Depth Chart Surprises

[1LuvCane]

I’m excited to see how Jennings looks as our starter at MLB but just wanted to get an idea of what to expect.

Well it's coming brother. It'll either make us feel better about the lb situation or compound our frustrations...

 

[Tweed]

 

[RVACane]

But are they any good? Drop off or no drop off from Shaq and Pinckney?

I’ve seen people say drop-off bc you don’t just replace that experience but I’m also thinking there’s more upside given the athleticism.

 

[Supacane954]

But are they any good? Drop off or no drop off from Shaq and Pinckney?

I would say massive upgrade because in the ACC you need Athletic LB that can not only play the run but react in space.. i think we have that now.. shaq and Pick was just a step too slow

 

[DTP]

But are they any good? Drop off or no drop off from Shaq and Pinckney?

I guess we’ll have to find out. In my personal opinion, Shaq was a solid competitor but was hindered by a lack of athleticism. Michael Pinckney was incredibly overrated. He would make a big splash play occasionally but was out of position and took poor angles a lot. If think at the very least, the new guys might be more athletic. But it’s obvious the staff is going with more experienced players to start the season.

 

[Supacane954]

Keyshawn smith might be my player to watch! I think with him cracking the 3 deep.. If he makes those plays like Dorsett or Travis benjamin did their freshman year.. he could be a starter by next year

 

[umfire]

That’s the best depth chart UM has had in a while.

I don’t hear much from campus friends anymore, but I did hear two things repeatedly. 1) Rooster is THAT dude and apparently OL is the surprise of camp. Maybe its scheme, but that unit has come a long way. FWIW.

 

[Silver King]

If this young, two-deep O-line makes some progress, adjusts to staying in So FL shape with the hurry-up, man we'll be looking pretty good the next two seasons.

And don't kid yourself, at any level, it always starts with the O-line.

 

[Mr. Dynasty1]

But are they any good? Drop off or no drop off from Shaq and Pinckney?

The drop off will be in terms of instinct and play recognition. There will be more athleticism tho. They will make mistakes just due to experience

 

[canes732]

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Dunson that’s intriguing to me that he’s going to prob get some burn

 

[twes.305]

From what I’ve seen previously from some of the knowledgeable posters - Herbert was very overrated coming out of Heritage and Hillary wasn’t that good either

Didnt Hillary do absolutely terrible at paradise camp?

 

[Cribby]

As the co driver of the Elijah fan bus I have to mention dudes weight , not naming names but “ somebody “ said he’d be pushing 275 in no time since he wasn’t playing b-ball anymore. Well looking here lol.

 

[scrantoncane]

The lb crew is the group that surprised coaches the most. Jennings and steed both bounced back surprisingly well. Jennings was in line to be the backup mike last year before the injury , he was balling out that spring.

Mccloud is better outside and brooks coming in on long yardage or pass downs . Btw Keontra is going to be very good. Future star.

Would you agree that LB is our weakest position group in terms of both talent and depth?

OL was my other concern cause I won't believe we are better til I see it, but the new depth chart has me at least hoping there's been a talent upgrade for the guys that played all last season to be on the bench.

I suppose you can make an argument for CB as well, but I am not as down on that group as others.

 

[mikemike]

Going off HS film Jennings looked to be the most violent hitter at Miami since Perryman. I'm excited to see him out there

I saw a clip from the scrimmage, and he closed so fast on the ball carrier and **** near caught a body on the field

I haven’t seen that from a Miami LB since DP

I didn’t no dude had that type of closing speed

We might have something in Jennings

 

[RVACane]

Didnt Hillary do absolutely terrible at paradise camp?

One of those Stacy Searals recruits did a handstand and mesmerized the masses - either Hillary or that guy from Iowa - Len whatever his name is Dykstra

 

[Cribby]

One of those Stacy Searals recruits did a handstand and mesmerized the masses - either Hillary or that guy from Iowa - Len whatever his name is Dykstra

Dykstra. And he did a push up in the hand stand , he just couldn’t block dl. Maybe we should’ve put him in a hand stand before snapping the ball

 

[BoxingRobes]

Couple of things that stood out to me...

Jason Blissett back at DT. This is good news. Focus on getting that weight up.
Waynmon Steed as the backup Weakside Linebacker. tbh, I thought he had retired. Good for him.
Keshawn Washington at strong safety, ahead of Jalen Harrell on the depth chart.

 

[hotshot]

Jordan OR Mallory. Know they're both good. Just that Jordan's standing seems on a plateau, or even on a bit of a down trajectory, from the high point of the hype he was receiving before he ever took a snap at UM.

 

[ajkreider]

I’ve seen people say drop-off bc you don’t just replace that experience but I’m also thinking there’s more upside given the athleticism.

McCloud is more athletic? Seemed like he was late to the play an awful lot last year.

 

[RVACane]

McCloud is more athletic? Seemed like he was late to the play an awful lot last year.

I’m thinking more about Brooks and even Huff getting time though it wouldn’t shock me on McCloud.