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Miami Hurricanes swing for fences with Jason Taylor hire

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As Mario Cristobal continues to build a top-notch coaching staff, another big name be added to the fold. Hall of Famer Jason Taylor is expected to join the Miami hurricanes staff in an off-field role per InsideTheU’s Gaby Urrutia.

Taylor made his name first on the gridiron, as he recorded 520 tackles, 139.5 sacks and 40 forced fumble’s while a member of the Miami Dolphins. Taylor spent 13 years with Miami finding tremendous personal success.

Taylor has been able to find success in the coaching ranks as well. Currently the defensive coordinator at St. Thomas Aquinas, the school has been able to win three consecutive 7A state titles.

This hire is just another notch in the belt for both Cristobal and the Miami Hurricanes. We have talked about the depth of the coaching staff ever since the head coach was hired. Every coaching position is one of strength on this staff.

 

What can Taylor do for Miami Hurricanes?

Bringing in a guy like Taylor will be able to just give the coaching staff another set of eyes. Taylor was one of the best ever do it at his position. Another important piece to this is that he could help the Miami Hurricanes in recruiting. He is a familiar face in  not only the Miami area but the state of Florida. That combined with his knowledge of the game makes this a big get for the Miami Hurricanes program.

As far as coaching positions are concerned,  Cristobal has swung for the fences. Having somebody with as much football talent as Taylor in an analyst role just speaks to how deep this coaching staff truly is. It’s a testament to how people believe in what Cristobal is doing, and how people want to work for him.

Results on the field are what matter. However, at the end of the day, bringing Taylor into the program is a win for the Miami Hurricanes.

 

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Miami Hurricanes: Josh Gattis wants to revitalize running game

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As a new era of Miami Hurricanes football begins, we are already seeing some of the members of the coaching staff wanting to set expectations. For offensive coordinator Josh Gattis, getting the run game going is important.

Miami certainly has work to do in that area. They averaged 127 yards per game in 2021, which ranked 97th in the country and 12 in the ACC. They averaged 3.69 yards per carry, which was 102nd in the country.

Obviously, those are not exactly great numbers. However, if you look at what Gattis has been able to get out of his running game recently, there are certainly reasons for hope.

In 2021, Michigan’s rushing attack was one of the best in the country. Hassan Haskins was second in the Big Ten in rushing yards with 1,327. His positional partner Blake Corum had 952 yards on the ground, good enough for eighth in the Big Ten. Haskins averaged 4.9 yards per carry, Corum averaged 6.6. Together, they were able to help pace a Michigan offense that led all of the Big Ten with 39 touchdowns.

Recent trends bode well for Miami Hurricanes

If getting the run game going is a focus for Miami, they certainly have a good coordinator to get it done with. Not only do they have a good coordinator, they have a running back room with depth. Two guys that should be able to help get the job done are Henry Parrish and Jaylan Knighton.

Knighton  had 561 yards and eight touchdowns in eight games. He averaged 3.9 yards per carry. Parrish rushed for 551 yards and three touchdowns as the third-string running back for Ole Miss last season. For a third-string back, that is certainly decent production.

There is no doubt that Haskins and Corum were good at Michigan. I have reason to believe that Knighton and Parrish can be a formidable one-two tandem as well. When you look at how those Michigan running backs were able to help the Michigan offense, they were put in positions to succeed via good playcalling. Now it’s up to Gattis to make sure the Miami Hurricanes running back room is in a similar position. Can he make that happen? If recent history is any indication, I would say yes.

Gattis wants the running game to be a focus, and he has a recent track record of success that indicates he can get that done. It is an achievable goal, and it will be intriguing to see how it develops over the course of the spring.

 

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Miami Hurricanes: WVU transfer Daryl Porter Jr. adds to ‘Canes secondary

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Late Friday night, the Miami Hurricanes landed a commitment from former West Virginia cornerback Daryl Porter Jr.

Porter will have three years of eligibility left, as he becomes the sixth transfer to come to Miami. He brings with him a bunch of experience. He played 716 overall snaps, allowing 34 receptions recorded 16 yards and three touchdowns in 2021. Porter did have an interception on the year.

The move to Miami from Porter’s perspective makes sense to me. For one, he gets to reunite with Jahmile Addae. Addae recruited Porter to West Virginia, so it is no surprise the two have reunited at Miami.

Many times, recruits will stay in touch with their position coach if the coach goes to a different school. With how much movement there is in college football nowadays, a situation like that is not surprising. One has to wonder if Porter and Addae stayed in touch.

What can he bring to Miami Hurricanes?

Porter has a quick reaction time, and is able to use it to make plays. Measuring in at five-foot-10, his speed is his biggest asset. In addition to being a cover corner, he is also not afraid to come down and make a play. He had five games with at least five tackles in 2021, and was fourth on the team in that category. His five pass deflections led the team.

Porter’s versatility will be able to help the Miami Hurricanes. They already have a strong secondary, and now, he adds to it. Between his ability to cover, and ability to make tackles, this is another big get for Miami.

He is the highest-rated transfer and Miami’s 2022 class. The class itself ranks 15th nationally and third overall in ACC per the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

Overall, this is another big addition for the Miami Hurricanes. They are adding to what is already a strong secondary, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top at the position.

 

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Report: Miami Hurricanes targeting UGA DB coach Jahmile Addae

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The Miami Hurricanes are continuing to go after big-time coaches. Now, they are targeting Georgia defensive backs coach Jahmile Addae.

Addae is a Florida native. He has experience in coaching for both Georgia and West Virginia. In 2020, he helped captain a West Virginia defense that allowed 159.6 passing yards per game, the fewest in the country. They finished fourth in total defense with 283.5 yards allowed per game, and were able to snag 11 interceptions.

He also had a strong hand in making the Minnesota Golden gophers special teams unit one of the best in the country. In 2018, the Golden Gophers return unit was tops in the nation with 22.3 yards per return. Their punt return defense was number two in the nation that year as well.

In terms of recruiting, he is currently one of the one of the best recruiters in the country. According to 247Sports, he ranks second in the country right now with six commitments for the 2022 class. The average numerical ranking for them is a 96.93. He knows how to recruit.

What would he be able to bring to Miami Hurricanes?

Overall, the Miami Hurricanes would be able to land a coach that is well-versed in all aspects of football. He is able to run efficient, tight units. He is experienced in several aspects of the game, and that would allow him to be yet another member on the staff that can do multiple things well.

The Miami hurricanes would be landing a complete coach if they were able to get Addae to Miami. He knows how to get the most out of his players, and he knows how to put players in positions to succeed. This would be another home run higher for Mario Cristobal and the coaching staff, and I honestly would not expect anything less at this point. Mario knows what he wants. More often than not, what Mario wants, Mario gets.

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Miami Hurricanes land disruptive playmaker in Ahmad Moten

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The Miami Hurricanes had a busy National Signing Day on Wednesday. They were able to land to major commitments. One of those commitments was defensive lineman Ahmad Moten.

Moten played football at Cardinal Gibbons High School. he is the brother of former Miami Hurricanes four-star defensive lineman Anthony Moten. The younger Moten is a three-star recruit.

He had offers on the table from the likes of Miami, Iowa State, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. Nevertheless, he chose to stay home. He was recruited by defensive line coach Joe Salave’a.

Moten played well for Cardinal Gibbons in 2021. He totaled 29 tackles in two sacks in his senior season.

What is he able to bring to Miami Hurricanes?

Moten has good skills for his position. Measuring in at six-foot-three, 290 pounds, he is able to both rush the passer and stuff the run. One of the things that I noticed immediately about the way he played was that he can move quickly. He is not slow in his movement. As soon the ball is snapped, he fires off the snap and is able to get into the backfield quickly.

Moten’s agility is going to be something that works in the Miami Hurricanes favor. He can shed blocks quickly, and that allows him to be a disruptor. In some of his film that I’ve watched, he didn’t get to the quarterback all the time. However, he was still able to impact the play by using that athleticism to get into the backfield and throw the offenses timing off.

The 2022 Miami Hurricanes recruiting class ranks 14th overall nationally and third in the ACC per the 247Sports Team Rankings. The class itself currently has six players already enrolled in the school.

One of the things that the Miami Hurricanes have done well in this class is getting agile defenders. Moten certainly fits the bill there. Although he doesn’t have the same skill set as a defensive end for instance, he is still able to use his speed to be a disruptive force.

It was an up-and-down day for the Miami Hurricanes, but the commitment of Moten certainly was a positive thing.

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Miami Hurricanes land four-star RB TreVonte’ Citizen

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The Miami Hurricanes started off National Signing Day with a bang. Wednesday, they landed 2022 four-star running back TreVonte’ Citizen.

Citizen was the ninth overall running back in the 2022 class, and the 10th overall player in his class from the state of Louisiana per the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

247Sports Crystal Ball did not predict him going to Miami whatsoever. Most of the predictions had him going to either LSU or Florida.

Measuring in at 6 feet, 217 pounds, Citizen is a talented running back. One of the things I noticed when watching his film was his ability to immediately hit holes and make things happen once he got into the open field. As soon as the ball is snapped, he is not afraid to use his explosiveness in order to find room to run.

Citizen is very decisive when it comes to reading the gaps off the line. He does not hesitate when he hits a hole. Instead, he just goes after it and attacks. He has a good burst of speed when he takes the initial handoff. He then shifts into a second gear once he is able to find the open field.

At the time his recruitment, he has several offers on the table. Auburn, LSU, Florida, and Texas were just some of the programs to extend offers his way. Ultimately, he chose Miami.

Playing for Lake Charles College Prep last season, he rushed the ball 65 times for 743 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Kevin Smith has really made it a point to try and improve the running back position. Serving as Citizen’s primary recruiter, he has landed another big-time player for the running back room.

Currently, the 2022 Miami Hurricanes recruiting class ranks 19th overall nationally and fourth overall in the ACC per the 247Sports composite rankings. With a new coaching staff in the fold, having a class that ranks this highly is certainly encouraging.

In what has been and up-and-down day for the Miami Hurricanes, this was certainly one of the better pieces of news.

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Miami Hurricanes lose Bryan McClendon to Georgia Bulldogs

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The Miami Hurricanes will need to look for, at the very, least a new wide receivers coach. Per a report from David Lake of InsideTheU, co-offensive coordinator/ wide receivers coach Bryan McClendon has accepted the wide receiver coach position with Georgia.

McClendon was part of the group that followed Cristobal from Oregon to Miami . With this latest news, this leaves running backs coach Kevin Smith, offensive line coach Alex Mirabal, and defensive line coach Joe Salave’a as the three announced coaches on the staff.

This is certainly a big blow for the Miami Hurricanes. As you all know, I like to look at things from a recruiting perspective. McClendon has a knack for finding and recruiting players in South Florida. Now, the Miami Hurricanes will have to battle with McClendon in order to land to those recruits. Part of the excitement over Miami bringing McClendon was his ability to be a successful recruiter and talent developer, as well as his familiarity with the South Florida area.

Andy Jean, Miami’s latest receiver commitment was recruited by McClendon. It will be interesting to see if Jean sticks with Miami as McClendon leaves the program.

To me, this is a big blow for Miami both in terms of player development now, and in terms of recruiting. With Georgia coming off a national championship victory, adding a coach like McClendon will just make them stronger.  Recent success also works in Georgia’s favor here. Georgia has the type of recent success where players want to go and play. The Miami Hurricanes have to build that.

Last week on the show, we talked about the possibility of McClendon leaving. There were rumors out there. Now it’s official. This is certainly not ideal for the Miami Hurricanes, but with Mario Cristobal at the helm, there should be confidence that whoever is McClendon’s replacement will be a good fit. Recruiting battles in South Florida are about to become a lot more fun over the next couple of years. This is storyline that we will certainly be watching.

 

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Miami Hurricanes land 2023 speedy, local receiver in Andy Jean

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The Miami Hurricanes were able to get a commitment on Saturday as 2023 wide receiver Andy Jean committed to the Hurricanes.

Jean is from Northwestern High School. A three-star recruit, Jean is the 53rd overall wide receiver in the 2023 class, and the 71st overall player in the class from the state of Florida per the 247Sports Composite Rankings. However, those initial rankings are a bit deceiving. In terms of a numerical measurement, as Jean is rated as an 88 numerically.

In addition to Miami, he had offers from the likes of Cincinnati, Florida State, and Georgia. However, he chose to call Miami home. Most recently, he was able to get an offer from Michigan on January 27. He was recruited to Miami by wide receivers coach Bryan McClendon

Jean was a very productive wide receiver for Northwestern in 2021. He caught 40 passes for 733 yards and eight touchdowns.

What would he be able to bring to the Miami Hurricanes?

Taking a look at his highlights, I was very impressed by his speed. Jean played very well on the outside, and that was where he was most comfortable. As soon as the ball is snapped, he is able to blow past the defense immediately. He is able to beat defenders with his pure speed and that allows him to be a  downfield threat.

Measuring in at six-foot-one, 175 pounds, Jean is the perfect size for an outside receiver. His combination of speed and athleticism will be able to help Miami immediately. When you look at the types of wide receivers that the Hurricanes have wanted to recruit, he certainly fits the bill.

Miami currently has two commitments in the 2023 class. The class itself ranks 46th overall nationally, and seventh overall in the ACC per the 247Sports Team Rankings. Lamar Seymour is the other commitment.

This is another big commitment for the Miami Hurricanes, and Jean gives them another weapon to add to their offense for the future. Offense is the name of the game in college football, and Jean should certainly add an explosive element to the offense.

 

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Miami Hurricanes still in pursuit of five-star RB Reuben Owens

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Earlier this week, it was reported that the Miami Hurricanes were making progress in communication with  four-star running back Mark Fletcher. Now, it appears that they are going after some other high-profile running back targets as well.

2023 running back Ruben Owens is being pursued by Miami. Owens is a five-star recruit, and is the second overall running back in the 2023 class per the 247Sports Composite Rankings. He is the third overall player in his class from the state of Texas.

Owens has Hffers from the likes of Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Texas A&M, and USC. He is one of the most sought-after running backs of this class.

He does have a little bit of history with the Miami Hurricanes. Last year, the program extended him an offer on June 18 via the previous staff. Gary Ferman of Canesport wrote a report on Thursday, indicating that Miami is still high on the running back’s list.

Owens would brings speed to Miami Hurricanes

Measuring in at five-foot-11, 195 pounds, Owens is a speed back in every sense of the word. In watching some of his highlights, it was evident that he could use his speed no matter what situation he was put in. From runs to the outside, to runs inside, it didn’t matter what type of run situation he would be in. He was able to find holes quickly, and then accelerate, leaving defenses far behind.

Owens recorded 2,989 rushing yards and 46 touchdowns on 248 carries for El Campo High School last year. In three years of recorded statistics, he tallied 5,308 yards and 76 touchdowns on 388 carries. Owens was a major piece of the El Campo offense last year.

Right now, all Crystal Balls point to him going to Texas. However, in this wild day and age of recruiting, you can never be certain about a player’s commitment to a school until the player actually takes the field. Kevin Smith wants to land impact playmakers in his running back room. Owens would certainly be a fit.

 

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Miami Hurricanes land offensive lineman target Logan Sagapolu

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The Miami Hurricanes have landed and often the lineman. Wednesday, it was reported that former Oregon offensive lineman Logan Sagapolu is coming to Miami, joining Alex Mirabal and Mario Cristobal.  This was first reported by Matt Shodell of Canesport.

Last Friday, we reported that Sagapolu was really only focusing on the Hurricanes in terms of his recruitment. Now, it appears to be a done deal. The lineman is a three-star prospect and has a numerical rating of just over 87 per the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

The former Oregon commitment is going to help the Miami Hurricanes tremendously. For one, he is able to finish his blocks very well. He can extend his hands quickly, and that allows him to be prepared for any blocking situation. His physicality allows him to be both an effective run and pass-blocker. That versatility will undoubtedly come in handy, as Miami looks to continue a consistent and strong offense under quarterback Tyler Van Dyke.

What can Sagapolu bring to Miami Hurricanes

Sagapolu fits what the Miami hurricanes have been looking for while recruiting offensive lineman. He brings a physical edge to his game, and that is something that Mirabal wants out of his lineman. The program wants physical lineman, and players who can dominate at the line of scrimmage.

With this commitment, this marks the fifth transfer of the 2022 Miami recruiting class. This is the second transfer in two days, as former UAB edge rusher Antonio Moultrie committed to the program on Monday. Miami already has a strong 2022 recruiting class, and it they have also picked up additions via the transfer portal. This is shaping up to be a very well-rounded class, as the transfer portal has a big hand in modern-day recruiting.

As Mario Cristobal looks to continue building the program, offensive lineman are a priority. Sagapolu certainly fits what the Hurricanes want on their line, and he should be a good fit with Mirabal.

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