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Missed a few names but:
It’s disappointing, but not surprising, that UM, as of this hour, has only one committed defensive tackle, Ryan Fines, who analysts regard as a longterm backup.
But it’s both disappointing and surprising that UM enters NSD with no cornerback commitments from South Florida, considering how deep and strong the position was in Dade/Broward high schools this past season.
Consider:
### Five-star American Heritage prospect Tarvarus McFadden, rated the nation’s No. 2 corner by Rivals.com, is FSU-bound and bemoaned to The Herald early last year that UM didn’t initially pursue him. “They don’t ever contact me,” he said a year ago. UM subsequently offered, but it was too late.
### Auburn is reportedly the favorite for four-star Norland cornerback Carlton Davis, a former Ohio State oral commit. Miami was never able to make inroads with Davis, rated the nation’s No. 17 cornerback.
### Miramar’s Tyrek Cole, the No. 18 cornerback, opted for West Virginia over Miami and others largely because his former high-school coach, Damon Cogdell, is now on the Mountaineers’ staff.
### Booker T. Washington’s DaVante Davis, the nation’s No. 24 safety who can also play cornerback, is Texas-bound partly because he wanted to leave town for college.
### Westminster Christian’s Tim Irvin, the No. 29 safety who also can play cornerback, has enrolled at Auburn and never felt a deep connection with the Miami staff, according to an associate.
### St. Thomas’ Rashard Causey, the No. 42 cornerback, opted for UCF over offers from UM and others.
### St. Thomas’ Damon Arnette, the No. 51 cornerback, is committed to Ohio State. Miami never made an offer.
### UM made a late run at Carol City cornerback three-star Rashad Fenton, but it was too late. He’s considering UF, Lousiville and South Carolina.
### UM never offered Northwestern’s DeAndre Baker, the No. 72 cornerback according to Rivals. He’s committed to Georgia.
Perhaps UM will snag Redwine, the No. 62-rated cornerback who grew up a Canes fan. He’s a soft Louisville commitment.
UM has only one oral commitment at cornerback as of this hour: four-star Alabama based prospect Michael Jackson, rated the nation’s 31st-best cornerback by Rivals. By all indications, he's a good get. But you would have expected more considering how many good cornerbacks there are in this area.
Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/sports-buzz/#storylink=cpy
Missed a few names but:
It’s disappointing, but not surprising, that UM, as of this hour, has only one committed defensive tackle, Ryan Fines, who analysts regard as a longterm backup.
But it’s both disappointing and surprising that UM enters NSD with no cornerback commitments from South Florida, considering how deep and strong the position was in Dade/Broward high schools this past season.
Consider:
### Five-star American Heritage prospect Tarvarus McFadden, rated the nation’s No. 2 corner by Rivals.com, is FSU-bound and bemoaned to The Herald early last year that UM didn’t initially pursue him. “They don’t ever contact me,” he said a year ago. UM subsequently offered, but it was too late.
### Auburn is reportedly the favorite for four-star Norland cornerback Carlton Davis, a former Ohio State oral commit. Miami was never able to make inroads with Davis, rated the nation’s No. 17 cornerback.
### Miramar’s Tyrek Cole, the No. 18 cornerback, opted for West Virginia over Miami and others largely because his former high-school coach, Damon Cogdell, is now on the Mountaineers’ staff.
### Booker T. Washington’s DaVante Davis, the nation’s No. 24 safety who can also play cornerback, is Texas-bound partly because he wanted to leave town for college.
### Westminster Christian’s Tim Irvin, the No. 29 safety who also can play cornerback, has enrolled at Auburn and never felt a deep connection with the Miami staff, according to an associate.
### St. Thomas’ Rashard Causey, the No. 42 cornerback, opted for UCF over offers from UM and others.
### St. Thomas’ Damon Arnette, the No. 51 cornerback, is committed to Ohio State. Miami never made an offer.
### UM made a late run at Carol City cornerback three-star Rashad Fenton, but it was too late. He’s considering UF, Lousiville and South Carolina.
### UM never offered Northwestern’s DeAndre Baker, the No. 72 cornerback according to Rivals. He’s committed to Georgia.
Perhaps UM will snag Redwine, the No. 62-rated cornerback who grew up a Canes fan. He’s a soft Louisville commitment.
UM has only one oral commitment at cornerback as of this hour: four-star Alabama based prospect Michael Jackson, rated the nation’s 31st-best cornerback by Rivals. By all indications, he's a good get. But you would have expected more considering how many good cornerbacks there are in this area.
Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/sports-buzz/#storylink=cpy
