New Miami Hurricanes defensive tackle transfer Jarquez Carter spoke with the media father Tuesday's No. 9 practice.

Here is everything he had to say about adjusting to the Miami life, on what its been like working with the defensive line, and more:

Q: How has Miami treated you so far?

Everything has been great. Adjusting, it's been great. I'm from down here, so the heat is not a problem to me.

So what made you go north, initially, and then now come back?

I just felt like coming out of high school, that was a school for me. I felt like I talked with my family, and that's the school I wanted to go to. But when I got in the portal, I kinda already had a feeling where I wanted to go.

Q: You were in high school with Mykah, right? Just, what was that relationship like and what's it like having him as a teammate again?

Me and Mykah, we're close friends. Me and Mykah kind of did everything together. That was like one of my best friends. So being around him kind of helped me adjust to the school. It's a great feeling.

Q: On the defensive tackle group:

I feel like we have a great group. Everybody plays a part. Everybody’s been doing great in spring ball, so I feel like we have a great group.

Q: On what it’s been like working with Miami’s defensive line:

[Damione Lewis] and Jason Taylor, they’re using me in great ways. We rotate a lot. We play a lot of defensive linemen, so whatever they need from me, I’m there.

Q: Is there something in particular, is there a game that you're trying to improve on this spring, this summer, to be ready for next year?

Just attacking. Up front, we like attacking, we like going straight, getting vertical, and just applying pressure on the backfield, so attacking.

Q: Is there a difference between Ohio State and Miami for you?

Just the city, the heat, definitely. Yeah, those are the two main factors.

Q: How about on the football field? Is there a difference between the two programs?

I wouldn't say really, it's just different schemes, that's really it. But pretty much the same thing, football, just attacking on scrimmage.

 

So …
DE Blount /Scroggins/ Charles
DT Moten/Carter/Newton
DT Scott/Davis/ Stancil
DE Wison/ Lightfoot/Pickett Jr. ?

 

So …
DE Blount /Scroggins/ Charles
DT Moten/Carter/Newton
DT Scott/Davis/ Stancil
DE Wison/ Lightfoot/Pickett Jr. ?

Lowe after blount imo

 

So …
DE Blount /Scroggins/ Charles
DT Moten/Carter/Newton
DT Scott/Davis/ Stancil
DE Wison/ Lightfoot/Pickett Jr. ?

Lowe after blount imo

Can’t count on him at this point as something is clearly up and doesn’t sound like he’s been practicing.

 

Lowe after blount imo

Yes, especially with a lot of red flags surrounding him at the moment.

 

Can’t count on him at this point as something is clearly up and doesn’t sound like he’s been practicing.

Its spring lol, you put true freshman but say u can’t count on him?

 

Yes, especially with a lot of red flags surrounding him at the moment.

I don’t think there’s red flags, i think mario knows he can be our best dlineman so he’s pushing a young player to step up and replace bain/mesi

 

Great now we are gonna get investigated for a kid tampering himself

 

Can’t count on him at this point as something is clearly up and doesn’t sound like he’s been practicing.

Its spring lol, you put true freshman but say u can’t count on him?

First of all, I didn’t do anything. It wasn’t my post you were responding to regarding DL depth.

Second, Scroggins is the same class as Lowe.

Third, yeah it’s spring, but if you are consistently unavailable for personal reasons and Mario is a bit cryptic about it, you can’t rely on him being available. Has nothing to do with his talent.

 

First of all, I didn’t do anything. It wasn’t my post you were responding to regarding DL depth.

Second, Scroggins is the same class as Lowe.

Third, yeah it’s spring, but if you are consistently unavailable for personal reasons and Mario is a bit cryptic about it, you can’t rely on him being available. Has nothing to do with his talent.

we all follow this program as closely as one can. When you hear things like what is being said about Lowe the historical evidence shows the chance of bouncing back and becoming a major contributor are slim.

Hope he breaks that historical trend

 

we all follow this program as closely as one can. When you hear things like what is being said about Lowe the historical evidence shows the chance of bouncing back and becoming a major contributor are slim.

Hope he breaks that historical trend

I'm on the board quite a bit and have totally missed this. Quite disappointing.

 

Great now we are gonna get investigated for a kid tampering himself

Hopefully he will stop when he gets glasses....

 

Yes, especially with a lot of red flags surrounding him at the moment.

I don’t think there’s red flags, i think mario knows he can be our best dlineman so he’s pushing a young player to step up and replace bain/mesi

Wait wait wait…

Your argument is Mario is holding out a 5-star, who missed his entire freshman season with an injury, so other guys get reps? THAT is what you’re going with as the most reasonable explanation? Scroggins actually played last year and showed something. Lowe should be hungry to both outplay his comp and prove he’s healthy. He’d be at best 4th on the DE depth chart right now behind Wilson, Lightfoot, and Blount. The fact he is not out there is a concern.

Interesting take.

 

I'm on the board quite a bit and have totally missed this. Quite disappointing.

Besides Mario’s comments it’s all hear say but when there’s enough hearsay at this program there is fire 99% of time.

Feels like he’s been on a milk carton for 3 weeks

 

Wait wait wait…

Your argument is Mario is holding out a 5-star, who missed his entire freshman season with an injury, so other guys get reps? THAT is what you’re going with as the most reasonable explanation? Scroggins actually played last year and showed something. Lowe should be hungry to both outplay his comp and prove he’s healthy. He’d be at best 4th on the DE depth chart right now behind Wilson, Lightfoot, and Blount. The fact he is not out there is a concern.

Interesting take.

Who said holding out? Tf are you reading. I was referring to mario saying he needs to bring it every rep. And lowe would have played alot he just got injured, I don’t think its a concern they said its actual personal stuff going on. So until its an actual legit reason to worry idk why anyone would

 

Hopefully he will stop when he gets glasses....

Tried 10 different ways to phrase something unpause worthy and couldn’t do it

 

Tried 10 different ways to phrase something unpause worthy and couldn’t do it

With morons like me lurking this site, no one and nothing is safe.

 

Can’t count on him at this point as something is clearly up and doesn’t sound like he’s been practicing.

Its spring lol, you put true freshman but say u can’t count on him?

First of all, I didn’t do anything. It wasn’t my post you were responding to regarding DL depth.

Second, Scroggins is the same class as Lowe.

Third, yeah it’s spring, but if you are consistently unavailable for personal reasons and Mario is a bit cryptic about it, you can’t rely on him being available. Has nothing to do with his talent.

Very salient point— I’ve had conversations with fellow canes fans and this one has hair on it- yes, cryptic…

I kinda feel like water seeks its own level-
There’s obviously more to his story but those are guys we used to depend on and pray would come through— we’re out of that phase—

we will cut and run or just not play him if he’s a misfit and he can portal if he wants there will be 1-3 other guys scratching & clawing to get that shot he had….

 

With morons like me lurking this site, no one and nothing is safe.

 

Very salient point— I’ve had conversations with fellow canes fans and this one has hair on it- yes, cryptic…

I kinda feel like water seeks its own level-
There’s obviously more to his story but those are guys we used to depend on and pray would come through— we’re out of that phase—

we will cut and run or just not play him if he’s a misfit and he can portal if he wants there will be 1-3 other guys scratching & clawing to get that shot he had….

My ******* also has hair on it, but it's not cryptic. It's just old and saggy.....and sometimes wet from when they hit the toilet water. It happens when you get older. So yeah, water does seek it's own level, so to speak.