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The Bank (9/22)

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DMoney said:
- As first reported in the Bank, Miami is making a strong run at Lakeland WR Tyler Williams. There is even more confidence this week than last. Of course, this week’s visit to Miami will be critical. The key selling point is our need at wide receiver. Williams has WR1 upside with a unique athletic profile as a kick returner/basketball player/former quarterback.

-Miami will not take WRs just to take them. They want difference-makers, and will keep working potential flips locally. The Portal will fill out the rest.

- Don’t be surprised to see some new names pop on the LB board. This has nothing to do with the current commits, but Miami is quietly monitoring players who are having strong seasons at high school and JUCO ranks. We need more bodies at this position.

- Miami continues to put the full-court press on Mark Fletcher (American Heritage) and Chris Johnson, Jr. (Dillard) at running back. They are high-priority targets and Miami continues to feel it is in a good spot with both.

- The same is true for OT Samson Okunlola (Brockton, MA). His recruitment is quiet but Miami is confident where they stand. If he follows through and visits for the FSU game, and Miami shows him what he needs to see, this recruitment can speed up considerably.

- Apologies for the cryptic post, but Miami is making a run at certain out-of-state players committed to other teams. Some of the names are familiar.

- Miami is continuing to work Sam M’Pemba (IMG), Reuben Bain (Central) and Damon Wilson (Venice). The pull with M’Pemba is the Miami/IMG connection. The staff is working hard to cement a pipeline. That pitch will be even better as our IMG signees start producing. Bain is intrigued by out-of-state college atmospheres but remains firmly in play. We have lost a bit of ground with Wilson but there is still time to work that one.

- Defensive tackle is still a work in progress. This is one position where it is critical to identify late bloomers. Darrell Jackson, Jared Harrison-Hunte and Jordan Miller all fit into that category, as does last year’s signee Ahmad Moten (who is opening eyes in practice). It’s also possible you see players listed as DEs pursued as DTs.

- I expect Miami to have CB Damari Brown (American Heritage) and CB Edwin Joseph (Chaminade) join CB Robert Stafford (Eau Gallie) in the class within weeks. All three are having excellent senior years. The board is less clear at safety, although Miami is still working Conrad Hussey (STA) and will pursue Portal options. Note that some of the CBs Miami is recruiting have positional versatility.
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They like Hussey but not Mack? Surprised they aren't interested in both. Any idea what it is about Mack they don't like? His size maybe?
 
hoops156 said:
not d money but id say WR and DB
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I dunno about “concern” but DT is what I’m curious about

Lots of guys emerge during their senior seasons. It’s a position where a kid is just bigger and stronger than his comp at an early age so they get all the recognition but then the rest of the comp catches up so it’s a tough one to gauge
 
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JHallCanes said:
I dunno about “concern” but DT is what I’m curious about

Lots of guys emerge during their senior seasons. It’s a position where a kid is just bigger and stronger than his comp at an early age so they get all the recognition but then the rest of the comp catches up so it’s a tough one to gauge
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hmm didnt think about that
 
hoops156 said:
hmm didnt think about that
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I know Mario is an elite recruiter so just some things to keep an eye on for me

This is also really the first year where NIL is going to play into signing day and it feels like things could really get hectic the closer we get

I dunno though. With the portal and NIL sometimes proven “mercenaries” might be the way to go haha
 
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JHallCanes said:
I know Mario is an elite recruiter so just some things to keep an eye on for me

This is also really the first year where NIL is going to play into signing day and it feels like things could really get hectic the closer we get

I dunno though. With the portal and NIL sometimes proven “mercenaries” might be the way to go haha
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well I think being an elite recruiter can only take you so far for certain positions. WR is one. were struggling pretty bad there and its bc of the reputation of the HC/OC as a combo.

im sure you'll see a ton of flips by ESD bc of the legal bag game
 
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Glad it doesn’t seem like we have lost a ton of momentum with the slow start to the season. Long way to go but good write up.
 
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Canesmia01 said:
Big time college atmosphere up in Louisville lmao
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Bain is a top 100 player I think if he wants a college atmosphere he’ll be able to pick whichever atmosphere he likes best.

I’m surprised he’s rated as low as he is.
 
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