From Ivins: Last week Miami sent Manny Diaz, Ephraim Banda, Mike Rumph and Kuligowski all to meet with Tyson Campbell, Nesta Silvera, Patrick Surtain Jr. and Andrew Chatfield the first day that the coaches were out on the road. Multiple sources have stated that those conversations went well especially with Silvera who continues to tell the Hurricanes he's solid on his pledge to the local school despite increased interest from other programs like Florida. It was previously reported that Silvera would take his official visit to Miami this upcoming weekend, but with him not expected to sign early, it looks like he will be in Coral Gables at some point in January for a 'special weekend' of sorts with the rest of the American Heritage kids.
One source added that he thinks Surtain Jr. is still probably a long shot to end up at Miami given the possibility that his dad could be hired as a 10th assistant at a college next month, but the Hurricanes do appear to have picked up some recent traction in the recruitment. Campbell continues to keep quiet, but we have heard conversations between him and Rumph have gone great. Alabama and Georgia remain the biggest threats to Miami. Chatfield's mom likes UM's academics and is a fan of the school's graduation rate for student-athletes. The former Ohio State commits has the Hurricanes in his his Top 4 along with Florida, LSU and Oklahoma.
