The Bank (2/17) (team)

[FrancisSawyer]

Spring practice is two weeks away, but Miami is hard at work with the 2024 team and the Class of 2025. I posted some news on recruiting here. Some quick hitters on off-season workouts for the weekend:

- The staff doesn't think there are any lemons in the class athletically, based on early returns. Here are several names that they can't wait to see in pads: Cole McConathy, Cam Pruitt, Marquise Lightfoot, Zaquan Patterson, JoJo Trader and Ny Carr. I'm told Trader and Carr are already two of the top athletes at WR. Elija Lofton is also a guy who is turning heads with his football instincts, weight-room exploits and mentality. "He's an animal."

- Elijah Arroyo is already developing chemistry with Cam Ward. NFL prospect if he stays healthy. Ward is what everybody expected so far.

- There are going to be a lot of new faces competing at running back. Chris Johnson, Jr. is going to have a huge opportunity this spring due to injuries. Everybody is excited to see what he can do. "We need to get the ball in his hands." There are also high expectations for Jordan Lyle to compete immediately when he arrives this summer. Chris Wheatley-Humphrey has people believing he will be a good player in the future. I wouldn't be surprised if we add a portal kid here.

- DT transfers CJ Clark and Marley Cook are impressing with their work ethics. They put in extra time and compete with motors.

- There have been some questions on Chase Smith. I'm told he is full go.

- C Nino Francavilla is fitting in physically. I’m told he is one of our stronger players in the weight room and is moving around well. Looking forward to seeing him play football.

Citizen. Anything?

 

[TRick72]

Citizen. Anything?

 

[jman94]

Arroyo in the running for Greentree All American. Same song every off season so far with him. Your best ability is availability- I have 0 expectations for him, he’s going to need to prove it on Saturday’s in the fall. I would love for us to pick up a small school 3 down TE in the portal that can come in and compete in that room.

 

[Bunker Mentality]

Honestly not surprising to me for a couple reason. One is injury of course, at least for spring. Also I still don't think we have a true gamebreaker at RB yet. I think all the guys on our roster are very good backs who can get the job done, we just don't have the kind of RB that makes opposing DCs scheme around him.

I had strong belief in pre-injury Citizen and look forward to seeing Jordan Lyle compete.

 

[Bunker Mentality]

That is my concern as well. Last season he seemed very mechanical in the way he used players. There was no effort to get speed on the field. He didn't know how.

guys have to earn PT in practice; I'm sure Dawson goes with who they can trust.

Better talent, depth and competition on Greentree will produce a better a product on Saturdays.

 

[FrancisSawyer]

guys have to earn PT in practice. I'm sure Dawson goes with who they can trust.

Better talent, depth and competition on Greentree will produce a better a product on Saturdays.

Fair enough.

 

[FrancisSawyer]

How is JHH doing? Moten and Horton? We were so weak at the point of attack without LT last season, though JHH did begin to come along as the season progressed.

Another reminder that we need to follow up the DT haul in 2024 with a similar haul in 2025.

 

[Mario Hurricanes]

Thank you sir.

 

[Canegrad89]

Honestly not surprising to me for a couple reason. One is injury of course, at least for spring. Also I still don't think we have a true gamebreaker at RB yet. I think all the guys on our roster are very good backs who can get the job done, we just don't have the kind of RB that makes opposing DCs scheme around him.

Chris Johnson Jr is electric. Has world class speed. Simply needs carries and he will show you what he can do. Glad he’ll get a chance to shine in Spring ball.

 

[3rdCane]

Cole McConathy is the hidden gem of this class. I would not be surprised if he ends up being a multi year starter at edge for us. 6A Alabama football is no joke and dude was a game wrecker against really good competition.

Yep, agree. He was player of the heart here and Alabama waited too long to offer.

 

[EmCane]

I'm sure there is a reason for it but clicking the "continue reading" button is an extra step and not needed at all. Just causes more inefficiency.

How ******* lazy are you? You surf message boards looking for efficiencies?

 

[305 MOUNTAIN MAN]

Elijah Lofton is my favorite offensive recruit. He brings a level of intensity, explosion and playmaking to that position that was sorely lacking last season. And he's versatile...

Kid is a natural football player, just has it. He will find his way on the field on way or the other, cream always rises.

 

[Damiencane86]

Kid is a natural football player, just has it. He will find his way on the field on way or the other, cream always rises.

My only concern with him was Dawson actually utilizing him/his position in general. Kid flashes big time on film, essentially a physically upgraded brevin jordan.

 

[DMoney]

I'm sure there is a reason for it but clicking the "continue reading" button is an extra step and not needed at all. Just causes more inefficiency.

We want to direct people to the articles because they generate more revenue and are better for search engines.

Everything is still free.

 

[The U is back to work]

Just please keep Cam Ward healthy and hope he does in year 5 the same as he did for the 1450 days prior - 65% passer with 3500 yards and 30 or so TDs - cut the fumbles down and we are cooking with ️

 

[TC@ne]

Still crazy that some of the most exciting recruits like Arroyo, Chase Smith, Citizen have all had big time time on the IR.

Sometimes I feel like Murphy’s Law needs to be renamed Miami’s Law.

 

[KevoCane]

I hear nothing about Citizen. Is he hurt or on transfer watch?

 

[BS85]

Heard Dawson is looking to double TE output which would literally result in 36 catches, 308 yards, and 2 touchdowns

 

[cway313]

I hear nothing about Citizen. Is he hurt or on transfer watch?

It's February i can list 70 players we haven't heard about.

 

[k9cane]

Kid is a natural football player, just has it. He will find his way on the field on way or the other, cream always rises.

I'll say this again, he reminds of D. Flowers from the 2017 Oklahoma Sooners squad that had Baker Mayfield. He was there Swiss Army Knife on offense. Lined up all over, and made plays. We need to get creative with Lofton and create situations where he gets the ball...