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Happy Tuesday, Canes fam! Let’s start the day with some Canes talk, shall we?
Head Coach Mario Cristobal, Coordinators talk to the press
In traditional Monday fashion, Head Coach Mario Cristobal, along with Offensive Coordinator Josh Gattis and Defensive Coordinator Kevin Steele took to the podium to talk to the media. There was a lot of good conversation from position battles, to players who are standing out, to the process and mindset heading into the season.
Of note from Cristobal’s session was the news that LT Zion Nelson has competed in and completed a full practice. It has yet to be decided if or how much he’ll play in the opener, but hearing that he’s participated is good news.
Likewise, TE Will Mallory will be “full-go” but on a conditioning-based snap count per Cristobal.
Other players got praised for their performance during camp, including Tyler Van Dyke, D.J. Ivey, Tyrique Stevenson, Xavier Restrepo, and Malik Curtis, to varying degrees.
The final thing (that’ll I put here) that I found noteworthy was the fact that while Miami seems to be pretty set on the starting 11 on offense, there are multiple position battles ongoing on defense. Cristobal stated that there are “multiple co-starters at the moment” and that position battles will continue through the rest of this week. Players fighting for roles had better use Tuesdays and Wednesdays practices to good effect. Those are basically their final audition days to show and prove.
If you’re expecting a depth chart soon, don’t. Cristobal said after the staff evaluates the position battles, they will inform the players of their decision before telling the people outside the building, i.e. media and fans, what the decisions are. But they’re coming, so just hold on tight.
With all of that being said, here are the videos of all 3 pressers from Monday. Watch, listen, and enjoy.
HC Mario Cristobal
OC Josh Gattis
DC Kevin Steele
Playoffs? PLAYOFFS?!?!??!?!
Okay, maybe not this year, but Craig T. Smith talked about some expectations for the Canes in the 2022 season. For me, the floor has to be 9-3. Nothing below that will be acceptable. Does Craig agree? Are your thoughts aligned with his, or mine? Click the link and discuss!
Monday Musings: Season Predictions! https://t.co/Y3h1z2umZP pic.twitter.com/wfbfRxtrfT
— StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) August 29, 2022
Dream Team
This is one of my favorite pieces of content we’ve recently done, because this is a mental exercise I truly enjoy. Craig T. Smith recently asked the question “which former Cane would you like to see on this current team?” And not only did he answer the question, he gave you his top 10 options. Talk about an overachiever!
Top 10 former Canes I’d want on the 2022 team https://t.co/E9I5Y18OS2 pic.twitter.com/Ql4tY3LrPj
— StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) August 25, 2022
Blips on the radar
I FINALLY (I know, I know) went over the numbers and needs for the 2023 recruiting class.
Miami Hurricanes Recruiting Radar: Numbers and Needs in 2023. Let’s take a look at the numbers Miami needs to continue to improve the roster to a championship level. #Canes #TheU https://t.co/wrgTcEUGhk pic.twitter.com/v9hFNn1PlQ
— StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) August 26, 2022
Jake Marcus profiled one of the most important players on the entire roster: DB Tyrique Stevenson
2022 Miami Hurricanes Player Preview: CB Tyrique Stevenson
— StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) August 29, 2022
After suffering a torn labrum last November, Stevenson is expected to be CB1 at Miami and some NFL Draft Analysts, including Todd McShay and Dane Brugler, rank Tyrique as a fringe first round pick https://t.co/WvjQB8L1qh pic.twitter.com/M9SkXYBt0W
And that’ll about do it for today.
Make it a terrific Tuesday, everybody!
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