Cormani McClain announces for Miami

sfcane2 · Oct 28, 2022

LuCane said:
Names? Forgive me if already mentioned, as I've tried to avoid the recruiting forum during these last 4 weeks.

Don’t know names like the recruiting experts but Ivins mentioned that given DVDs ties to the south Florida 2024 kids he’s going to get a position coach job somewhere.

canenok · Oct 28, 2022

gogeta4 said:
I'd think so

I’ve heard this from posters…. Just curious as to LL’s relationship or input with Money?

section9 · Oct 28, 2022

This young man doesn’t redshirt, does he? He starts next year? He’s that kind of talent?

canenok · Oct 28, 2022

section9 said:
This young man doesn’t redshirt, does he? He starts next year? He’s that kind of talent?

Nickel at worst if healthy imo (assuming he puts the work in).

Tad Footeball · Oct 28, 2022

gogeta4 said:
Like i told yall years ago about DVD is coming to fruition....it will again next class as well considering a few of the kids we personally coached when they were like 10-11.
DVD just a good dude. That pays off.

Sat with DVD's mom and family yearsssss ago for a game. She actually had a jersey that said "DVD's Mom" on the nameplate. Her and the family were all great people. Glad but not surprised that DVD is doing well and blowing up now.

Cane44 · Oct 28, 2022

cway313 said:
Graves
Rogers
Davis
Harris
Stafford
Jackson
McClain
That 2 year haul at DB is unlike anything we've had since 2000. TVD has been a major factor here and is more than deserving of a nice Christmas bonus.

If coaches can't turn that group into a STELLAR DB group, idk what to say...... Lets hope they go on another back to back to back NFL studs run!!!

JamesQuall · Oct 28, 2022

canes461 said:
- comes in off ledge and closes window-

More like

*leaves it cracked. Just in case*

Number1CanesFan · Oct 28, 2022

SSCane said:
We need to keep DVD on staff at all cost.
He’s putting in work and getting results, he needs a promotion.

He wants to be an on the field coach. He's going to get some phone calls if hasn't already.

Addae wants to be a DC. Perhaps whenever Steele is done or the next position coach shuffle. Maybe everyone moves up and DVD coaches the corners.

JustAFanHTX · Oct 28, 2022

The U is back to work said:
If we somehow do that. I don’t know how much more he can improve because he’s already as good as it gets in HS but he would be so tremendous here

There’s a whole different level he can tap into..

AtlAtty · Oct 28, 2022

This commit plus Jackson re-classifying tells us all we need to know about Mario’s vision.
Unfortunately 2022 is a wasted season, and Mario is letting the recruits know as much. He has effectively sold them on being the class that takes over in the locker room and on the field. And if they are the hard workers that we have been lead to believe they are, then they will do exactly that, and very few jobs will be safe next year.
We need some interior d-linemen (though that may come in the portal), and Samson, and a quality RB. And the class is ready to roll.

TheOriginalCane · Oct 28, 2022

Number1CanesFan said:
Y'all got this wrong just like Gator fans and a lot of the media.

Yes, Cormani is likely getting an NIL deal. He could get that anywhere.

It's DVD. He's the one that built the relationship with Cormani and his Mom.

Kam Kitchens' dad was on Footballville and he said DVD brought his son to Miami. He said the day before he announced his dad thought Kam was going to Auburn. Banda tried to take credit for it and his dad did an interview at that time to set the record straight. Seems like Banda took a lot of credit for DVD's work. Footballville all knew DVD had built a relationship with Cormani's mom giving her confidence in her son going to Miami.

Everyone keeps pointing to Ruiz. Yes, the money is there, but the fact is these guys could get the money anywhere. Saying it's all Ruiz is just lazy. The staff is putting in the work building relationships.

Our rival fans will just point to Miami buying players. We are competing on a level playing field that Florida, CLemson, UGA, Bama, and the rest all have. We have recruiters that can build relationships and close. That's the deal.

Truth.

I credit "Ruiz's checkbook" for getting us back into the game, on a level playing field.

But "Ruiz's checkbook" is not what is winning these battles.

HurricanePhilly · Oct 28, 2022

Its a business filled with frauds and used car salesmen. Mario, DVD and some others are going to kill it over time in SFLA hopefully. Yes some will still be out for the money and we wont always match...but those are the kids we may not want to match anyway. Even the parents who may have their hands out if they are truly paying attention will see through most of these guys after sitting down with Mario who when you hear interviews and stories sounds like there is no fluff and a guy who truly cares. Its why out of all the corny things you see its those moments like Norvell jumping on Mims and being to over the top. It looked desperate. He might be a nice guy same with Napier. But they just look to be putting on an act. Kids and parents will see through that.

Hate or Love Saban I think when you sit down with him he probably gives the old Miami speech in a sense. We want you, but we dont need you. We will make you better but its not going to be easy. If you dont uphold your end you will be looking for a new home. But we will give you every tool you need to succeed its what you do with them that will determine your future. I think Mario is the same but with a bit of a true family feel which Miami has always had with guys coming back and the brotherhood.

TheOriginalCane · Oct 28, 2022

Lil Bryant 305 said:
Should Leggette get some credit here as well

Who?

Just kidding, I know who you're talking about, let's just try to spell our guy's name correctly.

Now who's got the picture of Dennis Smith holding up those boiled peanuts?

TRick72 · Oct 28, 2022

cway313 said:
Graves
Rogers
Davis
Harris
Stafford
Jackson
McClain
That 2 year haul at DB is unlike anything we've had since 2000. DVD has been a major factor here and is more than deserving of a nice Christmas bonus.

TRick72 · Oct 28, 2022

AtlAtty said:
This commit plus Jackson re-classifying tells us all we need to know about Mario’s vision.
Unfortunately 2022 is a wasted season, and Mario is letting the recruits know as much. He has effectively sold them on being the class that takes over in the locker room and on the field. And if they are the hard workers that we have been lead to believe they are, then they will do exactly that, and very few jobs will be safe next year.
We need some interior d-linemen (though that may come in the portal), and Samson, and a quality RB. And the class is ready to roll.

Don’t do my man @cway313 like that and forget WR

Number1CanesFan · Oct 28, 2022

sfcane2 said:
Don’t know names like the recruiting experts but Ivins mentioned that given DVDs ties to the south Florida 2024 kids he’s going to get a position coach job somewhere.

It needs be here at home.

Memnon · Oct 28, 2022

Allabouttheu_3 said:

DVD laid that pipe down

Hoyacane1620 · Oct 28, 2022

supersaiyanshel said:
It's all about being authentic.

It's why we ultimately couldn't close with Shemar among other things. His handler was a phony clown and can't relate to real.

Little details like the whole birthday card thing matter to folks like Cormani's ppl. That didn't close the deal, but it has a cumulative effect.

It's why I think, we're not out of it for guys like Innis.

speaking of phonies.... I hope mario stuffs him in a locker next...

AtlAtty · Oct 28, 2022

TRick72 said:
Don’t do my man @cway313 like that and forget WR

He’s right but I actually think WR is a position where we have pretty good players who are vets and that it isn’t as much of a need in ‘23 compared to DT, RB and getting Samson. Colbie Young completely changed the WR narrative for me this year.