University of Miami starting quarterback Malik Rosier (the new and improved version for 2018) recently took to Twitter after the Canes first real scrimmage of the Fall and tweeted, "We got a new three headed monster on offense."
Hurricane fans were left wondering what he might have meant by that statement. Well we think we know, so here is our best guess:
RUNNING BACK
24 | Travis Homer | Junior | 5-11 | 205
13 | DeeJay Dallas | Sophomore | 5-10 | 220
32 | Trayone Gray | Redshirt Senior | 6-2 | 240
Homer blossomed after taking over as the starter a year ago following an injury to Mark Walton, rushing for 966 yards on 163 attempts, averaging 5.9 yards per carry and finishing with eight rushing touchdowns on his way to earning an All-ACC Second Team selection in 2017.
Dallas also stepped up after moving from wide receiver to running back following Walton's injury, using his athleticism and versatility to rush for 217 yards and three touchdowns behind Homer. Fully focused on running back in 2018, Dallas could be an important and versatile weapon for Miami's offense. But Gray is the biggest surprise in the running back room, moving to fullback in the spring and climbing to No. 3 on the depth chart in fall camp.
"I'm so proud of that dude," offensive coordinator Thomas Brown said of Gray. "I said it [at Media Day], his development not just as a player, but as a person – what he's done off the field, being more responsible, being accountable. He has always been a very talented guy – super fast, straight ahead [runner], very strong. He's limited some east and west [running]-wise, but we kind of work around that. But his maturity level has come along so fast this past spring and summer. I'm really excited about what he's doing."
Gray's ability to play both fullback and running back excite Brown, while his experience and maturity will help him mentor a stable of talented young running backs.
"I think it's huge," Brown said of Gray's ability to play both positions. "Obviously you have a guy who has played some - not a whole lot throughout his career, but at least has been around the program and been in our system. He knows what we kind of expect from a coaching staff standpoint. The effort every single day, the accountability every single day, is huge to have in that room – especially when you have new guys who just got here with Cam [Davis], Lorenzo [Lingard] and Realus [George]. The more guys we have in that room who can help lead those guys when I'm not around, the better off we'll be. So I think the fact that he was not hesitant to move when I asked him to move, didn't have an attitude about it, he just accepted his role, embraced his role and kept working at it, and now he's back in the mix at tailback."
Good Read Soup
Posted by: Old Skool | August 20, 2018 at 10:01 AM
I keep forgetting...what high school did Jaquan Johnson attend?
Posted by: 58 Straight | August 20, 2018 at 09:19 AM
Killian Cougars!
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | August 20, 2018 at 10:02 AM
U got that right!
S O U L we got sooouuulll...Cougars got soul!
Posted by: 58 Straight | August 20, 2018 at 10:06 AM
Thanks Old Skool. Nice FIRST!
Posted by: 58 Straight | August 20, 2018 at 10:06 AM
TonyCane, TonyCane...paging TonyCane to the front office please. The blog is waiting.
Posted by: 58 Straight | August 20, 2018 at 10:07 AM
11 Days until we are in DFWA Baby! Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington The Canes Are Coming Daddy Woooooo!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 20, 2018 at 10:35 AM
58 straight, old skool,and TSully, the original 3 headed monster!
Seen em do some thangs!
Great blog 58.... I'm excited about the future.
DemCanes!!!
Posted by: NativeCane | August 20, 2018 at 11:34 AM
Love it and Love U Native. Take Care my Brotha!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 20, 2018 at 11:44 AM
FYI on Sunday September 2nd our Friends at Canes United are having the tailgate catered by Rudy's BBQ of Arlington: Food served will be Brisket, Sausage, Turkey, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Creamed Corn, Tea, and Lemonade. It's 15 Dollars. If anyone is interested let me know or PayPal me at [email protected]. See U all in the DFWA Metroplex in 11 days Daddy Woooo!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 20, 2018 at 11:48 AM
Like what I'm hearing from Brown about Trayone & Jordan.
As far as 12%, ehhhhh, not there yet, need to see what special teams looks like...but this is a very talented team though.
Posted by: CaneRock | August 20, 2018 at 11:54 AM
58 straight, old skool,and TSully, the original 3 headed monster! Seen em do some thangs!
Posted by: NativeCane | August 20, 2018 at 11:34 AM
I just want to thank God there was no video and none of our escapades never made the Internet!
Posted by: 58 Straight | August 20, 2018 at 12:04 PM
It's now 15% now 12% was 2001 and previous lol.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 20, 2018 at 12:36 PM
Canes check in at #8 in the first AP poll.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | August 20, 2018 at 12:54 PM
May I just say.... I love this blog!
Late shout out to Terrance who used the phrase "tom foolery of the highest order" awhile back. Forgot to give you your props for that. Where else can you read THAT?
No where!
Go Canes!!!!
Posted by: CGNC | August 20, 2018 at 12:59 PM
The Miami Hurricanes are ranked 8th in the preseason AP Poll released today.
- No. 8 Miami Hurricanes have their best preseason AP ranking since being No. 6 to start the 2004 season.
The Miami Hurricanes are also No. 8 in the preseason coaches poll.
CMR is turning this program around.
http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/24425531/alabama-crimson-tide-no-1-preseason-associated-press-top-25
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | August 20, 2018 at 01:02 PM
Great article 58! LOL! the picture of the three-headed monster! Hilarious!
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | August 20, 2018 at 01:04 PM
Florida State’s AD leaving to work for....wait for it... the NCAA. He must. Have seen what he got with Willie Taggart and said get me the hell out of here.
NCAA officially announces Florida State AD Stan Wilcox has been selected as NCAA’s executive vice president of regulatory affairs. He begins at the NCAA on Oct. 1
Posted by: Go Canes!! | August 20, 2018 at 01:15 PM
Thank U CGNC! Love U See U at the Rock on Saturday September 8th.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 20, 2018 at 01:16 PM
I just want to thank God there was no video and none of our escapades never made the Internet!
Posted by: 58 Straight | August 20, 2018 at 12:04 PM
Lawd yeah... Terrance would not be able to walk around in public if that ish went viral!
Posted by: NativeCane | August 20, 2018 at 01:32 PM
This is welcome news...Diaz:
One of the great things to come out of camp is the development of Jhavonte Dean. He had two interceptions and really played well on Saturday night. That should do wonders for his confidence. We were down a few guys, so it was an opportunity for some guys that might be ‘twos’ to play with the ‘ones,’ and they stepped up and rose to the challenge. We’d just like to have it where you get that feeling that you bring 22 guys into the game and not have a dropoff. We may not be there yet.”
Although usual #2 corner Trajan Bandy was held out today, Diaz is seeing the progress he wants to see out of Jhavonte Dean and Dean worked with the one’s along with Michael Jackson after nabbing two picks in the scrimmage.
Posted by: CaneRock | August 20, 2018 at 01:56 PM
And it looks like the Illinois transfer (Odenigbo) is going to contribute.
Posted by: CaneRock | August 20, 2018 at 01:57 PM
Looks like all the guys that fans have written off are steppin' up!
Posted by: CaneRock | August 20, 2018 at 01:58 PM
It's now 15% now 12% was 2001 and previous lol.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 20, 2018 at 12:36 PM
We only do the regular season, so 12% it is. LOL
Posted by: 58 Straight | August 20, 2018 at 02:16 PM
FYI on Sunday September 2nd our Friends at Canes United are having the tailgate catered by Rudy's BBQ of Arlington: Food served will be Brisket, Sausage, Turkey, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Creamed Corn, Tea, and Lemonade. It's 15 Dollars. If anyone is interested let me know or PayPal me at [email protected]. See U all in the DFWA Metroplex in 11 days Daddy Woooo!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 20, 2018 at 11:48 AM
Terrance, we bought our 4 tickets to this event over the weekend. Anyone else going to this tailgate?
Posted by: SATXCane | August 20, 2018 at 02:45 PM
I am NOT getting my panties in a wad until AFTER the LSU game......carry on. :-)
Posted by: raizecane | August 20, 2018 at 03:01 PM
SATXCane See U there Brotha! I believe KYCane will be joining us as well. 58 Straight and RoachCane are yall down with the tailgate or are yall going to do something else? SATXCane I still have U booked for THE LQ at DFW in Euless! Let's Do this CaneSpace Family!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 20, 2018 at 03:03 PM
58 Straight. Ok cool on a technicality 12% still stands lol!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 20, 2018 at 03:03 PM
CaneRock U are spot on Man!
Posted by: Tsully76 | August 20, 2018 at 03:04 PM
Raize that's what she said lol!
Posted by: Tsully76 | August 20, 2018 at 03:04 PM
Looking forward to meeting you, Terrance, and anyone else that will be there too. C-A-N-E-S CANES!!!
Posted by: SATXCane | August 20, 2018 at 03:05 PM
Yes Sir SATXCane!
Posted by: Tsully76 | August 20, 2018 at 03:07 PM
TSully76,
Carlos, Stefan, and I will be joining you and other Canespacers Sunday at the Canes United Tailgate... with some punch to wash it down.
As always, F'the Turds!
GO CANES!!!
Posted by: Keoki | August 20, 2018 at 03:49 PM
Keoki Outstanding Brotha! I cant wait. We are going to tear Arlington Down.
Posted by: Tsully76 | August 20, 2018 at 03:51 PM
I am NOT getting my panties in a wad until AFTER the LSU game......carry on. :-)
Posted by: raizecane | August 20, 2018 at 03:01 PM
Wear the green ones, you don't look good in orange.
Posted by: 58 Straight | August 20, 2018 at 04:01 PM
with some punch to wash it down.
As always, F'the Turds!
GO CANES!!!
Posted by: Keoki | August 20, 2018 at 03:49 PM
Oh Hell, hide the women and children, it could get ugly up in here!
Posted by: 58 Straight | August 20, 2018 at 04:02 PM
https://twitter.com/CanesFootball/status/1031572769769549824
New uniforms for the LSU game.
Posted by: Lord Dude | August 20, 2018 at 06:09 PM
The Dude is back! LOL
Posted by: 58 Straight | August 20, 2018 at 06:52 PM
Or I should have said: "The Dude Abides."
Posted by: 58 Straight | August 20, 2018 at 06:52 PM
PSYCHED!!!
Great BLOG!
Let's GO CANES!
Posted by: roachcane77 | August 20, 2018 at 07:04 PM
Welcome back TD.
Need Epi, UMike and Ohio to start dropping some knowledge and we'll be ready to roll.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | August 20, 2018 at 07:24 PM
I love it. Perfect picture to represent the destruction that the Three Headed Monster is going to unleash on college football. First up, LSU. There should be some sorrow for the current football players. They know little of the crimes of their forebearers and Les Miles...crimes that they now have to answer for. Yes, that Peach Bowl brawl earned LSU a place on the List of Woe. In less than two weeks, discipline will be meted out. Those current players will know nothing but mediocrity and decline in their program from this point forward.
As touchdown throws fall into the hands of waiting Hurricane receivers like so many leaves falling from autumn trees, as the UM line blasts open holes like Ghidorah smashes apart buildings...LSU as a program will fall apart.
The three headed monster is coming. And it is famished.
Posted by: TonyCane | August 20, 2018 at 08:14 PM
The new uniform is no bueno! They look like our old Nike one with the green on the sleeve. Adidas needs to step up their game.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | August 20, 2018 at 08:51 PM
The three headed monster is coming.
And it is famished.
Posted by: TonyCane | August 20, 2018 at 08:14 PM
FEED THE BEAST!
Posted by: 58 Straight | August 20, 2018 at 09:57 PM
TonyCane...the real reason that you were summoned to the Principals office is that I am going to run the Legends of the Fall 2018 next. I don't have time to track the results and I need your keen statistician skills to help out. Are you up for the J O B?
Posted by: 58 Straight | August 20, 2018 at 09:59 PM
Absolutely, I'll certainly track the results.
Posted by: TonyCane | August 20, 2018 at 10:10 PM
2. To distribute tickets to other family, friends, etc. you may do the following:
Use the share button at the bottom of your phone when viewing the tickets.
Share the tickets from your Apple Wallet.
Screenshot your tickets and deliver to other patrons via text or email.
Can somebody please translate this? I think it is written in Portuguese? Or Mandarin?
Posted by: 58 Straight | August 20, 2018 at 10:11 PM
Posted by: 58 Straight | August 20, 2018 at 06:52 PM
Always.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | August 20, 2018 at 07:24 PM
✊
Posted by: Lord Dude | August 20, 2018 at 11:58 PM
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | August 20, 2018 at 08:51 PM
As I understand its for 1 game only, so imo its smart marketing. Beating the sh*t out of LSU is all that matters anyways.
Posted by: Lord Dude | August 21, 2018 at 12:03 AM
looks like Urban Liar will most likely get a 2 game suspension.
Posted by: raizecane | August 21, 2018 at 07:11 AM
Posted by: 58 Straight | August 20, 2018 at 10:11 PM
Just ask any 12 year old family member. They’ll do it for you in about two minutes.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | August 21, 2018 at 07:16 AM
Great Canes programs of the past (such as Jimmy Johnson and Butch Davis eras) built depth and talent with recruiting and player development. CMR checks the player development box for sure. CMR has taken an interest in the development of the entire Canes scholarship roster, and the evidence is apparent from what I am reading about Fall camp.
Jhavonte Dean, Choc, Njoku, Willis, Patchan, Finley, Derrick Smith, Jahair Jones- these are players that may have gotten lost down on the depth chart last season, but this coaching staff and the strength and conditioning staff did not give up on them, and now these players have a real chance to contribute this season according to early reports out of Fall camp.
Player development is also a great way to sell recruits. If you come to Miami, you will be developed. Whereas, teams like Alabama seem to have just as many 4/5-star recruits who eventually transfer as to 4/5-star recruits who eventually start.
CMR is building this program the right way.
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | August 21, 2018 at 09:34 AM