New preferred walk-on at LB

Jan 3, 2018

Darian Stephenson, originally class of 2016 from Westminster Christian, is transferring from Navy to Miami as a preferred walk-on and enrolls next week.

Stephenson had multiple D1 offers before a knee injury in the summer heading into his senior season.

He tore his ACL at FIU camp, which caused programs to lose some interest. Stephenson was a versatile LB prospect that a few major staffs (including Miami) were planning to track during his senior year before that injury.

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TheSwagger1

Jan 3, 2018

wherrera8 said:
TheSwagger1 said:

wherrera8 said:

One day, just one day, I hope one of these walk on guys is our Baker Mayfield / Hunter Renfrow and just balls out to become legendary.

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Adrian Colbert was as good as anyone could have ever reasonably imagined. It looks like he'll be in the NFL for a while.

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He wasn’t a walk on. He was great for us and will be nice in the NFL but Baker and Renfrow are legends in their programs forever. That’s what I’m talking about.

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See my edit. Santana ***** on Renfrow. Joaquin was awesome too.

canesplaymaker

Jan 3, 2018

Thread Killa said:
How did he get Navy to release him?

Good ******* question. This does not happen. He has signed to serve his country. Strange...

BrianF

Jan 3, 2018

Peter Ariz said:
Some of you are ridiculous. Is Miami going to be counting on this kid to be an impact player? No.

But it is news of a roster transaction so I am going to report it. Nothing more, nothing less

There are some ungrateful cuck on this board. Cant appreciate any information. Good or bad.

The Franchise

Jan 3, 2018

Thread Killa said:
How did he get Navy to release him?

Pretty sure that the academy players must decide whether or not to sign on for the full commitment after their first or second year. Navy's FB (Gargiulo?) was torn between returning to Navy or leaving at the end of last year because he wasn't sure he wanted to make the full commitment.

Zbrod95

Jan 3, 2018

canesplaymaker said:
Thread Killa said:

How did he get Navy to release him?

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Good ******* question. This does not happen. He has signed to serve his country. Strange...

It does happen. I have a family friend that transferred from Navy to Alabama back in the 90’s...

MedleyCane

Jan 3, 2018

Canemang said:
Moar Jags

2018 National Champs

Don't be a moron.

MedleyCane

Jan 3, 2018

The Franchise said:
Thread Killa said:

How did he get Navy to release him?

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Pretty sure that the academy players must decide whether or not to sign on for the full commitment after their first or second year. Navy's FB (Gargiulo?) was torn between returning to Navy or leaving at the end of last year because he wasn't sure he wanted to make the full commitment.

Yep, they can transfer after their 1st (or 2nd?) year.
They are not on scholarship either, so that means they can play right away.
After that it gets tricky.
You may even have to repay tuition and cost among other things.

MedleyCane

Jan 3, 2018

Peter Ariz said:
Some of you are ridiculous. Is Miami going to be counting on this kid to be an impact player? No.

But it is news of a roster transaction so I am going to report it. Nothing more, nothing less

Keep all the info coming and ignore comments from some of our so-called fans.

Also, let us know about that 10th coach.

Notsince1985

Jan 3, 2018

Zbrod95 said:
canesplaymaker said:

Thread Killa said:

How did he get Navy to release him?

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Good ******* question. This does not happen. He has signed to serve his country. Strange...

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It does happen. I have a family friend that transferred from Navy to Alabama back in the 90’s...

I had a friend in college who played baseball at Air Force his freshman year, before transferring to play at Tulane. Of course, he got caught with a fake ID at AFA, so, he had to leave. Might not be the best example.......

troyskiles

Jan 3, 2018

wherrera8 said:
One day, just one day, I hope one of these walk on guys is our Baker Mayfield / Hunter Renfrow and just balls out to become legendary.

Don't we all, my friend. Don't we all.

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arizonacane

Jan 3, 2018

Wasn't Carlos Huerta a walk on?

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native

Jan 3, 2018

TheSwagger1 said:
wherrera8 said:

One day, just one day, I hope one of these walk on guys is our Baker Mayfield / Hunter Renfrow and just balls out to become legendary.

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From a transfer perspective, Adrian Colbert was as good as anyone could have ever reasonably imagined. It looks like he'll be in the NFL for a while. Brock Berlin was a great transfer for us as well. From a walk-on perspective, Santana and Joaquin... there are your legends.

Don't forget Albert Bentley.

Astcloud11

Jan 3, 2018

MedleyCane said:
Peter Ariz said:

Some of you are ridiculous. Is Miami going to be counting on this kid to be an impact player? No.

But it is news of a roster transaction so I am going to report it. Nothing more, nothing less

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Keep all the info coming and ignore comments from some of our so-called fans.

Also, let us know about that 10th coach.

Literally nobody in this thread has spoken down on this guy, everyone just saying we'd love for him to become great and Pete is telling us to settle down.

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stb

Jan 3, 2018

This guy at Bama this year. Made roster and playing time at CB despite all the talent they collect there.
Late father a motivator for Alabama's latest walk-on success story | AL.com

projected draft pick 2018 in early rounds--
Scouting Report: Levi Wallace, CB, Alabama

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nystateofmind

Jan 3, 2018

Peter Ariz said:
Some of you are ridiculous.

You’re just realizing this now?

amanan28

Jan 3, 2018

Thread Killa said:
How did he get Navy to release him?

You can leave the Academies before you sign the contract to service your Junior year free of charge. If you decide to leave after you sign the contract you pay an absurd tuition or you serve as an enlisted.

amanan28

Jan 3, 2018

Notsince1985 said:
Zbrod95 said:

canesplaymaker said:

Thread Killa said:

How did he get Navy to release him?

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Good ******* question. This does not happen. He has signed to serve his country. Strange...

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It does happen. I have a family friend that transferred from Navy to Alabama back in the 90’s...

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I had a friend in college who played baseball at Air Force his freshman year, before transferring to play at Tulane. Of course, he got caught with a fake ID at AFA, so, he had to leave. Might not be the best example.......

You don't sign to serve your country until your Junior year in the Academies. You can leave free of charge before signing the contract.

L A M P

Jan 3, 2018

Peter Ariz said:
Some of you are ridiculous. It is news of a roster transaction so I am going to report it.

Don't take it personal Pete.

15 straight years of misery & an underwhelming finish to the season/start to the off-season has everyone feeling a little feisty. Nice depth. Our coordinators still suck. Thanks for the info.

252cane

Jan 3, 2018

ilovelamp51 said:
Peter Ariz said:

Some of you are ridiculous. It is news of a roster transaction so I am going to report it.

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Don't take it personal Pete.

15 straight years of misery & an underwhelming finish to the season/start to the off-season has everyone feeling a little feisty. Nice depth. Our coordinators still suck. Thanks for the info.