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2026 Jackson Cantwell 5* OT from Nixa, MO

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Rellyrell said:
I think this topic spiraled out of control b/c we have an affinity to dismiss other programs like UGA & UO who r pumping out OL to the NFL. The goal is to get the NFL, champ, not just play good college football.

Our OL under Mario & Mirabal has improved tremendously, but it’s far from elite; & as of right now, we haven’t produced a great OL draft pedigree. This notion of “why would a kid choose UGA or UO over Miami when we have Mario & Alex is a moot point; why? B/c

1. UGA & UO has produced exponentially more OL draft picks since 2023 than Miami.

2. Key OL stats for these programs have been better than us since 2022:
Eg.
•Sacks Allowed Avg. Ranking (UO-14th, UGA-23rd, UM-61st)
•Rushing Avg. Rankings (UO-38th, UGA-47th, UM-57th)
•TFLs Allowed Avg. Rankings (UO-12th, UGA-19th, UM-37th)

Now with that being said, we have phenomenal OL teachers, but to act as if they’re the only ones or that a kid would be foolish for choosing those aforementioned programs over us is the purest form of Kool Aid drinkers.

If we’re talking about a top tier OLmen choosing FSU, UF, Colorado, Mich St, Oregon St, over us, then I 10000% agree, but UGA or UO based upon who they’ve produced at the next level under the current HC? Nah.

You recruit to the end, & hopefully he chooses us b/c of the potential domino effect; however, it’s not baffling or “dumb” if this kid were to chose one of those two aforementioned programs.
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Mario built Oregons OLine well while he was there, so Lanning had to maintain rather than fully rebuild. He had a high floor and good overall foundation to work with which goes a long way.
Smart had been at UGA for like 7 and won championships yrs by the time 2022 rolled around.
 
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As long as we have trenches we’ll always be at least mediocre under Mario. The low is never going to be the lowest because we can bro ball 6-8 teams a season. Not what I want but the the floor is reasonably set notwithstanding the corching. And to his credit, he does try to improve, regardless of how I see the job done overall.
 
RVACane said:
As long as we have trenches we’ll always be at least mediocre under Mario. The low is never going to be the lowest because we can bro ball 6-8 teams a season. Not what I want but the the floor is reasonably set notwithstanding the corching. And to his credit, he does try to improve, regardless of how I see the job done overall.
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Are you telling TrumpyCane we won’t ever go 2-10?
 
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Rellyrell said:
I think this topic spiraled out of control b/c we have an affinity to dismiss other programs like UGA & UO who r pumping out OL to the NFL. The goal is to get the NFL, champ, not just play good college football.

Our OL under Mario & Mirabal has improved tremendously, but it’s far from elite; & as of right now, we haven’t produced a great OL draft pedigree. This notion of “why would a kid choose UGA or UO over Miami when we have Mario & Alex” is a moot point; why? B/c

1. UGA & UO has produced exponentially more OL draft picks since 2023 than Miami.

2. Key OL stats for these programs have been better than us since 2022:
Eg.
•Sacks Allowed Avg. Ranking (UO-14th, UGA-23rd, UM-61st)
•Rushing Avg. Rankings (UO-38th, UGA-47th, UM-57th)
•TFLs Allowed Avg. Rankings (UO-12th, UGA-19th, UM-37th)

Now with that being said, we have phenomenal OL teachers, but to act as if they’re the only ones or that a kid would be foolish for choosing those aforementioned programs over us is the purest form of Kool Aid drinkers.

If we’re talking about a top tier OLmen choosing FSU, UF, Colorado, Mich St, Oregon St, over us, then I 10000% agree, but UGA or UO based upon who they’ve produced at the next level under the current HC? Nah.

You recruit to the end, & hopefully he chooses us b/c of the potential domino effect; however, it’s not baffling or “dumb” if this kid were to chose one of those two aforementioned programs.
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Im not embracing the "since 2022" logic.

Sorry

We all didn't start from the same place and Mario literally had the best OL in America at OU when he left.

Mario doesn't get any credit setting up Lanning? Come on... this is where the fans with agendas show up because Mario ate **** on the field the first two years and heels have been dug to the point Mario needs to suck to validate positions taken.

Its not even close to Apples to Apples. Its laughable.

Mario has Miami IN 2025 as arguably the best OL in America. Top 3.

Its year 4

On paper were an ACCCG team and a playoff team. This other stuff with others programs and the draft again I do not care. The draft and NFL U TANKED our program.

Mario and Mirabal do not take a back seat to any program in America with offensive line development and play. They've done it all at multiple stops.

Its almost getting to the point our fans crap on this team more than opposing ones.

Let's keep it 100

Mario had a better OL, RB TE AND WR room than UGA last year....

I'd argue outside of WR that's still the same...

He needs to win on the field. Now. Point blank period.
 
jsy said:
so after we miss whats the excuse this time?
1. current recruits scaring him away?
2. mario not taking this personally
3. we got out bagged?

it seems every spring/early summer we are sold the grand plan about the guys we getting to commit
last year it was the DBs and the only one we got was the one from LA with the messed up leg
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Ya the secondary looks terrible.

Great post.
 
Hegemon said:
Im not embracing the "since 2022" logic.

Sorry

We all didn't start from the same place and Mario literally had the best OL in America at OU when he left.

Mario doesn't get any credit setting up Lanning? Come on... this is where the fans with agendas show up because Mario ate **** on the field the first two years and heels have been dug to the point Mario needs to suck to validate positions taken.

Its not even close to Apples to Apples. Its laughable.

Mario has Miami IN 2025 as arguably the best OL in America. Top 3.

Its year 4

On paper were an ACCCG team and a playoff team. This other stuff with others programs and the draft again I do not care. The draft and NFL U TANKED our program.

Mario and Mirabal do not take a back seat to any program in America with offensive line development and play. They've done it all at multiple stops.

Its almost getting to the point our fans crap on this team more than opposing ones.

Let's keep it 100

Mario had a better OL, RB TE AND WR room than UGA last year....

I'd argue outside of WR that's still the same...

He needs to win on the field. Now. Point blank period.
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The only “agenda” on this board r dudes that constantly contradict themselves by lying to themselves.

So let’s be frank:

Did Mario do a good job at UO? Absolutely; but let’s be clear, he underachieved based upon the talent he INHERITED + the soft *** schedule Oregon played.

Now, let’s get back to this fan base:

Did u or did u not say if Manny Diaz was remotely a decent coach, the 2021 Canes were easily a 10+ win team? Ya’ll cats act like Mario inherited a 1-11 team like Deion; he inherited a 7-5 team that went 6-3 in its last 9, & lost those 3 games by a total of 9 points, combined.

It’s WHY WE WERE POURING CHAMPAGNE ON OURSELVES AFTER MARIO GOT HIRED! Ninja, I was the main one defending Mario during the 2022 season, & I got mad receipts; even justifying/rationalizing how we could go 5-7 yr 1, although it made zero sense.

But this constant excuse making, mental gymnastics, attempting to give this dude credit for **** he literally didn’t do is nauseating, & reeks of desperation. Some of ya’ll r worst then LBJ Stans, & I fcking hate it.

Like I said b4, if u’re attempting to give Mario credit for guys that ACTUALLY committed to &/or played for Lanning, then give Manny fcking Diaz his credit for the guys that committed to, &/or played for him; but, none of u dudes will ever do that **** b/c it DOESN’T MAKE SENSE OR FIT UR AGENDAS.

Let’s get back on topic; the whole point was it makes PERFECT SENSE for a top rated OL to choose UGA or UO b/c both HC have put OL in the NFL! What’s so hard for u to understand or grasp that?
 
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Rellyrell said:
The only “agenda” on this board r dudes that constantly contradict themselves by lying to themselves.

So let’s be frank:

Did Mario do a good job at UO? Absolutely; but let’s be clear, he underachieved based upon the talent he INHERITED + the soft *** schedule Oregon played.

Now, let’s get back to this fan base:

Did u or did u not say if Manny Diaz was remotely a decent coach, the 2021 Canes were easily a 10+ win team? Ya’ll cats act like Mario inherited a 1-11 team like Deion; he inherited a 7-5 team that went 6-3 in its last 9, & lost those 3 games by a total of 9 points, combined.

It’s WHY WE WERE POURING CHAMPAGNE ON OURSELVES AFTER MARIO GOT HIRED! Ninja, I was the main one defending Mario during the 2022 season, & I got mad receipts; even justifying/rationalizing how we could go 5-7 yr 1, although it made zero sense.

But this constant excuse making, mental gymnastics, attempting to give this dude credit for **** he literally didn’t do is nauseating, & reeks of desperation. Some of ya’ll r worst then LBJ Stans, & I fcking hate it.

Like I said b4, if u’re attempting to give Mario credit for guys that ACTUALLY committed &/or played for Lanning, then give Manny fcking Diaz his credit for the guys that he actually recruited &/or played for him; but, none of u dudes will ever do that **** b/c it DOESN’T MAKE SENSE OR FIT UR AGENDAS.

Let’s get back on topic; the whole point was it makes PERFECT SENSE for a top rated OL to choose UGA or UO b/c both HC have put OL in the NFL! What’s so hard for u to understand or grasp that?
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TrumpyCane said:
Are you telling TrumpyCane we won’t ever go 2-10?
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Yes my favorite stuffed bear. I don’t see it with the trenches - what he puts out there on offense and a focus on it at least on the DL on defense
 
Rellyrell said:
The only “agenda” on this board r dudes that constantly contradict themselves by lying to themselves.

So let’s be frank:

Did Mario do a good job at UO? Absolutely; but let’s be clear, he underachieved based upon the talent he INHERITED + the soft *** schedule Oregon played.

Now, let’s get back to this fan base:

Did u or did u not say if Manny Diaz was remotely a decent coach, the 2021 Canes were easily a 10+ win team? Ya’ll cats act like Mario inherited a 1-11 team like Deion; he inherited a 7-5 team that went 6-3 in its last 9, & lost those 3 games by a total of 9 points, combined.

It’s WHY WE WERE POURING CHAMPAGNE ON OURSELVES AFTER MARIO GOT HIRED! Ninja, I was the main one defending Mario during the 2022 season, & I got mad receipts; even justifying/rationalizing how we could go 5-7 yr 1, although it made zero sense.

But this constant excuse making, mental gymnastics, attempting to give this dude credit for **** he literally didn’t do is nauseating, & reeks of desperation. Some of ya’ll r worst then LBJ Stans, & I fcking hate it.

Like I said b4, if u’re attempting to give Mario credit for guys that ACTUALLY committed to &/or played for Lanning, then give Manny fcking Diaz his credit for the guys that committed to, &/or played for him; but, none of u dudes will ever do that **** b/c it DOESN’T MAKE SENSE OR FIT UR AGENDAS.

Let’s get back on topic; the whole point was it makes PERFECT SENSE for a top rated OL to choose UGA or UO b/c both HC have put OL in the NFL! What’s so hard for u to understand or grasp that?
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Manny left a broken team and program.

Where is this Manny Diaz revisionist history coming from along with Mario's lack of on the field production NOT being a problem. Of course it is.

Ive stated multiple times in this thread "Mario's issues are on the field".

"Mario needs to win. Now."

Its almost like yall gloss over what's being said because it's so triggering.

I dont get it...

Let's circle back to the part where I said "I agree with you."

Again Mario landing at Miami IS NOT the same as Lanning landing at OU. Its just not.

Infrastructure
Staffing across multiple departments
Recruiting
Financials
Team
Building Infrastructure

Mario whether anyone wants to believe it or not pulled Miami out of program obscurity as a whole.

You think Lanning had to adjust FUNDING compared to Mario? Stop it lol. Like is this real life?

Anyway I will say it again. Mario is in year 4. Hes been above average at best on the field here. AT BEST. This team as a whole on paper (assuming Beck is healthy of course) IMHO is better than last year's squad. As a whole... coaching remains to be a seen.

ACCCG and Playoffs.

Year one I wanted 6 wins. Got it
Two 8 wins. Fail
Three 10 wins. Got it (no the ending did not amuse me)

The track has been upward. Keep it moving. No excuses.
 
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