Storm Tracker Podcast

Marcus Benjamin and John Garcia, Recruiting Analyst for Rivals.com, discuss the performances of Miami's 2024 signees at the Under Armour All-America Game and the All-American Bowl.

First, we provide our thoughts on the national championship game and the chances Miami can return to the title game as the Hurricanes continue to build through recruiting (:59). We also provide our thoughts on how many ACC teams make it into the playoff next season Miami's chances of making the 12-team (4:09).

Garcia provides his observations on 2024 signees at the UA All-America Game - Ryan Mack, Booker Pickett, JoJo Trader, and Adarius Hayes (7:29). He also shares his thoughts on who each player compares to on the NFL level (16:01).

We also discuss the performances of Miami signees at the All-American Bowl - Marquise Lightfoot, Justin Scott, Ny Carr, and Zaquan Patterson (25:47).

Lastly, Garcia provides his take on which players should get an increase in rating based on the performances seen (29:17).

Marcus Benjamin and Frank Tucker connect for weekly podcast - At the Crib.

First, we discuss Jacurri Brown's decision to remain with the Hurricanes for the 2024 season (1:48).

We discuss quarterback options in the transfer portal - Malachi Nelson, Jordan McCloud, Cam Ward, Jayden Maiava, Matthew Sluka, Jayden De Laura, and Kaidon Salter (7:08).

Also discussed is the need to add to the quarterback position (14:36) and other position groups - Quinshon Judkins, Antione Jackson, Earl Little Jr., and RJ Delancey mentioned (19:29).

Lastly, we talk about the performances of the 2024 signees - Ryan Mack, Booker Pickett, Marquise Lightfoot, and Joshisa Trader (31:54).

Marcus Benjamin and Frank Tucker connect for weekly podcast - At the Crib.

First, we discuss Miami's fourth-ranked class and name our biggest signees (1:17) and our most underrated signees (5:27).

We also discuss the chances of Miami adding Zavier Mincey to the 2024 class (9:34) and options search to add a quarterback via the transfer portal (Cam Ward, KJ Jefferson, and Will Howard mentioned) (11:34).

Former Miami commit Antione Jackson is in the transfer portal, and we talk about the former four-star-rated defensive back potentially returning to Miami (15:13).

We share our thoughts on the Pinstripe Bowl hours before kickoff (21:01) and discuss the players who will get some playing time on the defensive side of the ball (26:36).

We lastly play the over/under game of statistics regarding quarterback Jacurri Brown (30:06) and share our thoughts on the future of the sophomore quarterback with Miami (36:38).

Marcus Benjamin is joined by Mike Broadbent, host of The Knight Report Podcast for TheKnightReport.com, to discuss the matchup between the Miami Hurricanes and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl.

First, we summarize the regular season of the Knights and the Hurricanes going into the bowl game (1:25).

Broadbent talks about the talent on Rutgers roster and how it measures up with Miami (3:51). He also discusses the offensive philosophy for the Scarlet Knights (8:44) as well as what to expect schematically from the Rutgers defense (11:42).

We also discussed the X-factors going into Thursday afternoon's game (14:27) and provided our predictions for the outcome of the game (17:21).

Marcus Benjamin and Frank Tucker connect for weekly podcast - At the Crib.

First, we discuss concerns with current Miami commitments and if we expect them to sign with the Hurricanes on Early National Signing Day Wednesday. We discussed four-star DL Kendall Jackson (1:37), three-star LB Vincent Shavers (3:48), four-star TE Elija Lofton (5:27), four-star Edge Elias Rudolph (6:46), and four-star RB Kevin Riley (8:10).

Miami could potentially flip several prospects, and we discuss the chances of some primary targets - five-star DL Armondo Blount (10:55), five-star WR Jeremiah Smith (13:27), four-star DB Xavier Lucas (18:31), four-star LB Adarius Hayes (22:49), and four-star DL LJ McCray (24:41).

Next, we briefly discuss the potential of four-star defensive back Zavier Mincey (25:43) the primary uncommitted target for Miami to watch for this cycle.

Lastly, we discuss the latest with adding a transfer quarterback (28:22), with Cam Ward and Will Howard as the top options, and discuss the job Miami is doing in recruiting after a seven-win season (31:58).

Marcus Benjamin and Frank Tucker connect for weekly podcast - At the Crib.

First, we share our thoughts on Miami's pursuit of a quarterback and discuss the chances of the Hurricanes landing Cam Ward or Will Howard (1:14).

We also discuss other position groups that Miami will target and likely options (8:03), including the tight end position (10:37).

We also discuss the potential of Miami landing NC State transfer C.J. Clark (15:10).

Frank and I discuss the players that Miami will still be in the mix for going into the early signing period (18:03) - Cedrick Bailey, Armondo Blount, Zavier Mincey, Xavier Lucas, Jordan Lyle, and Jeremiah Smith.

Frank also provides his take on whether quarterback Jacurri Brown will stay with the program after the Pinstripe Bowl (23:31).

We discuss the safety position and who we could potentially see in the bowl game, and the future of the position (24:47).

We discuss the state championship performances of the local teams (28:58) and Frank previews the Dade County vs. Broward County all-star game scheduled for next week, December 22nd (37:13).

Marcus Benjamin is joined by Larry Blustein, a long-time South Florida reporter, to discuss Miami's commitments and recruiting targets' performances in the state championship games last week.

Larry first provides his take on the performances in the state title games among Miami commits and targets (1:08). Deryc Plazz, Daylen Russell, Bryce Fitzgerald, Zaquan Patterson, Joshisa Trader, and Cortez Mills are mentioned.

Blustein shares his thoughts on Miami target and Ohio State commit Jordan Lyle (11:39) and the battle between Canes cornerback commit Ryan Mack and four-star wide receiver Mills (13:12).

We share our thoughts on quarterback Joshua Townsend, recently offered by Miami (16:00). Larry shares his thoughts on Miami's 2024 class and its strengths (23:44).

Lastly, we discuss the Pinstripe Bowl and the opportunity that Jacurri Brown has to showcase his talents (30:56).

Marcus Benjamin and John Garcia, Recruiting Analyst for Rivals.com, discuss Miami's 2024 recruiting class.

Garcia provides his take on Miami emerging as the top school in Florida for the 2024 recruiting class (1:46).

We share our thoughts on recruiting for the quarterback position for Miami and discuss Judd Anderson's talent level and how hard Miami should push for NC State commit Cedrick Bailey (4:36).

Garcia shares his thoughts on Miami's most talented position groups (12:06) and the chances of the Hurricanes flipping more five-star talents - Armondo Blount, Jeremiah Smith, Dylan Stewart (16:23).

We also discuss whether Miami should still be confident in flipping four-star Jordan Lyle from Ohio State (18:57).

Lastly, we discuss the safety position and defensive backs that Miami should consider adding to its 2024 class (22:45).

Marcus Benjamin and Frank Tucker connect for weekly podcast - At the Crib.

We begin by sharing our thoughts on the possibility of Miami flipping NC State QB commit Cedrick Bailey (1:23).

We also discuss the chances of Miami landing several quarterback options (Cam Ward, Dante Moore, Will Rogers, Michael Pratt, Jordan McCloud in the portal (9:00).

Current Miami quarterback Jacurri Brown will play in the Pinstripe Bowl and we discuss the future of the sophomore QB (14:19).

Safeties Kamren Kinchens and James Williams are opting for the NFL Draft so we discuss the future of the position group (21:04).

Lastly, we talk about the upcoming state championship games involving Miami targets, including Miami DL commit Daylen Russell looking to win back-to-back championships with Columbus (25:33).

Marcus Benjamin and Frank Tucker connect for weekly podcast - At the Crib.

We begin by sharing our thoughts on Justin Scott flipping from Ohio State to Miami (1:04).

We talk about Miami's quarterback position with Tyler Van Dyke entering the transfer portal (7:45) and share our thoughts on some QB options (11:54).

We discuss positions of need and what position groups Miami should attack in the portal (17:15).

We discuss Miami's chances of building on its 5th-ranked recruiting class with Eddy Pierre-Louis, Dylan Stewart, David Stone, Jordan Lyle, and Jeremiah Smith (22:33).

We provide our take on how championship Saturday plays out and who makes the top four (34:03) and provide our take on when Miami will next play in the ACC Championship game (40:30).