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Uknowwhat... Your posts are honest and genuine! Thanks for taking the time... I look forward to meeting you some day.

Go Canes!
 
Thank you. Def a refreshing change to the " let's just **** on everything UM " threads that have sprouted up all over.
 
KevinCosio said:
UknowWhat said:
KevinCosio said:
That's great to hear you're one of the best posters on this board and congrats to your son on signing last week! We're all rooting for him and hope/expect great things out of him here at the U... Quick question for you, being a father of a Lb, how does that unit look? In my opinion its one of my 3 concerns along w/ O-line and the front 7 (need guys to emerge as impact players). For me its not the talent that concerns me its the depth I see 5 guys (owens, McCord, grace and Kirby, young) who CAN contribute this year.. Thanks GO CANES
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Grace appears to be the leader of the backer corp...Kirby is alot better than most people think.. watching games last year... imo alot of times did a better job reading than Denzel... he doesn't have Denzel's explosion or strength.. D Owens is going to be a factor...he is alot more mature this year...he is one of the leaders on the defense.. don't think there is any one on the team that works harder
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Thanks, how's McCloud doing by the way, some people are starting to say he might be wavering on his commitment, you think he sticks I know hes an EE
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I'm not the gospel... I'm only stating what I think... that and $10 will get you a half a cup of coffee at Starbucks.. But I say he sticks...
 
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D_Canes said:
Fantastic! Thank you for reporting back. It has to come together on the field to say for sure, but it definitely seems like things are trending up. Question on Sam Bruce...do you think he sticks? Thanks!
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I say yes... maybe because I want him to. I really like this kid.. he is all about business... not saying he doesn't laugh and joke around with the other guys... but he is focused. I normally can read people, but he is a tough one to read. I would say this.. I think his decision will be one from the head and not the heart. And imo Miami is the best head choice for him.. UF will struggle a couple years with all the changes ie coaching, QB.. UM O-Line and QB situation has a better 2 year forecast. Bruce Sticks...
 
Thank you so much for your posts UknowWhat. You provide us with so much insight that we otherwise wouldn't receive and it is greatly appreciated. Wish you guys nothing but the best.
 
Great update! Thanks for taking the time. All positive discussion. Hopefully Bethel will choose UM. Ashame he is still unsure about UM being a legacy recruit...
 
UknowWhat said:
Arrived in Miami around 7pm Saturday:

Took Shaq and Nick to see D.Owens.. He gets a little bit bigger and a little bit leaner every time I see him. If I had to
describe him with one word it would be Adonis

Early Sunday morning:

Took Shaq and Nick to Miami Springs HS to test the new Tracking equipment that the colleges and pros are using. The company is out of Miami ran by UM grads, and now want to take their product/new technology down to the high school level. Shaq and Nick were the first high schools student to ever test.

after the testing they were introduced to Hershel Walker (who looks to be in good enough shape to still play and the professional level)

Arrived at UM about 9 came in the door with Zack Moss and Travis Homer... We did the normal greets... Met with the coaches and some players in panel type atmosphere... the panel entertain any questions that were asked without any of the coaches present...

We were down in the weight room watching the team workout when Zach and his parents came in... immediately expressed our concerns of the rumor and was soon appeased.

Sam Bruce and Dionte Mullins came in together followed behind Jack Allison and Mike Pinkney.

Talked with Joshua Uche... (Uuuuu Che) I know how to pronounce his name now...

Talked with Pat Bethel... suggested that he follow in his dads footsteps. I have a lot better vibe with him this year than last year. Last year I asked if he was committing and he quickly responded No... This year when I told him to follow in his did footstep he laughed and smiled and said he is not sure... This year he was a lot more interactive with the other recruits.

The team ended their work out the recruits and parents went up to meet with Al and the other coaches... then we ate lunch then went out to watch the team practice.

Practice was ran very efficiently... I was asked about who stood out... Gus was impressive... Walton looks like he has been their for a year already... Yearby is bigger then I thought he would be and Trayone Gray is maybe a tad bit smaller than Gus...but impressive looking in his own right. But ... there it is... the practice was at Thud tempo... so the backs finished every run to the end zone... the defense would stop at initial contact... couldn't really get a realistic vibe on what was going on... The front 7 looks impressive / intimidating... wish it was a full contact practice or scrimmage so I could see them in some real action

D. Owens is first team...

OOOOhhh - while practice was going on Allison and Mullins were playing catch... Jack was throwing it on a rope from about 25 yards... while Mullin snatch them out of the air with one hand... not just one... but 10 to 15 reps... The future...

The team seems to be a team now. Last year didn't know any better I thought that the players were grown and all about their business and I'm out... (Locker room after the Duke Game) not to much interaction with one another... This year it was different .. players were a lot more interactive in practice in the weight room and at the Rack... If I heard it once I heard it a thousand times this weekend.." The Team has become a lot closer this year" I heard it from coaches and players alike.

The atmosphere was a lot different this trip... from the recruits... the players and coaches... I hope this is a sign for good things to come
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Thank you sir and I hope this team does turn things around this year.
 
So if Owens is with the 1st team what role will McCord play, is he gonna just be used primarily on 3rd downs? He is an athlete that should be on the field a lot...
 
My 3rd down and obvious passing line up

LB Owens
LB Grace

LB McCord
DE C. Thomas
NT Kamalu
DE AQM
LB Harris

Our best atheletes....
 
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bigpurk45 said:
My 3rd down and obvious passing line up

LB Owens
LB Grace

LB McCord
DE C. Thomas
NT Kamalu
DE AQM
LB Harris

Our best atheletes....
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That's too many lb's for obvious pass downs. Nickel or dime time, then again that's probably the unit the staff would use.
 
Thanks for the excellent post "UKW". Good to hear something positive here once in awhile. Tired of all the ragging on the team and the coaching staff by obvious Trolls.
 
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