Another loss equals another gain; Miller to The U

For the second week in a row the Miami Hurricanes dropped a close game on Saturday, yet reeled in a big time recruit a few days later. Last week it was defensive back Kayvon Webster. This week, Lamar Miller – the top running back prospect in the state of Florida.

Many wondered if Miller would be the odd man out as Miami already has commitments from top tailback Bryce Brown, a five-star out of Kansas and four-star Mike James of Davenport (FL).

Miller is a four-star out of Killian High in Miami, measuring in at 5-foot-11, 205 lbs. and runs a 4.4-forty. Miller chose Miami over Florida, Florida State, LSU, UCF, West Virginia, etc. and considers his commitment around 90%, stating he will take other visits between now and February.

Miller has been compared for former Miami back Clinton Portis and has been a Canes fan since childhood. He also has the support of family, who had hoped Miller would stay close to home for school.

For those who’ve watched the Canes these past few weeks, you’ve seen Graig Cooper giving it his all as a one-man show. With Javarris James out since early September, none of the other tailbacks have stepped up and secured the number two spot.

Cooper was effective for a half in a 28-24 loss to North Carolina, though virtually non-existent against Florida State, where Miami played from behind en route to a 41-39 loss.

A lack of running game doesn’t appear to be a problem in 2009 with J. James a senior, Cooper a junior and a steady stable of freshman backs in Brown, M. James and Miller, barring all three are on board come signing day.

Another good pick up for The U. Welcome, Lamar.

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