Cornerback and tight end are two glaring weaknesses for Miami, which makes the verbal commitments of Kacy Rogers and Clive Walford that much more meaningful.
Again, the standard ‘verbal commitments aren’t binding’ and ‘a lot of time left between now and Signing Day’ type disclaimers you’ll see here whenever a kid (or two) gives their word in late July. Still, the fact that more needs are being met and that the Canes now have thirteen high school seniors pledging their allegiance for February’s “Signing Day”… one has to like the way things continue rolling.
Rogers is a defensive back out of Southlake Carroll in Texas who “chose” Miami over almost two dozen other scholarship offers. The 6-foot-2 baller is yet to visit UM’s campus, but has local ties as his father is the defensive line coach for the Dolphins.
Rogers calls his commitment “100%” at this rate and he’ll visit UM’s campus within the next month. Some of the schools also offering – Georgia, Ohio State, Tennessee, Nebraska and Notre Dame.
Regarding Walford, the 6-foot-6 tight end is a three-star out of Belle Glade and chose Miami over Purdue, FIU and Indiana. Walford spent some time on campus, met some current players, some NFL veterans working out at Greentree and contrary to the beliefs of others, actually gave Miami’s facilities rave reviews.
Even during the dog days of summer, Miami’s staff continues reeling in the talent. Stay tuned for the latest.
I hope we keep Walford at TE and not go the route of turning him into a lineman. This offense hasn't been the same since effective TE's like Winslow left. To me, the TE position was what really separated us from other teams. We used that position as a weapon and killed teams down the middle. Over the past several years our offense has struggled as well as TE play. I don't know if that was by design or philosophy, but we need both back asap. DB play is also important and we need all the playmakers in the defensive backfiled we can get. 4 interceptions won't cut it this year. We need ballhawks out there. May the best playmakers play. I love what the recruiting front is looking like for us so far. Great work.
-Columbus Cane
Dont understand the hesitation, its time to give The Head Football Coach his extension, lets give Randy the job security he deserves… Go Canes!!!
I bleed Orange and Green…
I think that when used right Greg Olsen look great. Against FSU i think in 05. He was a beast! But I agree. We do need a playmaking TE to go along with the WR's and that running game. And the best playmakers should play! B.Harris. He should work on his hands. Cause he had some crucial drops! But Telemaque and the other 26 should give us alot of fun things to watch this year..
ZarOKoN
Could be that the university isn't ready to give a man with a 19-19 record at what was once one of the most premier college programs in the country a contract extension.
Getting great talent and then turning in mediocre records is pathetic. Or maybe the talent he's recruiting isn't good either. Either way….its a ticket back to DC somewhere else.