The Work 1-15

If we sign dean, Thomas, and Harley this class will be a total success imo

I agree except that I would want at least one stud OL

Donaldson... don't sleep on Dykstra either

Dolandson (physical specimen), Gaynor (plays with relentless nasty), Dykstra (core strong and athletic as all get-out).

They will all benefit from the weights and reps, but I expect them to be big contributors by next season if not this one.
 
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Seems a little odd that we're hosting such tiny groups on OV this late in the process. We got like 3 dudes next weekend.

It's actually great because they know who's serious about us and are locking those guys in instead of wasting time on guys taking free visits
 
Love this Work!!!! Pete I've been curious though what's the latest on Haskins? Is he most likely to stay next year?
 
Seems a little odd that we're hosting such tiny groups on OV this late in the process. We got like 3 dudes next weekend.

It's actually great because they know who's serious about us and are locking those guys in instead of wasting time on guys taking free visits

You're right. But it's still odd for us.

Tells me we might be a little more confident about who is coming. If not we're going to have a bunch of unfilled roster spots. Good news for Lingard cousin Tiny Tim.
 
Thought at least Dean would commit this weekend

As did I along with Pouncey. Pete ICan't get excited about a late weekend where there are no commits unless there is one of two things. We had silents this weekend or Richt is discouraging public commitments. Do you have any thoughts on this?

Pete, on this theme, the staff tweeted a few veiled references to possible commitments over the weekend but nothing actually "dropped". Can you offer any insight on what those tweets referenced?
 
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If we sign dean, Thomas, and Harley this class will be a total success imo

I agree except that I would want at least one stud OL

Donaldson... don't sleep on Dykstra either

Dolandson (physical specimen), Gaynor (plays with relentless nasty), Dykstra (core strong and athletic as all get-out).

They will all benefit from the weights and reps, but I expect them to be big contributors by next season if not this one.

Think Gaynor will be the steal of this draft. Two stars looks just silly after viewing the tape. Having a high motor guy as the line's qb bodes well for the future.
 
If we sign dean, Thomas, and Harley this class will be a total success imo

I agree except that I would want at least one stud OL

Donaldson... don't sleep on Dykstra either

Dolandson (physical specimen), Gaynor (plays with relentless nasty), Dykstra (core strong and athletic as all get-out).

They will all benefit from the weights and reps, but I expect them to be big contributors by next season if not this one.

Think Gaynor will be the steal of this draft. Two stars looks just silly after viewing the tape. Having a high motor guy as the line's qb bodes well for the future.

Gaynor needs s & c. his body has room for development. he might be a real steal. i agree. EVERYONE in florida who seen or knows him speaks very highly.
 
Is Pouncey a speedy receiver? I haven't had the chance to watch his film.

Faster, more athletic version of Allen Hurns, to me. I think he'll be a real player... He seems versatile enough to play ST, all 3 wr positions, and provide great depth guy to challenge the starters. Excited about him possibly being a cane.
 
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Great news on the receiver front. if we can add three more wr with Evidence then DJ can stay on defense.
 
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Miami hosted its first official visit weekend of the new year beginning Friday and continuing through Sunday morning.

The visitors were as expected: WR Evidence Njoku, WR Jordan Pouncey, DL D.J. Johnson, CB Trajan Bandy, CB Jhavonte Dean, and WR Mike Harley.

None of these were a surprise to Canes coaches, including Harley, who Miami had expected to go through with his visit plans even when he publicly said a few weeks ago that he was "shutting down" his recruitment.

Evidence Njoku: The New Jersey product was already a solid commitment prior to this weekend. There was a point near the end of the season where there was talk that Larry Scott and Tennessee could come swipe him, but that is no longer in the picture. Miami's lone wide receiver commit won't be the only commitment at his position for long.

Jordan Pouncey: Miami were the favorites for Pouncey heading into the weekend and this weekend only enhanced the chances that he signs with the Canes. Miami felt like they were the reason he decommitted from Notre Dame in the first place. He made the trip down from Winter Park with his father. Pouncey will announce on signing day. He is scheduled to visit Texas next weekend and Tennessee after that, but Miami likes where they are sitting.

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D.J. Johnson: This was an important weekend for Miami with Johnson because it was the first time that his parents made the trip to Coral Gables with him. The Canes were not in danger of losing him from the class, but it's always better when the parents are 100% on board with their son's decision. The national experts predicting a flip to Washington are going to want to hold back on that because Johnson is staying put with Miami.

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Mike Harley: As mentioned above, the Miami staff was expecting for Harley to take this visit to Coral Gables even though he was saying that his pledge to the Mountaineers was solid. Multiple Miami commitments who have been in contact with Harley told me this weekend that they expect him to sign with the Hurricanes. I was wrong on Harley before because I was sure he was flipping, as was Miami, but there is still plenty of smoke here. Based on the way his recruitment has gone though, there's no way to predict what will happen until the LOI papers are sent in

If both Harley and Jeff Thomas want in the class, Miami would take both, and that is just the infusion of speed that Mark Richt has been talking about needing at receiver since he took the job last year. There is a ton of positive buzz surrounding Thomas and Miami right now.

Jhavonte Dean: It looks like it's only a matter of time before the Alabama commit Dean flips to Miami, according to multiple sources close to the junior college corner. This visit was a big step towards securing his commitment though, because it was his first time on campus as a Miami recruit. Dean is from Homestead, but was not recruited by the Canes out of HS, so he was able to get his first true taste of the University of Miami this weekend. He would be a pivotal pickup for the defense next season and is an automatic candidate to start at one of the corner spots. Look for an announcement prior to signing day.

Trajan Bandy: One of Miami's most solid commits made the trip from West Perrine to Coral Gables with his father and mother. All Cane here.

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**Miami sent multiple coaches to the Dade-Broward all-star game last night including Manny Diaz, Ephraim Banda, Mike Rumph, and new staff member David Cooney. Miami target Brian Edwards and commitment DeAndre Wilder were playing in the game.

This was not so much them recruiting those guys, but more of an attempt for a canes coaches to show their presence in the community.

**Visits on tap for the Canes next weekend - Brian Edwards, Jeff Thomas, and potentially Kai-Leon Herbert. Herbert has not completely locked in the visit with Miami, according to a source, but it looks like he will end up taking the visit. We will see if the departure of UF OL coach Mike Summers will make a difference for Miami.

Edwards plans on visiting with his mother, while Thomas is expected to travel with both parents.

So the staff went from "shocked" "dont know what happened" to "not surprised" and "expecting him to visit" i think my sources i mentioned on the mike harley official threat might have been right in some way in regards to this situation.

So Perry wont be getting his #7
 
Is Pouncey a speedy receiver? I haven't had the chance to watch his film.

Faster, more athletic version of Allen Hurns, to me. I think he'll be a real player... He seems versatile enough to play ST, all 3 wr positions, and provide great depth guy to challenge the starters. Excited about him possibly being a cane.

Faster more athletic version of a guy currently tearing it up in the NFL?

I do love these comparisons posters throw out there.
 
Seems a little odd that we're hosting such tiny groups on OV this late in the process. We got like 3 dudes next weekend.

It's actually great because they know who's serious about us and are locking those guys in instead of wasting time on guys taking free visits

If this is the case then great. UM is always high on the list of places to go when top recruits still have an OV to burn.


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have developed a pool of 4 quality receivers to close with, in the past we would be all win on harley and no-one else, and licking our wounds post jeudy, which would give harley all the leverage.. Harley has competition now so he must move forward judiciously

Part of me ain't mad of his response he felt shafted through most of the process but to see Miami so late in the game put all the cards on the table that he could've been replaced by better players made him realize that running to WVU wouldn't be in his best interest for the future. He can go be a prima donna at a school with ZERO title implications and a MASSIVE rebuild or come to a program with a proven coach in a proven conference and go to the league.
There's was no way he walked through the halls of Miami and thought WVU is DEFINITELY where I should be.
 
If we sign dean, Thomas, and Harley this class will be a total success imo

I agree except that I would want at least one stud OL

Donaldson... don't sleep on Dykstra either

Dolandson (physical specimen), Gaynor (plays with relentless nasty), Dykstra (core strong and athletic as all get-out).

They will all benefit from the weights and reps, but I expect them to be big contributors by next season if not this one.

Sorry I meant one more stud (IE Slaton, Herbert, or another) to go along with the current commits. Also another DT would be nice.
 
[MENTION=3894]Peter Ariz[/MENTION] do you feel like we'll get any more public commitments between now and NSD or do you think everyone will wait till Feb 1 at this point?
 
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Miami hosted its first official visit weekend of the new year beginning Friday and continuing through Sunday morning.

The visitors were as expected: WR Evidence Njoku, WR Jordan Pouncey, DL D.J. Johnson, CB Trajan Bandy, CB Jhavonte Dean, and WR Mike Harley.

None of these were a surprise to Canes coaches, including Harley, who Miami had expected to go through with his visit plans even when he publicly said a few weeks ago that he was "shutting down" his recruitment.

Evidence Njoku: The New Jersey product was already a solid commitment prior to this weekend. There was a point near the end of the season where there was talk that Larry Scott and Tennessee could come swipe him, but that is no longer in the picture. Miami's lone wide receiver commit won't be the only commitment at his position for long.

Jordan Pouncey: Miami were the favorites for Pouncey heading into the weekend and this weekend only enhanced the chances that he signs with the Canes. Miami felt like they were the reason he decommitted from Notre Dame in the first place. He made the trip down from Winter Park with his father. Pouncey will announce on signing day. He is scheduled to visit Texas next weekend and Tennessee after that, but Miami likes where they are sitting.

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D.J. Johnson: This was an important weekend for Miami with Johnson because it was the first time that his parents made the trip to Coral Gables with him. The Canes were not in danger of losing him from the class, but it's always better when the parents are 100% on board with their son's decision. The national experts predicting a flip to Washington are going to want to hold back on that because Johnson is staying put with Miami.

[TWEET]820329204076187651[/TWEET]

Mike Harley: As mentioned above, the Miami staff was expecting for Harley to take this visit to Coral Gables even though he was saying that his pledge to the Mountaineers was solid. Multiple Miami commitments who have been in contact with Harley told me this weekend that they expect him to sign with the Hurricanes. I was wrong on Harley before because I was sure he was flipping, as was Miami, but there is still plenty of smoke here. Based on the way his recruitment has gone though, there's no way to predict what will happen until the LOI papers are sent in

If both Harley and Jeff Thomas want in the class, Miami would take both, and that is just the infusion of speed that Mark Richt has been talking about needing at receiver since he took the job last year. There is a ton of positive buzz surrounding Thomas and Miami right now.

Jhavonte Dean: It looks like it's only a matter of time before the Alabama commit Dean flips to Miami, according to multiple sources close to the junior college corner. This visit was a big step towards securing his commitment though, because it was his first time on campus as a Miami recruit. Dean is from Homestead, but was not recruited by the Canes out of HS, so he was able to get his first true taste of the University of Miami this weekend. He would be a pivotal pickup for the defense next season and is an automatic candidate to start at one of the corner spots. Look for an announcement prior to signing day.

Trajan Bandy: One of Miami's most solid commits made the trip from West Perrine to Coral Gables with his father and mother. All Cane here.

[TWEET]820404076374540289[/TWEET]

**Miami sent multiple coaches to the Dade-Broward all-star game last night including Manny Diaz, Ephraim Banda, Mike Rumph, and new staff member David Cooney. Miami target Brian Edwards and commitment DeAndre Wilder were playing in the game.

This was not so much them recruiting those guys, but more of an attempt for a canes coaches to show their presence in the community.

**Visits on tap for the Canes next weekend - Brian Edwards, Jeff Thomas, and potentially Kai-Leon Herbert. Herbert has not completely locked in the visit with Miami, according to a source, but it looks like he will end up taking the visit. We will see if the departure of UF OL coach Mike Summers will make a difference for Miami.

Edwards plans on visiting with his mother, while Thomas is expected to travel with both parents.

So the staff went from "shocked" "dont know what happened" to "not surprised" and "expecting him to visit" i think my sources i mentioned on the mike harley official threat might have been right in some way in regards to this situation.

Miami hosted its first official visit weekend of the new year beginning Friday and continuing through Sunday morning.

The visitors were as expected: WR Evidence Njoku, WR Jordan Pouncey, DL D.J. Johnson, CB Trajan Bandy, CB Jhavonte Dean, and WR Mike Harley.

None of these were a surprise to Canes coaches, including Harley, who Miami had expected to go through with his visit plans even when he publicly said a few weeks ago that he was "shutting down" his recruitment.

Evidence Njoku: The New Jersey product was already a solid commitment prior to this weekend. There was a point near the end of the season where there was talk that Larry Scott and Tennessee could come swipe him, but that is no longer in the picture. Miami's lone wide receiver commit won't be the only commitment at his position for long.

Jordan Pouncey: Miami were the favorites for Pouncey heading into the weekend and this weekend only enhanced the chances that he signs with the Canes. Miami felt like they were the reason he decommitted from Notre Dame in the first place. He made the trip down from Winter Park with his father. Pouncey will announce on signing day. He is scheduled to visit Texas next weekend and Tennessee after that, but Miami likes where they are sitting.

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D.J. Johnson: This was an important weekend for Miami with Johnson because it was the first time that his parents made the trip to Coral Gables with him. The Canes were not in danger of losing him from the class, but it's always better when the parents are 100% on board with their son's decision. The national experts predicting a flip to Washington are going to want to hold back on that because Johnson is staying put with Miami.

[TWEET]820329204076187651[/TWEET]

Mike Harley: As mentioned above, the Miami staff was expecting for Harley to take this visit to Coral Gables even though he was saying that his pledge to the Mountaineers was solid. Multiple Miami commitments who have been in contact with Harley told me this weekend that they expect him to sign with the Hurricanes. I was wrong on Harley before because I was sure he was flipping, as was Miami, but there is still plenty of smoke here. Based on the way his recruitment has gone though, there's no way to predict what will happen until the LOI papers are sent in

If both Harley and Jeff Thomas want in the class, Miami would take both, and that is just the infusion of speed that Mark Richt has been talking about needing at receiver since he took the job last year. There is a ton of positive buzz surrounding Thomas and Miami right now.

Jhavonte Dean: It looks like it's only a matter of time before the Alabama commit Dean flips to Miami, according to multiple sources close to the junior college corner. This visit was a big step towards securing his commitment though, because it was his first time on campus as a Miami recruit. Dean is from Homestead, but was not recruited by the Canes out of HS, so he was able to get his first true taste of the University of Miami this weekend. He would be a pivotal pickup for the defense next season and is an automatic candidate to start at one of the corner spots. Look for an announcement prior to signing day.

Trajan Bandy: One of Miami's most solid commits made the trip from West Perrine to Coral Gables with his father and mother. All Cane here.

[TWEET]820404076374540289[/TWEET]

**Miami sent multiple coaches to the Dade-Broward all-star game last night including Manny Diaz, Ephraim Banda, Mike Rumph, and new staff member David Cooney. Miami target Brian Edwards and commitment DeAndre Wilder were playing in the game.

This was not so much them recruiting those guys, but more of an attempt for a canes coaches to show their presence in the community.

**Visits on tap for the Canes next weekend - Brian Edwards, Jeff Thomas, and potentially Kai-Leon Herbert. Herbert has not completely locked in the visit with Miami, according to a source, but it looks like he will end up taking the visit. We will see if the departure of UF OL coach Mike Summers will make a difference for Miami.

Edwards plans on visiting with his mother, while Thomas is expected to travel with both parents.

So the staff went from "shocked" "dont know what happened" to "not surprised" and "expecting him to visit" i think my sources i mentioned on the mike harley official threat might have been right in some way in regards to this situation.

my bad. i messed that up i meant to say the following but not include it in the original post.


So the staff went from "shocked" "dont know what happened" to "not surprised" and "expecting him to visit" i think my sources i mentioned on the mike harley official threat might have been right in some way in regards to this situation.

Miami hosted its first official visit weekend of the new year beginning Friday and continuing through Sunday morning.

The visitors were as expected: WR Evidence Njoku, WR Jordan Pouncey, DL D.J. Johnson, CB Trajan Bandy, CB Jhavonte Dean, and WR Mike Harley.

None of these were a surprise to Canes coaches, including Harley, who Miami had expected to go through with his visit plans even when he publicly said a few weeks ago that he was "shutting down" his recruitment.

Evidence Njoku: The New Jersey product was already a solid commitment prior to this weekend. There was a point near the end of the season where there was talk that Larry Scott and Tennessee could come swipe him, but that is no longer in the picture. Miami's lone wide receiver commit won't be the only commitment at his position for long.

Jordan Pouncey: Miami were the favorites for Pouncey heading into the weekend and this weekend only enhanced the chances that he signs with the Canes. Miami felt like they were the reason he decommitted from Notre Dame in the first place. He made the trip down from Winter Park with his father. Pouncey will announce on signing day. He is scheduled to visit Texas next weekend and Tennessee after that, but Miami likes where they are sitting.

[TWEET]820341225203056642[/TWEET]

D.J. Johnson: This was an important weekend for Miami with Johnson because it was the first time that his parents made the trip to Coral Gables with him. The Canes were not in danger of losing him from the class, but it's always better when the parents are 100% on board with their son's decision. The national experts predicting a flip to Washington are going to want to hold back on that because Johnson is staying put with Miami.

[TWEET]820329204076187651[/TWEET]

Mike Harley: As mentioned above, the Miami staff was expecting for Harley to take this visit to Coral Gables even though he was saying that his pledge to the Mountaineers was solid. Multiple Miami commitments who have been in contact with Harley told me this weekend that they expect him to sign with the Hurricanes. I was wrong on Harley before because I was sure he was flipping, as was Miami, but there is still plenty of smoke here. Based on the way his recruitment has gone though, there's no way to predict what will happen until the LOI papers are sent in

If both Harley and Jeff Thomas want in the class, Miami would take both, and that is just the infusion of speed that Mark Richt has been talking about needing at receiver since he took the job last year. There is a ton of positive buzz surrounding Thomas and Miami right now.

Jhavonte Dean: It looks like it's only a matter of time before the Alabama commit Dean flips to Miami, according to multiple sources close to the junior college corner. This visit was a big step towards securing his commitment though, because it was his first time on campus as a Miami recruit. Dean is from Homestead, but was not recruited by the Canes out of HS, so he was able to get his first true taste of the University of Miami this weekend. He would be a pivotal pickup for the defense next season and is an automatic candidate to start at one of the corner spots. Look for an announcement prior to signing day.

Trajan Bandy: One of Miami's most solid commits made the trip from West Perrine to Coral Gables with his father and mother. All Cane here.

[TWEET]820404076374540289[/TWEET]

**Miami sent multiple coaches to the Dade-Broward all-star game last night including Manny Diaz, Ephraim Banda, Mike Rumph, and new staff member David Cooney. Miami target Brian Edwards and commitment DeAndre Wilder were playing in the game.

This was not so much them recruiting those guys, but more of an attempt for a canes coaches to show their presence in the community.

**Visits on tap for the Canes next weekend - Brian Edwards, Jeff Thomas, and potentially Kai-Leon Herbert. Herbert has not completely locked in the visit with Miami, according to a source, but it looks like he will end up taking the visit. We will see if the departure of UF OL coach Mike Summers will make a difference for Miami.

Edwards plans on visiting with his mother, while Thomas is expected to travel with both parents.

So the staff went from "shocked" "dont know what happened" to "not surprised" and "expecting him to visit" i think my sources i mentioned on the mike harley official threat might have been right in some way in regards to this situation.

So Perry wont be getting his #7




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Is Pouncey a speedy receiver? I haven't had the chance to watch his film.

Faster, more athletic version of Allen Hurns, to me. I think he'll be a real player... He seems versatile enough to play ST, all 3 wr positions, and provide great depth guy to challenge the starters. Excited about him possibly being a cane.

Faster more athletic version of a guy currently tearing it up in the NFL?

I do love these comparisons posters throw out there.

It's ok to say he has better physical attributes than Hurns because he does. What sets Hurns apart was his work ethic for his craft.


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