Chase Smith Interview with Footballville

[JHallCanes]

It probably simply had more to do with, mama’s overriding the decisions of their sons and calling the shots. not wanting their baby’s getting too far away from home during a pandemic, of historic proportion, with no known end in sight (at the time).

Gotcha gotcha

I wasn’t sure if there were any specific rules that were implemented

I really had checked out on Miami football by then

 

[Rocketcitycane06]

TBH, him saying he came to UM because of COVID is concerning and strategic on his part.

It could be a subtle hint that he will bounce if he doesn't get some deserving playing time.

I was thinking that as well.

 

[252cane]

210 is way too light. Even 225 is light for his height.

He should shoot for 240.

225 is fine for this year

 

[canes614]

210 is way too light. Even 225 is light for his height.

He should shoot for 240.

I can see him at 240 as a NFL vet....I'd say 220 would be ok right now... it's extremely difficult to a even put on 10lbs of pure muscle in a short period... fast weight gains are usually water and fat....

 

[clg003]

Was really hoping this kid was the answer but 210 is really concerning. He has probably put on 15 pounds since he has been here... so 15 more to get to 225 in the next 4-5 months sounds hella iffy to me.

 

[canadianhurricane]

The more I hear about how well Mario looks after his guys, the more kick myself for even thinking Lane should have been considered.

He treats his guys right!

 

[Da Jumbo Mutombo]

I can see him at 240 as a NFL vet....I'd say 220 would be ok right now... it's extremely difficult to a even put on 10lbs of pure muscle in a short period... fast weight gains are usually water and fat....

Oh yea no way he reaches 240 this year. I meant his overall goal should be 240.

If the 225 number was just for this season, that is acceptable for now.

 

[freeman84]

Sounds like he really didn’t like the old staff. I’m wondering was it more of patke bc he didn’t mention him at all or manny that was the problem. It’s clear the old staff was not one we could win with at all. No more Olympic lifts smh it almost makes me sick to think about.

 

[305to954]

Allll this talk coming out this team better go
10-2..

 

[rberryjr]

I missed when he said that. Smh

@13:35

 

[D_G87]

210 is way too light. Even 225 is light for his height.

He should shoot for 240.

Lol I don’t think y’all understand how hard it is to put on good weight when you are a college athlete. You can’t just add 30 lbs like a video game. Every player isn’t able to add good weight easily.

 

[Jassid82]

Lol I don’t think y’all understand how hard it is to put on good weight when you are a college athlete. You can’t just add 30 lbs like a video game. Every player isn’t able to add good weight easily.

And when you do try to gain too fast you end up looking like Ricardo Williams did when he infamously had a beer belly.

 

[Damiencane86]

Was really hoping this kid was the answer but 210 is really concerning. He has probably put on 15 pounds since he has been here... so 15 more to get to 225 in the next 4-5 months sounds hella iffy to me.

Him being currently injured doesn't help but if he can be 100% by May I think he can reach 220 to start the season

 

[#26-MEAST]

This is the kid that helps make our linebacker core savage. He will look like McCord in a year or 2 size wise but still have the athleticism and speed to be a top 3 round pic IMO

 

[canesd]

Was really hoping this kid was the answer but 210 is really concerning. He has probably put on 15 pounds since he has been here... so 15 more to get to 225 in the next 4-5 months sounds hella iffy to me.

He came in at 176

 

[Hufftwoseven]

TBH, him saying he came to UM because of COVID is concerning and strategic on his part.

It could be a subtle hint that he will bounce if he doesn't get some deserving playing time.

With Mario here I’m not worried at all about kids bouncing. 90% chance if anyone leaves from a previous staff the next kid to sign at their spot will be more talented.

 

[Cookie917]

TBH, him saying he came to UM because of COVID is concerning and strategic on his part.

It could be a subtle hint that he will bounce if he doesn't get some deserving playing time.

1. I think sometimes this board gives things kids say too much thought. Not like the interviews are rehearsed they are saying what pops into their head. Is it possible it was strategic? Of course. But that also assumes coach will watch it and he is that forward thinking coming from a person currently injured.

2 That general idea of if I don’t play I transfer is probably an idea for EVERY kid who doesn’t get playing time that reasonably expects to. I do not think he would need to subtle hint at that, it is pretty commonplace.

 

[Canesfan1899]

225 is fine for this year

Exactly, let the kid add weight normally so he's used to it and doesn't lose athleticism.

 

[hotshot]

TBH, him saying he came to UM because of COVID is concerning and strategic on his part.

It could be a subtle hint that he will bounce if he doesn't get some deserving playing time.

In the new CFB landscape, that will be true of pretty much every player on every team.

 

[Canesfan1899]

And people were in denial that manny 2020 class wasn’t about Covid

Imagine that class without Taylor, Williams, and Smith. Yikes.