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Great info, much appreciated…though all the facts in that paragraph on gattis have already been debunked repeatedly by CIS football geniuses. We are not going to run an offense similar to what Mario did at Oregon and gattis did at UM…
 
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Coach Macho said:
First and foremost, but communication from the football program has been excellent leading into the clinic. Not only did I get emails containing our entire itinerary, but we got separate emails that contained parking information, including a map. First time this has ever happened. Everything at Miami right now is a very organized operation.


DAY ONE:


Clinic itinerary...
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I'd also like to add that this clinic was a bargain at $50. Not only because of the legendary speakers, but the networking opportunities, the ability to watch practice, and unlimited drinks, breakfast and dinner. Most clinics I go to cost $100+ and give you absolutely nothing.
(nicest notebook I've ever gotten at a clinic too)

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The level of hospitality is completely different from Manny's tenure. None of these coaches act stank and unapproachable. Coaches, and legends, or actually spread out and actively making efforts to sit around HS coaches. The effort to establish a relationships is night and day from Manny's staff. (collectively) Manny's staff had a few personable dudes, but when your head guy is a pompous politician's son, that arrogance tends to trickle down. You can tell that Cristobal demands that his coaches are engaged.

I get there early on Friday to beat the rush, and there was still a long *** line waiting for the gates to open. I finally walk in, look on green tree, and who's out there running routes with Braxton Berrios? Restrepo. X never stops working.

Mirabal is a fvckin' OL guru. That is all. You're about to see much improved OL play, especially when he gets more of his guys through the door. A lot of his clinic tape contained Scaife and McLaughlin. He seems to think McLaughlin is going to be really good.

Gattis does some really nice things offensively. He went into detail and showed the crowd some tape. A lot of 11 and 12 personnel. Very run heavy. A lot of variations in their run game. No more Inside Zone 37 times in a row. Gattis and Mirabal both spoke about establishing and identity. And some of the techniques we're teaching on ol, or very imposing and have the ability to wear down defensive players. You definitely can't be a pu$sy and play in this offense. Even the WR's are required to block a lot. Matter of fact, Gattis actually pulls H-Backs and WR's and asks them to block. Honestly, some of his stuff acts like a modern-day Wing-T out of the shotgun. My only question is, how will this offense resonate with South Florida skill kids? I guess we'll see.

The Friday clinic started at about 1:00 p.m. and dinner wasn't until 7:00. Although they kept us hydrated with unlimited Gatorade and water, your boy was getting hangry. 😫 No worries. To um coaches, including one on the strength staff, took me to their snack room and hooked your boy Macho up with something to get him by. #EstablishingRelationships #Hospitality
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GOAT sighting! 🐐
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Our DB's are in great hands!
Addae is as detailed as they come. I've seen a lot of clinics, but this was the best press-man clinic I've ever seen. Oh by the way, we are going to be a press defense.
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Steele is my man crush on the staff. He's from the Saban tree, and to much of my excitement, you will see a lot of press coverage and Cover-3 "Match". You're going to see a much more sound defense that will no longer give up easy 7 yard throws to wide open receivers that turn up field for 30 yards. They're putting a huge emphasis on tackling, being sound, contesting throws, and getting 11 hats to the ball violently. And we are not teaching rugby tackling. Steele said something like "I don't know that **** so I ain't teaching it. ****, somebody gotta teach me. Here at Miami we're gonna be biting the ball."
You're going to see better tackling by default, simply because the soundness of the defense will have more people in the vicinity of pass-catchers and runners.
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Ugh! 💩 Must've been that Muscle Milk.



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Dinner time! 😋
They definitely knew what they were doing with this food selection. They didn't want anybody getting up and leaving during the night session. We all had da itis!
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They finished up the night session by having Jimmy speak. This man can work a room. He can have you ready to run through a brick wall one moment, and shed a tear the next. This was truly a unique experience brought to us by Mario. Watching Jimmy speak was a true blessing and great experience. Jimmy even opened up the room for questions.
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First day was great. Let's see what Saturday brings.
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Excellent read and thanks for sharing coach. I'm truly becoming more and more excited about the future and the direction of the program almost everyday. The more information that comes out regarding the inner workings of the program, the differences between this staff and the last and just the overall attention to detail and professionalism that is now a matter of course it has become obvious to anyone with eyes to see that everything that we were told to expect wasn't just a bunch of empty talk. Mario Cristobal, Dan Radakovich, Ed Reed, the new staff and everyone involved in the athletic department are the real deal and the grownups are finally in charge. We are a real football program at last and that feels amazing.

In terms of Gattis and the comment about the Wing T out of the shotgun I'm not at all surprised by your description. However I think that what you described is a part of, an aspect of the whole of the offense that he is installing. Mario and Gattis are intelligent individuals who realize exactly where they are, what they have and what their short and long term goals are. They are very well aware of the fact that the offense being put in place currently will not only have the task of using our talent and personel in ways that get the most out of them but that offense must also attract the best of the best from South Florida and the rest of the nation. I don't think that Gattis plans on turning Miami into some live action experiment on the implementation of Wing T concepts out of the shotgun formation using modern day speed and athleticism nor am I implying that you think that. I do think that Gattis with the rest of the staff will be implementing a somewhat complex system that integrates a wide variety of run concepts with an explosive down field passing game that utilizes both traditional and spread concepts with the goal of putting the defense in conflict by creating multiple matchup problems. This system will be installed with a strong emphasis on physicality and a renewed emphasis on team blocking where everyone is involved and accountable.
 
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FrancisSawyer said:
Excellent read and thanks for sharing coach. I'm truly becoming more and more excited about the future and the direction of the program almost everyday. The more information that comes out regarding the inner workings of the program, the differences between this staff and the last and just the overall attention to detail and professionalism that is now a matter of course it has become obvious to anyone with eyes to see that everything that we were told to expect wasn't just a bunch of empty talk. Mario Cristobal, Dan Radakovich, Alonzo Highsmith, Ed Reed, the new staff and everyone involved in the athletic department are the real deal and the grownups are finally in charge. We are a real football program at last and that feels amazing.

In terms of Gattis and the comment about the Wing T out of the shotgun I'm not at all surprised by your description. However I think that what you described is a part of, an aspect of the whole of the offense that he is installing. Mario and Gattis are intelligent individuals who realize exactly where they are, what they have and what their short and long term goals are. They are very well aware of the fact that the offense being put in place currently will not only have the task of using our talent and personel in ways that get the most out of them but that offense must also attract the best of the best from South Florida and the rest of the nation. I don't think that Gattis plans on turning Miami into some live action experiment on the implementation of Wing T concepts out of the shotgun formation using modern day speed and athleticism nor am I implying that you think that. I do think that Gattis with the rest of the staff will be implementing a somewhat complex system that integrates a wide variety of run concepts with an explosive down field passing game that utilizes both traditional and spread concepts with the goal of putting the defense in conflict by creating multiple matchup problems. This system will be installed with a strong emphasis on physicality and a renewed emphasis on team blocking where everyone is involved and accountable.
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Highsmith still works on the opposite side of the country
 
Coach Macho said:
First and foremost, but communication from the football program has been excellent leading into the clinic. Not only did I get emails containing our entire itinerary, but we got separate emails that contained parking information, including a map. First time this has ever happened. Everything at Miami right now is a very organized operation.


DAY ONE:


Clinic itinerary...
View attachment 180384

I'd also like to add that this clinic was a bargain at $50. Not only because of the legendary speakers, but the networking opportunities, the ability to watch practice, and unlimited drinks, breakfast and dinner. Most clinics I go to cost $100+ and give you absolutely nothing.
(nicest notebook I've ever gotten at a clinic too)

View attachment 180388



The level of hospitality is completely different from Manny's tenure. None of these coaches act stank and unapproachable. Coaches, and legends, or actually spread out and actively making efforts to sit around HS coaches. The effort to establish a relationships is night and day from Manny's staff. (collectively) Manny's staff had a few personable dudes, but when your head guy is a pompous politician's son, that arrogance tends to trickle down. You can tell that Cristobal demands that his coaches are engaged.

I get there early on Friday to beat the rush, and there was still a long *** line waiting for the gates to open. I finally walk in, look on green tree, and who's out there running routes with Braxton Berrios? Restrepo. X never stops working.

Mirabal is a fvckin' OL guru. That is all. You're about to see much improved OL play, especially when he gets more of his guys through the door. A lot of his clinic tape contained Scaife and McLaughlin. He seems to think McLaughlin is going to be really good.

Gattis does some really nice things offensively. He went into detail and showed the crowd some tape. A lot of 11 and 12 personnel. Very run heavy. A lot of variations in their run game. No more Inside Zone 37 times in a row. Gattis and Mirabal both spoke about establishing and identity. And some of the techniques we're teaching on ol, or very imposing and have the ability to wear down defensive players. You definitely can't be a pu$sy and play in this offense. Even the WR's are required to block a lot. Matter of fact, Gattis actually pulls H-Backs and WR's and asks them to block. Honestly, some of his stuff acts like a modern-day Wing-T out of the shotgun. My only question is, how will this offense resonate with South Florida skill kids? I guess we'll see.

The Friday clinic started at about 1:00 p.m. and dinner wasn't until 7:00. Although they kept us hydrated with unlimited Gatorade and water, your boy was getting hangry. 😫 No worries. To um coaches, including one on the strength staff, took me to their snack room and hooked your boy Macho up with something to get him by. #EstablishingRelationships #Hospitality
View attachment 180389


GOAT sighting! 🐐
View attachment 180390

Our DB's are in great hands!
Addae is as detailed as they come. I've seen a lot of clinics, but this was the best press-man clinic I've ever seen. Oh by the way, we are going to be a press defense.
View attachment 180392


Steele is my man crush on the staff. He's from the Saban tree, and to much of my excitement, you will see a lot of press coverage and Cover-3 "Match". You're going to see a much more sound defense that will no longer give up easy 7 yard throws to wide open receivers that turn up field for 30 yards. They're putting a huge emphasis on tackling, being sound, contesting throws, and getting 11 hats to the ball violently. And we are not teaching rugby tackling. Steele said something like "I don't know that **** so I ain't teaching it. ****, somebody gotta teach me. Here at Miami we're gonna be biting the ball."
You're going to see better tackling by default, simply because the soundness of the defense will have more people in the vicinity of pass-catchers and runners.
View attachment 180394

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Ugh! 💩 Must've been that Muscle Milk.



View attachment 180399

Dinner time! 😋
They definitely knew what they were doing with this food selection. They didn't want anybody getting up and leaving during the night session. We all had da itis!
View attachment 180400


They finished up the night session by having Jimmy speak. This man can work a room. He can have you ready to run through a brick wall one moment, and shed a tear the next. This was truly a unique experience brought to us by Mario. Watching Jimmy speak was a true blessing and great experience. Jimmy even opened up the room for questions.
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First day was great. Let's see what Saturday brings.
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Been waiting patiently for u to chime in my boy; but…..as I perused & re-read ur post 3x, not once did I see u mention any succulent wangs, mane. Gotta say, a lil disappointment set in. Lol.

Good chit bro; I’m glad u enjoyed & gave us even further insight of how night & day things are playing out around here. Ppl were hype about off season boats & hoes (no disrespect to my lady Canes fans, just love “Step Brothers”), portal players, and what the new T.O chain is going to look like. This is a real off season; great practices, organized clinics, forging relationships w/ schools in or around or territories, getting UM alums back on campus, reassessing our infrastructure and attacking it for improvements, etc.

This post has me hella fired up, blood.
 
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Cane30 said:
That is a great post, thread starter Macho. Good presentation with the pictures and quotes. I appreciate it. I got some details on Sat., but if you would like to give a presentation on Sat., it is welcomed. I think I might have a man crush on a few of the staff myself. More good news coming soon.
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Man post your thread or something wtf..
 
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rsa coral gables said:
the food looks like it came from Shortys.
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We've used shorties forever. Kehoe is actually a partner there because it was his way to save on our old online room dinners. He used to take his room there every Thursday night and those boys would fvck **** up. Same thing with big cheese and several rooms.
 
DAY TWO:

Had to grab some of that cafecito from the little Spanish spot next to my house because the girls working there are thick! I originally only went in there to see them, but now my *** is addicted to "un colada!"
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They had a couple beautiful/friendly ladies serving up continental breakfast. I don't know who's wives they were, but lawd! Ya boy Macho was going back for seconds.
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This is what I've been waiting for. I wanted to see practice. Up close and personal. I wanted to feel the energy.
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First and foremost, the energy and tempo at practice is unbelievable. Nothing like we've seen here in a long time. There is absolutely zero stagnant movement or downtime. There are coaches all over the place and the attention to detail is extreme. You can tell that a few players are still getting used to the new tempo. I was mostly concerned with what we're going to be doing on the back end of our defense, so I paid the most attention to Addae and Steele during individual drills. TC looked to be the most polished CB with Blades following right behind. There was a lot of man technique teaching. I don't know what our previous staff taught, but Addae had to go back to square one apparently. You ever wondered why we struggled in man coverage under manny, and why Blades would continue to get beat inside like a drum? Welp. 🤷🏻‍♂️

I know it's still early, but I haven't seen the defense look this stingy in a long time. Don't get me wrong, the offense made their share of plays, but they have good players too. What I liked the most during 11-on-11 was how contested most plays are. Even if a guy catches a ball, there's a tackler right on top of him. No more simple dump off routes going for 20 yards.
Also the LB's look 10x better in this scheme. Steed is playing some ball.
We're playing a lot of cover-3 so you will see Safeties roaming in the box, specifically Williams from what I saw.
Also Avantae is a freakin' stud. He had several great plays on the football, and made a good open field hit on X. Restrepo caught the ball in the open field and was about to get jiggy when Tae broke down and smacked him. He's going to thrive in this scheme. Overall the tackling looks much better so far largely due to the simple fact that defenders know exactly where they're supposed to be, and there's not as much open field, even when somebody catches the ball.

TC and Ivey were the first team CB's with Blades at the Nickel spot. Williams and Tae at the starting Safeties.

I loved the energy and competition I saw from both sides of the ball. Defense made their share of big plays and both sides were competing and getting rowdy. You really can't help it, because the energy at Greentree is infectious.

Steele described us as a "press team". We will be pressing on the outside majority of the time even in zone coverage.
We will base out of a 4-front but will also utilize plenty of Odd front stuff. (specifically the "Mint" front aka Tite Front)
In reference to who will be manning the Rush OLB spot (aka The Jack) Steele said...
"We have a kid who's gonna be a great one, he's just built like a pencil right now."
Interesting tidbit - Steele has 18 different coverages to defend Trips (3x1) formations.
This guy is a defensive wizard. We're lucky to have him.

Steele on the board while I annoy him with 39 different questions...
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Oh, and there were cookies too.
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