LB Raul Aguirre talks brotherhood, Madden and Cuban food

[DMoney]

Since arriving at Miami, Mario Cristobal has made it his mission to remake the LB room into a championship unit. He took a big step in that direction when he beat out Alabama, Georgia and Ohio State for blue-chip LB Raul “Popo” Aguirre. Now entering his sophomore year, Aguirre is poised for a breakout season. He joined the CanesInSight Podcast to discuss his progress and his relationship with Canes Connection.

A summary of Aguirre’s interview is below:

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[423Hurricane]

Like Pete mentioned, infectious personality and he sounds like a Mike LB. Sure seems we’re in good hands at that position for the next couple of years.

 

[DMoney]

Like Pete mentioned, infectious personality and he sounds like a Mike LB. Sure seems we’re in good hands at that position for the next couple of years.

This defense needs a tone-setter and Popo could be that guy.

 

[grover]

The change in the LB room took longer than the year to year turnaround we did at OL last cycle. But it sure feels as profound.

From Flagg, Jennings, Keontra Smith and Steed to Kiko, Wes, Popo and Chase Smith … with all those other talented young guys behind them. Night and Day!

 

[Orig.CaneSawMassacre]

Popo has how many brothers and sisters?? His parents are animals… I’m guessing a lot half’s in there or even some step but still GO GET ‘EM.

 

[JHallCanes]

There’s been a lot of guys over the years that we “beat” UGA/Bama etc for but the truth was they didn’t fight for many of them very hard

It was different with Popo

 

[JHallCanes]

The change in the LB room tool longer than the year to year turnaround we did at OL last cycle. But it sure feels as profound.

From Flagg, Jennings, Keontra Smith and Steed to Kiko, Wes, Popo and Chase Smith … with all those other talented young guys behind them. Night and Day!

Some absolute goons in that room for sure

 

[Gables Cane]

Boliche…kid is player and a foodie!

 

[FrancisSawyer]

Popo has how many brothers and sisters?? His parents are animals… I’m guessing a lot half’s in there or even some step but still GO GET ‘EM.

Dude! My mom is one of 8 kids! She was #5 and has 5 sisters and 2 brothers! Animals huh? Thanks for putting that image of my grandparents in my head bro! Not cool

 

[FrancisSawyer]

Boliche…kid is player and a foodie!

When he said Boliche I was like "My man!" I love Boliche. My mom made the absolute best Boliche then the next day she would make sandwiches with the leftovers!

 

[hesskilla]

There’s been a lot of guys over the years that we “beat” UGA/Bama etc for but the truth was they didn’t fight for many of them very hard

It was different with Popo

It has been different with several recruits. I’m not 100% on Mario turning it around on the field, but he for sure has already done it in the living rooms. Hopefully a great QB helps on the field.

 

[CIS_troll_killa]

Popo has how many brothers and sisters?? His parents are animals… I’m guessing a lot half’s in there or even some step but still GO GET ‘EM.

I played baseball with his dad Raul. He had good hands. He played second and short.

 

[Gocanes1990]

Recall we beat some big dogs for him… OSU AND UGA

 

[yeyo]

I played baseball with his dad Raul. He had good hands. He played second and short.

I also played ball w his Pops. At SW

 

[Brains]

Boliche…kid is player and a foodie!

Viene al boliche con Fernet

 

[TRick72]

Dude! My mom is one of 8 kids! She was #5 and has 5 sisters and 2 brothers! Animals huh? Thanks for putting that image of my grandparents in my head bro! Not cool

 

[FrancisSawyer]

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[DMoney]

The change in the LB room took longer than the year to year turnaround we did at OL last cycle. But it sure feels as profound.

From Flagg, Jennings, Keontra Smith and Steed to Kiko, Wes, Popo and Chase Smith … with all those other talented young guys behind them. Night and Day!

Add Pruitt to the list.