Randy Russell decommits -- more info

Jun 6, 2017

Three-star Carol City prospect Randy Russell has decommitted from Miami.

Miami got the sense early this week that Russell was set to decommit after visiting UF last weekend. Russell was communicating to the UM staff during the weekend that he was 'solid' in his commitment, but that tune changed when he returned. He was a player that the Miami defensive staff loved as a box safety and thumper, but a source said that they will not re-recruit and fight to keep him. Russell is expected to land at Florida.

So where does Miami go from here at DB in 2018? Well for one, they are completely content with keeping Josh Jobe and Gurvan Hall as the two safeties in the class. I'm hearing that an offer is set to come Nigel Bethel, Jr.'s way very soon at the cornerback position. He is a prospect that UM desperately wants in the class and Russell's decision now gives them the flexibility to do just that. Again, Miami did not drop Russell at all. Miami is recruiting both Tyson Campbell and Al Blades, Jr. at cornerback as well, with D.J. Ivey already in the fold. Canes commit Gilbert Frierson also has the skill set to play safety if the coaches want.

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Canes2082

Jun 6, 2017

Canes1968 said:
CaneOil said:

Canes2082 said:

I will say this and maybe Pete can attest.... the staff here knows what's up and I'm sure this did not take them by surprise hence them looking at other prospects the last couple weeks

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Yup, Pete mentioned it the other day.

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Pete also said that Russell was solid and communicating with the staff that he was solid while on his UF visit. Either Pete was out of the loop, or this came up rather suddenly.

I don't think Pete was out of the loop. I believe he was communicating and maybe on that boring drive back from Gainesville is when he started thinking about everything

Looking at the depth and so on. Plus Randy may know whose also the "silent commits" in addition to who we already have

frostycane

Jun 6, 2017

Pete stated that when he got back something changed with him. I think whatever happened ****ed the staff off and they are going to move on from him. That's how I think it went down.

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AustinCane6688

Jun 6, 2017

Canes1968 said:
CaneOil said:

Canes2082 said:

I will say this and maybe Pete can attest.... the staff here knows what's up and I'm sure this did not take them by surprise hence them looking at other prospects the last couple weeks

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Yup, Pete mentioned it the other day.

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Pete also said that Russell was solid and communicating with the staff that he was solid while on his UF visit. Either Pete was out of the loop, or this came up rather suddenly.

Aside from awful posts about losing recruiting momentum and constant paranoia, i'm not sure you bring anything else of value to this board.

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Canes1968

Jun 6, 2017

frostycane said:
Pete stated that when he got back something changed with him. I think whatever happened ****ed the staff off and they are going to move on from him. That's how I think it went down.

Not doubting you, but where did Pete say this?

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Canes1968

Jun 6, 2017

AustinCane6688 said:
Canes1968 said:

CaneOil said:

Canes2082 said:

I will say this and maybe Pete can attest.... the staff here knows what's up and I'm sure this did not take them by surprise hence them looking at other prospects the last couple weeks

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Yup, Pete mentioned it the other day.

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Pete also said that Russell was solid and communicating with the staff that he was solid while on his UF visit. Either Pete was out of the loop, or this came up rather suddenly.

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Aside from awful posts about losing recruiting momentum and constant paranoia, i'm not sure you bring anything else of value to this board.

Well, today's happenings could certainly be viewed by some as losing a bit of momentum. Others may disagree. I view it as neither as long as we hang on to what we've got.

Don't really care about the concept of bringing value to the board. 99.9% of us are just fans looking to keep up with our team.

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Canes1968

Jun 6, 2017

Canes2082 said:
Canes1968 said:

CaneOil said:

Canes2082 said:

I will say this and maybe Pete can attest.... the staff here knows what's up and I'm sure this did not take them by surprise hence them looking at other prospects the last couple weeks

Click to expand...

Yup, Pete mentioned it the other day.

Click to expand...

Pete also said that Russell was solid and communicating with the staff that he was solid while on his UF visit. Either Pete was out of the loop, or this came up rather suddenly.

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I don't think Pete was out of the loop. I believe he was communicating and maybe on that boring drive back from Gainesville is when he started thinking about everything

Looking at the depth and so on. Plus Randy may know whose also the "silent commits" in addition to who we already have

Just stated it as a possibility since today's events are in a bit of contrast to what Pete said about RR on the podcast. For the record, I think the kid had a sudden charge of heart based on a family decision.

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segundo82

Jun 6, 2017

Canes1968 said:
frostycane said:

Pete stated that when he got back something changed with him. I think whatever happened ****ed the staff off and they are going to move on from him. That's how I think it went down.

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Not doubting you, but where did Pete say this?

Per Pete
Miami got the sense early this week that Russell was set to decommit after visiting UF last weekend. Russell was communicating to the UM staff during the weekend that he was 'solid' in his commitment, but that tune changed when he returned. He was a player that the Miami defensive staff loved as a box safety and thumper, but a source said that they will not re-recruit and fight to keep him. Russell is expected to land at Florida.

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MIAMICANES15

Jun 6, 2017

I've been around long enough to know when CIS really cares about something. The best way to judge how much CIS cares about something is the length of the thread. Usually the long threads are for A. When exciting news could possibly be on the horizon (For example, Lingard's visit to campus just before committing and yes, even though it didn't pan out, the Jeudy thread, Jeff Thomas). B. When a unexpected decommitment happens or things are trending Miami's way for a major recruit (McFarland, Collins, Henderson, Byrd). This decommitment was unexpected and to a bitter rival yet 6 only pages. I think everyone realizes that were fine and trust the staff to better the situation.

Canes2082

Jun 6, 2017

MIAMICANES15 said:
I've been around long enough to know when CIS really cares about something. The best way to judge how much CIS cares about something is the length of the thread. Usually the long threads are for A. When exciting news could possibly be on the horizon (For example, Lingard's visit to campus just before committing and yes, even though it didn't pan out, the Jeudy thread, Jeff Thomas). B. When a unexpected decommitment happens or things are trending Miami's way for a major recruit (McFarland, Collins, Henderson, Byrd). This decommitment was unexpected and to a bitter rival yet 6 only pages. I think everyone realizes that were fine and trust the staff to better the situation.

Well he did not decommit to commit to UF yet...although that's where it seems he may be landing. He may look or entertain other offers besides them

DeanCane

Jun 6, 2017

I hear everyone saying he would not play over Jobe and Hall... But lets be realistic JJ and Amari will be holding it down in 2018!!! I am saying all safety's will be rotational at best in 2018!!!!

gatorsSUCK!

Jun 6, 2017

Playing us to go to UF? He'll, anyone pretty much can suit up there now... they are irrelevant. You either have the intestinal fortitude to compete at The U, or you don't. I liked the kids talent, but he evidently wants easyville, and that's ok for a non-Cane. LMAO at playing for randy the program destroyer/mind gamer...literally had our kids in tears jerking around as he handed off ruins to Al. Adios RR, you now get your wish to play without completion..lol

Dwinstitles

Jun 6, 2017

Smart move he was never playing over jobe or hall and thats not sour grapes its true. Those guys have instincts and closing speed russel is a thumper.

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Lutzboy247

Jun 6, 2017

If it's me I'm taking Jobe, Hall, and Frierson as my Safeties, with Campbell, Blades, and Ivey as my CBs and calling it a day

TpaBayFlyFisher

Jun 6, 2017

And, with his departure our class rating goes up.

Ice Cube

Jun 6, 2017

AllbouttheU said:
Ice Cube said:

This is a big loss. All you naysayers can stop being butthurt. This kid can play.

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if his name isn't Hall, Jobe, or Frierson then I don't want to see "big loss" because that's just being ridiculous.

You guys are focusing on recruiting rankings too much. RR's tape more impressive than most.

frankthetank14

Jun 6, 2017

I'd like now all the attention on wrapping up who we have, getting blades and Campbell on board, and going for Akeem Dent and try to get him back for 2019. Just my opinion but I think with those 6, you're good to go and get going on 2019 and 2020.

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Cribby

Jun 6, 2017

Ice Cube said:
AllbouttheU said:

Ice Cube said:

This is a big loss. All you naysayers can stop being butthurt. This kid can play.

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if his name isn't Hall, Jobe, or Frierson then I don't want to see "big loss" because that's just being ridiculous.

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You guys are focusing on recruiting rankings too much. RR's tape more impressive than most.

Theres not one db commit on our list if trade for him. He's nice but nothing like you're making.

There's way more to safety than playing downhill and some big hits.

Brickbybrick_mp

Jun 6, 2017

Ice Cube said:
AllbouttheU said:

Ice Cube said:

This is a big loss. All you naysayers can stop being butthurt. This kid can play.

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if his name isn't Hall, Jobe, or Frierson then I don't want to see "big loss" because that's just being ridiculous.

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You guys are focusing on recruiting rankings too much. RR's tape more impressive than most.

Is he better than any of our current DB commits? Better than Blades or Campbell?

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canesjip

Jun 6, 2017

hall and jobe over jalen patterson

Captain Uberpants

Jun 6, 2017

Richt always seems to counter negative news with some positive so I'm expecting a commit soon.

Blades on Fathers Day?
Bethel this week?

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Randy Russell decommits -- more info

Randy Russell decommits -- more info

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