The Bank (10/16)

[flips]

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[jsy]

whats up with Robert Stafford
can we just put him in the Jag category now ?

 

[DemCanes90]

The crazy thing about the mopers ( i was gone for so long i forgot how bad it gets) is that many of them bragged last year about hoe great thr staff recruited with a bad season. Team is undefeated with way more momentum now whereas with less last year they stole Justin Scott, stole maybe the biggest boom in OJ,had a stud class especially in the dline and almost got Jeremiah Smith which would make them imo the National Championship favorites so everybody relax and trust the staff

 

[TheOriginalCane]

The crazy thing about the mopers ( i was gone for so long i forgot how bad it gets) is that many of them bragged last year about hoe great thr staff recruited with a bad season. Team is undefeated with way more momentum now whereas with less last year they stole Justin Scott, stole maybe the biggest boom in OJ,had a stud class especially in the dline and almost got Jeremiah Smith which would make them imo the National Championship favorites so everybody relax and trust the staff

One of the mopers claimed that if Mario got Cam Ward, he would shut up with his criticisms of Mario.

He lied.

 

[canes614]

F$U went Undefeated 13-1 last year, and look what happened to them...

I joke, I kid, I realize that the Prison Mike Shoulder Rubs have backfired

Sabin said there's a reason those players hit the portal....big difference from what they added to go 13-1

 

[TheOriginalCane]

Sabin said there's a reason those players hit the portal....big difference from what they added to go 13-1

Agreed.

For now I'm just talking about high school recruits. But, yes, F$U absolutely flunked out of Portal 101 this year.

 

[JHallCanes]

Miami's class rank in 2023 was 284.64

Miami's class rank in 2024 was 291.52

Miami currently stands at 264.48 on 10/16.

What do you need to add to get to at least 284? Well, adding some combination of DJ Pickett, Vernell Brown III, Ben Hanks, and Jarquez Carter would help.

IMO, when all the ink dries, this class will be somewhere between 6-9 (it is currently ranked #12 as I write this today, but really only 1 decent recruit away from getting to #10). Which is great. When you sign the #7 class, back it up with the #4 class, and back that up with a class between 6-9, you are recruiting in the top 5% of the sport. That's how you create championship depth. Go reel em in, Mario.

Yeah it looks like it will be tough to crack the top 7 once Oregon gets more commits

I care more about average recruit rank personally and we have some work to do, but I don’t doubt this staff at all

 

[tsimonitis]

Believe it or not early signing day is 7 weeks away. Business will surely pick up.

 

[Juancane]

I absolutely love the geniuses this week debating how we need to take out McCoy from our OL to move Rivers (who is our best LT) out of where he's comfortable to keep Bell in. Meantime the people who know OL may think he's our best guy. You can't make this up, but its a tradition here.

 

[TRick72]

My first thought after reading as well. Best prospect would have a starting spot locked down and he's been on campus for a little while now. He wouldn't be backing up Ryan Rodriguez to open the season. Maybe things just started to click for him for all I know, but definitely caught me off guard

Word was that he was dealing with injuries in fall camp which is why he and Ryan were “co-starters” going into the season

 

[AtlAtty]

Coach talk.

Mauigoa is the best NFL OL prospect in the building.

I would argue that Francis maybe the best OL prospect in the country, and would likely be the 1st OL taken in the draft this year. Maybe that is hyperbole, but not a lot.

 

[RozayCane]

The name Isaiah Thomas wasn’t on my bingo card. Interesting

You knows what’s funny.. he’s a starter on the new College Football game and I always thought he was a made up player. Had no idea he was an actual player on this team lol.

 

[cway313]

You knows what’s funny.. he’s a starter on the new College Football game and I always thought he was a made up player. Had no idea he was an actual player on this team lol.

Scholly got pulled yr1 in my dynasty.

 

[C A N S]

Comments like this are puzzling to me…I know Cooper is playing hurt with the ankle. But if this is the case with McCoy…Why can't we create running lanes inside? Almost all of our big runs this year have come outside.

Need to start moving people in between the tackles.

It's delusional to say anyone other than Mauignoa is the best OL prospect on the team.

 

[RozayCane]

Scholly got pulled yr1 in my dynasty.

 

[King of Allapattah]

It's been a while, so it's time to empty the recruiting notebook for the Bank. Let's go position-by-position:

- Luke Nickel (Alpharetta, GA) is locked in at quarterback and is having a good senior season. I continue to expect Miami to monitor the Portal and potentially add a proven signal caller.

- RB Girard Pringle (Seffner, FL) is committed and wowing the staff with his combination of speed, quickness and toughness. As we've been reporting, I don't see a second back in the class unless something changes.

- WRs Josh Moore (West Broward) and Daylyn Upshaw (Phenix City, AL) are committed and Miami is happy with both. Malachi Toney (American Heritage) decommitted but remains in play. The biggest name is Vernell Brown III (Orlando) and Miami will continue to push there.

- The staff is ecstatic with the senior film for Brock Schott (Leo, IN) and Luka Gilbert (Cincinnati). They believe they have an elite haul there.

- One name drawing particular buzz on the OL- SJ Alofaituli (Las Vegas). After watching his senior film, some in the building believe he is the best OL in the entire nation. You don't know for sure until he gets here, but I get the sense he is in the Rueben Bain, Francis Mauigoa, Elija Lofton category as an instant impact player.

- DE Herbert Scroggins III (Savannah) is locked in and Miami loves what he brings at JACK linebacker. Strong, productive, bendy, and plays hard with high-end intangibles. DE Hayden Lowe (Los Angeles) is considered a first round-type talent and Miami feels good about its momentum with the USC commit. Keep an eye on that one.

- The Canes are very happy with the senior film for DT commits Mykah Newton (Newberry, FL) and Donta Simpson (Chaminade). The primary target for a flip is Ohio State commit Jarquez Carter (Newberry). He is a major priority. I expect Elijah Griffin (Savannah) to commit to Georgia, but Miami will keep working there.

- Gavin Nix (IMG) and Ezekiel Marcelin (Central) are leading their respective defenses as expected. The Canes would like to add one more. The names to watch: Kellen Wiley (Seffner, FL) and Ohio State commit TJ Alford (Vero Beach, FL).

- The two biggest names to watch, at DB and in general, are DJ Pickett (Riverview, FL) and Ben Hanks (Miami). The Canes are pushing hard for both and there is movement. Jaboree Antoine (New Iberia, LA) suffered a season-ending injury, but should recover fully. He is visiting in a couple weeks and was having an outstanding senior year.

- There are a few names I wanted to highlight on the current team. One guy who isn't talked about externally but is considered a big-time player inside the building is Matthew McCoy. Some feel he is the best NFL prospect on the line. Some young names who are starting to emerge: JoJo Trader, Ny Carr and Armondo Blount. Elija Lofton and Jordan Lyle already have big roles, but those roles will increase. And keep an eye out for a guy who has been out with injury but is finally cleared: S Isaiah Thomas (Clearwater, FL). Excited to see what he looks like now that he's healthy.

That's saying something, considering many feel Manaiagua is a 1st round NFL pick when he comes out.

 

[ageezy]

We're getting neg recruited like a mfer but I still expect Mario to close strong and we'll crack top 5

what are they sayin?

 

[ageezy]

and anybody still complaining/concerned about recruiting is a lost cause ... mc resume is a1

 

[TheOriginalCane]

what are they sayin?

As just an example, this was posted to the Florida boards 2 hours ago, regarding Hanks.

 

[90scane]

People in the building are excited about his movement profile and athletic ability. He's taken to coaching and has a great attitude.

But in the end, yes, Mauigoa is the best draft prospect on the OL.

I'm not speaking for Danny here, but keep in mind the staff has a vested interest in getting a major development win in McCoy to sell in recruiting, which is where these guys' heads are at in all cases.

Cooper is another in the same mold of Developed NFL type.