TE Alex Bauman: Competition is why we're all at Miami

[DMoney]

Tulane TE transfer Alex Bauman was recently cleared to practice in full, and he quickly made his presence known. He met with reporters to discuss his move to Miami:

On his decision to transfer to Miami:

“I had a great time at Tulane, three years there. Just looking for a new opportunity in the [transfer] portal. Miami reached out and I had a great opportunity here with Coach Woodiel and the team. I’m just excited to get to practice, going through spring ball, getting to know...

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[The canesman]

I like the competition atmosphere.

 

[ddann]

Does this dude realize that he portaled in to UM just to sit behind one of the greatest and most unique talents to ever suit up for the Canes???

 

[Bird4um]

He’ll find a niche. Coach said 4 played last year.

 

[RF-4CCane]

Assuming we don’t get an elite WR in the portal, I think we will find out how good Dawson is as an OC.
The best OC’s make use of what they have, getting the ball to the playmakers you have.

In 1988, UM has just lost Irvin, Perriman and Blades to the NFL.
The had 1 WR with experience in A. Brown, a serviceable but not an elite WR, a Young inexperienced Dawkins and Hill.
So Gary Steven’s changed his game plans to match what we had.
The TE and both RB’s had more catches in 1988 Than the starting WR corps. The result was a juggernaut that lost only one game, probably the biggest officiating screwup of all time.

The point is, Dawson should utilize the RB’s, Lofton and Bauman as much as possible if only one or two WR’s step up. I can see times where Lofton might line up in the backfield or as a second tight end. There should be plenty of targets for both TE’s this season, if Dawson has the flexibility to think outside the box.

 

[3FW]

Jersey kid, brother plays at Notre Dame.

 

[24/7canes]

Does this dude realize that he portaled in to UM just to sit behind one of the greatest and most unique talents to ever suit up for the Canes???

Do you reliaze he dont give 2 fcks and hes here to battle. Why the f k you chit talking to a kid who says I dont give a fck and im going to get after it. This is the kind of players we want end of story. smh . wtf is your problem. Like no joke why would you even be mad at this kid. why would yo say such a thing. smh. man our fans are fcking crazy.

 

[atlantadan]

I think he is going to surprise us, and make big plays
Much like Will Mallory did

 

[Mario Hurricanes]

My hot take? There will be greater competition by competitors. And you can take that to the "The Bank"!

 

[JHallCanes]

Do you reliaze he dont give 2 fcks and hes here to battle. Why the f k you chit talking to a kid who says I dont give a fck and im going to get after it. This is the kind of players we want end of story. smh . wtf is your problem. Like no joke why would you even be mad at this kid. why would yo say such a thing. smh. man our fans are fcking crazy.

 

[The U is back to work]

Hope they can use him beyond the redzone - lofton should have defenses confused all year if Dawson uses him as a gadget type player in constant motion.

 

[Cane44]

I think he is going to surprise us, and make big plays
Much like Will Mallory did

I think he’s our #1 traditional TE option. Just feel like theyll use lofton in more creative vast ways

 

[grover]

Do you reliaze he dont give 2 fcks and hes here to battle. Why the f k you chit talking to a kid who says I dont give a fck and im going to get after it. This is the kind of players we want end of story. smh . wtf is your problem. Like no joke why would you even be mad at this kid. why would yo say such a thing. smh. man our fans are fcking crazy.

I think you need to drink more coffee. Your sense of humor lacking this morning.

 

[grover]

I think he is going to surprise us, and make big plays
Much like Will Mallory did

Agree, people are going to be very pleasantly surprised by Bauman. He's not nearly as athletic in receiving as Mallory. But he can catch and is an excellent in-line blocker. Kid will see the field a lot.

 

[Brooklyndee]

Assuming we don’t get an elite WR in the portal, I think we will find out how good Dawson is as an OC.
The best OC’s make use of what they have, getting the ball to the playmakers you have.

In 1988, UM has just lost Irvin, Perriman and Blades to the NFL.
The had 1 WR with experience in A. Brown, a serviceable but not an elite WR, a Young inexperienced Dawkins and Hill.
So Gary Steven’s changed his game plans to match what we had.
The TE and both RB’s had more catches in 1988 Than the starting WR corps. The result was a juggernaut that lost only one game, probably the biggest officiating screwup of all time.

The point is, Dawson should utilize the RB’s, Lofton and Bauman as much as possible if only one or two WR’s step up. I can see times where Lofton might line up in the backfield or as a second tight end. There should be plenty of targets for both TE’s this season, if Dawson has the flexibility to think outside the box.

You do realize that offense we had last year, the #1 offense in the country, didn't have a single elite wr on it right? We had four good ones and zero elite ones... I'd say he already proved capable of doing exactly what you're discussing. The varying factor is quarterback play. Hence why he already came out and said the strength of our team is the front( rb,te,oline) we'll be fine on offense. Just won't be exciting like last year. So for the people who need the ball thrown around all the time to be entertained than that's apparently more important than winning. I'll take the winning side. This year that equation will trend more towards (like you said)a possession offense.

 

[Brooklyndee]

Do you reliaze he dont give 2 fcks and hes here to battle. Why the f k you chit talking to a kid who says I dont give a fck and im going to get after it. This is the kind of players we want end of story. smh . wtf is your problem. Like no joke why would you even be mad at this kid. why would yo say such a thing. smh. man our fans are fcking crazy.

I think he was just being sarcastic cause of woodiel statement last week about how Elijah is. Could be wrong though. Hope so cause I think this kid will be just as big of a target for us this year as Elijah.

 

[RF-4CCane]

You do realize that offense we had last year, the #1 offense in the country, didn't have a single elite wr on it right? We had four good ones and zero elite ones... I'd say he already proved capable of doing exactly what you're discussing. The varying factor is quarterback play. Hence why he already came out and said the strength of our team is the front( rb,te,oline) we'll be fine on offense. Just won't be exciting like last year. So for the people who need the ball thrown around all the time to be entertained than that's apparently more important than winning. I'll take the winning side. This year that equation will trend more towards (like you said)a possession offense.

Agree with you. I’d love to have some games where we’re not relying on Ward to play hero ball because the defense is shyting the bed.
My point on Dawson is that last year was in his comfort zone. He’s going to need to show he can be creative and patient enough to play possession offense and utilize the RB’s more.
This is where the ST’s is going to have to step up this year and have the ability to flip the field.

 

[Hegemon]

Do you reliaze he dont give 2 fcks and hes here to battle. Why the f k you chit talking to a kid who says I dont give a fck and im going to get after it. This is the kind of players we want end of story. smh . wtf is your problem. Like no joke why would you even be mad at this kid. why would yo say such a thing. smh. man our fans are fcking crazy.

Our fans in general suck.

They don't show up to games, they prepare "I told you so's" every single offseason to pat themselves on the back when it happens and disappear like ****roaches when a light shines on them if it does not/we win.

It is what it is.

I won't tell anyone how to fan but it's wild how much wasted time and energy takes place on something clearly making people miserable.

 

[24/7canes]

Our fans in general suck.

They don't show up to games, they prepare "I told you so's" every single offseason to pat themselves on the back when it happens and disappear like ****roaches when a light shines on them if it does not/we win.

It is what it is.

I won't tell anyone how to fan but it's wild how much wasted time and energy takes place on something clearly making people miserable.

Tim watch whats about to happen. Ervin been a silent for like 2 weeks . lol . Chits about to go crazy .

 

[Trav]

Our fans in general suck.

They don't show up to games, they prepare "I told you so's" every single offseason to pat themselves on the back when it happens and disappear like ****roaches when a light shines on them if it does not/we win.

It is what it is.

I won't tell anyone how to fan but it's wild how much wasted time and energy takes place on something clearly making people miserable.

Pretty sure we have a good number of gator/nole trolls with no life.