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* Markeith Williams
* Chris Johnson
* Jaden Harris

Also a quick mention that there may be positive news about Fletcher, "can't say more". Also mentioned in the recruiting section that Miami is still going hard after guys, including a lot of guys that are currently committed to other programs. General vibe that Miami is going to land several of these guys. Specifically discussed a few guys currently committed to Florida who will be in play if they have a bad season.

Spent some time on the DL. Talked about all the starters then went over the younger potential contributors. Mentioned Moten as coming in to his own, as well as Malik Bryant. High expectations for Scott and McConathy. "If they're not the best DL in the country, they'll be one of the Top 2 or 3 units overall"

 
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grover said:
* Markeith Williams
* Chris Johnson
* Jaden Harris

Also a quick mention that there may be positive news about Fletcher, "can't say more". Also mentioned in the recruiting section that Miami is still going hard after guys, including a lot of guys that are currently committed to other programs. General vibe that Miami is going to land several of these guys. Specifically discussed a few guys currently committed to Florida who will be in play if they have a bad season.

Spent some time on the DL. Talked about all the starters then went over the younger potential contributors. Mentioned Moten as coming in to his own, as well as Malik Bryant. High expectations for Scott and McConathy. "If they're not the best DL in the country, they'll be one of the Top 2 or 3 units overall"

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.... can't put into words how wonderful it is to see what Mario has done in the trenches. All of those false start seasons from the mid-2000's through early 2020's .... lack of dominant players in the trenches has been the biggest reason (outside of average quarterback play) that this program has been such a dumpster for for the better part of two decades.
 
grover said:
* Markeith Williams
* Chris Johnson
* Jaden Harris

Also a quick mention that there may be positive news about Fletcher, "can't say more". Also mentioned in the recruiting section that Miami is still going hard after guys, including a lot of guys that are currently committed to other programs. General vibe that Miami is going to land several of these guys. Specifically discussed a few guys currently committed to Florida who will be in play WHEN they have a bad season.

Spent some time on the DL. Talked about all the starters then went over the younger potential contributors. Mentioned Moten as coming in to his own, as well as Malik Bryant. High expectations for Scott and McConathy. "If they're not the best DL in the country, they'll be one of the Top 2 or 3 units overall"

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FIFY......**** the gaytors
 
ItsAUThing.com said:
.... can't put into words how wonderful it is to see what Mario has done in the trenches. All of those false start seasons from the mid-2000's through early 2020's .... lack of dominant players in the trenches has been the biggest reason (outside of average quarterback play) that this program has been such a dumpster for for the better part of two decades.
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It's funny looking back at previous staff's you would think that the Offensive Line was a total afterthought. While we were hit and miss at DL there were plenty of kids who had no business wearing the uniform. Don't even get me started at LB and the flat footed secondaries. The evals at WR generally sucked too. What Mario has brought to this team in terms of quality of the roster and culture has been awe inspiring!
 
Zombie-Cane said:
FIFY......**** the gaytors
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SinCityCane said:
This DL is gonna be filthy. Elite array of pass rushers, solid on the inside. Idk what opposing OL are gonna do apart from hold and hope the refs let them get away with murder. (Keep a close eye on those SEC refs game 1)
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Doesn't the away team bring refs to interconference games and in bowls the refs are froma neutral conference.?
 
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Hayes has been getting some rep as a "thumper" but developing in space as well
If markeith can replicate hit stick results, we are in good hands.
 
HurricanesR1 said:
I'm skeptical about safety, so having Williams/Harris step up would be REALLY nice.
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I'm right there with you. Need to see it to believe it. I just shared, doesn't mean I am sold on the sunshine. But it's better than hearing bad things.

IF TRUE that our DL is one of the best in the country and our Safeties are way better than expected .... well, we already know our LB corps is massively improved, so that just leaves CB as a possible area of weakness. No other holes across both O and D. Again, if true.

Edit: One thing I forgot to mention is that Geo is the second guy to call out Markeith. Flo was talking him up in one of his podcasts post scrimmage, as well. So that's two points of validation. I honestly thought they moved Meesh back to Safety because Williams wasn't ready. But maybe that's not true? Maybe they really do think Brown at Nickle is the best back 5, and Markeith is ready and will rotate, but just that 6th/7th guy right now?
 
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Never been an XO head, but I remember in the mid aughts a head lamenting the dropoff in the trenches as a harbinger of doom . Really stuck with me. seen it play out for almost 20 - That and Coaching Matters; but in homage to @Dwinstitles - if you can't get the big uns in the trenches, the coaching doesn't matter as much.

Green shoots. Hoping some sprout.
 
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grover said:
I'm right there with you. Need to see it to believe it. I just shared, doesn't mean I am sold on the sunshine. But it's better than hearing bad things.

IF TRUE that our DL is one of the best in the country and our Safeties are way better than expected .... well, we already know our LB corps is massively improved, so that just leaves CB as a possible area of weakness. No other holes across both O and D. Again, if true.
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I feel pretty good about CB and the other safety spot. The only spot i am concerned about is the one safety spot that Harris/ Williams and hopefully Zay are fighting for. And even that concern is not overwhelming. We appear to have solid ball players everywhere.
 
harphong said:
Never been an XO head, but I remember in the mid aughts a head lamenting the dropoff in the trenches as a harbinger of doom . Really stuck with me. seen it play out for almost 20 - That and Coaching Matters; but in homage to @Dwinstitles - if you can't get the big uns in the trenches, the coaching doesn't matter as much.

Green shoots. Hoping some sprout.
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And those trench monsters can make an average secondary look a lot better.
 
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