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Thursday practice observations and standouts
I’m traveling this week, but Peter Ariz is still holding it down at Greentree. He provided his thoughts from Thursday’s practice on the CanesInSight Daily Podcast: On Kaleb Spencer: We've talked about...
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Transfer C Lynn Kidd signs with Miami
6’10, 235-pound transfer from Virginia Tech. 13.2 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 66.8 FG%. View article
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Coach Cristobal recaps Thursday practice: “Something clicked today” with...
Miami is eight practices in, and some trends are starting to take shape. Coach Cristobal met with the media after Thursday’s practice to provide the latest on the team’s progress: On the structure of...
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Guidry's Multiple Defense: Marrying Front to Coverage
Gang, Took some time to write up my thoughts on our multiple front system. I previously wrote about Guidry’s defense...
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Isaiah Horton discusses his physical gains and the best basketball players on...
Everybody had the same question on the first day of spring practice- who is #2? Isaiah Horton changed his number, remade his body and upped his game as he replaced Colby Young as the starting...
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Weekend Visitor List (3/29-3/30)
Miami has a loaded visitor list this weekend, and the excitement is palpable in Coral Gables. The following are confirmed visitors: 2024 RB Jordan Lyle (St. Thomas Aquinas HS, FL) WR Chance Robinson...
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Jaden Harris talks transition to safety: “If they want me to carry the waters...
Both Coach Cristobal and Coach Guidry have been quick to point out the progress of sophomore S Jaden Harris. His physicality and speed, along with his experience at corner, brings a different dynamic...
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Zach Carpenter: On gameday, it's a "controlled rage"
When you want an offensive lineman, the Midwest is a pretty safe spot to shop. Miami went to the well with C Zach Carpenter, an Indiana transfer (and Michigan signee) who originally hails from...
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Scrimmage buzz
I am in the mountains, but spoke to multiple sources at today's scrimmage. CanesInSight doesn't stop working. This is what I could gather: - First and most important- no real injuries from what the...
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LB Kiko Mauigoa talks golf, family and football
Coach Cristobal doesn’t just let anyone wear the #1. It’s earned, and on the defense, the choice was clear: LB Francisco “Kiko” Mauigoa. After a ‘23 season in which he piled up 82 tackles, 18 TFLs and...
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Football School: Rugby Tackling and the “Hip Drop” Rule
Message boards are full of so-called experts who never played or coached the game at the high levels. I’m one of them. CanesInSight is blessed to have Mike Zuckerman, a ten-year college coaching...
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Javi Salas previews FAU, Duke and recaps weekend
After one of the most exciting wins in recent Canes history, the bats went cold for a series loss against #2 Clemson. Newly engaged Cane alum Javi Salas, who threw the 23rd perfect game in D1 baseball...
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Peter Ariz on practice standouts (4/2)
Peter Ariz provided his thoughts from Tuesday’s practice on the CanesInSight Daily Podcast. Below are some of his observations on the standouts: On Markel Bell: What stood out to me are his...
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The Bank (4/3)
Miami is big-game hunting this spring. Almost 50 of the Top 200 players in the nation will have come through Coral Gables before the summer recruiting period. Here is the latest on the team and...
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DE Romello Height visiting this weekend
Sources tell CanesInSight that transfer DE Romello Height will be visiting the Canes this weekend. The 6’3, 230 native of Dublin, Georgia spent last season at USC, where he registered 21 tackles and 4...
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Savion Riley: "I really like what Coach G is cooking up" on defense
Safety was Miami’s biggest position of need during the winter Portal season. They moved quickly to secure Savion Riley, a Vanderbilt transfer known for his size, speed and IQ. Riley joined the...
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Mario Cristobal on tight ends: Last year’s production “is not us and it’s not...
There are only three practices left before the spring game, and players are starting to separate themselves. Mario Cristobal met with reporters to discuss the latest: On the state of the team:...
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Analyzing the backup QB battle
Mario Cristobal had some interesting words on the QB battle when he spoke to reporters on Thursday. His full quote is below: I touched on this topic on the CanesInSight Daily Podcast. An edited...
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Robert Stafford talks 20-pound weight gain, competing against Cam Ward
With Miami lacking depth at the CB position, all eyes are on talented sophomore Robert Stafford. The Melbourne, FL product met with reporters after spring practice to discuss his progress: On what he...
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Elija Lofton: I do whatever I can to make the team elite
Nobody has generated more buzz this spring than true freshman TE/RB/FB/WR Elija Lofton. The Las Vegas native has played all over the field, making one-handed catches, long runs and other huge plays...
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RayRay Joseph: I'm just a fan that's on the team
On his work ethic: With my parents, it was always, “Hard work pays off.” Being my size, I always felt like I had to outwork everybody. When you work so hard and you see it paying off for you, nothing...
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TE Luka Gilbert commits to Miami
Miami’s Midwest invasion continues with the commitment of 6’7+, 245-pound TE Luka Gilbert, who hails from the Cincinnatti Metro area (Lakota West). Sources describe Gilbert as a smart, tough and...
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Is Elija Lofton the Rueben Bain of Offense?
A four-star true freshman, underranked because of his height, has dominated Miami’s spring practice and positioned himself for immediate impact. Are we talking about Rueben Bain or Elija Lofton? On...
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Jacolby George: Everything came together because of Kevin Beard
Nobody made a bigger leap in 2023 than WR Jacolby George. After totaling 313 yards and 1 TD through his first two years at Miami, George exploded for 864 yards and 8 TDs in 2023. He hopes to make...
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Javi Salas reflects on a disappointing weekend for Canes Baseball and looks...
On last week’s podcast, we said the Duke series would be a “show-me” moment for the Canes. We didn’t like the results, with a devastating sweep preceded by a shutout against FAU. Javi Salas, who threw...
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LB Marcellius Pulliam talks big hits, good books and spring football
LB Marcellius Pulliam introduced himself to Canes fans against Boston College, as he snatched an INT and sent the sidelines into a frenzy. Marcellius met with the CanesInSight Podcast to discuss his...
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Mario Cristobal: Players like Cam Ward “don’t come around too often”
The final spring practice is in the books, and now the team gears up for the spring game on Saturday (4 pm) at Cobb Stadium. Mario Cristobal met with reporters to discuss the state of the team: On the...
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Cam Ward: I carry that edge with me
Mario Cristobal has won a lot of recruiting battles. But none were bigger than the signing of elite QB Transfer Cam Ward, who chose Miami over the NFL. Ward met with reporters after spring practice to...
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DE Cole McConathy: Jason Taylor is a HOF coach and HOF player
When Chargers great and Alabama high school coach Philip Rivers called Miami staffer Todd Stroud, he wasn’t just catching up on old times. He wanted to put him on to an underrated player that...
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Brock Schott commits to Miami
Miami landed one of the best pure football players in the class with the commitment of Leo (IN) TE Brock Schott. The composite four-star chose Miami over Ohio State, Michigan and Notre Dame. As I...
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6'6, 333 pound OT Tommy Kinsler talks team pickup games: "I'm the point guard"
While Francis Mauigoa and Samson Okunlola received most of the attention in the ‘23 OL class, several inside the building felt the most talented signee was 6’6, 333-pound OT Tommy Kinsler from Ocala....
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TRANSCRIPT: Cam Ward sits down with CanesInSight
Immediately following the spring game, Pete and I hosted a live CanesInSight/Canes Connection podcast at Titanic. We were privileged to have the first sitdown interview with QB Cam Ward since he...
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TRANSCRIPT: Rueben Bain sits down with CanesInSight
Immediately following the spring game, Pete and I hosted a live CanesInSight/Canes Connection podcast at Titanic. We were privileged to sit down with the best pass rusher in the nation, DE Rueben...
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What’s next for Canes program after FSU Sweep? Javi Salas talks offseason...
Miami is in uncharted waters, having fallen to 16-19 after a demoralizing sweep against FSU. While there are still games to play, fans are already looking at potential offseason solutions to avoid a...
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CBS Sports names their Top 100 players in college football for the '24 season
CBS just released their list of the Top 100 players in college football for the 2024 season. Some interesting notes on the list: Miami moving past peers Miami has four players listed: Cam Ward (#30),...
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Elijah Alston: "We’re not here for palm trees. We’re trying to win...
Immediately following the spring game, Pete and I hosted a live CanesInSight/Canes Connection podcast at Titanic. We were privileged to sit down with Miami’s newest pass rusher, Marshall transfer DE...
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TRANSCRIPT: Josh Pate sits down with Mario Cristobal
Josh Pate of CBS Sports traveled down to Miami yesterday to sit down with head coach Mario Cristobal. A transcript of their conversation, which you can see in full here, is below: Pate: Here we are....
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On Jared Harrison-Hunte and Jayden Wayne...
This is the scoop on Jared Harrison-Hunte and Jayden Wayne after discussions with numerous sources: I've always been a Jared Harrison-Hunte fan and believe he's a good player. In my opinion, he was...
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Javi Salas breaks down another ugly week for Canes baseball
Miami’s slide continued this week, with a series loss to Louisville and a dispiriting, sloppy performance against Bethune-Cookman. Javi Salas, who threw the 23rd perfect game in Division 1 history,...
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