Reflecting on the 2023 college football season, the Miami Hurricanes acknowledge the imperative for strategic enhancements as they pinpoint glaring weaknesses. The college football transfer portal stands out as a pivotal avenue for teams aiming to fortify their rosters with seasoned and proven talent. A meticulous assessment of the Hurricanes' lineup underscores pivotal gaps, notably in the quarterback position, defensive tackle, and safety roles. In this article, we thoroughly examine these needs and navigate potential solutions within the dynamic landscape of the college football transfer portal.
Quarterback
If you've been tuning in to our TWICE-weekly podcast, you're well aware of my sentiments regarding this specific position. Tyler lingered in the role for an extended period, and JB11 never truly had a fair opportunity to showcase his talents. Consequently, we find ourselves compelled to embark on a "big-game hunting" expedition in the transfer portal. Notable names such as Cam Ward from Washington State, Will Howard from Kansas State, and Will Rogers from Mississippi State are in the mix, with the expectation that the list will continue to grow in the days and weeks ahead.
In the realm of sports media, we'll encounter numerous articles, podcasts, and YouTube shows discussing these prospects. However, only a select few truly grasp the intricacies of what lies ahead for this position. I've emphatically expressed the need for acquiring two quarterbacks from this portal. Presently, the team has only two scholarship quarterbacks, a configuration that proves unsustainable for a Power 5 conference team. Injuries are an unfortunate reality, and clashes of personalities can occur. Having a diverse array of choices in approaching victory might just bring a breath of fresh air to our team's dynamics
Defensive Tackle
A powerfully built defense often hinges on the strength of its defensive line, and the Hurricanes are acutely aware of the imperative for a formidable presence at the defensive tackle position. While Coach Guidry demonstrated some strategic prowess by orchestrating a shift from a 4-2-5 to a 3-3-5 stack, it's not the ideal trajectory for the team's long-term vision. The 2023 season laid bare depth issues, preventing the defense from regaining momentum in precarious situations exacerbated by unfortunate turnovers.
Simply put, Miami lacked the necessary depth to stay consistently fresh throughout all four quarters. To address this concern, I anticipate Miami actively pursuing 2-3 imposing figures for the defensive line position. Our defense exhibited better performance in the previous year, and fortifying depth at this crucial position is paramount to sustaining and elevating that positive trajectory.
Safeties
as we say goobye to two incredibly talented young canes, we thank kam kinchens and james williams for growing into leaders on this team. but as they go off into the nfl we must new players into those roles. can we have some young guys develop into those positions absolutely, but the pressure of this win-now transfer portal era, miami will be shopping. you have to get game changers at this position hard-hitting, ball-hawk safeties that fit right in with the mentality and culture of the leaders on this team. us long-time cane fans know what great safety looks like and we're ready to welcome it back to the u. as of me writing this there are no names to really breakdown or even mention. but that will change and that will change quickly!
