Why did it take this long for Colbie Young to get going? I identified his capabilities in fall camp. His tape doesn't lie. If Miami can get Jacolby George and Xavier Restrepo back. This can be a formidable group going forward. Injuries are part of the game but if Miami can get healthy in time for Florida State and Clemson. I like our chances.

Cornerback Tyrique Stevenson and Wide Receiver Michael Redding were not in uniform for today's pre-game warm-ups.

Also, Henry Parrish is not seen in pre-game warm-ups. Linebacker Waynmon Steed is out as well.

No quotes on Miami, but Jackson shares the Canes are coming after him, sounds like, above and beyond the others.

Plus a 2024 LB and LT to watch

Some heavy evaluation going on with DL in 2024 and a new WR name to monitor

If I had to guess right now I would guess Rueben Bain commits elsewhere but this will come down to the very end. Bain spoke highly of Alabama in a way that makes me feel he's heading to Tuscaloosa. He has a great relationship with Nick Saban and Mario Cristobal but the past success of the Tide I think sends Bain north. Of course many things can change from now until signing day, but Miami will have some convincing to do if they want have the home town hero stay home.

Where do you think Bain goes?

Who ya got and Why? What's your score? Closest Score Gets a shout-out on the next podcast AND a special prize!

This game definitely does not have the luster of years past. But here’s some bulletin board material for the Hurricanes.

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This game is obviously a must win for various reasons, mostly for morale of the team and the fan base.

I’m hoping to see a dominant team. A disciplined team. An explosive team. A healthy team. Don’t think the fan base can take another loss right now.

This is a team Miami should beat, but so was Middle Tennessee.

What are you hoping for?

Got a chance to check Moore out at practice yesterday. Great kid with legit 6'4" size. Has the frame to become a flex/athletic TE at the next level if he continues to grow. Was beaming when talking about the Miami offer and really enjoyed his game visit last week. Legit name to watch over the next couple of years

Miami Gulliver Prep four-star wide receiver and LSU commit Jalen Brown had never been to a gameday in Baton Rouge, La., prior to this weekend.

Suffice to say, he walked away impressed.

“I went to a couple of college games over the last two years,” Brown told On3. “That stadium is just, I don’t know what it is, it’s just different. The fans’ just different. Everybody’s cheering the whole entire game.”


“The visit was great,” Brown said. “It’s always fun to go with my family, hang around and go watch the Tigers play in Tiger Stadium. That was my first game at Tiger Stadium. It didn’t turn out as planned but it was still a good game, good environment.”


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The Broward Fans (for 15 years) have been saying once the U starts winning…they’ll fill up the HRS seats. BULL SHIT.

THE GOAT TEAM (2001 Canes) only averaged 46k Fans……(Lots of winning-Undefeated).

The Canes need a 50k seat Stadium near Campus. Oregon has the #2 rated stadium atmosphere in College Football in their 50k seat Stadium.

That’s all the Canes need. Mario knows.

Duke Basketball has the Best Atmosphere in all of sports in their tiny Cameron Arena.

A 50k seat Stadium fits the Canes Fanbase.

Please Good Lord…..no more thousands of empty Teal Seats 24 miles
from Campus. It’s killing the U Program.
15 years and counting.

For God’s Sake, The U doesn’t play Notre Dame for every Home Game.

All these ignorant County Commissioners and Broward/WPB Fans that don’t want a Football Stadium built at Tropical Park……..News Flash - There’s already a Football Stadium built at Tropical Park that takes up a lot of space.

The current Football Stadium at Tropical Park is old and is in bad shape.
It needs to be replaced. There’s no reason why the County and its Citizens should refuse to let a UM Grad Billionaire tear down the old Stadium and build a State of the Art 50k seat Stadium that would benefit the local (2.8 miles away) University and all of the County Residents.

Why say no to major improvements to the Park?

Why say no to a Stadium that UM would use for 7 games a year.

A new State of the Art Stadium with a Retractable Roof would benefit the County and its Residents far more than it would UM.


The Legendary Orange Bowl:
-building financed by Burdines Store
-operated by UM for 70 years of Home Games
-built on City of Miami Land

The OB had events, concerts, High School Games, etc that benefited all Dade County Residents.

The same could be done with a Retractable Roof 50k seat Stadium at Tropical Park on Park Land that’s already dedicated to a Stadium.
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The U needs Receivers and the top 4 WRs in S/FL are headed to LSU, FSU, Gators and Ohio State.

The U will never be back to a Championship Level until they can once again play in a Championship Level Atmosphere Stadium (like the old OB) that attracts the top rated S/FL recruits.

The U will not be able to keep the needed Top S/FL recruits home until they get a Stadium that can match the atmospheres at LSU, FSU, the Swamp and the OSU Horseshoe.

HRS (not a top 100 College Stadium) is not the answer.

The HRS atmosphere doesn’t attract the (needed) top ranked recruits to win Championships.

The HRS just can’t compete with the Stadium Atmospheres of LSU, the Swamp, FSU, Ohio State, Bama, Georgia, Texas, etc. that are so attractive to the top rated recruits.

The sooner the people in S/FL realize that, the sooner we can build a Stadium that is FIT for the Canes so UM can start winning Championships again.

If the Canes want to be Champions again……….
The U needs to prioritize the wants and needs of Recruits……….
not the wants and needs of the Broward/WPB Fans.
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Examples——

Former Head Coaches:
Jimmy Johnson and Howard Schnellenberger

Current Head Coach:
Mario Cristobal

Current Player:
Tyler Van Dyke

Former Player:
Alonzo Highsmith

Current Recruit:
Jalen Brown

All think Stadium Atmospheres
Matter.

Does anybody think the above named were ever impressed by the Atmosphere at Hard Rock Stadium?

Jimmy and Howard Coached inside HRS…….why would these 2 UM Legendary Coaches want the Canes out of HRS????

Jalen Brown grew up in S/FL. Why would he rather play in Tiger Stadium than HRS?

Tyler Van Dyke rather play anywhere’s else other than HRS………what more does UM need to hear to wake up and move the Fock out of HRS.

All these named UM Legends want a Miami Hurricanes OB 2.0 Stadium at Tropical Park.

All know that HRS is NOT RIGHT for the U.

Is there any current or former UM Player or Coach that doesn’t want their own Hurricanes OB 2.0 Stadium?
Does any want to stay in HRS?

Please tell me who…….

I’ve given Hundreds of examples of why the U needs to get back in a Home Stadium like the OB……….,and all I get in return is either be banned or have my messages being deleted by the Site Moderators who live in Broward County.

As long as the Broward / WPB HRS Lovers are allowed to hi-jack the U Program for selfish reasons……..The Canes will be stuck in mediocrity (just like the last 15 years at HRS).

It doesn’t matter how good the U Coaches are………they will always be handicapped by HRS.
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Source——-Google-
It is also widely recognized that the homefield advantage that the Hurricanes enjoyed in the Orange Bowl was exponentially greater than in their newer home. This was in great part due to the atmosphere of the Orange Bowl.

The Hard Rock Stadium seats are set further back from the field than comparable seats at the Orange Bowl. As a result, even at its loudest, Hard Rock Stadium is nowhere near as loud as the Orange Bowl.
-per Google

The storm tracker board is now a free message board and this board, "Canes Talk" will be the only premium board going forward. All recruiting scoop will be provided on this message board. Hopefully this makes things simpler.

Miami hosted four-star point guard Elmarko Jackson this past weekend.

Jackson has great ties to UM guard Isaiah Wong. Both are from the New Jersey area.

Expect an article on Jackson's visit to Coral Gables this week.

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CORAL GABLES, Fla. – University of Miami head men’s basketball coach Jim Larrañaga announced Monday the promotion of Bill Courtney to associate head coach.

A 26-year coaching veteran, Courtney recently completed his 12th year on Larrañaga’s staff and his third at Miami, helping lead the Hurricanes to the Elite Eight for the first time ever. He moves into the position vacated by Chris Caputo, who is now the head coach at George Washington.

“I’m incredibly honored to step into this role at Miami. I want to express my sincere thanks to both Jim Larrañaga and Dan Radakovich for their faith and trust in me,” Courtney said. “It is truly a privilege to put on the ‘U’ each and every day. To do so while working for a great man like Coach L is uniquely special. I’m so excited to continue to build this program and look forward to helping us create more memories in the years to come.”

Courtney worked for Larrañaga for nine consecutive years, from 1996-2005, the first at Bowling Green and the latter eight at George Mason. During that time, the duo made five postseason appearances, including two NCAA Tournament berths, and posted five seasons with 19-plus wins.

Following seven years as a Power Six assistant coach at four institutions and six years as a Division I head coach, Courtney reunited with Larrañaga at Miami in 2019.

Courtney has quickly become one of the finest recruiters in the ACC, serving as the lead on the highest-rated commit in each of the last three classes. Eight of Miami’s nine high school signees over those three years have ranked top-150 in the 247Sports Composite. Six were four-star, top-105 prospects in their respective classes, with Courtney leading the recruitment efforts of five of them, including all three top-85 signees.

The past two years, the Alexandria, Va., native has helped Miami sign a top-25 class in the 247Sports Composite rankings.

In addition, Courtney was the primary recruiter for both of the Hurricanes’ transfers last offseason, Jordan Miller and Charlie Moore, each of whom averaged at least 10.0 points and 1.7 steals per game, the latter mark top-four in the ACC. They combined for 42 double-digit scoring performances and logged 68 of a possible 74 starts.

More recently, Courtney served as the primary recruiter this offseason on both of the team’s transfer signees, Nijel Pack and Norchad Omier, who are ranked second and No. 12, respectively, in ESPN’s transfer portal rankings. Pack was a First Team All-Big 12 designee and Big 12 Most Improved Player in 2021-22, while Omier was the Sun Belt Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year.

“Throughout his 12 years on my staff, including the last three at Miami, Bill Courtney has proven again and again just how valuable he is. Bill is an excellent recruiter, a tremendous coach and, most importantly, a fantastic leader and mentor of young men,” Larrañaga said. “He is an essential part of Miami basketball and helped bring us to unprecedented heights this year. Dan Radakovich, who has aided our program so much, and I both know just how instrumental Bill is to the success of this team, both in the past and in our assuredly bright future. Bill’s new position represents just that.”

After working as Miami’s scout-team coordinator from 2019-21, Courtney moved into the offensive coordinator role in 2021-22 and led the Hurricanes to one of their finest offensive seasons ever.

Miami finished the year No. 19 in the country in KenPom offensive efficiency at 113.9 points per 100 possessions. Both numbers are the program’s second-highest of the KenPom era (1997-present). Miami also finished seventh nationally in turnover percentage (14.0), No. 25 in 2-point percentage (54.8) and No. 37 in effective field-goal percentage (53.3) according to the website.

In addition, the Hurricanes ranked sixth in turnovers per game (9.5), eighth in turnover margin (+4.41), No. 15 in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.49), No. 29 in total assists (524) and No. 30 in field-goal percentage (47.3). Miami also averaged 75.8 points per game in ACC play, breaking the program record of 74.8 set in 2007-08.

The Hurricanes’ offensive prowess helped the team post a sensational 26-11 (14-6 ACC) record, good for the third-most wins in program history and a top-four finish in the ACC.

Miami logged three wins over teams that ended the year ranked top-15 nationally. That included two victories over top-three teams, as it beat the national runner-up, North Carolina, by 28 and defeated another NCAA semifinalist, Duke, on the road.

After earning the program’s fourth Sweet 16 berth, including the third under Larrañaga, and first Elite Eight bid, the Hurricanes’ historic season ended against the eventual national champion, Kansas.

HRS is ranked #28 out of 30 NFL Teams Stadiums​

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HRS is ranked #64 out of 124 College Football Stadiums​

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The Sporting News ranks HRS #28 out of 30 NFL Stadiums.

HRS is only ranked higher than the Washington Commanders FedEx Stadium (30) and the Buffalo Bills Stadium (29).

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#28 - Hard Rock Stadium (Dolphins)

Open since: 1987 | Capacity: 65,236 | Surface: Platinum TE Paspalum
It's been 30 years, and the venue already has been called Joe Robbie Stadium, Pro Player Stadium, Land Shark Stadium and Sun Life Stadium. It has been a solid home for all things Miami football; it just lacks anything spectacular.

—-per Sporting News (March, 2022)

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- per USA TODAY​

26. Hard Rock Stadium – Miami Dolphins(Previously: 25)​

Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Renovations in recent years keep this spot from being lower in our ranking NFL stadiums. While it is a frequent host of the Super Bowl, that can be largely credited to the location. Hard Rock Stadium will stick around, especially thanks to its history. But Miami would love something modern and calls for it might happen with the Dolphins fielding a playoff-caliber roster in 2022.

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Per Bleacher Report:​

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64. Sun Life Stadium: Miami (FL) Hurricanes​

Sun Life Stadium is probably more widely known as being home to the Miami Dolphins, and also the Orange Bowl.

The Miami Hurricanes also call this place home. It has been around since 1987 and seats 76,500.

The atmosphere here is average as best, and the stadium is kind of located in a not-so-great residential area.

Still, this is Miami, so the weather is nice, and the place can get loud at times.

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- per Bleacher Report -
“The top 124 Loudest Atmosphere College Football Stadiums”
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The old Orange Bowl was built in 1937.
The Texas A&M Stadium was built in 1927.

The City of Miami Politicians decided to demolish the Legendary Orange Bowl Stadium and forced the Miami Hurricanes to rent the #64 ranked College Stadium (HRS) that’s a ridiculous one hour’s drive from the UM Campus……. HUGE MISTAKE!!

Texas A&M decided to invest in repairing, remodeling and expanding their Stadium to 102,000 seats……..GREAT DECISION!!

Now, Texas A&M (12th Man) Kyle Field is one of the Best Top Ranked College Stadiums in the Country.

The Aggies and Jimbo have all the needed tools in their tool box……….Mario doesn’t.

Now, Texas A&M just signed the
#1 Recruiting Class (2022) in America.
(Miami’s own Shemar Stewart says Hello).

The Aggies used their Home-Field Advantage College Atmosphere Stadium to beat the Alabama Crimson Tide this past season.

LSU Tigers Stadium is the #1 Ranked Stadium.

I’ve been to games at both the LSU Tigers Stadium and the Old Miami Orange Bowl.

The OB was louder than LSU’s Stadium with similar atmospheres.

UM was cutting corners when they hired Head Coaches like Coker, Shannon, Golden and Manny.

UM is cutting corners by renting #64 HRS.

“Cutting corners doesn’t win Championships” —-per Ted Hendricks.

UM finally decided to hire a REAL HEAD COACH in Super Mario and his Super Coaching Staff.

A REAL HEAD COACH……..not another Temple Coach like Al Golden and Manny Diaz.

UM definitely didn’t settle with this Head Coach hire………..so why in the Hell is UM settling on renting HRS (#64 ranked College Stadium) that’s one hour’s drive from Campus……..who’s making this decision?

Why settle and be like Temple and Pitt?

Come-On DanRad….Do your JOB!
One more Box to Check:
-Got the Head Coach and Staff..
-Got the Facilities..
-Got the NIL Money..
-XXXXXXX - Don’t have College Stadium
(Renting #64 is not going to cut it)

ie; When Mario goes toe-to-toe with Jimbo, Saban and Dabo for a recruit, Mario’s got to go to war with the Fact he’s the only one at the table trying to sell to a Recruit a Home Stadium that UM has
to rent/borrow, that’s Ranked #64 in the country, that was originally built for World Cup Soccer, Major League Baseball, Monster Trucks, Super MotorCross Races and the ass kicker…….it’s located one hour’s drive from the UM Campus.

Mario has to fight off these Elite Football Program Coaches with both arms tied behind his back.

Mario is going to give it his all.
That’s the way he’s wired.

But, why Handicap Mario with #64 Stadium?

Why not let Ruiz build Mario a Kick-Ass College Atmosphere Stadium made for College Football?

A Stadium 3.5 miles from Mario’s Office so Mario can show it to Recruits everyday, all day.

A UM Stadium to Showcase UM’s Legenday History by having Statutes of Howard Schnellenberger, Jimmy Johnson, Vinny Testaverde and Gino Torretta placed by the Stadium’s Front Entrance.

A Stadium with Huge Displays of UM’s (5) National Championship Teams, with every UM All-American players Names/Images painted on the Stadium walls and Shrines
Displaying all the UM players who were inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame.

A Stadium with Orange and Green seats (no teal) with the “U” Logo painted all over the Stadium (no more green plastic tarps covering Dolphin Logos).

A Stadium that could be built like a Orange Bowl Replica.

With an Open East Endzone with views of Palm Trees, The beautiful Biltmore Hotel, the UM Campus Dorm Towers, the City Skyline of Coral Gables, Brickell and Coconut Grove.
(Beautiful View just like the old Historic
Orange Bowl).

Is there anybody out there that doesn’t think a UM Stadium like this would help Mario’s Recruiting?

Is the Hurricanes Nation giving its all by renting the #64 ranked College Stadium in the beautiful Miami Gardens?

(Be honest, who wants to get a flat tire in the Miami Gardens area at 1130pm? -
The University has an obligation to keep
its Students Safe - forcing Students to drive an hour from Campus to a Dangerous Neighborhood is Not Right).

Can’t the Hurricanes Nation Support Mario and give him all the tools needed to Win a National Championship?

The Hurricanes Nation would want Mario Fired if Mario’s Recruiting Classes was ranked #64…

The Hurricanes Nation would want Mario Fired if Mario’s Football Team was ranked #64…

So why in the Hell does the Hurricanes Nation want to continue to rent the #64 Ranked College Football Stadium???????

It’s time to Fire HRS.

THE TIME IS NOW to Build UM a top ranked College Atmosphere Football Stadium close to the Campus so the Canes can compete with the Elite College Football Programs.

Tear down the Old Football Stadium at Tropical Park and build a new Stadium in its place. Build a new Stadium a little bit wider and a little bit taller suited for UM’s Fanbase (50-54k seats) and also build it for Dade County High School Football.

The new Stadium could be used for youth leagues, Camps, Dade County events, etc.

A new Stadium at Tropical Park will benefit all of Dade County.

There’s 3 Highways (826, 876 and Turnpike) surrounding Tropical Park for 50-54 Fans for 6 days a year.

The old OB had ONE Highway 836 for 80k Fans.

There’s plenty of space at Tropical Park for parking / tailgating for 6 days a year.


Let’s be ……”ALL IN”
No more cutting corners.