutrition and weight room before we put him on the field

Samoans never have an issue gaining mass + strength. Bishop Gorman prepares kids very well. If he's an EE he will easily be 295+ by end of his first summer.

 

[Gables Cane]

Tripp isn't in the center mix right now. Rodriguez is the backup, Nino Francavilla looked good physically in spring and SJ is the future.

Thanks. Completely forgot about Nino.

We need to “hit” on some of our center recruits and reduce our dependency on the Portal for the position.

 

[305407cane]

No sunshine in this kid. And he’s from Gorman so he will be ready to go day one. That place is like the equivalent of a low level college program. Facilities and all that. Good coaching too. Brevin and lofton both came in ready day one.

 

[Old Cane '72]

Thanks. Completely forgot about Nino.

We need to “hit” on some of our center recruits and reduce our dependency on the Portal for the position.

Centers are as much about brains and mobility as brute strength. Always look for smarts in a center prospect.