Players only meeting was held this week

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I believe Miami is in line for a big leap in the second half of the season for several reasons. I really believe we could be witnessing something special, like Washington in 2023 but with a better ending.

Reasons why Miami improves.

1. Spring transfers should now be comfortable in the system, as well as have better chemistry with their teammates, as a result be more productive down the stretch. Barrow stated in his interview after the Cal game that his increased production on the field is because he is now more comfortable in the system. Remember these guys got to Miami in the summer and have only been with the team for about 4 months.

Offense spring transfers (2 starters)

Damien Martinez (Enrolled later than others due to finishing online classes)
Sam Brown



Defense spring transfers(3 starters and 1 key rotational player)
Tyler Baron
Simeon Barrow (Missed time early with the “hold out)
D'Yoni Hill (Missed a lot of time during fall camp with an injury)
Jaylin Alderman

2. True freshman development. It’s usually the 2nd half of the season when true freshman, who contribute early, take the next step in their game. Look no further than Bain or Fletcher in 2023 as examples.


Freshman who could take the next step
Justin Scott
Elija Lofton (Mid season Freshman All-American)
Jordan Lyle (Already 2nd leading rusher)
OJ Frederique (Mid season Freshman All-American)

3. Overall team health. Getting Bain, Cook, and Alston all health at the same time is going to take the defensive line to the next level, while Rivers will bolster the offensive line.

4. The development of Isiah Horton. He is becoming more and more confident with every game he plays. If he continues developing he could be a real problem in the second half of the season.

5. Finally, overall team leadership. There are mature leaders at each position group on this team. This is not a group of guys that will fold, evident by how they fought back and found a way to win the last 2 games in addition to the players only meeting.


I truly believe this team is on the right track and could be really good down the stretch.
Point #3 Don’t forget Brown.! He will be a lift to our Secondary
 
I believe Miami is in line for a big leap in the second half of the season for several reasons. I really believe we could be witnessing something special, like Washington in 2023 but with a better ending.

Reasons why Miami improves.

1. Spring transfers should now be comfortable in the system, as well as have better chemistry with their teammates, as a result be more productive down the stretch. Barrow stated in his interview after the Cal game that his increased production on the field is because he is now more comfortable in the system. Remember these guys got to Miami in the summer and have only been with the team for about 4 months.

Offense spring transfers (2 starters)

Damien Martinez (Enrolled later than others due to finishing online classes)
Sam Brown



Defense spring transfers(3 starters and 1 key rotational player)
Tyler Baron
Simeon Barrow (Missed time early with the “hold out)
D'Yoni Hill (Missed a lot of time during fall camp with an injury)
Jaylin Alderman

2. True freshman development. It’s usually the 2nd half of the season when true freshman, who contribute early, take the next step in their game. Look no further than Bain or Fletcher in 2023 as examples.


Freshman who could take the next step
Justin Scott
Elija Lofton (Mid season Freshman All-American)
Jordan Lyle (Already 2nd leading rusher)
OJ Frederique (Mid season Freshman All-American)

3. Overall team health. Getting Bain, Cook, and Alston all health at the same time is going to take the defensive line to the next level, while Rivers will bolster the offensive line.

4. The development of Isiah Horton. He is becoming more and more confident with every game he plays. If he continues developing he could be a real problem in the second half of the season.

5. Finally, overall team leadership. There are mature leaders at each position group on this team. This is not a group of guys that will fold, evident by how they fought back and found a way to win the last 2 games in addition to the players only meeting.


I truly believe this team is on the right track and could be really good down the stretch.
I hope you're right. If not, I don't know what you can say.
 
Personally, I think we either run the table or lose 2-3 games. Louisville is the best team left on our regular season schedule. If we win next week, we run the table. If we lose it will it shows the last two games are who we are and we will have close games the rest of the way with us dropping at least one more.
Next week is definitely a big game in terms of the direction of our season, but I do have more confidence that the guys won't lay down 2-3 more games. That would mean the culture hasn't change AT ALL.
 
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I believe Miami is in line for a big leap in the second half of the season for several reasons. I really believe we could be witnessing something special, like Washington in 2023 but with a better ending.

Reasons why Miami improves.

1. Spring transfers should now be comfortable in the system, as well as have better chemistry with their teammates, as a result be more productive down the stretch. Barrow stated in his interview after the Cal game that his increased production on the field is because he is now more comfortable in the system. Remember these guys got to Miami in the summer and have only been with the team for about 4 months.

Offense spring transfers (2 starters)

Damien Martinez (Enrolled later than others due to finishing online classes)
Sam Brown



Defense spring transfers(3 starters and 1 key rotational player)
Tyler Baron
Simeon Barrow (Missed time early with the “hold out)
D'Yoni Hill (Missed a lot of time during fall camp with an injury)
Jaylin Alderman

2. True freshman development. It’s usually the 2nd half of the season when true freshman, who contribute early, take the next step in their game. Look no further than Bain or Fletcher in 2023 as examples.


Freshman who could take the next step
Justin Scott
Elija Lofton (Mid season Freshman All-American)
Jordan Lyle (Already 2nd leading rusher)
OJ Frederique (Mid season Freshman All-American)

3. Overall team health. Getting Bain, Cook, and Alston all health at the same time is going to take the defensive line to the next level, while Rivers will bolster the offensive line.

4. The development of Isiah Horton. He is becoming more and more confident with every game he plays. If he continues developing he could be a real problem in the second half of the season.

5. Finally, overall team leadership. There are mature leaders at each position group on this team. This is not a group of guys that will fold, evident by how they fought back and found a way to win the last 2 games in addition to the players only meeting.


I truly believe this team is on the right track and could be really good down the stretch.
Well Put Together!
 
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