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Some updates on South Florida three stars (not Canes related)

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DMoney said:
I think we will regret passing on Diego ***ot. Yeah, he’s at Navy but I think he will be big-time and he fits our system even at his size.
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Kid can play. Watching him right now and already flashed and will probably flash a bunch just like he did when I saw him against Temple.
 
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Zbrod95 said:
Kid can play. Watching him right now and already flashed and will probably flash a bunch just like he did when I saw him against Temple.
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***ot ended up first team All-AAC for a ranked Navy team. I think he could’ve been in line to start for us this year. No idea why we didn’t pursue him.
 
DMoney said:
***ot ended up first team All-AAC for a ranked Navy team. I think he could’ve been in line to start for us this year. No idea why we didn’t pursue him.
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Total stud. None of the big 3 offered him. Had an offer from Pitt, but parents are very high on education and life after football (he and his six siblings were/are homeschooled). In case football didn’t work out post college, they liked the idea of him being a Naval officer and what that could open up for him later in life. Btw, the dad is a Gator fan.
 
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Umbra said:
I wonder how much of the success of these players is predicated on the fact that they go to a lot of these schools (Michigan being the exception) and are focused on more by their staff than they would have been at UM based on the fact that they are more talented or highly regarded as recruits than a lot of other people on those rosters.

Take Wiggins for example. Had he come here, he would have sat behind our safetys the last few years. This means he would have gotten less reps, in-game experience, film breakdown, etc. than he probably did at Cincinnati. Would he have projected as high had that been the case?
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He would have transferred out see nigel bethel. Its not just a miami should recruit these guys and it will be fine. This program is broken and the fix is deeper than that
 
Tee3000 said:
Is it me but I love when former Miami commits don’t amount to ****.
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I dont root against 18 year old kids just because they dont go to miami. Especially 18 year old inner city kids that are going to school to get an education. As long as they arent disrepectful in their recruitment and dont just lie about why they dont like miami i think kids should go where they want and feel comfortable. Grown *** men leave jobs all the time do whats best for you!
 
DemCanesByke said:
I dont root against 18 year old kids just because they dont go to miami. Especially 18 year old inner city kids that are going to school to get an education. As long as they arent disrepectful in their recruitment and dont just lie about why they dont like miami i think kids should go where they want and feel comfortable. Grown *** men leave jobs all the time do whats best for you!
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Who asked you? Who said rooting? MFer I said I love it when they don’t pan out. I’m not keeping up with their careers.

Fck them & I don’t care what you do or don’t do.

Grown men also tough it out, get promoted, & end up running the department.
 
Tee3000 said:
Who asked you? Who said rooting? MFer I said I love it when they don’t pan out. I’m not keeping up with their careers.

Fck them & I don’t care what you do or don’t do.

Grown men also tough it out, get promoted, & end up running the department.
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If thats how u feel f*ck it. Im just not built like that. The way i see it these kids have overcome obstacles and worked hard. Go where u want to go. What if UM doesnt have the major they want? Some of them want to get away. I left orlando and moved to south florida for college did that make me soft? f*ck no made the best decision for me. They could tough it out at the schools they are attending. With the **** show we have seen in Coral Gables over the last 15 years, can you blame a kid and their parents for being skeptical of going to UM? Some of these kids come from dirt poor and another university comes in offers 50-100k, does that make them bad ppl for accepting it? I look at it is as ppl should do what they want including you if thats what you LOVE then f*ck it.
 
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DemCanesByke said:
If thats how u feel f*ck it. Im just not built like that. The way i see it these kids have overcome obstacles and worked hard. Go where u want to go. What if UM doesnt have the major they want? Some of them want to get away. I left orlando and moved to south florida for college did that make me soft? f*ck no made the best decision for me. They could tough it out at the schools they are attending. With the **** show we have seen in Coral Gables over the last 15 years, can you blame a kid and their parents for being skeptical of going to UM? Some of these kids come from dirt poor and another university comes in offers 50-100k, does that make them bad ppl for accepting it? I look at it is as ppl should do what they want including you if thats what you LOVE then f*ck it.
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I can respect that fully..I’m not praying in their down fall.
 
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DMoney said:
I like to look back on the less heralded South Florida kids that we hype here on CanesInSight. Some turn out good, some disappear, some become household names. Here is the latest crop. Feel free to add to the list:

James Wiggins, S, Cincinnati- Former Miami commit from South Dade. Member of Bruce Feldman’s “Freaks” list and projected high NFL pick. Suffered a knee injury in practice and status is unknown.

Zach Moss, RB, Utah- Former MIami commit from Hallandale. Teamed with his old QB (Tyler Huntley) to form one of the better backfields in the country. NFL prospect.

Tyler Huntley, QB, Utah- Starting QB for the #14 ranked Utes. Has battled injuries but a very dangerous player when healthy.

Joshua Uche, DE, Michigan- Former commit who is one of the leaders of Michigan's defense. Seven sacks last year playing behind Rashan Gary and Chase Winovich.

Devin Gil, LB, Michigan- Solid contributor to Don Brown's defense who is set to play major role with departure of Flanagan teammate Devin Bush. Story on him here https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...xes-fatherhood-killer-personality/2125595001/

Josh Metellus, S, Michigan- The least heralded of the Flangan players who signed with Michigan, he emerged as a junior with 48 tackles and 3 picks. He is one of the captains on defense and a potential NFL player.

Diego ***ot, MLB, Navy. Getting buzz as a potentially special player. I'm still mad we didn't offer. Here's a pretty long story on his breakout potential https://t.co/7xkEnaSMW6?amp=1

Marquis Waters, S, Duke- Testing standout who really impressed me with his (IMO) Miami-caliber film after transferring to Atlantic. Under the radar now but has chance to emerge as NFL prospect.

James Pierre, S, FAU- Former Miami commit from Deerfield Beach is starting to generate some NFL buzz as a do-it-all performer in the secondary. Has had a winding road to FAU so will need to stay steady to reach next level.

Desmond Phillips, WR, Toledo- Finally getting his chance to start after waiting behind Toledo's surprisingly great trio of WR. Make or break year for him.

Jawon Hamilton, RB, James Madison- Another former Miami commit from South Dade. Started as a freshman at UCF but hurt his knee. Transferred to James Madison and has a lot to prove this year.

Billy Gibson, S, Southridge- Left Oregon after spring. Status unknown.

Kevaughn Dingle, WR, Iowa Western CC- Signed with USF, got arrested, beat the charges and is now enrolled in JUCO.
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Let's take a look at the comparable players from the respective class that ended up here instead, recruiting is a crapshoot.

Cedrick Wright, S, Arizona Western CC- Played one season at Miami before transferring out. Saw action in nine games as a freshman, mostly on special teams. Totaled 6 tackles (5 solo). Current status unknown... other DBs in the class R. Finley, M. Young, J. James

N/A - We probably should've taken 2 RBs in this class. Pairing Moss with Homer would have been clutch especially in 2017 after Yearby "turned pro", Gus Edwards transferred, and Mark Walton got hurt... other RB in the class Travis Homer

Jack Allison, QB, WVU- Did not see any action in one redshirt season at Miami before transferring to WVU. Appeared in 7 games in 2 seasons at WVU with 2 TDs and 4 INT. Currently back in the transfer portal.

Joe Jackson, DE, Dallas Cowboys - 3 year starter and a key member of the 2018 defense that ranked #1 in pass defense & TFLs. Appeared in all 39 games in 3 seasons at Miami leading the team during that span with 24.0 sacks and 37.5 TFLs. Selected in the 5th round 165th overall of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys.
Probably unfair to compare Uche to Jackson since we probably could've taken both, but DE depth has not really been an issue for Miami in years so only taking Jackson that year was fine.

Michael Pinckney, LB, Miami - 4 year starter at Miami and the emotional leader on one of the top ranked defenses over the past 3 yrs. Appeared in 49 games totaling 267 tackles, 42.0 TFLs and 14.5 sacks. 2016 Freshman All-American, 2019 All-ACC (2nd Team)... other LBs in the class Shaquille Quarterman, Zach McCloud

Jeff James, S, FAU - Played one season at Miami before transferring out. Appeared in one game vs FAMU, did not record any stats. Transferred to San Bernardino Valley Community College before ending up at FAU. Saw action in nine games this past season at FAU, mostly on special teams. Totaled 3 tackles (2 solo)... other DBs in the class R. Finley, M. Young, C. Wright

Bradley Jennings, LB, Miami - Appeared in 16 games in his first 2 seasons at Miami totaling 15 tackles and 1.5 TFL. Was competing for a backup LB spot in the spring of 2019 before suffering a season ending injury. Currently a RJr. at Miami rehabbing his injury with hopes to compete for a major role in 2020... other LBs in the class D. Wilder, W. Steed

Amari Carter, S, Miami - Solid contributor in his 3 years at Miami. Appeared in 38 games with 7 starts totaling 75 tackles, 4.0 sacks and 1 INT. Expected to return in 2020 as the starting safety... other DBs in the class T. Bandy, J. Dean, D. Smith

Derrick Smith, S, Illinois - Appeared in 25 games in 2 seasons at Miami before transferring out. Totaled 24 tackles and 1.5 TFL in his career at Miami. Was making a big impact in the 2019 offseason while competing for the starting safety position. Transferred to Illinois after not being named the starter. Sat out the 2019 season due to transfer rules at Illinois where they plan to use him in a LB/Striker role... other DBs in the class T. Bandy, J. Dean, A. Carter

Dionte Mullins, WR, Alabama State - Appeared in 11 games in 2 season at Miami totaling 4 catches for 53 yards before transferring out. Reportedly enrolled at Alabama State in 2018 however never appeared on the football roster. Current status unknown... other WRs in the class S. Bruce, A. Richards, D. Harris

Evidence Njoku, WR, Miami - Appeared in 9 games in 2 seasons at Miami totaling 1 catch for 11 yards before transferring out. Suffered a season ending knee injury as a freshman. Injuries and inconsistencies caused him to be buried on the depth chart which led to him transferring from Miami. Currently in the transfer portal... other WRs in the class J. Thomas, M. Harley
 
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