2017 Early Enrollees at the University of Miami:
Robert Burns | Amari Carter | DeeJay Dallas | Navaughn Donaldson| Zach Dykstra | Jonathan Garvin | Bradley Jennings, Jr. | Brian Polendey | Waynmon Steed | Cade Weldon
Robert Burns (Miami, Fla.) – Running Back – Gulliver Preparatory School
Four-star running back prospect by ESPN... Three-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals and Scout...Selected to 2017 Under Armour All-America Game... Rated No. 67 prospect nationwide regardless of position on ESPN300...Ranked No. 7 running back nationwide by ESPN...Rated No. 25 running back nationwide in 247Sports’ Composite Rankings...Rushed for over 1,200 yards in high school career with 15 rushing touchdowns...Had 265 yards junior year...Totaled 900 yards with 13 touchdowns in first two varsity seasons...Coached by Earl Sims at Gulliver Prep...Chose Miami over offers from Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Florida State and Ohio State, among others.
Amari Carter (Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.) – Safety – Palm Beach Gardens High School
Four-star safety prospect by ESPN...Three-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals and Scout...Ranked No. 238 player nationwide regardless of position in ESPN300...Ranked No.5 on Palm Beach Big Board and Super 11 pick by Palm Beach Post...Had 60 tackles and three interceptions during junior year at Palm Beach Gardens...Coached by Rob Freeman at Palm Beach Gardens...Chose Miami over offers from Auburn, Clemson, LSU, Michigan and Notre Dame, among others.
DeeJay Dallas (Brunswick, Ga.) – Athlete – Glynn Academy
Consensus four-star prospect by 247Sports, ESPN, Rivals and Scout...Played quarterback, receiver, running back and defensive back at Glynn Academy...Also returned punts and kicks...Ranked No. 15 athlete nationwide by Rivals and No. 190 overall prospect regardless of position...Rated No. 230 prospect nationwide on ESPN300...Earned No. 259 ranking on 247Sports’ Composite Rankings...Rushed for 1,139 yards and 13 touchdowns during junior year at Glynn...Added 678 passing yards and seven passing touchdowns...Led Terrors to 11-2 record in final year...Rushed for 168 yards to go along with 135 passing yards in final game of high school career in state quarterfinals ...Chose Miami over offers from Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State and Georgia, among others.
Navaughn Donaldson (Miami, Fla.) – Offensive Lineman - Miami Central High School
Consensus four-star offensive line prospect by 247Sports, ESPN, Rivals and Scout...Selected to 2017 Under Armour All-America Game...Ranked No. 8 offensive tackle nationwide and No. 44 prospect regardless of position by Rivals...Rated 87 prospect nationwide on ESPN300...Ranked fifth-best player at position by ESPN...Rated No. 69 player nationwide on 247Sports Composite Rankings and No. 68 in Top247 rankings...Preseason All-America by USA TODAY entering senior season at Miami Central...Won state championship junior year with Rockets...High school teammate of fellow early enrollee Waynmon Steed...Coached by Roland Smith at Central...Chose Miami over offers from Florida, Florida State, Georgia and Louisville, among others.
Zach Dykstra (Spirit Lake, Iowa) – Offensive Line – Spirit Lake High School
Consensus three-star offensive line prospect by 247Sports, ESPN, Rivals and Scout...Ranked top-50 offensive tackle nationwide by ESPN...Ranked No. 5 player in state of Iowa by ESPN...Rated No. 7 player in state by Rivals...Chose Miami over offers from Iowa, Iowa State and Vanderbilt, among others.
Jonathan Garvin (Lake Worth, Fla.) – Defensive Line – Lake Worth Community High School
Four-star defensive end prospect by ESPN...Three-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals and Scout...Ranked No. 279 player regardless of position on ESPN300 rankings...Ranked No. 22 defensive end by ESPN and No. 33 by Scout...Dominated in final year at Lake Worth, finishing with 97 tackles, 59 tackles for loss and school-record 18 sacks...Totaled 93 tackles, including 36 tackles for loss and nine sacks in junior year at Lake Worth...Added six forced fumbles and one interception for Trojans in 2015...Coached by Micah Mays at Lake Worth...Chose Miami over offers from Clemson, Florida State, Georgia, Oklahoma and Tennessee, among others.
Bradley Jennings Jr. (Jacksonville, Fla.) – Linebacker – Sandalwood High School
Consensus three-star linebacker prospect by 247Sports, ESPN, Rivals and Scout...Ranked No. 36 outside linebacker nationwide by Rivals...Had 146 tackles and 10 tackles for loss in junior season at Sandalwood...Added three forced fumbles and two sacks for Saints in 2015...Selected to 2015 Florida Times-Union All-First Coast Second Team...Coached by Adam Geis at Sandalwood...Chose Miami over offers from Florida State, Louisville, Michigan and North Carolina, among others.
Brian Polendey (Denton, Texas) – Tight End – Guyer
Consensus three-star tight end prospect by 247Sports, ESPN, Rivals and Scout...Ranked No. 11 tight end nationwide by ESPN...Ranked No. 20 tight end in 247Sports’ Composite Rankings...Rated No. 24 tight end by Rivals and No. 25 tight end by Scout...Born in Eugene, Ore., and grew up in state of Washington...Finished junior year with nine receptions for 117 yards and two touchdowns...Coached by John Walsh at Guyer...Chose Miami over offers from Arkansas, Colorado, Houston and Michigan, among others.
Waynmon Steed (Miami, Fla.) – Linebacker - Miami Central High School
Consensus-three-star linebacker prospect by 247Sports, ESPN, Rivals and Scout...Ranked No. 19 inside linebacker nationwide by Rivals...Rated No. 22 inside linebacker by 247Sports... Suffered torn ACL during senior year... Missed junior season with shoulder injury...Finished sophomore season at Central with 83 tackles, leading team to state championship...High school teammate of fellow early enrollee Navaughn Donaldson at Miami Central...Coached by Roland Smith at Central...Chose Miami over offers from Colorado, LSU and NC State, among others.
Cade Weldon (Tampa, Fla.) – Pro-style Quarterback – Thomas Jefferson High School
Consensus three-star pro-style quarterback prospect by 247Sports, ESPN, Rivals and Scout...Ranked No. 19 pro-style quarterback nationwide by Rivals...Rated No. 23 pro-style quarterback by ESPN...Totaled 3,135 passing yards and 19 touchdowns in senior year...Completed 61 percent of passes in final campaign and rushed for 368 yards and one touchdown...Missed junior year due to knee injury...Threw for over 2,100 yards with 20 touchdowns in sophomore year at Jefferson...Father Casey was 1991 Heisman Trophy runner-up under then-Florida State offensive coordinator Mark Richt...Chose Miami over offers from Kentucky, South Carolina and Wake Forest, among others.
NEW BLOG IS UP!
Posted by: 86Cane | February 08, 2017 at 08:05 AM
Btw is it just me or is the hype surrounding Perry starting to turn him into something a little bit larger than life?
Got no problem with pressure or comparisons but in the last two days I've seen it written where he's the next deshaun Watson or Lamar Jackson.
Let him throw a college pass first and truth be told I'd be very happy with him having a year like Francois had for now.
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 08, 2017 at 06:38 AM
I'm up.
11:30 to 5:30. I'll take it.
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 08, 2017 at 05:50 AM
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻420🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Posted by: IraqiCane | February 08, 2017 at 05:20 AM
Go to sleep dude!
Posted by: 1mg Of epi | February 08, 2017 at 04:37 AM
Early bird gets the worm...5 AM
Posted by: 86Cane | February 07, 2017 at 09:33 PM
#uppingTheAnte
Posted by: 1mg Of epi | February 08, 2017 at 04:37 AM
Posted by: WWIN | February 07, 2017 at 07:51 PM
Therefor Chip will not be the OC at Bama, because he's only running his offense.
Posted by: DallasTX Cane | February 08, 2017 at 01:08 AM
Thanks my man!
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | February 08, 2017 at 03:10 AM
Indeed. Soon FSU will be in the darkness of deletion, an obsolete mule.
Posted by: TonyCane | February 08, 2017 at 01:55 AM
TonyCane Yesssss this is glorious to see. Thanks for posting this Brother Nero. It is time that we make our ACC Coastal Opponents Obsolete and Delete, Delete, Delete, Yesssss.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | February 08, 2017 at 01:41 AM
Miami Hurricanes total number of four and five star players annually:
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 (8-5)
2016: 27 (9-4)
2017: 31
On paper this will be the strongest team overall this decade, and for the first time since 2010 we will have more than thirty players on the roster with four and five stars. Furthermore, at the moment I believe that only five players ranked at four or five stars would automatically depart after next season (Gerald Willis, Braxton Berrios, KC McDermott, Trevor Darling, and Braxton Berrios). An additional nine would depart after the 2018 season.
If Richt can have recruiting classes as strong or stronger in 2018 and 2019, very quickly we are looking at a team that is now on par with Florida State and keeping pace with Clemson, meanwhile further building on the gap with the rest of the Coastal. The numbers are now in our favor - the inverse of the situation that we faced in 2011 and 2012. Wonderful to see.
Posted by: TonyCane | February 08, 2017 at 01:27 AM
The Dude - Sorry to hear that. My daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (old term is Juvenile Diabetes) when she was 12. It's incredibly tough having a child with an incurable condition who could have a medical emergency at any time. I cannot even imagine that with a 1 year old. Thoughts & prayers to U and your baby.
Posted by: DallasTX Cane | February 08, 2017 at 01:08 AM
That Smith Kid at Safety and That Jennings Kid at Linebacker are True Football Players. One More Good Class at DB, WR and DT.
Posted by: Coolmac758 | February 07, 2017 at 09:56 PM
Early bird gets the worm...5 AM
Posted by: 86Cane | February 07, 2017 at 09:33 PM
If Chip Kelley is hired by Bama... he'll run Bama's offense...not his
Posted by: WWIN | February 07, 2017 at 07:51 PM
Posted by: The Dude | February 07, 2017 at 04:16 PM
He WILL PLAY... no questions about it!
Posted by: WWIN | February 07, 2017 at 07:50 PM
Yup. I know a place... copans and powerline. Friendliest girls in town.
Posted by: 1mg Of epi | February 07, 2017 at 02:44 PM
Now we are talkin!
Posted by: 86Cane | February 07, 2017 at 06:56 PM
Posted by: 1mg Of epi | February 07, 2017 at 02:42 PM
Power moves, I has them.
Posted by: The Dude | February 07, 2017 at 03:02 PM
Like Jagger.
Posted by: 1mg Of epi | February 07, 2017 at 04:46 PM
Just picked up the Epi Pen for the 1 year old, peanut allergy confirmed.
Posted by: The Dude | February 07, 2017 at 03:36 PM
You called?
Posted by: 1mg Of epi | February 07, 2017 at 04:33 PM
And I wouldnt be too shocked if Corey Gaynor gets some time playing. He seems to have an anger issue when blocking. A really nasty blocker.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | February 07, 2017 at 04:16 PM
Amari Carter looks like a really good addition.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | February 07, 2017 at 04:10 PM
They're also saying Helfrich is being considered for Bumma. LOL, they both run the same offenses satan used to b!tch & gripe about, the same offenses that He wanted outlawed...if you can't beat em', join em'.
Posted by: CaneRock | February 07, 2017 at 03:48 PM
Just picked up the Epi Pen for the 1 year old, peanut allergy confirmed.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | February 07, 2017 at 03:36 PM
Posted by: 1mg Of epi | February 07, 2017 at 02:42 PM
Power moves, I has them.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | February 07, 2017 at 03:02 PM
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 07, 2017 at 09:36 AM
Pretty sure that article was written by WV WRs.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | February 07, 2017 at 03:02 PM
VA get off in Fort LAUDERDALE.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | February 07, 2017 at 02:11 PM
Yup. I know a place... copans and powerline. Friendliest girls in town.
Posted by: 1mg Of epi | February 07, 2017 at 02:44 PM
Chip Kelly visiting Bama.
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 07, 2017 at 11:52 AM
This is what Richt should've done. The dude been saying it for a while I believe. THAT would've been a power move.
Kelly at Bamer makes the next level CFB franchise even more...er... next levelish.
Posted by: 1mg Of epi | February 07, 2017 at 02:42 PM
VA get off in Fort LAUDERDALE. U can then get on Route 22 on Broward County Transit transfer to Route 2 on BROWARD County TRANSIT. It will drop you off 2 blocks from the hotel. It will cost you like 2.50 for your Bus Fare total
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | February 07, 2017 at 02:11 PM
^^^^I never said he wouldn't be good....I just think he'll have an injury prone career.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | February 07, 2017 at 02:01 PM
So your telling me he never got up and limped after every play he was tackled. He's either a drama queen or his body can't take a beating.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | February 07, 2017 at 12:20 PM
Disagree, Coley made the toughest catches this year, good YAC/RAC WR. He'll be a 2nd day pick.
Posted by: CaneRock | February 07, 2017 at 01:25 PM
Sorry fellas meant Falcons. Got my wires crossed after typing Chip Kelly .
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 07, 2017 at 01:20 PM
Bruce Feldman: Names I'm told could get consideration for #Alabama OC: Mark Helfrich, Chip Kelly & George Godsey who is tight with OL coach Brent Key.
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 07, 2017 at 01:18 PM
I can see it now... VA gets off the train in Hollywood and wonders why all the USC jerseys
Posted by: 1mg Of epi | February 07, 2017 at 08:35 AM
Now that's some funny shit right there!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | February 07, 2017 at 12:23 PM
GC, falcons Brah!
Posted by: BEERicane | February 07, 2017 at 12:21 PM
He was not always injured. One season. Get it right.
Posted by: AfriCane | February 07, 2017 at 02:19 AM
So your telling me he never got up and limped after every play he was tackled. He's either a drama queen or his body can't take a beating.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | February 07, 2017 at 12:20 PM
Sark leaving Saban to be OC for the 49ers and Chip Kelly visiting Bama.
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 07, 2017 at 11:52 AM
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I heard Falcons...not 49'ers
Posted by: raizecane | February 07, 2017 at 12:03 PM
I meant Sark
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | February 07, 2017 at 12:00 PM
Dark will be OC for the Falcons. Come on GC lol.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | February 07, 2017 at 12:00 PM
Sark leaving Saban to be OC for the 49ers and Chip Kelly visiting Bama.
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 07, 2017 at 11:52 AM
But like in the 50's under the covered part of the stands, right?
Posted by: 86Cane | February 07, 2017 at 08:12 AM
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If that high.....
Posted by: raizecane | February 07, 2017 at 10:42 AM
Silly where they have Frierson and Ivey slotted.
Teams with most #ESPNJr300 commits on Feb. 7: #PennState leads with 8, #Miami 6, #FSU and #USC 5. espn.com/college-sports…
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 07, 2017 at 10:42 AM
When U can motivate kids to be that hyped to work out early in the morning, you're doing something right! Glad to see it!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 07, 2017 at 10:25 AM
Very cool: https://twitter.com/canefbnutrition/status/828959610610544640
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 07, 2017 at 09:58 AM
Wait! HOLD ON! WTF!!!!
I just read bleachers report mock drafts that says Corn Elder goes undrafted. Who the fokc put it together. And Stacey coley in the 6th round?
Posted by: AfriCane | February 07, 2017 at 01:09 AM
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When are people going to stop reading Bleacher Report?
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 07, 2017 at 09:36 AM
Too soon?
https://twitter.com/coach_thartley/status/828954241683320832
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 07, 2017 at 08:28 AM
#watchthestart?
Posted by: 1mg Of epi | February 07, 2017 at 08:50 AM
I second that on the Miami train. Lauderdale or even Hollywood.
Posted by: Old Skool | February 07, 2017 at 05:47 AM
I can see it now... VA gets off the train in Hollywood and wonders why all the USC jerseys
Posted by: 1mg Of epi | February 07, 2017 at 08:35 AM
Too soon?
https://twitter.com/coach_thartley/status/828954241683320832
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 07, 2017 at 08:28 AM
ND game is in November so weather should be in the low to mid 90's......
Posted by: raizecane | February 07, 2017 at 07:24 AM
But like in the 50's under the covered part of the stands, right?
Posted by: 86Cane | February 07, 2017 at 08:12 AM
When he's not holding. He's definitely got to clean up his penalty problem.
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 07, 2017 at 07:52 AM
Always so negative :)
Posted by: UMike | February 07, 2017 at 08:10 AM
Posted by: UMike | February 07, 2017 at 07:43 AM
When he's not holding. He's definitely got to clean up his penalty problem.
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 07, 2017 at 07:52 AM
He also blocks well
Posted by: UMike | February 07, 2017 at 07:43 AM
Coley will excel at the next level if his mind and body are right.
He has the ability to make catches in traffic and along the sidelines as well or better than anyone we've had here.
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 07, 2017 at 07:42 AM
ND game is in November so weather should be in the low to mid 90's......
Posted by: raizecane | February 07, 2017 at 07:24 AM
Me and some of the fam will be down for the ND game as well. Its my birthday and anniversary weekend so works out great.
Posted by: UMike | February 07, 2017 at 06:10 AM
I second that on the Miami train. Lauderdale or even Hollywood.
Posted by: Old Skool | February 07, 2017 at 05:47 AM
I'm hoping Coley ends up with a killer QB like Brees.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | February 07, 2017 at 03:48 AM
He was not always injured. One season. Get it right.
Posted by: AfriCane | February 07, 2017 at 02:19 AM
IMO, Coley is too soft for the NFL. He was hurt a lot in college, NFL will be no different.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | February 07, 2017 at 01:55 AM
I can see Corn going to the Packers in the first round. They need corners bad and Corn would fit perfectly there.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | February 07, 2017 at 01:49 AM
Wait! HOLD ON! WTF!!!!
I just read bleachers report mock drafts that says Corn Elder goes undrafted. Who the fokc put it together. And Stacey coley in the 6th round?
Posted by: AfriCane | February 07, 2017 at 01:09 AM
VA Cane what 86 Said. We will get all the particulars taken care of in the coming months.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | February 07, 2017 at 12:59 AM
Off-season SUCKS
Posted by: 1mg Of epi | February 06, 2017 at 10:25 PM
Juventus Futbal.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | February 06, 2017 at 11:44 PM
VACane...we got U buddy, do not worry!
Just get here on the train and we will pick you up and take you to the game. Do NOT go to Miami on the train. Go to Fort Lauderdale or Hollywood.
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2017 at 11:26 PM
Hey guys tell me what ND ticket coasts. I will probably take Amtrak to Miami nice ride $143 round trip. I do not expect anybody to pay for me; just tell me the cost....and that we will win!!!!
Posted by: VA Cane | February 06, 2017 at 11:22 PM
Good luck in Jurassic Park, Billy.
Posted by: CaneRock | February 06, 2017 at 02:42 PM
I heard he likes those "log cars"!!!
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Posted by: WWIN | February 06, 2017 at 11:07 PM
Off-season SUCKS
Posted by: 1mg Of epi | February 06, 2017 at 10:25 PM
Hey CGNC! I'm still around. I just read these days. I don't stay as informed as I used to, so don't comment much. Love the direction we seem to be heading in tho. There's been a few speed bumps but I think any fan that thought all the bad of the last decade could be overcome in one off-season was delusional. I'm excited that the season ended on a high. By coincidence I was in Orlando during the bowl game, so I got to see our CANES put on one hell of a show! Now it's time to take the next step and actually win a division and conference title!
Posted by: DallasTX Cane | February 06, 2017 at 09:55 PM
Fewer signees and fewer 4 stars but still ranked higher in some
Posted by: 1mg Of epi | February 06, 2017 at 09:14 PM
Ok never mind, its a power ranking.
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 06, 2017 at 08:17 PM
How can Clemson with 14 signees have a better class than ours.
But that's fine.
http://www.espn.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/98273/acc-power-rankings-fsu-clemson-miami-get-stronger-on-signing-day
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 06, 2017 at 08:15 PM
Plus with these 10 guys coming in don't be surprised to see a couple veterans wash out and transfer after spring. We are replacing lesser talented players with more talented and skilled players.
Posted by: Hassan | February 06, 2017 at 11:27 AM
There IT is right there.
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2017 at 11:33 AM
Agree 100%
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | February 06, 2017 at 06:36 PM
It was a fumble. Clearly.
#alternativefacts
Posted by: 1mg Of epi | February 06, 2017 at 06:31 PM
The whole Patriots thing started with a fumble that wasnt a fumble.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | February 06, 2017 at 05:04 PM
Oh, I get it. WE DIDN'T WANT THEM ANYWAY!
#YeahThatsTheTicket
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2017 at 01:41 PM
I'm glad u finally understand!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | February 06, 2017 at 04:04 PM
Ohio_Cane, gotcha, I thought I read that they didn't like the games He was playing. But He was a take to me...I think getting a verbal from Smith made letting Him go easier. Gibson seemed like more of an in the box Safety,while Smith looks like He can play FS...good range & hands.
Posted by: CaneRock | February 06, 2017 at 03:09 PM
Billy Gibson was a take IMHO, but He trolled Himself right out of an offer...same way Harley trolled Himself to UM.
Good luck in Jurassic Park, Billy.
Posted by: CaneRock | February 06, 2017 at 02:42 PM
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We stopped talking to him at least a month before Taggart went to Oregon, or he would've ended up at USF, UCF, etc.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2017 at 02:53 PM
Ready for the season to start LOL
Posted by: CGNC | February 06, 2017 at 02:09 PM
#NoHorsesAtHardRock
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2017 at 02:46 PM
Billy Gibson was a take IMHO, but He trolled Himself right out of an offer...same way Harley trolled Himself to UM.
Good luck in Jurassic Park, Billy.
Posted by: CaneRock | February 06, 2017 at 02:42 PM
Nice write-up 86. Ready for the season to start LOL
Posted by: CGNC | February 06, 2017 at 02:09 PM
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 06, 2017 at 07:58 AM
Agreed. Just like Pete Carroll handed them a Superbowl by not running and using Marshawn Lynch.
Posted by: CGNC | February 06, 2017 at 02:05 PM
Posted by: DallasTX Cane | February 06, 2017 at 12:05 AM
A DallasTXCane sighting!!!
Posted by: CGNC | February 06, 2017 at 01:58 PM
Terrell Davis deserved the hall of fame for the same reason that Dwight Stevenson did. Incredible career cut short by injury.
Posted by: TonyCane | February 06, 2017 at 01:57 PM
Wait? What? We lost players to those schools?
Oh, I get it. WE DIDN'T WANT THEM ANYWAY!
#YeahThatsTheTicket
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2017 at 01:41 PM
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Yep. Charlie Strong stole our croots!!!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2017 at 01:50 PM
Kevaughn Dingle: USF
Nick Roberts: USF
Bentavious Thompson: UCF
Ahman Ross: FAU
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2017 at 01:32 PM
Wait? What? We lost players to those schools?
Oh, I get it. WE DIDN'T WANT THEM ANYWAY!
#YeahThatsTheTicket
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2017 at 01:41 PM
Good post from CIS:
Positive sign about the 2017 class in retrospect
I was curious to see where the kids that Richt and Co. cooled on during the process ended up. What I found was that it seems he and the staff had a pretty good eye for who not to keep if where they ended up signing is any evidence. We all saw Golden signing his last minute specials like James King (former FAU commit) and Terrence Henley (Not sure if he even had offers). I think this is a pretty good sign moving forward regarding the staff's talent evaluation. Hopefully is proves to limit the amount of JAG's we have in the future.
Rodney Scott: Buffalo
Billy Gibson: Oregon (This was a product of a non-P5 coach moving to a P5 program and having to scramble together a class)
Kevaughn Dingle: USF
Nick Roberts: USF
Tyler Dunning: Miss St.
Bentavious Thompson: UCF
Ahman Ross: FAU
The 2 exceptions I identified -
Aundre Kearney: Virginia Tech (I can''t remember if richt dropped him or if he just decommitted when/before Golden left)
Kemore Gamble: Florida
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 06, 2017 at 01:32 PM
Enough with that Arkansas St. nonsense.
The Clinton's road to Washington started there, so somebody's going to come up with the idea to build a wall around that state anyway.
Posted by: VfB_Cane | February 06, 2017 at 01:07 PM
https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/things-to-do/canoe-kayak-rafting.aspx
If you’re planning kayak or canoe vacations and want to stay overnight near the water, many parks offer family-friendly lodging options – consider camping or renting a cabin in one of Arkansas's lake or river parks during your next grand outdoor adventure. Canoes and kayaks can be rented at Cane Creek, Crowley’s Ridge, Daisy, Davidsonville Historic, Devil’s Den, Lake Dardanelle, Lake Frierson, Lake Poinsett, Mammoth Spring, Petit Jean, Pinnacle Mountain, Toltec Mounds, Withrow Springs and Woolly Hollow state parks.
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2017 at 12:55 PM
... and recruiting gone wrong:
Looking back at ACC's 2013 signing class
With the 2017 national signing day upon us, we figured it was a good time to travel back five years to see what became of some of the ACC’s top recruits of 2013.
(..)
Derrick Griffin, Miami
2013: The No. 33 overall recruit, Griffin had the makings of a star receiver, choosing Miami after a host of SEC schools. Eligibility issues meant he never played for the Hurricanes.
2017: Griffin finally landed at Texas Southern in 2015 as a two-sport star, playing basketball as well. He was dismissed from the football team there in 2016, however, and left the hoops team last month to prepare for the NFL draft.
Stacy Coley, Miami
2013: Coley was one of the top receivers to sign in 2013, and he quickly transitioned into a star at Miami, racking up 1,461 all-purpose yards and 10 touchdowns.
2017: The hot start didn’t translate to much consistency for Coley, who endured an up-and-down career. He still finished with 166 career catches and has a future playing Sundays.
Al-Quadin Muhammad, Miami
2013: The No. 58 player in the class, Muhammad played a reserve role early on, recording two sacks before blossoming into a star edge rusher two years later.
2017: Off-field problems forced Muhammad’s dismissal — along with No. 138 recruit Jermaine Grace — before the 2016 season. Still, his talent could earn him a look in the NFL this year
Others of note: Miami CB Artie Burns (No. 70 was a first-round pick by the Steelers), (...) Miami QB Kevin Olsen (No. 87, dismissed from Hurricanes, now with UNC-Charlotte) (...)
http://www.espn.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/98152/looking-back-at-the-accs-2013-signing-class
Posted by: VfB_Cane | February 06, 2017 at 12:49 PM
Going to Arky State!
Home Game Tickets - 2017 single game tickets will go on sale on August 1st. Check back later for details and information.
Call: (870) 972-2781
24/7: 1-800-745-3000
Email: tickets@astate.edu
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2017 at 12:46 PM
Recruiting the way it should be:
Unheralded recruits in class of 2016 had big roles, too
Georgia Tech B-back Dedrick Mills got none of the headlines on national signing day a year ago. Neither did Miami linebacker Michael Pinckney nor Syracuse defensive end Kendall Coleman, for that matter.
But all three proved to be valuable starters as freshmen. All three earned three-star designations as high school prospects but showed with hard work and an opportunity to fit an immediate need that they could make a major impact.
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Miami LB Michael Pinckney, three stars, No. 20 ILB in the country: Pinckney emerged as a starter alongside ESPN 300 freshman linebackers Quarterman and McCloud, finishing fifth on the team with 51 tackles.
http://www.espn.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/98212/unheralded-recruits-in-class-of-2016-had-big-roles-too
Posted by: VfB_Cane | February 06, 2017 at 12:46 PM
Heck lets all transfer our schollys there....forget Jacksonville State....its Arky for all of us now....we can all play, help them win!!!!!
Posted by: VA Cane | February 06, 2017 at 12:42 PM
When U gotta go, U gotta go to...
JONESBORO
Jonesboro is the regional hub of Northeast Arkansas for healthcare, entertainment, business, and industry. It is the 5th largest city in Arkansas, with a population of over 68,000. Our Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is over 123,000.
Downtown JonesboroJonesboro sits astride Crowley's Ridge, a narrow, low-lying ridge created by the great earthquake of 1812. The landscape ranges from farmland to rolling hills. History tells the story of strong, proud founders who have worked since 1859 to create this thriving city.
Jonesboro is centrally located with easy access to other major markets, including:
Memphis, TN: 1 hour
Little Rock, AR: 2 hours
St. Louis, MO: 4 hours
Nashville, TN: 4 hours
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2017 at 12:28 PM
Outstanding work 86. Love it
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | February 06, 2017 at 12:26 PM
A-State Wins AutoNation Cure Bowl to Cap 2016 Season
ORLANDO, Fla. (12/17/16) – Senior wide receiver Kendall Sanders was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2016 AutoNation Cure Bowl after three touchdown receptions helped Arkansas State football cap the season with a 31-13 win over UCF Saturday at Camping World Stadium.
Arkansas State (8-5) forced three turnovers, blocked a punt for a touchdown and held UCF (6-7) to 223 yards of offense. The Red Wolves defense totaled six sacks and 11 tackles for loss in the outing, capping the last two outings with 14 sacks and 34 tackles for loss.
Making a sixth-straight bowl appearance, Arkansas State finishes the season, the sixth consecutive winning season for the first time since 1912-17. Arkansas State is home to the only FBS program to win five conference championships in the last six seasons.
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2017 at 12:22 PM
U better NOT get caught napping...
The entire class features 21 players named all-state, all-conference, All-American or rated as at least a 3-star prospect by one of the major recruiting web sites. The most signees came from the states of Alabama, Kansas and Mississippi as four players from each one inked with the Red Wolves. The class also includes three players from both Arkansas and Georgia, two from both Louisiana and Oklahoma and one from Arizona, California, Iowa, New York and Texas.
A-State collected its second consecutive Sun Belt Conference championship in 2016 and is the only FBS program in the nation to win five league titles over the last six seasons. Dating back to 2011, the 2016 Cure Bowl champions have made a school-record six straight bowl-game appearances and also piled up 52 victories over that span, which is tied for the 23rd most in the nation.
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2017 at 12:18 PM
Glad I flipped, Arky State stealing our players too:
KENDRICK EDWARDS • WR
6-5 • 212 • MIAMI, FLA. • ARKANSAS
Arkansas transfer who is already enrolled at A-State and sat out the 2016 season due to NCAA transferring rules . . . Participated in 11 games as a true freshman at Arkansas in 2014 . . . Tallied 70 yards on four receptions, one touchdown and a long reception of 28 yards . . . vs. Nicholls (Sept. 6): Hauled in one reception for 24 yards in Arkansas’ home-opening win . . . vs. No. 6 Texas A&M (Sept. 27): Captured one catch for 28 yards . . . vs. No. 10 Georgia (Oct. 18): Recorded first-career touchdown as a Razorback on a four-yard fade . . . Sophomore season saw him record four catches for 51 yards . . . Hauled in a long reception of 16 yards . . . Ranked as the No. 75 wide receiver in the nation by Scout.com coming out of high school . . . A three-star prospect by Scout, ESPN and 247Sports.com . . . The No. 92 wide receiver in the country and the No. 94 overall prospect from Florida according to 247Sports.com . . . As a senior, made 20 catches for 300 yards and six touchdowns while also playing quarterback in the Vikings’ Wing-T offense . . . In 2012, Miami Norland won eight games, including a four-game win streak that led to the regional semifinals, and caught 30 passes for 534 yards and 11 touchdowns . . . Caught 45 passes for 715 yards and 15 touchdowns for the Vikings’ undefeated 5A state champion team in 2011 . . . Played basketball and was an honor roll student while volunteering at Optimist Park and Sun Life Stadium . . . Chose Arkansas over offers from Auburn, South Carolina, Louisville, Rutgers and Syracuse.
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2017 at 12:13 PM
Barry: • Defensive coordinator Manny Diaz calls Lake Worth defensive end Jonathan Garvin the sleeper in UM’s class because of what "he did as a senior, terrorizing Palm Beach County" with a reported 25 sacks.
• Rumph is aware of a published report that UF told Columbus High/UF-bound corner Christopher Henderson not to go to UM because Rumph has been coaching defensive backs only a year at the college level.
"I know who I am," Rumph said. "I know who I covered in my career and what I’ve done."
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 06, 2017 at 12:09 PM
Centennial Bank Stadium
Arkansas State’s first game at Centennial Bank Stadium was played Sept. 28, 1974. The stadium, which now seats 30,406, has undergone several renovations since then and more are on the horizon.
A-State originally transitioned from a grass field to an artificial playing surface prior to the 2006 season and upgraded to a state-of-the-art GEO Surfaces field turf in 2010. Like the original field turf installed nine years ago, the new Geo-Surfaces product still features a large A-State logo in the center of the field and red end zones with large white "ARKANSAS STATE" lettering.
However, the new product has an enhanced look with the addition of two Red Wolves logos, two Sun Belt Conference logos and a black trim that outlines the field. The Red Wolves and Sun Belt Conference logos are located on each 25-yard line. The multi-use surface provides year-round training opportunities for other A-State sports in addition to the school’s football program.
A three-story football complex was built in the stadium’s south end zone in 2002, which followed a stadium expansion in 1991 that raised the seating from 16,343 to 30,406.
Centennial Bank Stadium features a multi-level press box, which houses media areas, coaching booths, broadcasting locations, a video control booth, camera areas, suites, a club area and more.
Thanks to a $5 million gift – the largest individual donation in A-State Athletics history – by alumnus Johnny Allison, a “Centennial Expansion” construction and renovation project to the stadium’s press box and west-side concourse took place during this last offseason.
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2017 at 12:07 PM
Flipping again to Arkansas State:
Arkansas State University Alma Mater
Our Alma Mater ASU
Your hallowed halls shall ring
With praise by daughter and noble son
Who proudly stand and sing
Mem'ries of your stirring glory
And of youthful friends we knew
The red and black shall ever wave
On high for ASU
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2017 at 12:01 PM
Gotta do your research:
Arkansas State University Fight Song
On, On, On to victory
Brave team you're second to none
Let's make this game history
along with the others we've won
FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!
with all your might
so that the world may see that
RED-W-O-L-V-E-S means Victory!
STATE!
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2017 at 12:01 PM
Lol 86.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | February 06, 2017 at 12:00 PM