New Kids On The Block

Now that National Signing Day 2015 is in the books we thought we would give all of the Miami Hurricane fans out there a closer look at the new kids on the block. Here is the NSD breakdown courtesy of www.hurricanesports.com:

LAWRENCE CAGER • WR

6-5 • 200 • TOWSON, MD. • CALVERT HALL

Rated as a four-star prospect by Rivals.com… Rivals.com rated Cager as the fourth-best player in the state of Maryland… Scored a 54-yard touchdown in the 2015 US Army All-American Bowl… He was the only player in Baltimore-area player to be invited to Beaverton, Ore., for The Opening, a six-day Nike football showcase for the country’s elite high school football players… Named to the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association All-Conference Team following his senior season… Caught 50 passes and scored seven touchdowns as a senior… Chose Miami over offers from Alabama, Georgia, Virginia Tech and Ohio State… In total, he received over 45 scholarship offers… Also claimed indoor and outdoor high jump titles in the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association track meet after he cleared 6 feet 9 inches. Wide receivers coach Brennan Carroll on Cager: “Lawrence is a long athletic, four-sport athlete that has size and athleticism.”

 

RYAN FINES • DL

6-3 • 310 • BRADENTON, FLA. • IMG ACADEMY

Rated as a three-star athlete by 247Sports.com… ESPN.com ranks him as the 51st best defensive tackle in the country… Finished his senior year with 55 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, and 8 sacks in 11 games… Committed to Miami despite having offers from Arizona, Clemson, USF and Cincinnati. Offensive line coach Art Kehoe on Fines: “Ryan is a very smart kid, who has a great feel for getting to the ball.”

 

TYLER GAUTHIER • OL

6-5 • 310 • VENICE, FLA. • VENICE

Earned a consensus three-star rating by Rivals, Scout and 247Sports.com… Ranks as the third offensive guard in the state of Florida according to Scout.com… Earned First Team All-State honors… Helped Venice High School to the Regional Semifinals this past season… Saw action at every position on the offensive line throughout his football career… Chose Miami over offers from Arizona, Missouri and Purdue. Offensive line coach Art Kehoe on Gauthier: “Tyler is a good student. He is very strong. He holds most of the lifting records at his high school. He’s very tough and he is going to bring it.”

 

JAMIE GORDINIER • LB

6-4 • 235 • RED BANK, N.J. • RED BANK CATHOLIC

Tabbed as a consensus three-star prospect by Scout, Rivals and 247Sports.com… Rated as the No. 1 defensive end in the state of New Jersey by Scout.com… Ranked as the 18th–best player in the state of New Jersey… Totaled 117 tackles as a senior, including 10 tackles in the state title game… Selected as the 2014 Shore Sports Network Defensive Player of the Year after he helped his team to the New Jersey State Championship… Played tight end at head coach Al Golden’s high school. Assistant head coach/Defensive Coordinator Mark D’Onofrio: “He has great size and athleticism. He has excellent feet and has a great nose for the ball. He is excellent in pass coverage and rushing the passer.”

 

MICHAEL JACKSON • DB

6-2 • 192 • BIRMINGHAM, ALA. • SPAIN PARK

Earned a four-star rating by Rivals.com… Tabbed as a three-star recruit by Scout and Rivals 247Sports.com… Rated as the No. 1 cornerback in the state of Alabama by Scout.com… Earned a spot in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game and led the defense with 12 tackles… Chose Miami over offers from Cincinnati, Minnesota and Nebraska. Defensive back coach Paul Williams on Jackson: “He’s a big athletic corner, who can run. He’s physical and is a great tackler.”

 

JAQUAN JOHNSON • DB

5-10 • 172 • MIAMI, FLA. • MIAMI KILLIAN

Rated as a consensus four-star prospect by 247Sports, ESPN and Scout.com… Was selected as a four-time All-Dade First Team selection by the Miami Herald from 2011-2013… Helped guide Miami Killian to an undefeated regular season and an appearance in the FHSAA Class 8A Regional quarterfinals… Competed in the 2015 US Army All-American Bowl… Johnson chose Miami over Florida State, Florida, Alabama LSU and South Carolina. Defensive back coach Paul Williams on Johnson: “He’s one of those guys who comes around once in a lifetime. He’s just a natural football player and is just a great kid.”

 

JAHAIR JONES • OL

6-4 • 315 • BROOKLYN N.Y. • ASA COLLEGE (NY)

Listed as a three-star recruit according to ESPN.com and 247Sports.com… Will begin his career at Miami as a true sophomore… Starred at offensive tackle for Brooklyn (N.Y.) ASA College, leading the Avengers to a 6-2 record and a 4-1 mark in conference play… As a freshman, Jones helped pave the way up front, which allowed ASA College to average 338.1 yards per game… Chose Miami over Ohio State and Virginia Tech. Offensive line coach Art Kehoe on Jones: “He’s been kind of a late bloomer. He did the work he needed to do. He’s a very big physical guy and we’re anxious to see him develop.”

 

JAMES KING • LB

6-1 • 200 • MIAMI, FLA. • MIAMI BOOKER T. WASHINGTON

Rated three-star linebacker by ESPN and 247Sports…Ranked among top 150 outside linebackers nationwide by ESPN and 247Sports… Led Booker T. Washington to the Florida State Championship…Chose Miami over FAU, Arkansas and UCF. Running backs coach Tim “Ice” Harris on King: “His speed, physicality and passion for the game make him a perfect fit here at the University of Miami.”

 

ROBERT KNOWLES • DB

6-0 • 180 • MIAMI, FLA. • MIAMI EDISON

Earned a four-star rating by ESPN.com… Received a three-star ranking by Rivals and 247Sports.com… Rated one of the top 25 prospects in Miami-Dade this past fall by the Miami Herald… Finished his senior season with 44 tackles, three interceptions, seven pass break-ups, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. Defensive backs coach Paul Williams on Knowles: “He’s a very instinctive player, who plays down hill and is very physical.”

 

BRENDAN LOFTUS • OL

6-6 • 300 • TALLAHASSEE, FLA. • GODBY

Received a three-star rating from 247Sports.com… Tabbed as a Tallahassee Democrat All-Big Bend selection… Helped Godby to a berth in the state championship game despite playing the final three games of the season with a broken foot… Chose Miami over offers from East Carolina and Cincinnati. Offensive line coach Art Kehoe on Loftus: “He is very long and has great feet. His offensive line coach in high school is a good friend. You can really see the development from him in year one to year two. He’s a very tough kid.”

 

HAYDEN MAHONEY • OL

6-5 • 290 • MALVERN, PA. • MALVERN PREP

Earned a three-star ranking from Rivals, Scout and 247Sports.com… Ranked as the No. 2 offensive tackle in the state of Pennsylvania by Scout.com… Selected to the US National Under-19 football team… Chose Miami over Boston College and Northwestern. Offensive line coach Art Kehoe on Mahoney: “Hayden is a tall lengthy guy, who is very tough. He comes from a great family and went to a great school. We’re excited to have him in our program.”

 

RICHARD MCINTOSH, JR. • DL

6-4 • 270 • FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. • CARDINAL GIBBONS

Received a three-star ranking from Rivals, Scout and 247Sports.com… Earned First Team All-County honors from the Sun-Sentinel as a senior… Tabbed as the seventh-best defensive end in the state of Florida… Ranks as the nation’s 40th–best defensive end… He took snaps at quarterback and also plays on the basketball team for the Chiefs… Tallied 70 tackles, 12 sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery… Committed to Miami over offers from Clemson, Florida and Georgia Tech. Assistant head coach/defensive coordinator Mark D’Onofrio on McIntosh: “RJ is extremely athletic. He is a two sport athlete and is a starter on the state’s No. 1 basketball team. He has the athletic ability and size to compete right away.”

 

BAR MILO • OL

6-6 • 285 • WEST HILLS, CALIF. • CHAMINADE COLLEGE PREP

Consensus four-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals, Scout and ESPN.com… Was teammates with Miami starting quarterback Brad Kaaya… Rated as the fifth-best offensive lineman in the state of California by Scout.com… Recognized as an ESPN Top 300 prospect… Earned Fox Sports West All-Conference honors the CIF-South Section following his senior season… Was a key member of of Chaminade’s CIF state championship squad in 2013 as a junior… Played on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball… Also played on Chaminade’s basketball team… Chose Miami over Arizona State, California, Nebraska and Washington. Wide receivers coach Brennan Carroll on Milo: “He’s a long physical athlete and he is tough as nails.”

 

KENDRICK NORTON • DL

6-3 • 310 • JACKSONVILLE, FLA. • TRINITY CHRISTIAN

Ranked four-star defensive tackle prospect by ESPN…Three-star ranking from 247Sports, Rivals.com, and Scout.com…2015 Under Armour All-American Bowl selection…Ranked No. 168 on 2015 ESPN300 and No. 31 player in state of Florida…Rated by Rivals.com as No. 26 defensive tackle and No. 33 player in state of Florida regardless of position…Named to Class3A All-State football team out of Trinity Christian Academy…Recruited to play defensive tackle, but played both sides of line with Conquerors…Chose Miami over Ole Miss, Auburn, North Carolina and Florida. Linebackers coach Hurlie Brown on Norton: “Extremely athletic and is very powerful. Very smart kid who plays with a high motor.”

 

SCOTT PATCHAN • OL

6-6 • 238 • BRADENTON, FLA. • IMG ACADEMY

Earned a four-star rating from ESPN.com and Rivals.com… Rated as the 19th-best defensive end in country by Rivals.com… As a junior in 2013, Patchan totaled 8.5 sacks, 56 tackles, and 24 tackles for loss… Saw limited action during the 2014 campaign after sustained a season-ending injury in the first game of his senior season… Comes from a loaded football family, as his father Matt played for Miami, winning national titles with the Canes in 1983 and 1987… His older brother Matt played for Florida and Boston College… Choose Miami over offers from Florida State, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State and UCLA. Tight ends coach Larry Scott on Patchan: “Scott is a guy who is an extremely competitive finisher. He comes from a great football family and he is what being a Hurricane is all about.”

 

CHARLES PERRY • LB

6-1 • 206 • WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. • ROYAL PALM BEACH

Earned a four-star rating by ESPN.com… Rated as a Top 300 college prospect by ESPN.com… Ranked as the 31st–best linebacker in the country by 247Sports.com… Received a three-star ranking by Rivals.com… Considered one of the top five prospects in Palm Beach County… Excelled on both sides of the ball, seeing action as a running back and linebacker… Selected First Team All-County by the Sun-Sentinel after he tallied 60 tackles, four sacks and 849 yards rushing as a senior. Linebackers coach Hurlie Brown on Perry: “He is a very instinctive player with great speed and athleticism. He has great schange of direction. He also played on both sides of the ball in high school, so he has a great football intelligence.”

 

SHELDRICK REDWINE • DB

6-1 • 183 • MIAMI, FLA. • MIAMI BOOKER T. WASHINGTON

Rated as the No. 43 cornerback nationally and No. 56 senior in the state of Florida by 247Sports.com… As a senior, he totaled 33 tackles, seven interceptions, including one he returned for a touchdown… Was teammates with fellow Miami freshman Jaquan Johnson… Chose Miami over Arkansas, Louisville, Kentucky, USF, Illinois, Indiana and Minnesota. Defensive backs coach Paul Williams on Redwine: “He has nice size for a corner. He has great athletic ability and size. He is a local kid and we’re thrilled to have him.”

 

TYREE ST. LOUIS • OL

6-5 • 315 • BRADENTON, FLA. • IMG ACADEMY

Consensus four-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals, Scout and ESPN.com… Rated as an ESPN.com Top 300 prospect… Ranked as the ninth-best offensive lineman in the state of Florida by ESPN.com… Attended the Nike Football Training Camp in Orlando prior to his senior season… Was honored as the MVP of the offensive line group at the Rivals Camp Series in Orlando in March. Chose Miami over offers from Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee and USC. Tight Ends coach Larry Scott on St. Louis: “Very smart. Plays very physically and has great maturity that will allow him to compete right away.”

 

MARK WALTON • RB

5-10 • 190 • MIAMI, FLA. • MIAMI BOOKER T. WASHINGTON

Earned a four-star rating from ESPN.com, Rivals.com and Scout.com… Tabbed as the third-best running back in the state of Florida and 11th–best running back in the country according to ESPN.com… Listed as the fourth-best running back in the state of Florida and 20th-best running back in the country by 247Sports.com… As a senior, Walton rushed for 1,472 yards and 22 touchdowns… Finished his career with 2,769 yards and 45 touchdowns… In Booker T.’s 54-35 state championship win, Walton had 89 yards and 2TDs receiving to go along with another 184yds and 3TDs rushing… Chose Miami over offers from Auburn, Florida State, Tennessee and South Carolina. Running backs coach Tim “Ice” Harris on Walton: “His desire to be successful is unquestioned. No matter the situation, he’s willing to put his team on his back. He is a guy that plays at another level.”

 

JEROME WASHINGTON • TE

6-5 • 255 • PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J. • GATTACA (MERCER COUNTY CC, NJ)

Consensus four-star player by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN.com… Rated as the 19th overall junior college prospect by ESPN… He also was ranked as the 16th junior college prospect in 247Sports’ composite rankings… Enrolled at Mercer County Community College this past fall. Tight ends coach Larry Scott on Washington: “Jerome brings a lot of size, speed, maturity and intelligence. He is a superior raw talent. We feel like once he develops he will be very special.”

Comments

[nemo2002]

Nice 1

[86Cane]

Is that Nemo sneaking in the back door?

[86Cane]

Losing is NOT Acceptable

Posted by: RCCF | February 04, 2015 at 09:41 PM

On this we agree.

[Elliott]

First

[Elliott]

Nevermind.....

[SinisterCane]

Thug U

[86Cane]

Sinister...I sure hope U put this on your Facebook?

http://canespace.typepad.com/canespace/2015/01/blogger-profile-sinister-cane.html

LOL

[Ohio_Cane]

Is that Nemo sneaking in the back door?

Posted by: 86Cane | February 04, 2015 at 09:55 PM
-----------------------------------

THATS WHAT SHE SAID!

[AfriCane]

reasons y Al golden is gone if he doesn't win next year; no one in the history of coaching survives past the 5th year if they r not producing in a power house program. The 2016 no. 1 class must be saved at all cost. New president.

[TLuv]

Good OL class. My favorite player in the class is McIntosh. Kid is gonna be a stud. Already ready for spring ball.

[Go,GoCanes!]

Preach:

Saw Norton play in the high school game at the end of the season in Boca Raton. He played both ways and was very athletic. He even carried the ball as a fullback. I loved his swag and had a good ffeeling about him coming to Miami (perhaps wishful thinking). The Canes have some players on D. Despite scheme, I think the D will be very good in 2015 if they can avoid critical injuries. I think their defense will attack more and they have some players that can make plays. If Bush stays healthy, he is the leader and all ACC. DL is deep. JJ is the best safety from South Florida, and I would take Knowles over Irvin any day. We are deep and experienced at CB. LBs started to play better with Hurley. Not only will they have a top 10 defense, I expect them to be near the top in critical defensive stats like turnovers and 3rd down efficiency. A good defense can carry the Canes to a coastal division championship.

Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | February 04, 2015 at 09:04 PM

[Go,GoCanes!]

This guy /\/\/\ knows more about these kids than the rest of us combined.

Excellent post, as always.

[1mg of Epi]

Saw Norton play in the high school game at the end of the season in Boca Raton. He played both ways and was very athletic. He even carried the ball as a fullback. I loved his swag and had a good ffeeling about him coming to Miami (perhaps wishful thinking). The Canes have some players on D. Despite scheme, I think the D will be very good in 2015 if they can avoid critical injuries. I think their defense will attack more and they have some players that can make plays. If Bush stays healthy, he is the leader and all ACC. DL is deep. JJ is the best safety from South Florida, and I would take Knowles over Irvin any day. We are deep and experienced at CB. LBs started to play better with Hurley. Not only will they have a top 10 defense, I expect them to be near the top in critical defensive stats like turnovers and 3rd down efficiency. A good defense can carry the Canes to a coastal division championship.

Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | February 04, 2015 at 09:04 PM

Good, thoughtful post.

I agree the we have players on D. I am curious though how, or maybe why you divorce the scheme from results? The defense is built to give up yards. I know some of you believe that I just spew negativity, but in fact the defense is bend don't break by design. It's very difficult to have an elite 3rd down defense when that defense places linemen and LBs in position to make first contact 4 yards downfield. It's even tougher for linemen to make drive stopping plays, sacks or TFLs when playing in position means standing up and holding a lineman in a gap. This isn't a shot at players or coaches, it's simply the realities of our defense.

You say you believe the players will attack more, but that is not a decision the player makes... If the player does his job, then he will read, react and make contact 4 yards out in the open field and alone.. Which is why good tackling is so important in this scheme. If the tackle is broke, there will not be help to make the stop and the ball carrier will gain those killer YAC.

So my question is what leads you to believe the D will be improved? If the argument is simply experience, I'd have to say that experience will not change the fact that executed perfectly the D will still allow 12 yards after 3 downs.

This is an honest question, I'm not trying to bust balls.

[raizecane]

Congrats to the class of 2015.....It's a Canes thing......

[86Cane]

Already ready for spring ball.

Posted by: TLuv | February 04, 2015 at 10:27 PM

U gonna be in the area? Wanna hook up at The Titanic?

[86Cane]

THATS WHAT SHE SAID!

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 04, 2015 at 10:20 PM

WOW...all CAPS and everything? Nice touch!

Easy big dawg, E Z.

[86Cane]

This guy /\/\/\ knows more about these kids than the rest of us combined.

Posted by: Go,GoCanes! | February 04, 2015 at 10:39 PM

Claro que si!

(Of course)

[86Cane]

This is an honest question, I'm not trying to bust balls.

Posted by: 1mg of Epi | February 04, 2015 at 10:43 PM

Well done, intelligent response, well phrased.

[1mg of Epi]

Thank u sir

[86Cane]

Epi...like I said before, may not ALWAYS like what U post, but I have much R E S P E C T for U.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Epi...like I said before, may not ALWAYS like what U post, but I have much R E S P E C T for U.

Posted by: 86Cane | February 04, 2015 at 11:35 PM

My last post didn't get this kind of praise, lol.

[Ohio_Cane]

@mattyports: Mom of transfer DT Gerald Willis told Rivals he would have signed with UM out of high school if not for "problems and the sanctions" UM had.

[Ohio_Cane]

The cloud was real, folks

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

WW,

Where you at man? We need to talk about my royalties from #algoldensitcoms.

Even Go Canes has to admit I probably invented this.

[86Cane]

My last post didn't get this kind of praise, lol.

Posted by: The Dude | February 04, 2015 at 11:46 PM

The Dude Abides.

[86Cane]

The cloud was real, folks

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 04, 2015 at 11:47 PM

Any person with even half a brain would agree with U. Now, what does that say about peeps around here?

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Cloud was real to an extent. Not the reason Miami went 6-7.

[1mg of Epi]

Here's an interesting article quantifying actual results vs expected results via statistical analysis. Found the link on CIS.

http://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/after-signing-day-wisconsin-makes-the-best-of-its-recruits/

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

^^^ Let's not argue that in circles. Fact: Cloud was real. Fact: Cloud is not the reason Miami isn't winning.

[86Cane]

The Dude with a REALLY good comeback.

#TruDat

[86Cane]

1. Cloud was real.

2. Cloud prevented us from winning 3 or 4 games in 2014.

3. We still lost another 2-3 for no reason whatsoever.

4. Well that is not completely true. We lost one game because RaizeCane was there. We lost another because I wore the wrong shirt. We lost another because it was at night and it was dark and we were afraid.

5. That is all.

[SJMPARMAN]

Having sworn off Miami football, I am too much of an addict to not follow signing day. I think this is a good class overall, and borderline outstanding on the offensive side of the ball. The O Line signings were nothing short of outstanding. The defensive players are much better than I thought was possible under the circumstances. I got to credit the staff for the signings. Nice job.

[SOUP]

The O Line signings were nothing short of outstanding. The defensive players are much better than I thought was possible under the circumstances. I got to credit the staff for the signings. Nice job.

Posted by: SJMPARMAN | February 05, 2015 at 12:05 AM

There IT is right there.

[Herbieibis]

Well this is the first time the herb has had an opportunity to speak about this so so class. It's a shame, once upon a time we had 4 stud rbs verballed and end up with one, thank god for reclassification or I guess we would have struck at that position. Got one wr and had to go to easyanna to get him. How in the hell with all the speed in the state do you not get one player? At least we got norton. It's pretty sad with all the star power in the state, all we can do is watch other teams stampede our borders and take what they want. Now I know how Travis felt at the Alamo. We have officially made it to the negative side of the top 50 teams in the nation. How far must we descend before the powers that be hear our cries for help. By the way stars do matter, look at the last 5 years in recruiting and see who year end and year out are your top teams. No they won't win every game but at least they give themselves a chance with the way they haul in the top talent.

[1mg of Epi]

Epi...like I said before, may not ALWAYS like what U post, but I have much R E S P E C T for U.

Posted by: 86Cane | February 04, 2015 at 11:35 PM

Those words are very much appreciated.. Especially coming from you.

[SJMPARMAN]

When we were great, truly great, we didn't win the recruiting war until we played on the field. Alabama would win every year if the guys covering high school players games, and projecting them to the NFL hall of fame were correct. They aren't. 5 star talent in these guys eyes can be a predictor of result. But when you have a team of destiny out to make a name for themselves, it doesn't matter. We haven't been that team of destiny for long time.

[🐜🌀]

Your not listening Linda, listen Linda listen. Y'all are thick headed big time. I was in Wally world up here in Boone NC with my U sweatshirt and hat getting all the looks. Go Canes is right about one thing, we are the game everyone in the ACC circles on the schedule. So even after they fire Golden, the next coach has to be able to motivate the players into believing that our coastal counterparts matter the same as fsu. That's hard because I had zero parties at my house other than FSU and Vagina Tech. Imagine if you a player who just lost to FSU and your coach says c'mon lets beat Virginia, yeah man fuck you. That's tough. Its like saying hey everyone we are working on Christmas day for the same pay and have to meet productivity. ITS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN.

[1mg of Epi]

1. Cloud was real.

2. Cloud prevented us from winning 3 or 4 games in 2014.

3. We still lost another 2-3 for no reason whatsoever.

4. Well that is not completely true. We lost one game because RaizeCane was there. We lost another because I wore the wrong shirt. We lost another because it was at night and it was dark and we were afraid.

5. That is all.

Posted by: 86Cane | February 04, 2015 at 11:57 PM

1. Yup.

2. So, if the cloud caused the losses, that means we were out talented. You watched 4 teams that were faster, stronger, tougher.... More talented than us? I'm curious which teams they were.

3. No reason whatsoever = coaching

4. Dammit soup!! Get your wardrobe straight!

5. Just a little more.....

This actually could be interesting.. Name the teams that were more talented, I along with the horsemen, can see if we can come up with some schematic/strategic changes that might've changed the outcome. We can end the debate once and for all!!

[1mg of Epi]

1. Cloud was real.

2. Cloud prevented us from winning 3 or 4 games in 2014.

3. We still lost another 2-3 for no reason whatsoever.

4. Well that is not completely true. We lost one game because RaizeCane was there. We lost another because I wore the wrong shirt. We lost another because it was at night and it was dark and we were afraid.

5. That is all.

Posted by: 86Cane | February 04, 2015 at 11:57 PM

1. Yup. Nobody says otherwise.

2. So then 4 teams were more talented than us? You watched the games and saw 4 teams that were bigger, stronger, faster... More talented than us? Who?

3. No reason whatsoever = Coaching

4. Dammit soup! Get your wardrobe straight, man!!

I have an idea... This could be interesting... Tell us which 4 teams you thought were more talented than us, and I along with the horsemen, Va cane et al will come up with schematic/strategic changes that could've changed the outcome of those games.

We can end this debate once and for all!!

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

^^^ this won't be answered by some folks.

[WWIN]

The cloud was real, folks

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 04, 2015 at 11:47 PM

Any person with even half a brain would agree with U. Now, what does that say about peeps around here?

Posted by: 86Cane | February 04, 2015 at 11:50 PM

What does a damn cloud have to do with the ACC Coastal??? News flash, every team in the Coastal has a cloud and are worse than us!!! Lol

[1mg of Epi]

Sorry for the double post.. 10 minutes after submitting the first post it still hadn't appeared. Thought it had been eaten.

[WWIN]

WW,

Where you at man? We need to talk about my royalties from #algoldensitcoms.

Even Go Canes has to admit I probably invented this.

Posted by: The Dude | February 04, 2015 at 11:48 PM

I'm here like State Farm!

[WWIN]

So let me get this straight...

A few months ago rumors of Willis transferring was shot down by people saying UM doesn't deal with players like him, but now it's all good??? LMAO

The only reason UM took him was because they struck out on so many other players! Another new low for em! Don't get me wrong, I like him and I'm cool with taking him but it's not UM's thing to do.

[WWIN]

CaneRock,

WTH is yo Heat's doing inbounding the ball? Damn dog, that ish is more embarrassing than the gaytors blocking each other! LMAO

[TonyCane]

Let's look at the total number of 4/5 star players on the roster post Signing Day:

Miami 4/5* players on the roster, record:
2006: 46 (7-6)
2007: 42 (5-7)
2008: 42 (7-6)
2009: 41 (9-3)
2010: 39 (7-6)
2011: 28 (6-6)
2012: 21 (7-5)
2013: 22 (9-3)
2014: 25 (6-7)
2015: 28

Miami loses three (2 to early departure, 1 to graduation) and replaces them with 6, including the transfer of 5-star player Gerald Willis. A stronger class could have really boosted Miami's overall talent quotient, as it was an unusually low number of 4/5 star players leaving this year (due to the low ranked 2011 class). After the conclusion of the 2016 season we could see as many as 6 depart, meaning the 2016 class will have to have at least that many players just to keep even.

Comparing The Positions (4/5 star players)

Quarterback:
2011: (1) Harris
2012: None
2013: (1) Olsen
2014: (2) Kayaa, Heaps
2015: (1) Kayaa

Wide Receiver:
2011: (3) Benjamin, Johnson, Streeter
2012: (2) LEWIS, LOCKHART
2013: (2) Coley, Lewis
2014: (3) Berrios, Coley, Lewis
2015: (4) Berrios, CAGER, Coley, Lewis

Tight End:
2011: None
2012: None
2013: (1) Sandland
2014: (1) Sandland
2015: (1) WASHINGTON

Running Back:
2011: (3) Clements, James, Miller
2012: (3) Clements, James, JOHNSON
2013: (2) Clements, Johnson
2014: (2) Johnson, YEARBY
2015: (2) WALTON, Yearby

Offensive Line:
2011: (6) Bunche, Henderson, Linder, Johnson, Jones, Washington
2012: (5) Henderson, Linder, FLOWERS, Johnson, Washington
2013: (4) Bunche, Flowers, Henderson, Linder
2014: (4) DARLING, GIBBONS, Flowers, MCDERMOTT
2015: (4) Darling, McDermott, MILO, ST LOUIS

Defensive Line:
2011: (7) CHICKILLO, Dye, Forston, GRIMBLE, Lewis, Robinson, Vernon
2012: (5) Chickillo, Grimble, HAMILTON, MCCORD, Robinson
2013: (5) Chickillo, Hamilton, McCord, Muhammad, L Robinson
2014: (7) Chickillo, Hamilton, JACKSON, McCord, MOTEN, Muhammad, C THOMAS
2015: (8) McCord, Hamilton, Muhammed, Jackson, Moten, PATCHAN, Thomas, WILLIS*

Linebacker:
2011: (3) Futch, Robinson, Spence
2012: (2) Futch, KIRBY
2013: (2) Grace, Kirby
2014: (2) Grace, Kirby
2015: (2) Grace, Kirby

Defensive Backs:
2011: (5) Armstrong, Buchanan, Holton, McGee, Telemaque
2012: (2) BUSH, HOWARD
2013: (5) Burns, Bush, Carter, Elder, Howard
2014: (6) Burns, Bush, Carter, Elder, HESTER, Howard
2015: (6) Burns, Bush, Carter, Elder, Howard, JACKSON

*has to sit out 2015 season

[Feb. 2016 is on 11 months away]

how on God's Green Earth did the gators out recruit us ?

who's our MLB ?

[WWIN]

1. how on God's Green Earth did the gators out recruit us ?

2. who's our MLB ?

Posted by: Feb. 2016 is on 11 months away | February 05, 2015 at 02:37 AM

1. We still got Golden!

2. The Marlins

[LB]

LB
He also talked a lot about players getting bigger (i.e.: slower).

Posted by: LB | February 04, 2015 at 06:37 PM

Wrong.

Posted by: TLuv | February 04, 2015 at 07:14 PM

Try again, TLuv.

"James is 203 pounds right now, was about 186 at our camp, watched him grow, watched him develop, so we’re excited about him."

"RJ [Richard] McIntosh might be the most underrated player down here, a guy that we got to know when he was 245 pounds. He’s now 278 pounds, a basketball player, athletic."

"He’s doing great. He’s already 245 pounds and our trainer’s trying to slow him down."

[CaneRock]

Did we not have room for Willis in 2014?