The Bank (6/26/2022)

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If our next run of commits (next few weeks) are Nathaniel Ray Ray Joseph, Collins Acheampong, any of those top 3 tackles, Tommy Kinsler, and Jalen Brown that would be super impressive.

Sounds like we are in it for some of the other guys as well but maybe not the clear cut favorite. We will see!
 
Not gonna lie that post was a rollercoaster. Great news on Collins but the Jaxon, Malik, and Aguero note was kind of a bummer.

Seems like that’s kinda going against what’s been trending for at least Jaxon and Malik.
Technically, he said he couldn't read Malik, but that doesn't mean others can't read him better. I think we're good on him.
 
The board needs more fresh content, so I’ll be emptying the notebook every week or so with the latest on the team and the class. This was a huge weekend before the dead period, and Miami can expect to land multiple commits.

- The first domino was Jaden Rashada, Top 5 QB out of Pittsburg, CA. He has something in common with Gino Torretta and Ken Dorsey- all three are from Contra Costa County in the Bay Area of California. Hopefully, they will have also have Canes national titles in common soon. Numerous WRs have expressed their excitement about Rashada, including the #3 overall player in 2024, Josiah Trader. He was on campus today and is responding very well to the Canes. Another name who is excited about the news- Miami Immortals teammate and #2 overall player in 2024, Desmond Ricks.

- Nathanial “Ray Ray” Joseph is the next domino to fall. Expect him to commit to Miami this week. Some inside the building feel that he and Robby Washington are the two top players in South Florida. This team lacks players who can take a kick or a short pass to the house. It’s been a problem with the program for years despite a tradition of dynamic players. Joseph and Washington will change that.

- The next name to watch is Collins Acheampong, a 6’7, 254 pound basketball player-turned-DE from Anaheim. He is announcing on July 1st. The Crystal Balls read Michigan, but if I had to pick the next commit (besides RayRay) this would be it. A lot of Rousseau comparisons coming out of the weekend.

- Three names at the tip-top of the overall board are OTs Samson Okunlola, Francis Mauioga and Monroe Freeling. A source said “these are the types of guys we haven’t been getting” and Miami is in serious play for all three. They will be battles, though. My personal guess (not a report) is that we land one of the three.

- Malik Bryant is quiet and hard to read. We will know more as time goes on there. My guess is Ohio State with Joneel Aguero. Jaxon Howard could pick Miami but I’m leaning LSU here.

- Miami made up significant ground with Cormani McClain, especially with his mother. DVD is doing great work here. This will be an ongoing battle. The biggest hurdle is his relationship with TRob at Alabama. They are ahead of Florida.

- Johnathan Cline (OL from Cartersville, GA) has the green light, but if he doesn’t pop soon I’d expect other names to emerge quickly. Madden Sanker won’t be a factor going forward. The name to watch is Tommy Kinsler, the massive OL from Ocala. He committed to the Gators without his full family present, and Miami made a great impression on them this weekend. We will push hard for a flip.

- The next two big targets on the board are Jalen Brown and Hykeem Williams. Expect us to crank up the heat on both of them (it was already hot). Mario is a huge fan of both.

- TraVonte Citizen has blown away players and coaches with his size upon arrival. I would put Parrish and Knighton as the top two backs headed into camp, but Citizen has a chance to rise quickly.
Any read on Kirkland?
 
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The board needs more fresh content, so I’ll be emptying the notebook every week or so with the latest on the team and the class. This was a huge weekend before the dead period, and Miami can expect to land multiple commits.

- The first domino was Jaden Rashada, Top 5 QB out of Pittsburg, CA. He has something in common with Gino Torretta and Ken Dorsey- all three are from Contra Costa County in the Bay Area of California. Hopefully, they will have also have Canes national titles in common soon. Numerous WRs have expressed their excitement about Rashada, including the #3 overall player in 2024, Josiah Trader. He was on campus today and is responding very well to the Canes. Another name who is excited about the news- Miami Immortals teammate and #2 overall player in 2024, Desmond Ricks.

- Nathanial “Ray Ray” Joseph is the next domino to fall. Expect him to commit to Miami this week. Some inside the building feel that he and Robby Washington are the two top players in South Florida. This team lacks players who can take a kick or a short pass to the house. It’s been a problem with the program for years despite a tradition of dynamic players. Joseph and Washington will change that.

- The next name to watch is Collins Acheampong, a 6’7, 254 pound basketball player-turned-DE from Anaheim. He is announcing on July 1st. The Crystal Balls read Michigan, but if I had to pick the next commit (besides RayRay) this would be it. A lot of Rousseau comparisons coming out of the weekend.

- Three names at the tip-top of the overall board are OTs Samson Okunlola, Francis Mauioga and Monroe Freeling. A source said “these are the types of guys we haven’t been getting” and Miami is in serious play for all three. They will be battles, though. My personal guess (not a report) is that we land one of the three.

- Malik Bryant is quiet and hard to read. We will know more as time goes on there. My guess is Ohio State with Joneel Aguero. Jaxon Howard could pick Miami but I’m leaning LSU here.

- Miami made up significant ground with Cormani McClain, especially with his mother. DVD is doing great work here. This will be an ongoing battle. The biggest hurdle is his relationship with TRob at Alabama. They are ahead of Florida.

- Johnathan Cline (OL from Cartersville, GA) has the green light, but if he doesn’t pop soon I’d expect other names to emerge quickly. Madden Sanker won’t be a factor going forward. The name to watch is Tommy Kinsler, the massive OL from Ocala. He committed to the Gators without his full family present, and Miami made a great impression on them this weekend. We will push hard for a flip.

- The next two big targets on the board are Jalen Brown and Hykeem Williams. Expect us to crank up the heat on both of them (it was already hot). Mario is a huge fan of both.

- TraVonte Citizen has blown away players and coaches with his size upon arrival. I would put Parrish and Knighton as the top two backs headed into camp, but Citizen has a chance to rise quickly.
@TheOriginalCane Thoughts on Kinsler Since you and that guy were going back-and-forth about who was or was not being recruited and now Dmoney is weighing in
 
Technically, he said he couldn't read Malik, but that doesn't mean others can't read him better. I think we're good on him.
Actually you’re right, I reread the post. I took his comment of “I think Ohio state with Aguero” as him saying he thinks Malik goes to OSU with Aguero. Which would be totally random.
 
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But, we need higher rated guys on the OL as we we have too many projects on the roster and currently committed to the class of ‘22. Cline and Kinsler would add to that total.

With that said, I trust Mario and Mirabal.
Cline, Kinsler and Tinalau are three mid-three stars that will take at least two years to develop...and if Sanker is out of the fold, no mention of Alinen...we need two of Francis, Sampson and Freeling imo. Or we're portal diving for 2+ OL in the winter...
 
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...Is it me or this wasn't as positive as I thought it would be.

Nah f^ck this we're getting everybody. In Leeds, SWFLHurricane for the Bryant/Kirkland duo, 1murhurricane, Cribby, etc. we trust
Ya, my thoughts exactly. That wasn’t what I expected based on everything else we’ve been reading this weekend.
 
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Why are they projects, because you said so?
Bro they're definitely projects lol. Just look at Cline's offer sheet + how he lifts; and he's not even 300 lbs right now. His mid-three star ranking is absolutely justified. Same with Tinilau as he has barely played football, he sits outside the top 1100. The only one with appropriate size is Kinsler, and I like him better than his high 870's ranking...but he'll most likely have to get stronger.

Look- I am not saying these dudes suck, because they don't. Potential is all there; O-line is the hardest position to evaluate in high school, and Mario + Mirabal are **** good at what they do...but film tells me these three aren't in the same stratosphere as the others we're chasing. We desperately need some blue-chippers that can make an immediate impact in the two deep. I can't stress this enough.

Really, it should be a pretty easy sell considering the guys that should depart from the two-deep after this season.
 
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