Our boy has posted a bat signal. Just need the dancing bear now.
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Matt Lee, UCF Knights, Offensive Tackle
Matt Lee is a 6-3, 285-pound Offensive Tackle from Oviedo, FL.
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UCF C Matt Lee Transfers to Miami
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those are the OL coaches.
I know some of you are down on certain aspects of Miami's recruiting, especially with the transfers (missing out on DTs and WRs for example)...
But I have found Mario's portal approach to be a little more surgical this year than last year where he was taking on anyone who can give him a rep in a game...the focus is a little clearer.
Getting a starting OL like Cohen was a high priority...a set it and forget it, plug n play guard or tackle. The immediate need to upgrade center was another one...getting Matt Lee after we offered one other center - that went elsewhere - seems again, more surgical. He's a plug n play starter at center...a real weakness on our roster for years and was one of the major weaknesses last year as well. This is a good pickup. The kind of player that wants to take the next step because he's likely got pro aspirations. The kind of guy that really excels at Miami, especially as a portal jumper.
But I have found Mario's portal approach to be a little more surgical this year than last year where he was taking on anyone who can give him a rep in a game...the focus is a little clearer.
Getting a starting OL like Cohen was a high priority...a set it and forget it, plug n play guard or tackle. The immediate need to upgrade center was another one...getting Matt Lee after we offered one other center - that went elsewhere - seems again, more surgical. He's a plug n play starter at center...a real weakness on our roster for years and was one of the major weaknesses last year as well. This is a good pickup. The kind of player that wants to take the next step because he's likely got pro aspirations. The kind of guy that really excels at Miami, especially as a portal jumper.
Lee is a great addition. Much needed and plenty of eligibility remaining.
It’s probably a 7-5 team with that line, but the line itself is definitely better than 7-5.
Zion is a skilled LT with a high-ceiling, Rivers is absolutely good and imposing, and it’s reasonable to expect Lee and Cohen to be above average at the ACC level.
If you wanna question the availability of Zion or the health of Rivers then I hear you, but if they’re starting I’m presuming they’re healthy and that is definitely a good OL.
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I thought about that, but we've seen two photos from the visit so far.
- He wasn't in the photo with all the coaches (including the defensive coaches)
- He wasn't in the photo with the offensive coaches and/or OL coaches. Since Gattis makes up 40% of the offensive staff (OC and WR), hard for me to be sure which it is. Guess its a glass half-empty or half-full thing. Depends on your perspective.
He’s not more talented then Francis which was the entire point
Sorry but you don't bench rivers for Francis I understand the talent thing but it takes time to develop that talent especially in the trenches. Rivers is an NFL talent he's not going to just hit the bench
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Nfl talent? Rivers might not even get drafted and he is also coming off another injury. He might lose his spot
Its been way better than last year. Less reaches for sure. We will find out what actually happens when the games start but 4 of the guys we got should be starters.
IDK, Zion and Rivers are both going to be coming off knee issues. Are either of them going to even participate in spring ball?
Not sure how you pencil them in as starters without knowing their health situation....
Not sure how you pencil them in as starters without knowing their health situation....
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I'll give you the injury because who knows if he will even be able to Compete this spring.
Big pickup. Center was a need position. We should be able to piece together some sort of solid line next season. I still think they’re going to go with Zion and Cohen at tackle and let the two kids fight it out for the guard spot opposite Rivers
Rivers is coming off a knee injury Is why I had Francis starting. We will see
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Is Chris Washington moving on? I heard last offseason they thought he had a high ceiling but he had to add weight or something.
Anyone?
Bueler?
Bueler?
I love that mentality!!! If we are giving Kam a starting spot, I also think Mesidor might be worthy as well. He was **** solid when he was healthy and in the lineup.
He is still on the roster but I believe he is buried beneath the rubble of Stanford Tower.
