DAILY DEBATE: Which player are we not talking about enough?

[DMoney]

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[AlexCane]

Bert Auburn. We took Borregales for granted. He was automatic. Auburn’s stats scare me a little. If he doesn’t improve, the kicking game could be a real weakness that affects outcomes.

 

[caneingville]

Bert Auburn. We took Borregales for granted. He was automatic. Auburn’s stats scare me a little. If he doesn’t improve, the kicking game could be a real weakness that affects outcomes.

Have you seen the @Hstokes1447 special teams thread? I was concerned too, but my dude set me straight last week.

Thread 'Let’s talk about Special Teams'

Jul 29, 2025

When evaluating the University of Miami’s special teams heading into 2025, it’s important to look closely at the recent additions and existing personnel through the lens of proven college football data and performance trends.

Miami Hurricanes Special Teams Coaching Structure (2025)

• Special Teams Coordinator: Danny Kalter — Promoted after serving as senior quality control analyst from 2021 to 2023.
• Special Teams Analyst: Clay James — Former Hurricanes long snapper who joined the staff in 2025.
• Special Teams Analyst: Isa Ferras — Part of the analyst staff...

• Hstokes1447
• Replies: 39
• Forum: Eye In The Sky

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[PennsylvaniaCane]

The defensive line, specifically the DTs. Need them to show up big time. How do they compare to last years DL that always seemed to be a step late. Anyone dominating in 1v1s? I see the DEs are holding their own but we still need a DT group to collapse some pockets to give our DEs a chance.

 

[Sabetta]

Mark Fletcher. If he stays healthy, I think he has a monster year. I think we run for over 3K as a team

 

[Fart Keyhole]

Haven't heard much about Chance Robinson.

 

[305 MOUNTAIN MAN]

JO JO TRADER.

 

[Sumcane]

JO JO TRADER.

Came in here to say the same thing

 

[Golsen82]

Booker Pickett


Dylan Joyce

Bear Cortes

 

[caneingville]

Came in here to say the same thing

Are y’all saying this because of the injury speculation, or just in general?

 

[Sumcane]

Are y’all saying this because of the injury speculation, or just in general?

This morning specifically because of the speculation.

 

[caneingville]

This morning specifically because of the speculation.

Gotcha. I think we’re probably all in agreement with that then.

 

[PimpCane]

Artavius Jones

 

[BeastMode]

LB. Who is going to take snaps from Wes or does he finally figure it out mentally with the simpler defense heatherman runs.

 

[Memnon]

Keelan Marion as the return specialist

Girard Pringle

MTV's Dan Cortese

 

[Shooter McGavin]

Everyone involved in special teams. The returners, coverage, and punter all sucked last year and now Miami has a kicker who is less than 50% from 40 plus after having two automatic guys for the last 5 years.

 

[Shooter McGavin]

LB. Who is going to take snaps from Wes or does he finally figure it out mentally with the simpler defense heatherman runs.

I’d love to see Popo take his snaps

 

[OrangeBowlMagic]

Mark Fletcher. If he stays healthy, I think he has a monster year. I think we run for over 3K as a team

That would absolutely obliterate the school record. Maybe if we play 15 game or something like that, but I don't think this is going to happen in a Shannon Dawson offense.

 

[Elmer Leghorn]

Scott. He needs to be a force inside

 

[Gi0logy]

Bert Auburn. We took Borregales for granted. He was automatic. Auburn’s stats scare me a little. If he doesn’t improve, the kicking game could be a real weakness that affects outcomes.

This.

Outside of Beck and maybe a Francis / Bain, there's not 1 player that may directly impact the outcome of games more than this kid.

If Bert cannot be consistently relied on then that's a MASSIVE dropoff from what we've had over the last 5ish years. Late game situations may force us to go for it on 4th and 5+ because a 40+ yard FG is no longer an automatic.

And at some point, we're going to need a go-ahead / game winning field goal. Legitimately will sh*t myself when that happens.