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TRick72 said:
Yeah Getting Zion back healthy would be huge



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BIG PAUSE
 
TRick72 said:
Yeah I haven’t heard much on Cohen but I’m approaching that it’s a good thing we’re not hearing much from proven Veteran IOL
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I think what you said is spot on we keep having to use our better guards to play tackle so it’s leaving us with multiple holes on the line

Having Cohen and Lee hopefully to solidify the interior and then we can use the young guys where they belong instead of out of necessity which has been the case for 10 years it feels like
 
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Angry Ibis said:
So Henry Parrish was the only RB at the beginning of camp last year?

We absolutely heard “Night and Day” comparisons at the beginning of camp last season from the previous season.

People are reserving judgment to see how it plays out on the field, in hopes that the results don’t mirror last year’s

It’s strange that being cautiously optimistic is being railed against…
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Absolutely no one who is cautiously optimistic or cautiously pessimistic gets wrath. It’s the extremists who get it - the mega moping, ‘we are a dumpster fire’ crowd and the sunshine pumping, 10 wins crowd.
 
Themadcane said:
Your word is good. Don’t need to see the quote. Thanks
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It’s a good question though because Cohen looks really versatile and we have some questions at the tackle position. So a veteran like him seems like a good option

I’m also in agreement with what you said about Mauigoa he’s ready to play right now. **** if he would have won the LT job out of camp would anyone really be shocked? Dude is a different type of player than we’ve had in the past.
 
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The Sphinx said:
Absolutely no one who is cautiously optimistic or cautiously pessimistic gets wrath. It’s the extremists who get it - the mega moping, ‘we are a dumpster fire’ crowd and the sunshine pumping, 10 wins crowd.
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To the mega mopes or the sunshine pumpers being cautiously anything is a sin lol

I usually ignore them.

It’s hard not to drink the koolaid during camp. I think there is a real chance we win 7-10 games this year. As long as we win 8 games with some statement wins and limit bad loses I’ll be really happy
 
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Cribby said:
That’s great and all D$ but Matt Shodell said the team / coaches must have plenty of warts since they couldn’t watch much practice. I mean missing out on shorts and helmets day 1 and 2 is telling. I think I’ll take Canesports side. Nothing personal. Thanks for the info though.
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Matt Shodell is able discern motives to Cristobal limiting their time to observe practice? Shodell wouldn't have a clue the relevance of anything going on in practice. Otherwise , Cribby I do much appreciate much what you bring to this board, as solid as it gets. I think Shodell is a little butt hurt.
 
77cane said:
Matt Shodell is able discern motives to Cristobal limiting their time to observe practice? Shodell wouldn't have a clue the relevance of anything going on in practice. Otherwise , Cribby I do much appreciate much what you bring to this board, as solid as it gets. I think Shodell is a little butt hurt.
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Matt Shodell is an idiot savant….….heavy on the idiot.
 
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DMoney said:
It will be an outdoors road trip with the family. We are hitting Olympic, Mt. Ranier, North Cascades, couple nights in Steheken and San Juan Islands.
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thats one **** of an agenda for a week lol
if its this week and next we have a cool front coming in that you may like, but will slightly hamper our ridiculous stunning views
Olympics and especially Rainier will be packed...go midweek if you can.
Glad you mentioned North Cascades as no one (thankfully) ever does...pound for pound the most beautiful area in the entire lower 48 imo
 
The Sphinx said:
Absolutely no one who is cautiously optimistic or cautiously pessimistic gets wrath. It’s the extremists who get it - the mega moping, ‘we are a dumpster fire’ crowd and the sunshine pumping, 10 wins crowd.
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I don't mind people believing we'll win 10 games, or that we'll be 5-7 again.

What I hate is how they turn it all on Mario, or refuse to blame Mario at all. There's the "if Mario doesn't win 10 games fly the banner" crowd on one extreme and there's the "5-7 was on Manny and Gattass, mediocre recruiting results is because Ruiz is broke, Mario Da Gawd" crowd on the other extreme. Those guys annoy the **** out of me.
 
DMoney said:
We may take a while, but we are always on time. Loaded Bank this week since I will be in vacation in Washington state. I'll still be posting practice updates as I watch the whales, and I’ll be giving direct practice reports once I’m back the following week.

- Let’s start with the big stuff. Those who follow the Bank know what happens when I get a cryptic message. Last time, I was told to expect fireworks in the next week. We landed JoJo Trader and Artavius Jones. This time, I was told to “stay ready over the next thirty days.” I sense a lot of quiet confidence in a major move up the recruiting rankings.

- Miami remains firmly in the mix for DE Colin Simmons (Dallas) and DT David Stone (IMG). On Simmons, note that LSU’s defensive line coach just took medical leave.

- I continue to feel extremely good about S Zaquan Patterson (Chaminade).

- Miami is battling Georgia and Tennessee for LB Chris Cole (Salem, VA), but the rumored Georgia commitment never happened. They may be playing some games there. Miami continues to feel they are right in it.

- A lot of people thought DE Elias Rudolph (Cincinnati) might flip on his secret visit on the BBQ. His visit was set up for a long time and I alluded to it on the Bank. That didn’t happen, and he has returned to Ohio at a school with some Michigan ties. We are still working and there is mutual interest.

- Miami continues to chip away at DT Kamarion Franklin (Memphis). He brought his grandmother on his last visit and she loved it. Franklin is dealing with a lot in recruiting and may be having a hard time saying no. Miami remains in the thick of the battle.

- RB Kevin Riley (Tuscaloosa) worked out on his visit and I’m told it was the best camp workout of the Cristobal Era. Alvin Kamara comps. Recruiting is recruiting but his commitment is currently very strong. Encouraging visit.

- As we first reported on June 1, Miami is intrigued by CB Jamil Watkins (Vanguard) and he has an offer.

- OL Eddie Pierre-Louis (Tampa) had a great visit. He enjoys the process, so I don’t sense anything is imminent there.

- Not a lot going on with CB Jaylen Heyward (Rockledge). This is just my speculation, but he may have been frustrated with all the due diligence. But it was necessary.

- Miami loves their new center commit Nino Francavilla (Canada). More often than you’d think, coaches are afraid to be the first offer for a player. Francavilla drew rave reviews at every camp but didn’t get the immediate offer, even at Miami. But the more our coaches watched film and looked at the measurables, they decided they needed him in this class. And they have enough credibility at the position to make that kind of offer with confidence.

- Turning to this year’s team, the phrase I heard was “night and day.” We’ve all heard that before, and we'll believe it when we see it. It’s also extremely early. But I’m told the size difference is obvious at multiple positions, especially OL and LB.

- Miami feels they landed three first round OLs in last year’s class. Francis Mauigoa is already one of the best players on the team, Samson Okunlola made perhaps the biggest leap of anyone over the summer and Tommy Kinsler looks like a freak show at tackle. Antonio Tripp and Frankie Tinilau are out with injury (back for Tinilau).

- Another name that keeps drawing raves from scouts and coaches is DT Branson Deen (Purdue transfer). His commitment flew under the radar because we were looking for a bigger DT, but this is a draftable player with outstanding leverage, twitch and effort. I was blown away when I watched his Big 10 film.

- The Jadais Richard buzz is real. He is a starter, and the only challenge now is finding out where. He can play corner, nickel or safety. Jaden Davis is another guy who looks like he will start somewhere. This will be an interesting position to watch in terms of who plays where.

- One position that has shown particular improvement- wide receiver. Colby Young and Xavier Restrepo are hard workers and it shows. Jacolby George has had a good offseason and is flashing his starter-quality talent. Guys like Breshard Smith have also flashed. If you are looking for a potential superstar from the group, nobody brings a better combination of athleticism and character than RayRay Joseph.

- Still a lot of mystery surrounding OT Zion Nelson. The same guys who expected him to be good for camp don’t know what is going on with him now.

- People who have been critical of S James Williams in the past are liking his first few practices. He has great energy, looks healthy and is performing well at S and OLB.

- QB Emory Williams drew a lot of buzz for his performance during the media portion of practice, and I am told it has carried on to the closed sessions. A lot of people are interested to see how he performs the rest of camp.

- RBs Mark Fletcher and Ajay Allen have carried over their strong offseasons. Pads will be the true test for that group. DT Josh Horton is another name that consistently draws praise.
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landing two out of Simmons, Stone and Franklin would be incredible!! All 3 would truly be program changing

WANT Z. Patterson and Cole sooo badly! I think both of those dude in this defensive scheme can be All-Conference/All-American caliber players

Kevin Riley news gives me a woody!!!

Still would LOVE to add Heyward at CB (Mario's structure and holding people accountable would be good for the kid)

3 1st rounders at OL.......F**K YES!!!!

Calling it now, James Williams will have an All-ACC year and set himself to go in the first two rounds of next years draft.
 
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