Super Mario Croot - Race to the Finish - Who's left in the 22' Class?

[Invalid Username]

Just an FYI, Coleman didn’t sign his NLI to Jackson State during the early period which means he can’t sign it until next month.

Any chance Mario can talk some sense into him before then?

Crazier things have happened but don’t hold your breath

 

[Angry Ibis]

Do we have projected commitment dates on these guys?

I hope we are on the right side of a bunch of these….

 

[WestEndZone]

I hope we are on the right side of a bunch of these….

I'm somewhat hopeful. The Coleman thing from yesterday ****ed me off.

 

[WhatTheHell]

I've been looking for a write up like this.

Well done, OP.

 

[CreativeCane]

At this point would it even be shocking he went to Jacksonville State

Would be absolutely shocking! Even more so than if he joined Deion at Jackson State.

 

[Angry Ibis]

I'm somewhat hopeful. The Coleman thing from yesterday ****ed me off.

I concur. It was a combination of the result and the follow up excuse making and spin job here acting like some shouldn’t be annoyed, even in the slightest.

 

[5XNC]

Excuse making and spin job??? Quit posting

 

[TOcane]

Didn’t know Miller did not have any officials left.

 

[Canefam]

At this point would it even be shocking he went to Jacksonville State

6 and 7 figure checks are making the difference in 2022, especially now that the path has been cleared. These are not normal times anymore. I cant say I totally blame the families, trading off money now for a bigger payoff later. In the end, we all need a semi-level playing field to have a chance.

 

[Angry Ibis]

Excuse making and spin job??? Quit posting

Dude. Going in and early in the game thread was Mario asked them to announce back to back for momentum and in the first quarter posters acted like he was Percy Harvin after one play, then when he went to Deion, he became we didn’t even need him…. So yeah there was a solid spin cycle going on…

It’s recruiting. It happens.

To that end, looking at the OPs list, it probably wouldn’t hurt to set some expectations …

Recruiting is what Mario does. It should be fun. (But don’t expect people not to comment on misses - especially when given confidence they were coming)

 

[Yoyo82]

Just an FYI, Coleman didn’t sign his NLI to Jackson State during the early period which means he can’t sign it until next month.

Any chance Mario can talk some sense into him before then?

I wouldn't even waste my time. Mario and McClendon had been recruiting this kid for years. He threw all that away yesterday so he could "be different" by following his friend. He's good talent that can help us but he's not program changing talent.

 

[Invalid Username]

Coleman thing was more annoying than anything. Not a massive loss for us, but still would have been nice.

Close strong and nobody will remember this! Lol

 

[canecrazy23]

Failing that, you can challenge him to a bench press mano a mano

Loser has to bag Strawley.

 

[HarrietTubmanCane]

 

[Damiencane86]

We absolutely must close on Shemar. Next must her would be Conerly but not sure we can close that one and then Florence. K5 needs to close on his boi and convince him to come

I think our corner situation warrants Florence as the top need with instant day 1 impact potential next year, especially if Rique bolts. Even if Rique stays he has a chance to start on the opposite boundary day 1. We already have landed 3 d lineman with at least 2 more likely to come aboard. I'm not too enthusiastic about Ivey, Blades, and Dunson. Landing Florence also gives Graves & Harris some time to develop and Rodgers to recover from his ACL tear. But yes, from an optics perspective landing Shemar would be absolutely gigantic.

 

[AUcane]

I think it’s a two team race between LSU & Auburn for Trevonte Citizen, with Miami on the outside trying to catch up.

TAMU has 28 commits & already has Le’Veon Moss signed, no way do they have enough room for him.

With Etienne committing to UF today, I think LSU will turn up the heat on Citizen, Brian Kelly hired RB’s coach Frank Wilson & gave him AHC title in order to save local Louisiana recruiting & I don’t see them letting Citizen get out of Louisiana with already losing Le’Veon Moss, Trevor Etienne, Dylan Sampson & Ajay Allen locally.

Jahlil Florence is the most important recruit left IMO, he probably won’t get the high priority attention as the OL/DL guys because the trench players is the only thing that matters anymore lol, but I don’t think people realize how long it’s been since we’ve had a quality playable 4-star Corner that you don’t have to sit on the bench for 2 years before he can play. Florence would be a HUGE get for the growth of this Defense going forward.

We cannot let him leave Gables without LOI signature, he can announce whenever he wants to, but we can’t let him visit & still miss on this one, gotta start rebuilding the CB room with talented pieces like him.

I don’t think etienne was super high on lsu’s board. Not convinced citizen was either most of the year but at the end of the day, I think lsu zeroes in on him and signs him. I believe they don’t have a RB yet in this class and citizen is a local kid. Once lsu zeroes in on in state kids, they typically always commit/sign.

I don’t have a good feel for the west coast kid but I do love both San Diego kids - would be tremendous if we get them.

 

[WeBallinBoyz]

Maybe Coleman was drunk, or on PCP, or both. Would make sense...still time to him to repent.

 

[SpikeUM]

Mario and the Hurricanes are ready to keep it moving past Kevin Coleman with Cyrus Moss in tow. Despite the Jackson State shocker (SARCASM ALERT FOR THE READING IMPAIRED: Please don't go to FSU Deion), the Canes jump to 36th in the recruiting ranks on 247. The Canes are still in prime position to finish strong and within the top 15. Who are the prime targets remaining?

Shemar Stewart - OV JAN 28TH

The Gem of the Targets. Considered a must get by some, the top prospect from south florida is a lynch pin type player who can anchor a defense, and would fit beautifully next to Leonard Taylor. A&M is the big threat with all there money, and Jackson State should be considered a darkhorse at this point.

Josh Conerly Jr - OV JAN 14TH

Conerly Jr, recently named the Anthony Munoz lineman of the year, is one of the largest targets for Mario, figuratively and literally. The Washington native was ready to commit to Oregon in late November before Mario came to Miami and is now seriously considering the U. Some feel Miami is the team to beat here.

Christen Miller - UOV TBD

The Georgia product is another new target like Conerly and has been getting tons of attention on the trail from Miami. While UGA is the current favorite, if Miami can make a move while he is on campus (would need to be UOV, has taken all 5), this one could get interesting quick.

Jahlil Florence - OV JAN 14TH

Former Oregon corner is getting all the love on the trail from Mario, TRob and crew. Only OV currently set up is to Miami on the 14th. With a top 5 recently released with Miami included, this is now a real one to watch. With his high school teammate Jalil Tucker still committed and signed to Oregon, it will be a fight, but one worth the time.

Trevonte Citizen - OV TBD

This one is a tough one to read or trust, with Citizen courted heavily by A&M and LSU. With Miami's RB room in flux, Citizen is difficult to get a read on. The previous staff was not going to add a HS RB here but the incoming staff feels differently it seems. Hopefully A&M has run out of money and corny *** Brian Kelly turns Citizen all the way off.

Dave Iuli - OV JAN 14TH

The massive offensive lineman hailing from Washington could be the first of many Somoans to trade coasts on the move to Coral Gables. Mirabal and Salave'a are the reason for that pipeline and have begun to run away with this recruitment. Fully expecting Iuli in this class.

TJ Dudley - OV TBD

Been quiet here but one worth mentioning with the current state of the LB room, the relationship with Mario and, he's really friggin good. Auburn is probably the team here until Dudley sets up an OV.

Jack Pyburn - OV TBD

The late bloomer looking like baby T.J. Watt blew up the TL with his nasty highlight type out of Jacksonville. The high motor player is high on Cristobal and should he get the green light, will be in this class.

Mason Thomas - JAN 28TH

The first half of a package deal, Thomas is another late bloomer who has a tweener frame but a type of player and personality you want on your team and in your locker room. Currently committed to Iowa State, it seems. like Pyburn, the green light to commit is all that is keeping Thomas from joining the Green and Orange.

Ahmed Moten - JAN 28TH

The other half of the Mason Thomas package deal, Moten, a Miami legacy, is a player that has been on Mario's radar far before coming back to Miami and a player that seems to love what Mario and Miami have to offer. Another Green light, hope he doesn't get squid gamed, kid is a take IMO.

Matthew McCoy - OV TBD

A bit of a mystery but the towering tackle was recently reoffered by the diminutive Mirabal. He visited the last weekend Manny was our Corch. Has been an active Gator target. If an OV happens I'll pay more attention to this.


If you know more targets or info or drop it here.

Pittsburgh putting in the work!!!

 

[TheOriginalCane]

Just an FYI, Coleman didn’t sign his NLI to Jackson State during the early period which means he can’t sign it until next month.

Any chance Mario can talk some sense into him before then?

Is he enrolling in January or summer/fall? Because if he enrolls in January, he can sign at any point.

 

[RVACane]

Dude. Going in and early in the game thread was Mario asked them to announce back to back for momentum and in the first quarter posters acted like he was Percy Harvin after one play, then when he went to Deion, he became we didn’t even need him…. So yeah there was a solid spin cycle going on…

It’s recruiting. It happens.

To that end, looking at the OPs list, it probably wouldn’t hurt to set some expectations …

Recruiting is what Mario does. It should be fun. (But don’t expect people not to comment on misses - especially when given confidence they were coming)

lol. You guys are sour and criticizing Mario because a kid decided to make a statement and connect to his history or whatever - beyond football - and pick an HBCU.

He wasn’t coming here and it had nothing to do with Mario, better facilities, better history of development, putting kids in the league… none of it.

I’d be more disappointed if he picked another P5. When he picked JSU, all emotion on it left me. That’s just beyond our control. We’re not competing with that if that’s a kid’s primary thing.

Mario came in here with nothing in the class and got Blissainthe, Kelly, flipped Skinner from Bama and got Moss in short order with a number of targets left and people are harping on not getting a kid who wanted to go to an HBCU.

Let me ask you this - which specific P5 coaches do you think would have pulled Coleman away from Jackson State yesterday?