Did avantae even play today???

Other site saying possibly some disciplinary issues - any inside info ?

Any indications of how game 1 treated the player health status?

Gause breaks down some of the teams reaching out to him since the Sept. 1 timeline passed. Update on Rivals:

I know, you probably don't want to hear it. Time and time again Miami fans rave about members of the secondary who don't end up exceeding expectations.

However, this appears different

Since Mario Cristobal's re-arrival at UM, he's only spoken wonders about DJ Ivey.

Just this week, he's called him an excellent teammate, with elite physical traits and the right work ethic to motivate those around him.
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I'm not gonna lie, I hear this and get goosebumps. I'm not sure there's a better compliment(s) you can get from a coach before you even play a game for him.

"I can't say enough good things about him. Just look at the physical traits, he's exactly how you want him drawn up. He's long, tall, explosive, athletic, his ability to redirect, his hips, ankle flexibility. You name it, he can do it."

I mean, COME ON. You'd think Cristobal is talking about a first-round pick.

Obviously, Ivey has been inconsistent during his career at UM, but could it have been a coaching problem? Only time will tell.

Wilson updates his overall recruiting process sharing he may commit in the next two to three weeks:

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Sharing the update given the proximity... you never know how things will shake out with recruiting. Williams does talk about his relationship with Miami in the interview.

I personally watched Pitt-WVU & Purdue for Manalita State rather than Jurassic Park,
But I have heard from many reviews that it was sad/scary. A board like this will always have dedicated blue and red fans.
But when a mostly sports guy speaks like this,,,,,

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2023:

Rivals 100 4* WR - Nathaniel Joseph Jr. (Miami Edison) *Miami Commit*

Rivals 250 4* DE - Rueben Bain (Miami Central) *Miami Legacy

Rivals 250 4* WR - Tyler Williams (Lakeland HS)

4* CB - Damari Brown (American Heritage)
*Miami Legacy*

4* OL - Tommy Kinsler (Trinity Catholic)

3* RB - Christopher Johnson Jr. (Dillard)

3* OL - Frankie Tinilau (La Salle) *Miami Commit*

2024:

Rivals 100 4* CB - Antione Jackson (Dillard)
*Miami Commit*

Rivals 100 4* S - Zaquan Patterson (Chaminade-Madonna)

Rivals 150 4* WR Chance Robinson (St. Thomas Aquinas)

2025:
DT - Armondo Blount (Dillard)

CB - Ben Hanks Jr. (Booker T. Washington)

LB - Ezekiel “E.J.” Marcelin (Miami Central)

WR - Naeshaun Montgomery (Cardinal Newman)

RB - Sterling Joseph (Miami Edison)
*Cousin of Nathaniel Joseph*

This list will continue to be updated all the way until kickoff of Miami’s opening game of the season vs. Bethune Cookman on Saturday. There will be a confirmed list of visitors spotted attending the game, after the game. I am currently reaching out to multiple prospects as we speak, that the Miami coaching staff is actively recruiting.

It’s about to turn up a few notches around here. A load of content coming your way via CanesCounty. Stay tuned!

It's finally here.

What are we most excited about?

Who gets the starting linebacker spot?

Who should start at corner?

Who should start at d-tackle?

How much playing time should Jake Garcia/Jacurri Brown get?

Should Tyler Van Dyke play at all?

How many fans do you think show up?

Who's the stat monster for game one?

Sit Jaylan Knighton as a precaution?

How many points does Bethune score? And what number does it become a disappointment?

These are my first thoughts going into the week. What's yours? Got answers?

*Quick Note: Prospects visiting this game will be on visits for Texas A&M.*

2023:

Rivals 100 5* WR Hykeem Williams (Stranahan)

2024

Rivals 100 5* WR Jeremiah Smith (Chaminade-Madonna)

Rivals 100 5* WR Joshisa Trader (Chaminade-Madonna)

Pride covers interest in Florida, Georgia, Miami, Oklahoma, and Texas A&M ahead of planned fall game-days:

Lester has five game-day visits he's lining up. I asked additional questions about his relationship with Miami:

Looking to make the trip to College Station, any idea where majority of Canes fans are seated? That stadium is wild

Debron Gatling is planning on visiting Miami this fall, covers his likes in the Canes with an overall update:

A more in-depth look at the five-stars here:

Not much opportunity for us to see much today, no media access after stretch. During the press conference, AD Dan Radakovich made an appearance along with Tyler Van Dyke, Jalen Rivers, Jahfari Harvey and Corey Flagg.

Zion Nelson is practicing but to what extent is unknown as practice is very limited to watch at this moment. I have been told by a source that Nelson playing in the Bethune Cookman game would be unlikely as early as last week. Position battles are being determined between today and Wednesday. Likely a depth chart release late Wednesday night or early Thursday.

Bain runs down a list of teams he's looking at ahead of dropping his top-five. Update on Rivals:

Marcus and I debate the topic:

@michaelyero and I have been all-in on coverage about this 2022 Miami Central from the second Jube Joseph was named the new head coach. Summer workouts, 7on7 camps, fall practices and now the regular season. We saw the vision and knew they could hang with the best of the best.

Miami Central's defense was lockdown against IMG, shutting them out in the entire second half. Rueben Bain, he's truly 1 of 1. He was giving IMG' s o-line hell all night. Francis Mauigoa did give him trouble, though.

I called Bain after the game and we chopped it up for a couple of minutes. He's locked in, no other way to explain it. He's a star and Miami needs to continue doing all it can to land the gem of the 2023 class. Bain told me he felt that he dominated, but still could've done better. Miami Central's schedule isn't a cakewalk, with matchups against top South Florida schools.

We also saw a lot from non-Miami targets, FIU QB commit Keyone Jenkins was leading his troops all night. He's an exceptional leader, and without him there's no Miami Central. Two-star receiver Cataurus Hicks must've had over 100 receiving yards. He's been great in 7on7 and at all of Central's practices this offseason. He's got that dawg in him. Don't think Miami would pursue him, but there's no reason he shouldn't be at a P5.

Miami Central has exceptional youth that will certainly be recruited by the Hurricanes in future classes. DB Amari Wallace had an INT and was tackling efficiently. LB Ezekiel Marcelin was all over IMG. I like what I saw from the 2025 prospects.

Miami targets/commits:

Riley Williams had a great catch and run for a first down and more. Didn't have any other catches. Antonio Tripp either didn't play or played very little. Bain told me he didn't see him the entire night.

Jayden Wayne had a big-time TFL on a fourth down early in the 4th quarter. Samuel M'Pemba didn't make any notable plays. 2024 four-star running back Jerrick Gibson was breaking tackles and making something out of nothing all times. Really like what I saw. He won RB MVP at the UA Future 50 camp.