Five Takeaways from Heat’s Win Over Blazers

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The Miami Heat took down the Portland Trail Blazers at home on Wednesday night, behind pure role player domination and Bam Adebayo late takeover.

Many guys had their moments, including Caleb Martin and Gabe Vincent, but Adebayo took over with no Kyle Lowry, no Tyler Herro, and no Jimmy Butler late.

That’s big time.

So, here are five takeaways from this one…

#1: Some Bam Adebayo flashes of total offensive awareness.

Bam Adebayo was the topic of last game but in more of a forceful sense. On his return day, he showcased some defensive sustainability but wasn’t providing the total offensive weaponry as expected. Tonight, though, we saw the flashes that many want to see. To begin the game, Duncan Robinson ends around for a DHO, but his defender is totally fronting him. Adebayo turns, dribbles, and pulls up right into a jumper that went right through the net. That’s the guy many have been awaiting, and that wasn’t the only first half possession that was seen. On the other side of the floor, I saw something that I’ve been saying must be seen more often. Switching will always be number one on their list when he’s on the floor, but blitzing is necessary with his athletic build and quick speed. Late in the second quarter, that blitz led to an easy turnover, which is even easier when Caleb Martin is the other on-ball guy spearheading it. But his late offensive takeover iced it, and it was all about Adebayo’s mindset.

#2: Wait, Jimmy Butler ejected?

Jimmy Butler definitely felt he was getting fouled often in the first half. He’s not one that barks at the refs possession after possession like his point guard counterpart, but something flipped after an and-1. He looked to be sending a message to the baseline referee as he went to let him know in his face about the fouling spree, which totally warranted a technical. Emphasis on “a” technical. As he turned to walk away, still talking to some teammates around him, the second official slid in to give him his second technical. That one, not as warranted in my opinion. Was Butler that upset about the no-calls? I doubt it. As I said, it felt like more of a message that Butler wasn’t expecting to end in ejection. Either way, extra rest isn’t the worst thing for the Heat’s star player.

#3: The bench mob takeover.

Speaking on more of the specifics of the first half, it was more of the “others” that shined, and more importantly, kept Miami afloat. As the starters lacked that offensive chemistry to create similar looks, the bench group came in facilitating that ball at an elite level. Gabe Vincent-Kyle Guy-Max Strus-Caleb Martin-Dewayne Dedmon is quite the lineup to rely on for a good stretch of time, but well, it worked. Martin and Strus ended the first half with 11 points a piece, each doing it in different ways. Strus more of that ignitable spark that gave Miami that extra push when needed offensive to finish possessions, and Martin more of that persistent spot scorer who can utilize terrific footwork, the occasional three, and pure athleticism down the lane to put points on the board. This grouping was intriguing, but I don’t know if I can say it was surprising. I feel like I’ve seen this same show for 44 games.

#4: Another Erik Spoelstra third quarter adjustment.

One of Erik Spoelstra’s best coaching games this season was the home match-up against Utah earlier in the season. Why is that? Well, he made one single adjustment that turned the game around in Miami’s favor. Tonight, he made a similar move. Miami’s back to strong switching with Bam Adebayo back, but that also can be worked to their advantage with PJ Tucker on the floor. And after Jusef Nurkic was really dominating the interior, Spoelstra shifted the match-ups to stick Tucker on CJ McCollum and Adebayo still on Nurkic. What does that mean? Well, every screening action ended with Adebayo on McCollum and Tucker on Nurkic. That’s a win for Miami on both fronts, even if rebounding standards scare you. That one move put Miami right back in it to finish the third quarter strong, as Martin exploded on the other end.

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#5: Gabe Vincent’s improvements are no joke.

While it may feel like Caleb Martin deserves his own section after the big time push he gave them in the third, he’s been discussed enough upon his outstanding efforts. But somebody I touched on briefly that must be discussed more is Gabe Vincent. Finding rotation minutes for him aside, we’re witnessing a guy that has made continuous jumps in areas that weren’t even being focused on from outsiders. As many were just speaking on the perimeter shot falling, he’s taken that bet and raised it. Vincent has improved both his handles and vision to a completely other level, that make him quite the NBA level player, as he took over to begin the fourth with continuous feeds to Dewayne Dedmon. And well, defense hasn’t even been mentioned after he was stealing, deflecting, and fronting anybody that came his way. He’s not Kyle Lowry, but he’s treated as such when Lowry is out.

 

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Miami Hurricanes make final cut for 2022 DE Jack Pyburn

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The Miami Hurricanes got a little bit of a recruiting update on Wednesday as they made the final cut for 2022 three-star edge defender Jack Pyburn

Pyburn is a member of  the 2022 recruiting class, and has an 86 numerical ranking in the 247Sports rankings. In addition to Miami, Auburn is the other school that is in his final two.

Most recently, he took a visit to Auburn on January 14. He was offered by Miami on January 4.

He finished the 2021 season as a defensive playmaker. He recorded 109 tackles and 15 sacks in 11 games with the Bolles School. In three years of recorded statistics, he finished with 263 total tackles, and 28 sacks.

Measuring in at six-foot-three, 255 pounds, Pyburn has tremendous speed off the edge. As soon as the ball is snapped, he is able to accelerate and make a tackle. In some of the highlights I watched on him, he possessed the same skill set at both edge and linebacker. At the linebacker position, he was able to get by the defensive line with ease.

When he played the edge position, he used his speed to overpower the tackle or whoever was guarding him. A lot of times, you see edge players finesse their way into the backfield with quick movements and strength. Pyburn did that as well, but the speed element was a huge factor in his game.

Currently, the 2022 Miami Hurricanes recruiting class ranks 36th nationally and fifth overall in ACC per the 247Sports Team rankings. Miami has done a nice job of looking for edge defenders for this class. Cyrus Moss would be an example of that. Getting Pyburn would certainly add more depth to the position, and it would give Miami another proverbial tool in the tool chest.

With Miami having  good momentum in terms of recruiting, this would be another nice to get for a program that is looking to trend upward in the Mario Cristobal.

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Follow these steps to improve your golf game

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Golf is a wonderful sport that has been enjoyed by people for generations. It’s one of the few sports that can be enjoyed at any age, with players as young as 5 years old and as old as 90+. However, if you want to improve your game, there are some ways to do so. Here are some steps to take to improve your golf game.

Invest In A Golf Launch Monitor

A golf launch monitor is an electronic device used in the sport of golf mainly by professionals or high-level amateurs who want to know how far they are hitting their drives compared with other professionals or against par. They also allow you access information about the direction and speed of shots which will help you make adjustments when necessary. The information is usually presented as graphs, charts, and tables. One of the best ways to improve your golf game would be to invest in a golf launch monitor. You can take a look at https://www.golfinfluence.com/gear/accessories/best-launch-monitors/ to see some of the best monitors and which is best for your needs. The monitor records data about your drives such as direction, speed, backswing position, and angle of attack. This information will allow you an analysis of different aspects of your swing and help you make adjustments when necessary. You can also compare data from previous times you have used the launch monitor to see your progress over time

Make Sure Your Warm-Up And Practice Sessions Are Effective

In between each hole on a course, golfers usually go through a series of warm-ups and practice swings which are very important for improving your game. However, to improve your game, it is important that you don’t just go out on courses or practice areas and hit ball after ball without having any specific goals or aims. It’s best if you come up with some drills so that you get more effective practice sessions such as focusing on distances and accuracy rather than just hitting balls at random targets around the range. If you get more specific with targets, you’ll know exactly what you need to improve on and the goals will be much more effective.

Do What You Love To Do And Practice It Often

The best way to improve your golf game would be to do what you love and then practice it often. To get better at playing a sport, repetition is very important. The more times you play the sport, the better you will get. So make sure that when you practice or play rounds of golf, you are focused on enjoying yourself while also putting in the necessary time and effort required for improvement. Doing this will allow all your hours of practice and rounds of golf to be more effective by helping you overcome mental blocks and perfect your technique so that improvements can be seen over time.

 

In addition to getting into a routine of practicing, you should make sure your body is physically prepared for it. This means exercising (running, swimming, weightlifting) to build up muscles and cardiovascular health plus eating well (eating whole grains instead of refined carbs). If you are not in good enough shape to play golf, you will find yourself tired towards the end of a game or outing which may cause frustration and hurt your game overall.

Improve Your Short Game

One of the best ways to improve your game would be to focus on improving your short game. A short game refers to shots that are taken within 100 yards of the hole which usually include chips, pitches, bunkers, sand traps & putting. These are some of the most difficult shots because they involve approaching balls from different angles, speeds, and elevations. If you can master these shots and improve your score by sinking more putts, chipping close for a tap-in birdie rather than a three-putt par, and getting out of sand traps with fewer strokes it will go a long way towards improving your game and helping you lower your scores.

 

Golf is one of the most time-honored sports that has been enjoyed by people for generations. However, to enjoy the sport and improve at it over time, certain steps need to be taken such as investing in a golf launch monitor, using drills in practice sessions so they’re more effective than just hitting balls at random around the range, making sure you enjoy what you’re doing and practice often, be physically prepared for it by exercising, eating well, and getting into good shape, focus on improving your short game which usually includes chips, pitches, bunkers, sand traps & putting. If you follow these steps to improve your game, you’ll find yourself having more fun while also enjoying the sport over time.

Miami Hurricanes: Cyrus Moss notes ‘Canes decision was last-minute

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The Miami Hurricanes have had a fast-paced month in terms of recruiting. One of their bigger commitments was  2023 edge defender Cyrus Moss. The four-star commit was the sixth overall edge defender, and the second overall player in the state of Nevada per the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

Moss committed at the All-American Bowl on January 8.  It was an important commitment for the Miami Hurricanes.  With Miami missing out on wide receiver Kevin Coleman to Jackson State, Moss was able to deliver the positive momentum Miami was expecting that weekend.

In two seasons of recorded statistics, Moss tallied 111 total tackles in 27 games for Bishop Gorman. He also had 23 tackles for a loss. He is coming off a 2021 season that saw him tally 63 tackles.

A last-minute decision

In an interview with Woody Womack of CaneSport.com, Moss gave a little bit of insight into how his decision to come to Miami was a big one.

“Miami kind of shot up out of nowhere. It really was that last weekend when I went down there and visited. I had to come back from that and sit down, and it was only a few days before Signing Day, so  it really was kind of hectic, kind of chaotic. Lots of family talks, family decisions, kind of weighing it all out. But it came way down to the wire.”

Moss’ versatility could suit him well in this Miami Hurricanes defense. He has the ability to rush the passer as well as sit patiently and wait to get into the backfield to disrupt a play. he will certainly be an anchor for a Miami defense that looks to be greatly improved in the coming years.

With Miami landing a successful player in Brevin Jordan out of Bishop Gorman, time will tell if the school could potentially be a pipeline for Miami.

 

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Miami Hurricanes: Elite 2023 QB set to visit Coral Gables this weekend

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The Miami Hurricanes have been busy recruiting over the last couple of weeks, and they will have an intriguing visitor this weekend. 2023 five-star quarterback Dante Moore is set to visit Coral Gables while in town for the battle Miami event. This news was first reported by Gaby Urrutia of 247Sports.

Moore is the third overall quarterback in the 2023 class, and the top player in his class from the state of Michigan per the 247Sports Composite Rankings. He has offers from all of the big-name schools. In addition to Miami, Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame, and Penn State are just some of the schools that have extended an offer his way. He is the most interested in those four.

Moore completed 177-of-244 passes, throwing for 3047 yards, 40 touchdowns and three interceptions for Martin Luther King High school in Michigan. One of the things that sticks out to me in particular about his game is his pocket presence. He does a very good job of being able to set his feet and identify his read quickly to make the throw.

In addition to just what he can do in the pocket, he also is able to make throws on the run. Primarily, it seems like he wants to stay in the pocket to make his throws, and that is certainly his strength. He also possesses a very good deep ball, and is able to deliver the ball with accuracy. There is a reason why he is a highly-rated quarterback, and it is extremely evident when you look at his tape.

Currently, the Miami Hurricanes’ 2023 recruiting class ranks 45th in the country and sixth overall in the ACC per the 247Sports team rankings. That will change quickly, as Miami currently only has one commitment in the class. Lamar Seymour is the only player in the class right now. He committed to Miami back on April 16, 2020.

I’m excited that Moore is coming into town. If he is in town for Battle Miami, it’s encouraging that he wants to visit the campus. Who knows if anything will come from it, but he just adds another big name in what is going to be a productive weekend for Miami.

 

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3 Strategies You Need to Know to Bet on Horse Racing

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Horse racing is one of the most popular sports in the US. This is pretty impressive, considering that most people who tune in to horse racing are there mainly to bet. You can’t blame them because horse racing is thrilling in and of itself, and if you bet on it as well, it just becomes more exciting.

 

However, most people who bet on horse racing do it because it adds more thrill to the sport. There’s nothing wrong with that, of course, but if you are one of the people who want to take horse racing betting seriously, you need more than luck. In this article, we will be delving into some strategies that can give you a good chance of winning your next bet. 

 

This is especially true if you’re a beginner and you don’t know what to do to win more races. That said, here are some strategies you should do on your next bets.

Do Your Homework

Millions of people bet on horse racing each year, but only a small percentage of them do their homework to increase their chances of winning. In reality, a lot of information is thrown at you at any given minute, and it’s up to you if you have the patience to read all of them. 

 

Checking the racing forms is a good start if you don’t know where to look. Racing forms, also known as form guides, will give you a lot of information about the current races.

 

Of course, it won’t tell you which horse to bet on, but it can help you make an educated guess to help you win the races. The form guides will give you a lot of information about the horses and even the jockeys. 

 

That said, knowing which horses are consistently winning the top three is a generally good bet. However, you also have to check if these races are recent, so you might want to check the horses’ track record.

 

There is a lot more information on the racing forms, which can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. It can be overwhelming at first, but when you know what to look for and where to find it, this information will make sense, and you can use it to your advantage. Of course, don’t rush and take one step at a time.

Jockey Experience

Horse racing is a good example of what man and beast can achieve together. That said, horse racing does not solely depend on the horse but the jockey. Many people, especially beginners, only focus their research on the horses and ignore the jockeys altogether. However, in reality, jockeys are important just as much as the horse.

 

So first, to start your research on the jockeys, you can also begin on their track records. Are they winning recently? Are they staying in shape? When is their last race? Second, you can check their experience with the current track with their current horse. It’s just like driving a car. When you’re driving a car in a new place, you must study both the car and the road.

 

If the jockey has already been paired with the horse in the current race before, there’s a good chance they will perform greatly. On the other hand, if the jockey has no experience, their performance will be unpredictable, but mostly, they tend to underperform. 

Shop the Odds

Shopping odds is a pretty easy way to increase your payout. The best thing about it is that it doesn’t only apply to horse racing but to sports betting in general. If you’re betting with fixed odds, you can check on different sites online to see if your bet has greater value. However, it doesn’t work with pari-mutuel betting because the odds are not fixed.

 

Once you have made your bet, you can then begin shopping odds. Of course, as mentioned just now, you can check with different sports betting sites online to see if your bet has greater value. Of course, you must pick the odds that have a better value to increase your payout. 

 

After doing this for a while, you can begin to notice a pattern that you can take advantage of to increase your overall winnings, which you can learn more at tvg. Not only that, but if you create accounts on different sites, they tend to give out perks and bonuses to keep you betting with them. Sure, the difference might only be a few dollars, but over time, these extra dollars will stack up and can even go up to hundreds.

Final Words

These betting strategies are pretty common, but they are effective. Of course, they don’t guarantee you to win all the time, but at least you’ll have a greater chance to win and even increase your overall payout. So if you’re looking to start betting in horse racing events, you might want to take into heart the strategies that we talked about in this article.

Five Takeaways from Heat’s Win Over Raptors

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The Miami Heat took down the Toronto Raptors on Monday night, and it was quite the opposite of last game.

In the Bam Adebayo return game, Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro led the way, Caleb Martin provided the spark, and PJ Tucker closed with a big shot.

So, here are some takeaways from this one…

#1: My early game Bam Adebayo evaluation: dominating on one end.

When a guy with the build of Bam Adebayo comes back from a 7 week absence, of course one part of his game is the fastest to come back: defense. The offensive stuff early honestly showed some first game jitters and excitement with some easy drops, but they were also forcing stuff to him as expected. But defensively, he picked up right where he left off. Against a very unique Toronto Raptors team with length and quickness, rotations must be super crisp when switching to this degree. And well, they were. No matter when they made that feed inside to that final pass into the paint, Adebayo was always lurking to muck up that end result. He’s a rotational monster, and it was good to see his speed wasn’t lacking. He’s been conditioning for some time now, so it isn’t surprising, but locking back down on that end for this next stretch is essential.

#2: More Tyler Herro talk: an important addition.

Something I’ve talked about since the beginning of the season is Tyler Herro’s developments against different coverages. He’s found outlets for each one, but a single match-up always caused trouble: length. And aside from a team like Cleveland with never-ending bigs, Toronto is as unique as it gets, especially when the defensive game-plan is to swarm him. Early on something was noticed: he just has to work so much harder for every single bucket than usual. The thing about that was he was working hard to find the gaps, and he was dominating in those gaps. He found the dead spots on the floor with the Raptors hedging super hard, and it’s hard to slow him down from there. Game impact is one thing, but making that much of a jump mid-season is a completely other thing.

#3: The difference in the hand-off.

The one thing on everyone’s mind heading into this one is how will Duncan Robinson respond. They inserted him back into the starting lineup for a potential Bam Adebayo revival with his shooting, and we saw some positive trends there. But when looking at the hand-off specifically, what changes depending on the big feeding Robinson? Well, I picked up on some things. Bam Adebayo sizing up on the strong side with some between the leg dribbles in the second quarter, as Robinson flies up the baseline shortly after. Adebayo doesn’t turn immediately, he gives one last size up dribble then hands it off to Robinson for a smooth transition. Bucket. When watching guys like Omer Yurtseven or Dewayne Dedmon run similar things recently, it’s a full body turn for defenses to read and pick their poison. Now, it’s quicker. It can surprise you. And there are more versatile threats. That isn’t why Robinson has struggled before, but there’s a noticeable difference among that grouping.

#4: Jimmy Butler’s all-around display: a career trend.

After essentially the worst shooting game of Jimmy Butler’s career, going 1 for 11 from the field, he followed it up like he usually does. With aggressive scoring and total all-around play. He was filling up that stat-sheet on a night where it felt like he was forcing things many possessions to get Adebayo going, and rightfully so. But seeing Adebayo back meant a shifting role for PJ Tucker, and we saw a bit of a Jimmy Butler safety blanket added to the arsenal. Tucker has been plugged around in a ton of different places, but we saw a lot of dunker spot reps tonight. That means when Butler is dissecting pick and rolls like he was tonight, he’s going to find that trusted roamer when his defender begins to ball watch. Butler was the steady hand tonight, but more big picture, the offensive combo of Butler and Tucker is brewing.

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#5: Caleb. Martin. Isn’t. Leaving. The. Rotation.

It’s just as simple as that headline reads. I’ve talked about the play of Caleb Martin in almost every takeaways piece, but the same ending is sustained: Caleb Martin has climbed the ladder, and he’s not climbing back down. There are good defenders in this league, but the current run that Martin is on isn’t normal. Shutting down elite guard after elite guard. Or at least slowing them down. Steph Curry, Chris Paul, Trae Young, Fred VanVleet, etc. Even if the stat-sheet doesn’t show that with that match-up, he just alters game-plans night in and night out. The fact that he can pressure the ball in this way is just something else at this level. Plus, he’s been shooting the three-ball in a way that wasn’t expected, and has provided rim pressure in surprising fashion. He’s a home crowd spark. Big play after big play, and well, he’s here to stay.

 

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Five Takeaways from Heat’s Loss to Philly

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The Miami Heat fell short to the Philadelphia 76ers on the second night of a back to back. Duncan Robinson and Max Strus shot the ball poorly, Kyle Lowry and Jimmy Butler couldn’t get it going, and offense just wasn’t being generated enough.

So, here are some takeaways from this one…

#1: Omer Yurtseven comes out dominating.

The match-up between Omer Yurtseven and Joel Embiid went in a total different direction to begin this one. While it seemed like Dewayne Dedmon is the more physical body to slow down Embiid, they stayed with Yurtseven, and man did it pay off. Not only did he semi-handle Embiid defensively, but he was the primary offensive threat to kick off this game. Hitting pockets when they blitzed Jimmy Butler, planting himself in the dead spots of the drop, and continuing to develop his chemistry with Kyle Lowry in the pick and roll. It felt like this was the final showcase for Yurtseven before Bam Adebayo returned Monday, but he’s only making the new rotation decisions harder. It’s a good problem, but still a problem.

#2: Caleb Martin is constantly everywhere. Emphasis on everywhere.

Caleb Martin is a continued conversation piece in these articles, but tonight just tied a bow on all of it. Simply, he’s everywhere. Always. On both ends. One play where he was the sole trailer for Jimmy Butler on the break led to an easy bucket for Martin, and that is the definition of his play. Reliable, energetic, and always in the right spots. We always talk about him plugging the role of Butler, but it needs to be said that he has plugged the role of everybody at one point or another. PJ Tucker, Max Strus, etc. His versatility speaks volume, and this isn’t just a two-way player overplaying his value. This is a rotation player on a contending team. And I think he will be here for a while longer after this season.

#3: A different halftime position. A better halftime position. But still couldn’t close it out.

The Atlanata Hawks were up 70-64 at the half on Friday night, while Miami led 50-43 on Saturday. Obviously the fact that they were leading in this one puts them in a better spot, but take a look at the numbers from both games through 24 minutes. Yeah, tonight was definitely much more of a Miami Heat game, but ultimately, it still came around and hurt them. Erik Spoelstra and company were not pleased with their defensive showing in the first half on Friday, but tonight was much better. Forcing Joel Embiid to make that kick-out as they helped down majorly, but the key with that is they were banking on strong rotations. And after that was problematic against Atlanta, it was clearly a focus heading into this one. But like I said, the other end was the problem now.

#4: Rotations are changing. Scheme could be changing.

To take a slight step away from the true specifics from this one, there are some things that must be noted as we pick on some trends. For one, after Miami seemed to struggle with the 10 man rotation last night, they shrunk it down to a 9 man rotation tonight, as expected. That meant Gabe Vincent got squeezed, and as good as Yurtseven has played, he feels to be next. As Bam Adebayo returns, not only will the rotation shift, but the offensive game-plan will shift. Spoelstra won’t just totally flip things back to pre-injury, but it’ll clearly be mixed in. Butler’s mid-post possessions will be split 50/50 with Adebayo, Lowry’s passing demeanor will be much more lob/pocket mode, and most of all, they will be looking for takeover Adebayo. We’ve seen Yurtseven do it at times, and Adebayo will need to pick that up and expand.

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#5: Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry lag behind in scoring column. 

For most of this game, you would look over to the stat sheet and see that Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry were 6th and 7th on the team in scoring, which is pretty odd in a close game against a very hot Philly team to say the least. To be honest, that sentiment says a lot about the guys I’ve already discussed in this piece. Guys like Martin, Yurtseven, and Tucker just really kept them afloat in times of need, as both the shooters in Robinson and Strus had very rough shooting nights from deep. This wasn’t like the usual Butler performance, which is why it’s more eyes on him aside from the Robinson talk, but I feel like he got the shots that he usually gets but couldn’t knock them down. It happens, but that’s kind of the difference in a game like this.

 

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Five Takeaways from Panthers Win over Blue Jackets

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Well the Panthers didn’t let last night’s 7-1 win against Dallas slow them down tonight against Columbus. 

Florida opened the scoring under a minute into the game and they didn’t look back, defeating the Blue Jackets 9-2 to end the home stand. 

Here’s tonight’s five takeaways. 

Transition game 

There’s a reason why Florida has the number one scoring offense off the rush in the NHL this season. 

The team doesn’t slow down. If they lose the puck they immediately track it down with their forecheck or back check and they take it away. 

Tonight against Columbus they did just that. All four forward lines and the defensemen were looking to head-man the puck, catch the Blue Jackets in transition and fire the puck towards goal. 

Not even talking about the multiple goals scored off the rush, every few seconds Florida had an odd-man rush or a dangerous transition opportunity tonight. 

NHL All-Star Jonathan Huberdeau 

Yes, that’s the takeaway, Jonathan Huberdeau. Another multi-point night for Huberdeau extended his point streak to eight games. It also moved him to the top of the NHL’s scoring list, he’s tied with a few players at NO.1. 

#Huby4Hart 

Goals, Goals, Goals and More Goals

It’s simple, score lots of goals and you’ll probably win games. Tonight’s nine goal performance by Florida was undeniably dominating. 

Columbus ruined Sergei Bobrovsky’s chance of a shutout with a power play goal, so what did Sam Bennett do? He scored immediately after. 

Fans at FLA Live Arena were chanting “We want 10”, after the ninth goal you could really hear the arena erupt after every opportunity that could have led to the tenth goal.

This team can score and they aren’t afraid to show it. In the last two games, Florida has 16 goals. 

Columbus couldn’t hang with the Cats 

Last time the Blue Jackets took the ice they thrashed Carolina 6-0. The Hurricanes are one of the top teams in the league; Columbus was not a team that should’ve been overlooked in tonight’s matchup. 

Unfortunately for Columbus, they were no match for the Panthers tonight. Florida started their scoring barrage just 46 seconds into the game when Carter Verhaeghe put the puck past Elvis Merzlikins. Anthony Duclair joined him, getting his team high 16th goal of the season 2:07 into the period. 

Florida put four past Merzlikins before he was pulled. Florida also chased Dallas’ Jake Oettinger last night. 

Joonas Korpisalo came in for relief, but it wasn’t really relieving has he gave up five goals himself after he went into the net.

The Blue Jackets got a few goals past Bobrovsky but it was more of a consolation prize at that point.

The Puck Movement was Beautiful 

Watching the Panthers enter the zone and make four to five passes almost instantaneously is beautiful. Tonight was like many nights with the teamwork by the ice cats. 

Florida had so much sustained offensive-zone time, due in large part to the fast but simple puck movement. This went hand-in-hand with the transition play. The defenseman took the puck away, they immediately moved it to the breaking forwards and the Panthers were in the opposing zone within seconds. 

This team is unselfish and it’s working, they are scoring five plus goals every night, or in tonight’s case, nine. 

Miami Hurricanes: Former Clemson WR Frank Ladson is coming home

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The Miami Hurricanes were able to get a big pick up for their wide receiver room on Saturday afternoon. Former Clemson wide receiver Frank Ladson announced he was transferring to the program.

Ladson is coming home. He was a highly-coveted wide receiver out of Miami South Dade. A member of the class of 2019, he decided to take his talents to Clemson.

In three seasons with the Tigers, he caught 31 passes for 428 yards and six touchdowns. Injury problems and Covid-19 issues derailed his career at Clemson a bit. Even still, he was able to produce when given the opportunities.

Ladson will have a chance to be a big-time contributor. When you look at all of the wide receiver talent that the Miami hurricanes lost, there will be room for him to make an impact. Charleston Rambo, Mark Pope, and Mike Harley are just some of the names that Miami lost at wide receiver.

 

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Measuring in at six-foot-three, 205 pounds, Ladson should fit very well in Miami’s offense. He brings a big-play threat at the receiver position, and he can get downfield. We saw him do it at Clemson, and he should be able to bring the same element of play to Miami. He is also good on intermediate routes. In this respect, he can use his speed on things such as slant plays to make things happen after the catch.

Ladson is the perfect fit for this style of football that is played today. He gives the Miami Hurricanes a big-time weapon. With Tyler Van Dyke showing that he is one of the up-and-coming quarterbacks in college football, this could be a very good match for both receiver and quarterback.

I’m definitely excited to see how Ladson is going to fit into this offense. he has the size and play-making ability to be a top weapon

 

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