The Bank (12/10)

DMoney

Dec 10, 2023 2 min read

These are two of the biggest weeks in recent Canes football history. I apologize for being vague, but here is the latest in a fluid and fast-moving process.

- Everybody inside and outside the Hecht is focused on the quarterback position. You already know the various names. All I can say is that I don’t expect Miami to settle for a second-tier player and I think a decision will come this week.

- This is college free agency. We saw that with Colbie Young, a good player who didn’t feel he was being offered enough money to stay. The staff is focused on upgrades and maximizing value.

- Some names that Miami likes in the Portal- Purdue WR Deion Burks, Georgia LB Xavian Sorey, Middle Tennessee DT Marley Cook, Tennessee DE Tyler Baron and Indiana C Zach Carpenter. I expect more names to jump in the Portal.

- The Canes continue to aggressively pursue DT Armondo Blount (Central) and he is a name to watch down the stretch.

- DT CJ Clark (NC State) had a great visit and I like Miami’s chances there.

- WR Jeremiah Smith (Chaminade) is watching the QB situation closely. Miami continues to have an intense focus there. Less of a chance with CB Ellis Robinson (IMG) but they are making Georgia work.

- RB Jordan Lyle (STA) remains a priority and a flip candidate.

- Spots are getting tight with the high school class. Don't be surprised to see significant movement in the next week or so.

- Not official yet but very good chance Jalen Rivers comes back for his senior year.

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Cane44

Dec 11, 2023

for smith might actually come down to who he prefers at QB between UM and FSU and whoever both get via the portal...

305to954

Dec 11, 2023

Sugarcane521 said:
My take is Ward is a priority. I believe JJ want to be here and landing ward would make it hard for him to say no

I agree..if he wanted too flip too fsu..after the season they just had..he would’ve made that move by now..still think they’re in it..but Miami is in it too

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YankeesCane

Dec 11, 2023

Sugarcane521 said:
Even without JJ this wr haul is impressive. If we can close on ward it will complicate things.....in a good way

Yup but getting Smith to Miami will without a doubt change some narratives about where Miami is hopefully going

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Sugarcane521

Dec 11, 2023

305to954 said:
I agree..if he wanted too flip too fsu..after the season they just had..he would’ve made that move by now..still think they’re in it..but Miami is in it too

Wouldn't surprise me to see another heavyweight move in the picture before it's all done. No info just speculation

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YankeesCane

Dec 11, 2023

And I imagine should Miami get Ward, it effects allocation of NIL to Smith and others Miami currently has and or wants

These schools now need a salary cap if you will consultant

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Sugarcane521

Dec 11, 2023

YankeesCane said:
And I imagine should Miami get Ward, it effects allocation of NIL to Smith and others Miami currently has and or wants

These schools now need a salary cap if you will consultant

QB is a huge priority and credit this staff for acknowledging that. They know if that is not fixed we spinning out at the start line

Mr. Dynasty1

Dec 11, 2023

It’s going to be a hectic finish

BeastMode

Dec 11, 2023

This weekend will be crazy.

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Gru

Dec 11, 2023

Gaby mentioned potentially a couple secret visitors this upcoming weekend on top of a lot of existing commits

U Wouldn’t Understand

Dec 11, 2023

Gru said:
Gaby mentioned potentially a couple secret visitors this upcoming weekend on top of a lot of existing commits

DJ's Ace?

The U is back to work

Dec 11, 2023

Shine the loafers, Mario!

BeastMode

Dec 11, 2023

Gru said:
Gaby mentioned potentially a couple secret visitors this upcoming weekend on top of a lot of existing commits

I’m sure smith is visiting along with Blount. Possibly lyle. Local kids will swing through at some point

JZCane0825

Dec 11, 2023

Gru said:
Gaby mentioned potentially a couple secret visitors this upcoming weekend on top of a lot of existing commits

Super secret Gaby visitors!!!!

Odysseus

Dec 11, 2023

Gru said:
Gaby mentioned potentially a couple secret visitors this upcoming weekend on top of a lot of existing commits

The U is back to work

Dec 11, 2023

A friend saw Addae in Plantation at Starbucks this AM must be heading to Heritage. My Bank will be out later today also.

NicKane

Dec 11, 2023

YankeesCane said:
My take away is

Smith to FSU
Lyle flips to Miami
Blount 50/50 Miami FSU

Miami will get next years QB via the portal but no certainty its anyone that swings the needle

If Smith doesn’t go to OSU, he’s Miami bound. it’ll be a cold day in **** if he ends up at FSU, that’s a fact!

NicKane

Dec 11, 2023

Damiencane86 said:
Would be an epic disaster if he went to FSU

It’s not gonna happen. He’s OSU bound or Miami bound and that’s that.

F-MarioCristobal

Dec 11, 2023

The U is back to work said:
A friend saw Addae in Plantation at Starbucks this AM must be heading to Heritage. My Bank will be out later today also.

Mario if he knew he had a coach on staff that was drinking Starbucks and not Las Olas

AtlAtty

Dec 11, 2023

Dwinstitles said:
Bruh fax

Man I was told by a cousin of a Kansas player, she told me he got paid and he went to the nets and he was a basic mid player. He pulled up in a brand new car to Hoboken projects. She over heard me talking about cfb and she spilled the beans. I worked with her and he had a ok decent nba career. Another one was at my moms crib last thanksgiving he plays D1 still (st peters) and that team made the final four the year before last season or elite 8. It may have been the elite 8, I asked him straight up (and I met him that day) to they paid before NIL he said **** yea. Never scared to ask the tough question I don’t give a f.

I grew up in Ann Arbor, MI and since the 1980’s we knew which players were being paid on the basketball and football teams. It was always the stars but they were always taken care of.
That anyone ever doubted the fact of 18 year olds receiving money to play college sports is out of their mind. Or how impactful it is, especially to young people who come from not having much.