Mark Richt made his mark on the University of Miami football team today as he held together the 2016 recruiting class and added a few more key pieces of the puzzle to help the Hurricanes get back to where every team wants to be: At the top of the college football world.
There were no big surprises, only one key loss and just one key addition, so all in all in was a fairly uneventful National Signing Day in Coral Gables. Here is a complete list of the recruits that signed a National Letter of Intent to attend the University of Miami:
| Player | Pos. | Ht. / Wt. | Hometown / High School |
| Jack Allison | QB | 6-5 195 | Parrish, Fla. / Palmetto |
| Pat Bethel | DE | 6-3 245 | Vero Beach, Fla. / Vero Beach |
| Sam Bruce | WR | 5-8 180 | Fort Lauderdale, Fla. / St. Thomas Aquinas |
| Romeo Finley | S | 6-1 198 | Fort Walton Beach, Fla. / Niceville |
| Jovani Haskins | TE | 6-4 235 | Bergenfield, N.J. / Bergenfield |
| Travis Homer | RB | 5-11 195 | West Palm Beach, Fla. / Oxbridge |
| Michael Irvin, Jr. | TE | 6-3 220 | Fort Lauderdale, Fla. / St. Thomas Aquinas |
| Joe Jackson | DE | 6-5 245 | Homestead, Fla. / Gulliver Prep |
| Jeff James, Jr. | S | 6-1 185 | Orlando, Fla. / Olympia |
| Tre Johnson | OT | 6-7 280 | Orlando, Fla. / First Academy |
| Tyreic Martin | DT | 6-3 265 | Lanett, Ala. / Valley |
| Zach McCloud | LB | 6-2 215 | Lantana, Fla. / Santaluces |
| Dionte Mullins | WR | 5-10 180 | Homestead, Fla. / Gulliver Prep |
| Michael Pinckney | LB | 6-0 213 | Jacksonville, Fla. / Raines |
| Ahmmon Richards | WR | 6-1 171 | Wellington, Fla. / Wellington |
| Shaquille Quarterman | LB | 6-1 239 | Orange Park, Fla. / Oakleaf |
| Cedrick Wright | S | 5-9 180 | Homestead, Fla. / Gulliver Prep |
| Malek Young | CB | 5-9 182 | Fort Lauderdale, Fla. / Coconut Creek |
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Fun Fact:
Brad Kaaya will have 6 High School All-American Wide Receivers next season.
#AerialAttack #BombSquad
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 04, 2016 at 03:18 PM
#AerialAttack #BombSquad
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 04, 2016 at 03:18 PM
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But only if our offensive lines holds up.
Posted by: raizecane | February 04, 2016 at 03:20 PM
So we still got Golden Homers???
Posted by: WWIN | February 04, 2016 at 03:07 PM
Please inform us, what planet are U blogging from again?
Posted by: 58 Straight | February 04, 2016 at 03:27 PM
Canes players might not have produced on the field like we liked... but dammit I got a lot of love and respect for em!!! 💯💯💯
Posted by: WWIN | February 04, 2016 at 03:27 PM
Posted by: 58 Straight | February 04, 2016 at 03:27 PM
You said I was hating... implying that I was hating on Golden... therefore that means you're still defending Golden. Did that answer your question?
Posted by: WWIN | February 04, 2016 at 03:31 PM
WWIN...I haven't the foggiest clue what U are even talking about? U are living in a parallel Universe my friend. I was not even referring to Golen (No D) in my statement. U are going to need to up your meds bruh. I am genuinely concerned for U.
#DoubleTheDosage
#HaldolAndDepacote
Posted by: 58 Straight | February 04, 2016 at 03:43 PM
Why was it to be expected that recruits were suppose to leave when Golden was fired???
Posted by: WWIN | February 04, 2016 at 11:06 AM
Taking hate to a new level on a daily basis.
#HatersGonnaHate
Posted by: 58 Straight | February 04, 2016 at 01:42 PM
LOL
What were you implying by this??? Don't try to flip this on me... I'm better and wiser than EVER!!!
Posted by: WWIN | February 04, 2016 at 03:57 PM
I'm not sure if that has ever happened with a major program before when there was a coaching change - that the program falls to just two commitments.
Posted by: TonyCane | February 04, 2016 at 01:47 PM
Shannon only had 2 commitments to work with when He took over.
Posted by: CaneRock | February 04, 2016 at 03:57 PM
#BringButchBack
Too late?
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | February 04, 2016 at 04:00 PM
D E Auston Robertson 6' 4" 268 Wayne Ind one of few of ESPN 300 not committed has a miami offer jump on him guys
Fran in Debary
Posted by: fran | February 04, 2016 at 04:07 PM
#BringButchBack
Too late?
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | February 04, 2016 at 04:00 PM
Unfortunately yes lol
Posted by: WWIN | February 04, 2016 at 04:08 PM
Unfortunately?
Lol.
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 04, 2016 at 04:11 PM
Look I like Richt... but I still would have rather had Butch
Posted by: WWIN | February 04, 2016 at 04:13 PM
D E Auston Robertson 6' 4" 268 Wayne Ind one of few of ESPN 300 not committed has a miami offer jump on him guys
Fran in Debary
Posted by: fran | February 04, 2016 at 04:07 PM
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He's facing battery charges. That's why he hasn't signed.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 04, 2016 at 04:29 PM
Look I like Richt... but I still would have rather had Butch
Posted by: WWIN | February 04, 2016 at 04:13 PM
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Well, prepare to be disappointed then. What Richt WILL do will never compare to what your imagination will tell U Butch WOULD'VE done.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 04, 2016 at 04:32 PM
Miami hopes Mark Richt can turn talent into wins http://es.pn/1PDdSee via ESPN App http://es.pn/app
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 04, 2016 at 05:13 PM
Ohio Cane said...."He's facing battery charges. That's why he hasn't signed."
I say at least we know his is agressive.
Fran
Posted by: fran | February 04, 2016 at 05:30 PM
Shannon only had 2 commitments to work with when He took over.
Posted by: CaneRock | February 04, 2016 at 03:57 PM
Rethink this post.
It's beyond funny, especially for defensive recruits, and he literally would have to share a huge part of the blame for this.
Not your best work.
Posted by: Lur-ker | February 04, 2016 at 05:32 PM
Well, prepare to be disappointed then. What Richt WILL do will never compare to what your imagination will tell U Butch WOULD'VE done.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 04, 2016 at 04:32 PM
Spot on
Posted by: Lur-ker | February 04, 2016 at 05:34 PM
What Richt WILL do will never compare to what your imagination will tell U Butch WOULD'VE done.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 04, 2016 at 04:32 PM
We all know what Butch would have done: Build the best team in the history of college football, then walk away right before they win it all.
Richt, on the other hand, will stick around to hoist the trophies.
Posted by: VfB_Cane | February 04, 2016 at 05:49 PM
We have to rally around Richt, but I too believe that it is nirvana to think about what Butch would have done.
It's like Sean Connery 007 vs. all the others. No Contest. BUTCH and the U win big. But, back to reality. Rally around Richt and let's give him a chance.
Posted by: ML Alumni1970. | February 04, 2016 at 05:50 PM
Oh no.
Butch talk.
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 04, 2016 at 06:11 PM
He's so in demand, that he's had so many offe......oh, never mind
Posted by: Lur-ker | February 04, 2016 at 06:27 PM
What Richt WILL do will never compare to what your imagination will tell U Butch WOULD'VE done.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 04, 2016 at 04:32 PM
We all know what Butch would have done: Build the best team in the history of college football, then walk away right before they win it all.
Richt, on the other hand, will stick around to hoist the trophies.
Posted by: VfB_Cane | February 04, 2016 at 05:49 PM
You forgot the word "almost"
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | February 04, 2016 at 06:57 PM
Posted by: VfB_Cane | February 04, 2016 at 05:49 PM
Butch was basically forced out... let's not just act like he just jumped ship
Posted by: WWIN | February 04, 2016 at 07:12 PM
Well, prepare to be disappointed then. What Richt WILL do will never compare to what your imagination will tell U Butch WOULD'VE done.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 04, 2016 at 04:32 PM
He's going to take us to FOUR ships in a row? Awesome... CAN'T WAIT
Posted by: WWIN | February 04, 2016 at 07:13 PM
People still Butch hatin! SMH
Posted by: WWIN | February 04, 2016 at 07:18 PM
If he takes us to one in a row that's more than Butch.
That's an irrefutable fact.
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 04, 2016 at 07:19 PM
For people get all crazy and delusional LISTEN UP...
I didn't bring up Butch and I'M PAST BUTCH NOW... I ONLY gave my opinion on MY choice between him and Richt. NOBODY will EVER know what Butch would have done and NEVER will. COACH SMART MARK RICHT has my FULL SUPPORT!
Get it? Got it? GOOD!
Posted by: WWIN | February 04, 2016 at 07:19 PM
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 04, 2016 at 07:19 PM
You're right that is a fact... but anyone with common sense knows that Butch was cheated out of going to one, responsible for one, and cheated out of another one.
#CommonSense
Posted by: WWIN | February 04, 2016 at 07:23 PM
If he takes us to one in a row that's more than Butch.
That's an irrefutable fact.
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 04, 2016 at 07:19 PM
He's already taken us to as many as Butch! That's irrefutabler!!
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | February 04, 2016 at 07:23 PM
We have what we have. Let us all rally around our beloved U and hope for the best. I wanted Butch and I support M R now 100 percent. End of story.
WE ARE ALL CANESPACERS AND LOVE THE U.
Posted by: ML Alumni1970. | February 04, 2016 at 08:08 PM
Butch was cheated out of the chance to play for one. Larry Coker won one and was cheated out of another.
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 04, 2016 at 08:31 PM
... and cheated out of another one.
#CommonSense
Posted by: WWIN | February 04, 2016 at 07:23 PM
LOL
Daaaaaamm. You are a hardcore spinmeister. Mad respect for that hardcore spin move.
He had finished his second year as coach of the Cleveland Browns when he was " cheated out of another one."
Posted by: Lur-ker | February 04, 2016 at 09:03 PM
#CommonSense
Posted by: WWIN | February 04, 2016 at 07:23 PM
#UncommonIgnorance
Posted by: SOUP | February 04, 2016 at 09:26 PM
Canopy has started!!! Can't wait!!!!
https://mobile.twitter.com/SunLifeStadium/status/695003355710689280
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | February 04, 2016 at 09:28 PM
Another photo!
https://mobile.twitter.com/CurbeloJoe/status/693562298359767041/photo/1
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | February 04, 2016 at 09:32 PM
Rethink this post.
It's beyond funny, especially for defensive recruits, and he literally would have to share a huge part of the blame for this.
Not your best work.
Posted by: Lur-ker | February 04, 2016 at 05:32 PM
Uhhhhhh, TonyCane said He never heard of a new HC that only inherited 2 commitments, Shannon did. He didn't say He never heard of a DC, who nobody thought was going to get the HC job, only inheriting 2 commitments. But don't get mad because this class didn't collapse like you were hoping because your Golden Gawd got fired...LMFAO!
#HEGONE
#SAMBRUCEISTOOSHORT
#WEDIDN'TWANTHIMANYWAY
Posted by: CaneRock | February 04, 2016 at 09:34 PM
NEW BLOG IS UP!
Posted by: SOUP | February 04, 2016 at 09:44 PM