College football fans the moment you have all been waiting for has finally arrived: Today, Wednesday, February 6 is National Signing Day 2013!
The recruiting process is over, scholarship offers have been made and now it is time for things to get serious and for the young and talented high school athletes to sign on the dotted line.
Beginning this morning high school football players from all across the Country will begin faxing in their official Letters Of Intent (LOI) to the university that they have chosen to attend.
At the University of Miami like at any other of the 120 or so major college football programs across the United States the scene will repeat itself over and over again as the LOIs are received via fax (do faxes even still exist?).
The action will be fast and furious early in the morning and throughout the day at the beautiful Hecht Athletic Center in lovely Coral Gables, Florida.
Once the LOI is received and verified by the UM coaches and compliance department then that recruit will be formally announced by UM first and then by media outlets and blogs like Canespace.
So stay tuned to Canespace throughout the day for the latest breaking news about surprise recruits and some near misses in the 2013 recruiting game.
First on signing day
Posted by: panamacitycane | February 06, 2013 at 12:03 AM
Second
Posted by: 1Miamifan | February 06, 2013 at 12:08 AM
3 my lucky number go canes. I still believe in the process. Brick by brick baby.
Posted by: canedolfan386 | February 06, 2013 at 12:32 AM
Let's go Canes.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | February 06, 2013 at 12:32 AM
damn it..... lol
Posted by: raizecane | February 06, 2013 at 12:38 AM
Final Five...choose wisely!
Posted by: TonyCane | February 06, 2013 at 12:55 AM
Seriously about Richardson? Don Soldinger anyone?
Posted by: The Dude | February 06, 2013 at 01:23 AM
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
What he said
Posted by: TLuv | February 06, 2013 at 01:35 AM
Seriously about Richardson? Don Soldinger anyone?
Posted by: The Dude | February 06, 2013 at 01:23 AM
You seriously have to consider the timing of this. Jedd knows all too well the importance of NSD - 86, do you know if he left on good terms?
Maybe this had something to do with AC heading to Hogsville.
I have been hoping that Soldinger gets involved somehow, someway for sometime.
Posted by: Pre83 | February 06, 2013 at 01:37 AM
Rule for signing day
Everybody that predicted doomsday, must apologize to AG and staff before posting again.
The switch sidin' ain't ridin'!!!!!
Posted by: WWIN | February 06, 2013 at 02:43 AM
That STUFF is on it's way my friend! Check your mail on Thursday. Don't forget 10% to your agent WWIN.
Posted by: 86Cane | February 05, 2013 at 09:30 PM
Don't worry, he's not allowed to forget nothing like that. Lol
Posted by: WWIN | February 06, 2013 at 02:45 AM
Has the command center been left unguarded.I wll have to stay up drinking until relief shows up. Have good feeling about today despite the early setbacks.
Posted by: Mcginns ale house | February 06, 2013 at 03:07 AM
Been watching a little more film om Rashad Robinson that kid could be something special.You ad Burns to the mix and Carter is gonna be a beast.With the the guys we have coming back our secondary will be top shelf for a longtime.
Posted by: Mcginns ale house | February 06, 2013 at 03:21 AM
Agree with you Dude, we need Soldinger back on staff, hopefully AG and Mario, will make it happen.
Posted by: 1Miamifan | February 06, 2013 at 04:08 AM
Pardon the interruption:does anybody think the NCAA will be looking into the Alabama, LSU, Deer Antler Spray connection?
Posted by: usagainsttheworld | February 06, 2013 at 04:47 AM
2nd interruption-- who still uses faxes? we haven't had one in our office for at least a couple of years now. nevertheless, fax machines will be humming all day today (i guess!).
Posted by: usagainsttheworld | February 06, 2013 at 05:07 AM
is this thing on???? bueller???
Posted by: usagainsttheworld | February 06, 2013 at 05:33 AM
Checking in...
Posted by: UMike | February 06, 2013 at 05:56 AM
Wakey wakey, eggs n bakey...
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2013 at 06:29 AM
I couldn't sleep last night.
Here's hoping for a good day.
Posted by: nemo2002 | February 06, 2013 at 06:30 AM
Any LOI faxed?
Posted by: UMike | February 06, 2013 at 06:38 AM
Don't think they can till 7?
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2013 at 06:44 AM
I wasnt sure..I knew it was early lol
Posted by: UMike | February 06, 2013 at 06:44 AM
Gus Edwards announcing on twitter at 7. I got this
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2013 at 06:46 AM
Today is going to be an EPIC day !
Posted by: The Wizard | February 06, 2013 at 06:47 AM
Off topic....I coach my daughters 4th/5th grade basketball team and last night they came up 1 point shy of making the championship game. It is amazing how much emotion can be spent on an elementary school game lol
Posted by: UMike | February 06, 2013 at 06:53 AM
The staff scrambling for LB Edward Williams at midnight last night.
That sets the alarm bells off. It may be EPIC alright, not the epic we were expecting, though. I'm preparing myself for the worst and hoping for the best.
Posted by: Canesfan_1 | February 06, 2013 at 06:53 AM
No live feed until 8:30 am... blah
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2013 at 06:53 AM
Canesfan, I was thinking the same thing (Collins / Edwards). I hope we are both wrong.
Posted by: The Wizard | February 06, 2013 at 06:57 AM
UMike, when U care about kids, it absolutely can. Sorry U didn't make it, but sounds like a great season to get that far!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2013 at 06:57 AM
RB Augustus Edwards (NY) picks.... #CANES!!! #WelcomeToTheU, Gus!!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:01 AM
Great start to the day!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:02 AM
I love the smell of EPIC in the morning.
Posted by: The Wizard | February 06, 2013 at 07:02 AM
Here we go!
Posted by: kenyon19ypr | February 06, 2013 at 07:04 AM
Yay..Im 2 for 2 so far..but I honestly hope I miss on a few lol
Posted by: UMike | February 06, 2013 at 07:06 AM
U are doing a little too well for my taste, UMike! LOL
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:06 AM
Nkemdiche is simply a formality to Ole Miss agreed?
Posted by: kenyon19ypr | February 06, 2013 at 07:07 AM
Bostwick to announce next at 8:00
Posted by: UMike | February 06, 2013 at 07:08 AM
Nkemdiche is simply a formality to Ole Miss agreed?
Posted by: kenyon19ypr | February 06, 2013 at 07:07 AM
I would think so...but you never know with these kids. Look at Foster. Kid was all Auburn, even got a big tattoo on his arm..then commits to Alabama lol
Posted by: UMike | February 06, 2013 at 07:08 AM
Ohio, you probably did this already, but is here a timetable for the expected announcements one where?
Posted by: Canesfan_1 | February 06, 2013 at 07:09 AM
Kevin Olsen and Alex Gall signed LOI's and are faxed in!
WelcomeToTheU!!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:09 AM
---but is there .....
Posted by: Canesfan_1 | February 06, 2013 at 07:10 AM
Jaynard Bostwick -- Wednesday, Feb 6th, 8AM
Quinton Powell -- 9am
Denver Kirkland -- Wednesday, Feb 6th, 9:20AM, ESPN
Matthew Thomas -- Wednesday, Feb 6th, 9:15AM, ESPN
Rashard Robinson -- Wednesday, Feb 6th, 9AM
Stacy Coley -- Wednesday, Feb 6th, 11:05AM, ESPNU
Keith Bryant -- Wednesday, Feb 6th, 1:30PM, ESPNU
Jermaine Grace -- Wednesday, Feb 6th, 2PM, ESPN
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:12 AM
Good Morning! Good Luck to AL Golden and his staff. Hopefully all the hard work comes together for a successful signing day! Thanks to Canespace for all the updates.
Posted by: NY Trooper | February 06, 2013 at 07:15 AM
Powell isn't announcing on ESPN anymore around 11?
Posted by: kenyon19ypr | February 06, 2013 at 07:15 AM
Nkemdiche is simply a formality to Ole Miss agreed?
Posted by: kenyon19ypr | February 06, 2013 at 07:07 AM
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Considering his brother is already there, plus the class they already have, I'd say yeah.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:15 AM
Kenyon, last update I got was 9am, not sure where.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:18 AM
Artie Burns LOI is in!! #WelcomeToTheU!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:21 AM
Jamal Carter LOI is in!! #WelcomeToTheU!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:21 AM
If FSwho makes the steal, I will be scratching my head especially after losing 6 assistants AND their top recruiter. If it does not go down in our favor, you can only blame the NCAA cloud. Thank goodness we have 20 starters returning.
P.S. Those are big IFs by the way.
Posted by: 360Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:22 AM
12:15 for Powell
http://m.espn.go.com/general/blogs/blogpost?blogname=sec&id=60149
Posted by: kenyon19ypr | February 06, 2013 at 07:23 AM
Reading some good news that could be coming later today, folks!
U may have counted out Golden a LITTLE too soon!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:23 AM
Well, I got a bad update then. Thanks, Kenyon!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:24 AM
If Golden pulls this off, just "Wow" in my book. 2 year NCAA cloud. Think about it. Just Wow!
Posted by: 360Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:25 AM
Brandon Harris @HarrisNOFLYZONE
Today is National Signing Day, Will we continue the streak of another Tornado becoming a hurricane today? pic.twitter.com/WsWdQoNu
View photo
Posted by: Swamper | February 06, 2013 at 07:25 AM
I'm never up this early. I'm ready for these commitments! I gotta finish writing an article for Kirkland and Thomas. Make it happen, Golden!
Posted by: kenyon19ypr | February 06, 2013 at 07:28 AM
On ESPN's board, DK does not have MIA listed.
Posted by: 360Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:32 AM
They don't have FSWho listed for 6, either. Pay no attention to ESPN
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:33 AM
Hey all. Looks like Ohio's got this show covered.
Posted by: LB | February 06, 2013 at 07:42 AM
I'm trying, LB. Trying lol
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:43 AM
Oh I missed that one. Not saying it meant anything. ;-)
Posted by: 360Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:43 AM
Text "GOCANES" to 74499 for text alerts for NSD. Just saw that on Facebook.
Posted by: 360Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:44 AM
First funny gafe of the day. A couple people reported Tashawn Bower to Florida, but he said this on twitter:
"I never signed anywhere so I have no idea where this Florida stuff idle coming from"
LOL, ahhh social media!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:44 AM
360, I'm signed up. They are slow. I've got them typed out and posted way before I get a text. Too slow for me, but if U can't be on here or twitter, it'll work
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:45 AM
Nkemdiche to Ole Miss. Shocking
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:46 AM
Travis Johnson to Cincinnati according to another board...not a Miami target..just passing it along
Posted by: UMike | February 06, 2013 at 07:47 AM
Ya, we let him go for Beau
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:48 AM
Ohio..please let me know when AQM's LOI comes in..a little nervous about that one lol
Posted by: UMike | February 06, 2013 at 07:48 AM
Ray Lewis III LOI is in!! #WelcomeToTheU!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:49 AM
For the stargazers and NR guys...Edwards is actually ranked #1 at his position lol
Posted by: UMike | February 06, 2013 at 07:50 AM
Yea, I saw the photo of your "War Room." Nice setup!
Posted by: 360Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:50 AM
So weird to say #WelcomeToTheU to Ray Lewis... He's been a #Cane since he was born. LOL
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:50 AM
From Rivals..
Many schools will have good days on Wednesday and Ole Miss will be a big winner but so will the Seminoles. Five-star cornerback Jalen Ramsey was essentially in the fold Tuesday and linebacker E.J. Levenberry Jr. stuck with the 'Noles Tuesday evening. I expect five-star linebacker Matthew Thomas and his four-star teammate Denver Kirkland to be in the fold as well on Signing Day despite the late push by Ole Miss for the latter. I also think the 'Noles reel in Stacy Coley and Keith Bryant to make it a big finish, just a week after fans were starting to panic.
Posted by: UMike | February 06, 2013 at 07:51 AM
Bostwick announcement in 5 minutes or so.
Posted by: UMike | February 06, 2013 at 07:52 AM
Along with the EE's, we've got Edwards, Olsen, Burns, Carter, and Gall all signed up.
Nice!
Posted by: LB | February 06, 2013 at 07:52 AM
Busy with son having surgery guys but tgank god for burns n carter
Posted by: Hassan | February 06, 2013 at 07:53 AM
Kevin Olsen @KOlsen19
Today's the day I've worked for my whole life...going to officially be a Miami hurricane, no better feeling! #CaneFam #NSD
Posted by: UMike | February 06, 2013 at 07:53 AM
Hasson..best wishes man.
Posted by: UMike | February 06, 2013 at 07:53 AM
That's just something I won't understand UMike.
Posted by: 360Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:54 AM
AQM LOI is in!!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:54 AM
Hassan, prayers to U and your son for a successful surgery
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:55 AM
That's just something I won't understand UMike.
Posted by: 360Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:54 AM
Whats that? lol
Posted by: UMike | February 06, 2013 at 07:55 AM
NLI not LOI. Just saying :)
Posted by: kenyon19ypr | February 06, 2013 at 07:55 AM
Glad AQM is in
Posted by: UMike | February 06, 2013 at 07:56 AM
Oh whatever! LOL
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:56 AM
What was Coker's class like when he cut 6 coaches loose?
Posted by: 360Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:56 AM
Hassan, wishing your son and your family the best.
Posted by: The Wizard | February 06, 2013 at 07:56 AM
QUANS A CANE!
Posted by: DeployedDiehardCane | February 06, 2013 at 07:57 AM
Yea Ohio. Lol
Posted by: 360Cane | February 06, 2013 at 07:57 AM
http://espn.go.com/espnradio/affPopup?s=wefl-am
Supposedly the feed for Bostwick's announcement in three minutes
Posted by: kenyon19ypr | February 06, 2013 at 07:57 AM
Bostwick.....
Posted by: UMike | February 06, 2013 at 07:59 AM
According to another board, Robinson signed with LSU...I havent seen it anywhere though...Not sure why he would sign if he has an announcement set lol..then again..not sure why any committed player needs an announcement lol
Posted by: UMike | February 06, 2013 at 08:01 AM
Reading Rashard Robinson signed with L$$U
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2013 at 08:01 AM
Warm wishes, Hassan.
Posted by: LB | February 06, 2013 at 08:03 AM
If anybody's wondering Dee Liner announcing at 11am est per ESPN. U never know, my sleeper pick. Just my opinion tho.
Posted by: DeployedDiehardCane | February 06, 2013 at 08:03 AM
Jaynard Bostwick chooses.....
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2013 at 08:05 AM
Liner will stick with Ole Miss...they are buying..I mean putting together an awesome class. Even talk of them making a late push for Kirkland...they must have some cash left over lol
Posted by: UMike | February 06, 2013 at 08:06 AM
On the Bill King show this morning, JC Shubert said that landing Augustus Edwards was a huge get for Miami. Said he reminds him of Greg Jones from FSU. The kid is a bruiser and could play fullback.
Posted by: raizecane | February 06, 2013 at 08:07 AM
Florida for Bostwick...
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2013 at 08:07 AM
Ohio, was Gus one of the 5 silents?
Posted by: DeployedDiehardCane | February 06, 2013 at 08:07 AM