Romancane voices his opinion on "handlers".

[OldhamA]

We offered Moe no cash so he signed with A&M. Not sure why we didn’t, Moe could have rubbed us the wrong way with all the demands. I’m sure others can speak more on it

I wonder if it's a case of losing the battle, but winning the war.

If Cristobal can make Miami an attractive proposition for top prospects again - AND make it clear that we're not going to deal with handlers then we've probably saved ourselves a lot of money / grief.

 

[JHallCanes]

Randy Shannon was pretty against handlers if I remember correctly but he still landed Arthur Brown who absolutely had a handler

And Randy sucked

So I’m sure Mario can figure this out

 

[Artist Formerly Known As]

There will always be grifters when young men with minimal direction are given great opportunities. We’re just going to have to learn to play the game with them. Unfortunately, there’s gonna be coaching staffs willing to sell their souls.

I will say that not all “handlers” are bad. Some genuinely help the kids and care about them.

 

[Damiencane86]

All facts from Roman but the sad truth is this is the game. If a kid has a prominent handler he's gotta get his or else we can't land the prize. This will be a learning opportunity for MC, Ruiz, and all the other boosters.

 

[Cane30]

I will say Moe is done for them. I don't think Mario will even take Shemar as a transfer if he dumped Moe now. Some bridges are to burnt to cross back over even for young kids. They were disrespected.

 

[GucciCane]

No Clue why Miami Flo gets so much hate on this board. Dudes Genuine and says when he misses. Seems like a good dude and really trying to help the kids. Shoutout to him.

I found Miami Flo's profile.

 

[BishopEli]

I mean it’s annoying but every sales pitch in history has been about finding the primary decision maker and closing them… why would this be different?

 

[stoopid311]

I heard Mario wouldn’t pay for the handler’s lap band surgery

 

[KingB02]

Randy Shannon was pretty against handlers if I remember correctly but he still landed Arthur Brown who absolutely had a handler

And Randy sucked

So I’m sure Mario can figure this out

Randy got no budget and no backing. Shalala And The Shapiro guy to deal with. And his own incompetence lol. Guy never had a chance!

 

[SA Cane]

I am not a Shemar expert but what I have seen from him:
1) Great Soph tape very lean and explosive
2) Junior year hurt most of the time people question his love for the game and mental toughness
3) Senior tape kids looks really big and thick and more like a DT
4) When I watch the camp circuit before his junior season with Leonard Taylor in the videos he is not more athletic than LT. Kind of surprised he did not look more explosive.
5) Kid and his handler seemed to have many demands that I don’t think would have fit well with the culture Mario will create.
6) Seemed kind of corny at the press conference .
7) Where is his father. There is no way I would let my son and his future be manipulated by some fat slob high school coach.
8) Lots of bodies to feed at A&M and kids that got paid so will be an interesting dynamic in their locker room. Some kids will have buyers remorse.
9) If I am Mario I would not take him back. We will have some nice DEs after 2023 in Kelly, Moss, Bain, and 1-2 more elites from 2023.

 

[Cribby]

Miami Flo said we lost him because we wouldn't guarantee him playing time from the jump. Tifwiw

Yeah, just like us “not having a DC “ was an issue . So miami hires a DC. That was BS and so is the latest Bs of guaranteeing a starting job”. It was always going to be something.

 

[Canes91]

I found Miami Flo's profile.

Seeing how i was born in 91' and im sure that dude is wayyyy older than me sorry wrong guy lol

 

[Dwinstitles]

Miami Flo said we lost him because we wouldn't guarantee him playing time from the jump. Tifwiw

That's fuqin cap he starts immediately we don't have anybody.

 

[JD08]

I am not a Shemar expert but what I have seen from him:
1) Great Soph tape very lean and explosive
2) Junior year hurt most of the time people question his love for the game and mental toughness
3) Senior tape kids looks really big and thick and more like a DT
4) When I watch the camp circuit before his junior season with Leonard Taylor in the videos he is not more athletic than LT. Kind of surprised he did not look more explosive.
5) Kid and his handler seemed to have many demands that I don’t think would have fit well with the culture Mario will create.
6) Seemed kind of corny at the press conference .
7) Where is his father. There is no way I would let my son and his future be manipulated by some fat slob high school coach.
8) Lots of bodies to feed at A&M and kids that got paid so will be an interesting dynamic in their locker room. Some kids will have buyers remorse.
9) If I am Mario I would not take him back. We will have some nice DEs after 2023 in Kelly, Moss, Bain, and 1-2 more elites from 2023.

Lotta good points here. Particularly #5.

Regarding 8, how long before prolonged failure causes dissent?

 

[Dwinstitles]

Yeah, just like us “not having a DC “ was an issue . So miami hires a DC. That was BS and so is the latest Bs of guaranteeing a starting job”. It was always going to be something.

Facts......why don't they just admit catching an L?

 

[Lazarre]

Whatever opinions we have about this recruiting situation. At least Roman is defending Miami instead going along with the BS stories and playing nice.

 

[tsimonitis]

Moe money Moe problems

 

[BoxingRobes]

B!tching about it gets you nowhere. They've always existed...as far back as football goes, there have been handlers, hanger-ons, etc.

I believe the first post summed it up, stfu and just pay who you gotta pay to get what you want.

Do you walk into a Rolex authorized dealer and complain that you need to be on a waitlist and the price is too high for the latest Sub? Nah. You just put down the stack, stfu, and walk out. Do the same with handlers.

 

[JustAFanHTX]

“handlers” are not the problem. The ones like coach moe are indeed a issue. I was the “handler” for a high profile A&M commit and I only was there to offer guidance. It’s necessary for some of these young men but people like coach moe ruin such relationships when players seek you out for guidance and you have your hand out

 

[Cribby]

Moe made a hundred grand of his own being a “ mentor”. It’s a nasty game that continues to get nastier.