The Bank (10/5)

Oct 5, 2023

Miami was working hard in the bye week and selling a winning product. Here is the latest headed into a huge Georgia Tech game:

- Miami continues to feel great about where they stand with WR Jeremiah Smith (Chaminade). They have kept their promises on what the offense would look like. Remember, Shannon Dawson coached Jeremiah's cousin, Geno Smith. Jeremiah will be at Hard Rock for the game on Saturday to watch for himself.

- As we first reported in the Bank over a month ago, Miami has a huge grade on WR Ny Carr (Moultrie, GA). One staffer believes Carr is as good as anybody he's ever seen on WR screens. Miami will push to close the deal this weekend and they have an excellent chance.

- Miami has been making very good progress with DT LJ McCray and CB Zavier Mincey out of Dayton Beach Mainland. McCray is visiting Tallahassee this weekend on his OV, but if Miami can withstand that surge they will be in very good position. Miami also remains in very good communication with DT Artavious Jones (Blountstown), who continues to display NFL upside.

- On the negative side, DT Aydin Breland (Los Angeles) has been trending away from Miami.

- Miami made some visits during the bye week and saw some top targets up close. They loved OT Markel Bell, a 6'8.5, 340 monster from junior college. The word I heard was "freak." Miami has ties to his coaching staff and feel they have a great shot.

- Shannon Dawson was able to visit QB commit Judd Anderson (Warner Robins, GA) and came away very impressed by his arm and intangibles. Most surprising was his athleticism: he caught the game-winning pass in a comeback victory. Anything can happen, but everything I've heard is that Miami really likes Judd.

- One name to keep any eye on: DE Cole McConathy out of Mobile, AL. He is committed to Louisville but Miami feels he has enormous upside.

- Quick 2023 team note: the bye week allowed some young players to make their case for more playing time. Three to keep an eye on: RB Chris Johnson, LB Popo Aguirre and CB Jadais Richard.

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JHallCanes

Oct 6, 2023

OrangeBowlMagic said:
Mario is running this organization (with Alonzo’s added influence) like a pro program, and one thing you often see at the pro level is rookies starting to earn more playing time immediately after a bye.

It’s almost like the season starts, it’s warp speed, then the bye comes and they get a chance to breathe, absorb everything that happened to this point, then after the reset, the legit ones start to take off.

No surprise to me at all that D specifically mentioned a few rookies that will have snaps increased. I fully expect that to happen.

Something I’ve noticed about Mario is everything feels like it has a phase. Granted recruiting is 24/7/365 there still seems to be a concerted effort to block off parts of the season for certain things

Some people have complained about his timelines but they’ve been consistent as well it seems

It’s very structured

Wouldn’t surprise me to see what you’re saying combined with it being the start of ACC play. Some people refer to it as Periodization but it’s effective when it comes to mapping out goals

BeastMode

Oct 6, 2023

Bender said:
What contracts?

The ACC buyout. Teams are stuck.

L A M P

Oct 6, 2023

htownkidd said:
Idk about a 6’7-8 guard lol but I trust them to put him wherever they see fit. If that is OG then lace em up & lets do it

That’s why we offered Judd. He’s a turnover machine & a pretty crappy QB.. but he’s 7’1. 4D cheRss.

OrangeBowlMagic

Oct 6, 2023

JHallCanes said:
Something I’ve noticed about Mario is everything feels like it has a phase. Granted recruiting is 24/7/365 there still seems to be a concerted effort to block off parts of the season for certain things

Some people have complained about his timelines but they’ve been consistent as well it seems

It’s very structured

Wouldn’t surprise me to see what you’re saying combined with it being the start of ACC play. Some people refer to it as Periodization but it’s effective when it comes to mapping out goals

One thing I know about the man, EVERYTHING has a plan. Every single thing is calculated and thought through. Doesn’t mean it’s always correct or efficient, but very, very little of what he does is spontaneous or off the cuff. This dude is always working.

Brains

Oct 6, 2023

CanadianCane902 said:
Was Ramon Buchanon from the Daytona/Cocoa area or am thinking of someone else?

Palm Bay

ScharfCane

Oct 6, 2023

Scorpioncane said:
Scharf....legit cuz of his (zaquan)ranking? Cuz Isiah Thomas and Dylan day say hey don't forget bout us! And, markeith, Brian, Kaleb, Jaden, and possibly Kam and James comes back with the culture change! Safety isn't as bad as people think.

Kam and James are likely not going to decide until after the season so we cannot take the chance of not recruiting safeties if they end up declaring.

Markeith, Brian, Kaleb, and Jaden have potential but unproven. Need to stack up every class.

Aren’t Isiah and/or Dylan coming off serious injuries?

However, I am very concerned about corners recruiting. That position has been dead silent.

Dwinstitles

Oct 6, 2023

L A M P said:
That’s why we offered Judd. He’s a turnover machine & a pretty crappy QB.. but he’s 7’1. 4D cheRss.

Wasn’t there a kid like that in the 2013 draft? Turned out to be the best player in that draft possibly. Forgot who he was or if it’s even the right draft. He was a qb they moved imhim to the line and he won a Super Bowl with kc the first time I believe. Not sure if he’s still playing.

Edit: My bad I was off it’s Lane Johnson of the eagles I believe. Dude was a qb in juco and like 210lbs or something close to that.

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Udynasty

Oct 6, 2023

OrangeBowlMagic said:
Mario is running this organization (with Alonzo’s added influence) like a pro program, and one thing you often see at the pro level is rookies starting to earn more playing time immediately after a bye.

It’s almost like the season starts, it’s warp speed, then the bye comes and they get a chance to breathe, absorb everything that happened to this point, then after the reset, the legit ones start to take off.

No surprise to me at all that D specifically mentioned a few rookies that will have snaps increased. I fully expect that to happen.

great insight... This is exactly what seems to be happening.

Maskoff407

Oct 6, 2023

gordonsolie said:
Franklin is going to flip IMO.

I really don’t understand the fascination with Franklin. Outside the pundits giving a 4 or 5 stars, do y’all really see an elite player? Or y’all just hyped about the stars? Honestly. I’ve watched his stuff and a game he played in, and like Colin Achempong, I just don’t see it. I’m more excited about Jones than Russell. He reminds me a lot of Anthony Lucas, and I’m not impressed. But that Brealand…I see it there.

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sedlst11

Oct 6, 2023

Maskoff407 said:
I really don’t understand the fascination with Franklin. Outside the pundits giving a 4 or 5 stars, do y’all really see an elite player? Or y’all just hyped about the stars? Honestly. I’ve watched his stuff and a game he played in, and like Colin Achempong, I just don’t see it. I’m more excited about Jones than Franklin.

I think it’s the size and measurables that you cannot teach which causes intrigue. That coupled with the coaching and development he will receive is what intrigues me and I would probably say most people. He has the blank canvas, just needs that proper next step.

JHallCanes

Oct 6, 2023

OrangeBowlMagic said:
One thing I know about the man, EVERYTHING has a plan. Every single thing is calculated and thought through. Doesn’t mean it’s always correct or efficient, but very, very little of what he does is spontaneous or off the cuff. This dude is always working.

Yes I noticed it a bit more this year when the portal and the coaching search timelines followed similar paths as last year

Also the summer recruiting push

You could tell he has things blocked off to be accomplished for certain dates

L A M P

Oct 6, 2023

Dwinstitles said:
Wasn’t there a kid like that in the 2013 draft? Turned out to be the best player in that draft possibly. Forgot who he was or if it’s even the right draft. He was a qb they moved imhim to the line and he won a Super Bowl with kc the first time I believe. Not sure if he’s still playing.

Edit: My bad I was off it’s Lane Johnson of the eagles I believe. Dude was a qb in juco and like 210lbs or something close to that.

Wow kid hit the buffet & protein hard lol.

I remember thinking Logan Thomas would make a great TE. Kind of how I see Judd tbh. Could be wrong

JustAFanHTX

Oct 6, 2023

Artist Formerly Known As said:
I think it’s unlikely, but how would a WR class of Smith, Jojo, Carr, and Chance compare to the 2017 Bama WR class?

Bama wins that probably

Scorpioncane

Oct 6, 2023

ScharfCane said:
Kam and James are likely not going to decide until after the season so we cannot take the chance of not recruiting safeties if they end up declaring.

Markeith, Brian, Kaleb, and Jaden have potential but unproven. Need to stack up every class.

Aren’t Isiah and/or Dylan coming off serious injuries?

However, I am very concerned about corners recruiting. That position has been dead silent.

Not sure bout there injuries? But, I'm hopeful they give Mario and addae and guidry a heads up long before then? Balom, mw, and Jaden has experience or played. I'm intrigued by Spencer!

AllAboutTheU

Oct 6, 2023

ScharfCane said:
Kam and James are likely not going to decide until after the season so we cannot take the chance of not recruiting safeties if they end up declaring.

Markeith, Brian, Kaleb, and Jaden have potential but unproven. Need to stack up every class.

Aren’t Isiah and/or Dylan coming off serious injuries?

However, I am very concerned about corners recruiting. That position has been dead silent.

Thomas is coming off an ACL and Gaby mentioned that he hurt his knee again. May be a candidate to get processed.

Dwinstitles

Oct 6, 2023

L A M P said:
Wow kid hit the buffet & protein hard lol.

I remember thinking Logan Thomas would make a great TE. Kind of how I see Judd tbh. Could be wrong

Yea Lane Johnson got playing time at OU cause the tackles went down then later on he’s an AA. Probably the best RT in the league right now. I wouldn’t be mad if the coaches wanted to do that here. If that’s their plan.

Fluffhead

Oct 6, 2023

arabiannight_2323 said:
Not surprised by the Breland news Dan lanning has done a good job recruiting California it’s interesting because with Lincoln Riley at USC you would the Cali kids would want to stay and go to USC but instead there going to Oregon to play for Dan.
with carr potentially being added to the class does that mean Lawayne McCoy is no longer a flip candidate or the staff is still going to try to get him to flip

If you were a defender, would you want to play for Lincoln Riley?

L A M P

Oct 6, 2023

Dwinstitles said:
Lane Jonson got PT at OU cause the tackles went down then later on he’s an AA. Probably the best RT in the league right now. I wouldn’t be mad if the coaches wanted to do that here. If that’s their plan.

Some guys it’s obvious at projecting different positions.. Thought of another lol..

Tyree Jackson. (QB at Buffalo in college)

I honestly just don’t see Judd at QB.. ever

RealRussellPumps

Oct 6, 2023

Artist Formerly Known As said:
I think it’s unlikely, but how would a WR class of Smith, Jojo, Carr, and Chance compare to the 2017 Bama WR class?

Smith would have been the highest ranked of the bunch but in terms of rankings it probably would be as follows (this is only as far as them as a recruit):

J. Smith
Ruggs
D. Smith
J. Jeudy
Jojo
Carr
Chance

So to answer your question, Bama takes that on recruit rankings.

bobbydigius

Oct 6, 2023

sedlst11 said:
I think it’s the size and measurables that you cannot teach which causes intrigue. That coupled with the coaching and development he will receive is what intrigues me and I would probably say most people. He has the blank canvas, just needs that proper next step.

That and the overall coordination and athleticism to boot at that size. I think the reason people don’t like him is because he isn’t as twitched up as Breland or Stone but that kid will grow into a monster.

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