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DMoney said:
- The hottest name on the board is Stranahan WR Hykeem Williams. It's still a battle, but Miami has more positive momentum here than they've had in a while. He is a major priority and is viewed internally as a difference-maker.

- As of today, I expect Malik Bryant (Orlando) to commit to Miami on July 23rd and give Cristobal another Top 50 player.

- OL Samson Okunlola (Brockton, MA) remains the jewel of the entire class. I like where Miami sits and could see this one getting resolved in July. Olaus Alinen (Finland) has been all over Miami on social media and we feel good. He is someone who seems to appreciate the attention of the fanbase, so those who post on social media should keep it coming. I continue to expect Tommy Kinsler (Ocala) in the class, even with his pushed back announcement date. He is considered a big-time talent internally. Payton Kirkland (Orlando) and Monroe Freeling (Mt. Pleasant, SC) remain major targets and there is traction with both. I expect us to land the top OL class in the country.

- There has been Florida buzz on WR Andy Jean (Northwestern), but I continue to expect him in this class and possibly sooner than later. Williams and Jean would wrap up a spectacular WR class for the Canes.

- WR William Fowles (Dade Christian) is heating up and just had an eye-opening weekend at the TuTu Atwell 7on7 tournament. The coaching staff is intrigued. I saw him in-person at the Under Armour Camp and thought he was the most impressive guy there.

- Ohio State is making a hard run at S Jayden Bonsu (Hillside, NJ) but I still like Miami there. He can play safety or striker- elite body type, very smart, versatile, physical and mature with a great background. He reminds me of a much more violent Gilbert Frierson.

- S Joenel Aguero (Lynn, MA ) is going to be a seesaw battle until the end. It would be ideal to get him back to Miami for the July cookout.

- There are a bunch of kids named Jordan Hall in this class, but DT Jordan "Big Baby" Hall (Jacksonville) is the name to watch for the Canes. That will be a tough one with Georgia heavily involved.

- As we mentioned in the Bank last week, LB Raul "Popo" Aguirre has been trending to Miami. His commitment gives the Canes what one source described as "the perfect LB for the Cristobal era." He is a throwback with passion, intelligence and a love of contact. He can also run and has seen snaps on offense.

- I mentioned IMG CB Desmond Ricks as a '24 target to watch last week. The local guys to watch are Chaminade WRs JoJo Trader and Jeremiah Smith. They are at the top of the overall board and were described as the Pied Pipers of their class. They are close with recent 2024 Dillard CB commit Antoine Jackson, and that trio can lead a local movement if they can jump on board early.

- Class size is very much subject to change right now. It can be anywhere from 26 to 32. We are in play for a ton of priority targets and we haven't even started winning yet. It is also hard to predict attrition. The staff believes that even more major names can jump in the boat if the season goes well.

- Two '22 names that have made an early impression: WRs Isaiah Horton and Colbie Young. Multiple sources have commented on Horton's upside, calling him special. I saw him myself on Sunday and he is every bit of 6'3-6'4. Young's dimensions have been called "freakish." Disclaimer: it is still extremely early and we will know much more when camp starts, but the early returns are good.
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@DMoney just want to say thank you for the hard work bro🙌🏻
 
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k9cane said:
Brockton, the home of Rocky Marciano and Marvelous Marvin Hagler!!
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Obviously Marciano was an all time great. Before my time. Hagler was big in my youth and early teen years I think. That guy was beloved in the Boston area. He walked on water. Beautiful boxer and tough as nails.
 
Macca said:
Okunlola is from Brockton. The City of Champions people would be upset about this one.... Brockton = City of Champions. Lynn = this little rhyme. Lynn, Lynn, the city of sin, you don't come back, the way you came in. Two kids from Mass potentially going to Miami, WTF.
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Brockton used to be known as having one of the premiere power football programs in the country dating back to the 70s/80/ and even 90s. Not sure what happened
 
Macca said:
Obviously Marciano was an all time great. Before my time. Hagler was big in my youth and early teen years I think. That guy was beloved in the Boston area. He walked on water. Beautiful boxer and tough as nails.
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I know people that have met Marvin, they all had great things to say about him. Was a very gracious individual to everyone he met.

He would sign autographs for hours at the International Boxing Hall of Fame(which for years was the one time he'd come back from Italy) and literally would make sure everyone that wanted an autograph or picture would get one. He understood that people had come to see him, and this would be their one chance. So he'd make it a point to accomodate everyone, after all the other boxers would leave

"Marvelous'' was just that
 
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AUcane said:
Brockton used to be known as having one of the premiere power football programs in the country dating back to the 70s/80/ and even 90s. Not sure what happened
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@AUcane they were awesome. I lived ten minutes away and used to go to games all the time. Rudy Harris, the Campbell brothers, Anthony Comer, Steve Marciano, Mark Hartsell, Jay McGillis. It was a tough blue collar town. The Catholic schools and privates sort of raided the town. CM recruits cities like Brockton and Everett now and they are the big dog. Thayer grabbed Okinlola, but t just makes more sense for those kids to go to schools with a bit more structure. Sounds terrible to say but it’s the truth.

I forget the kids name but Miami got a big kid out of Brockton. Anthony something maybe. He didn’t really play.

DP played with a bunch of those guys. Brockton guys were good dudes. DP is an awesome guy, happy his kid is playing at Miami.

CM has dudes. The safety from Prep plays Against CM. Prep is good and CM beats them by 40.
 
k9cane said:
I know people that have met Marvin, they all had great things to say about him. Was a very gracious individual to everyone he met.

He would sign autographs for hours at the International Boxing Hall of Fame(which for years was the one time he'd come back from Italy) and literally would make sure everyone that wanted an autograph or picture would get one. He understood that people had come to see him, and this would be their one chance. So he'd make it a point to accomodate everyone, after all the other boxers would leave

"Marvelous'' was just that
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I met him with my parents. You are speaking the absolute truth. Larger than life human but not a big guy. Always wore a scaly.
 
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Macca said:
@AUcane they were awesome. I lived ten minutes away and used to go to games all the time. Rudy Harris, the Campbell brothers, Anthony Comer, Steve Marciano, Mark Hartsell, Jay McGillis. It was a tough blue collar town. The Catholic schools and privates sort of raided the town. CM recruits cities like Brockton and Everett now and they are the big dog. Thayer grabbed Okinlola, but t just makes more sense for those kids to go to schools with a bit more structure. Sounds terrible to say but it’s the truth.

I forget the kids name but Miami got a big kid out of Brockton. Anthony something maybe. He didn’t really play.

DP played with a bunch of those guys. Brockton guys were good dudes. DP is an awesome guy, happy his kid is playing at Miami.

CM has dudes. The safety from Prep plays Against CM. Prep is good and CM beats them by 40.
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Anthony Lewis, the Olineman?
 
k9cane said:
Anthony Lewis, the Olineman?
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Yes, good call.

Brockton had good players but playing at Miami may have been a bit too much. Most of the dudes went to BC. Rudy Harris was a huge recruit and went to Clemson. He had a decent career down there but he was all world up here. Should have gone to BC.

Giant dude with a Masshole accent. My buddy was a backup QB at Clemson and loved Rudy.
 
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Udynasty said:
There is def a strategy to timing out commitments.
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LuCane said:
Beyond the obvious of getting elite talent, my favorite thing is how it seems like each commitment pops at a strategic moment. Keeps the juice flowing. So we’ve got that going for us, which is nice.
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I've added @LuCane's strategic timing of commits to Mario's Laws of Recruiting thread

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Mario's Laws of Recruiting

There have been some absolute gems on Mario's recruiting philosophy posted in various threads the past couple of days. Decided to collect them in a thread for better discussion and searching in the future. Will update as more are posted. Whenever and wherever possible, crush the Gator and...
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