CBS just released their list of the Top 100 players in college football for the 2024 season. Some interesting notes on the list:
Miami moving past peers
Miami has four players listed: Cam Ward (#30), Rueben Bain (#33), Xavier Restrepo (#67) and Francis Mauigoa (#98). For comparison, Florida...
Miami is in uncharted waters, having fallen to 16-19 after a demoralizing sweep against FSU. While there are still games to play, fans are already looking at potential offseason solutions to avoid a repeat. Javi Salas, who threw the 23rd perfect game in D1 history for the Canes, joined the...
Immediately following the spring game, Pete and I hosted a live CanesInSight/Canes Connection podcast at Titanic. We were privileged to sit down with the best pass rusher in the nation, DE Rueben Bain. Below is transcript of the interview, also available on video above:
Peter: What a season...
Immediately following the spring game, Pete and I hosted a live CanesInSight/Canes Connection podcast at Titanic. We were privileged to have the first sitdown interview with QB Cam Ward since he announced for Miami. Below is transcript of the interview, also available on video above:
Peter...
While Francis Mauigoa and Samson Okunlola received most of the attention in the ‘23 OL class, several inside the building felt the most talented signee was 6’6, 333-pound OT Tommy Kinsler from Ocala. Kinsler met with the CanesInSight Podcast to discuss spring football and more:
On his...
Miami landed one of the best pure football players in the class with the commitment of Leo (IN) TE Brock Schott. The composite four-star chose Miami over Ohio State, Michigan and Notre Dame.
As I first reported ten days ago in the Bank, Miami has prioritized Schott and took the lead in...
When Chargers great and Alabama high school coach Philip Rivers called Miami staffer Todd Stroud, he wasn’t just catching up on old times. He wanted to put him on to an underrated player that dominated Rivers’s team: Spanish Fort DE Cole McConathy.
“In that game, we were doubling him like...
Mario Cristobal has won a lot of recruiting battles. But none were bigger than the signing of elite QB Transfer Cam Ward, who chose Miami over the NFL. Ward met with reporters after spring practice to discuss the chip on his shoulder, Coach Dawson's offensive scheme and fishing:
On earning...
The final spring practice is in the books, and now the team gears up for the spring game on Saturday (4 pm) at Cobb Stadium. Mario Cristobal met with reporters to discuss the state of the team:
On the spring as a whole: We challenged our guys to make sure we understood clearly that around...
LB Marcellius Pulliam introduced himself to Canes fans against Boston College, as he snatched an INT and sent the sidelines into a frenzy. Marcellius met with the CanesInSight Podcast to discuss his development, Canes Connection and more:
On spring practice: Spring ball has been amazing. All...
On last week’s podcast, we said the Duke series would be a “show-me” moment for the Canes. We didn’t like the results, with a devastating sweep preceded by a shutout against FAU. Javi Salas, who threw the 23rd perfect game in D1 history for the Canes, joined the CanesInSight Podcast with his...
Nobody made a bigger leap in 2023 than WR Jacolby George. After totaling 313 yards and 1 TD through his first two years at Miami, George exploded for 864 yards and 8 TDs in 2023. He hopes to make another jump this year and spoke to the CanesInSight Podcast about his development, Cam Ward and...
A four-star true freshman, underranked because of his height, has dominated Miami’s spring practice and positioned himself for immediate impact. Are we talking about Rueben Bain or Elija Lofton? On today’s CanesInSight Daily Podcast, I dug deep on this comparison and fired up the Lofton hype...
Miami’s Midwest invasion continues with the commitment of 6’7+, 245-pound TE Luka Gilbert, who hails from the Cincinnatti Metro area (Lakota West). Sources describe Gilbert as a smart, tough and “willing *** kicker” with good hands, elite range and body control. They see massive growth...
On his work ethic: With my parents, it was always, “Hard work pays off.” Being my size, I always felt like I had to outwork everybody. When you work so hard and you see it paying off for you, nothing feels better.
When your teammates see you working that hard, it makes them want to join...
Nobody has generated more buzz this spring than true freshman TE/RB/FB/WR Elija Lofton. The Las Vegas native has played all over the field, making one-handed catches, long runs and other huge plays against the first-team defense. Lofton met with reporters to discuss his first spring at Miami...
With Miami lacking depth at the CB position, all eyes are on talented sophomore Robert Stafford. The Melbourne, FL product met with reporters after spring practice to discuss his progress:
On what he learned from his freshman year: The biggest lesson is that it's not about athleticism no...
Mario Cristobal had some interesting words on the QB battle when he spoke to reporters on Thursday. His full quote is below:
I touched on this topic on the CanesInSight Daily Podcast. An edited transcript of my comments is below:
On Coach Cristobal’s comments: If you ask me who the leaders...
There are only three practices left before the spring game, and players are starting to separate themselves. Mario Cristobal met with reporters to discuss the latest:
On the state of the team: Wrapping up practice number 11 and headed into 12 on Saturday. We will continue to do a lot of...
Safety was Miami’s biggest position of need during the winter Portal season. They moved quickly to secure Savion Riley, a Vanderbilt transfer known for his size, speed and IQ. Riley joined the CanesInSight Podcast to discuss his progress. A summary of Riley’s interview is below:
On the...