Storm Tracker Podcast

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

We start by sharing what Miami fans should be thankful for with this Miami Hurricanes football team (1:16).

Lance Guidry made headlines yesterday, and we weigh in if his comments were real talk or coach speak (5:40).

We discuss if Miami will be motivated to play Boston College after playing two top-ten teams in consecutive weeks (13:39) and discuss keys for Miami to get a win in Chestnut Hill and standout players (18:06).

We also discuss the importance of the game in recruiting (28:28) and the possibility of a five-star Ohio State commit Jeremiah Smith, flipping to Miami with the Hurricanes offering Smith's high school teammate, quarterback Cedrick Bailey (33:17).

Lastly, we discuss big South Florida high school games involving Miami commits and targets (39:02).

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

Frank shares his thoughts on Head Coach Mario Cristobal naming Tyler Van Dyke as the starter (1:59) and the Miami quarterback's confidence level going into Saturday's game (3:43).

He also shares his thoughts on Jacurri Brown and why we are not seeing him this season as of yet (6:10).

We provide our take on the Louisville football team (9:28) and predict how Offensive Coordinator Shannon Dawson will manage the game as a play-caller (17:11).

Marcus provides his take on what Van Dyke needs to improve upon (22:20), and Frank provides his take on if nine wins would be a successful season for Miami (25:15).

We also share our X-factors for the Hurricanes against the Cardinals (27:56).

Lastly, we discuss big South Florida high school games involving Miami commits and targets (32:18), including the latest on Miami target Koby Howard, who highly considers FSU after his visit (35:20), and discuss other recruiting news (37:38).

Marcus Benjamin is joined by Ty Spalding, publisher for CardinalSports.com, to discuss the matchup between the Miami Hurricanes and the Louisville Cardinals.

First, we discuss the influx of talent from South Florida who have decided to commit to Louisville over the years (1:20).

We discuss Head Coach Jeff Brohm's impact on the football program (6:23) and how Louisville embraces NIL (11:03).

Next, we discuss Louisville's offense (13:36) and their lapses against Virginia last week (17:38).

Spalding shares his thoughts on offensive playmakers Jawhar Jordan and Jamari Thrash (21:38), the defensive scheme, and defender Ashton Gillotte and others (25:49).

Lastly, we share our predictions on what the outcome of the game will be (31:22).

Marcus Benjamin is joined by Larry Blustein, long-time South Florida reporter, to discuss Miami's loss to Florida State.

Larry provides his take on the state of the Miami football program (:51), and we provide our take on whether Miami's loss in Tallahassee was a morale victory and if Head Coach Mario Cristobal has the Hurricanes on the right track (2:49).

We discuss if benching starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke was the right move for Miami (9:19) and if the Hurricanes should go with Jacurri Brown at quarterback for the remainder of the season (13:20).

We also discussed what we wanted to see from Miami's offense and defense in its final home game against Louisville (18:48).

Lastly, we discuss Miami recruiting and matchups to watch during the state playoffs (26:34).

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

Frank shares his thoughts going into the Florida State game (1:31), Quarterback Tyler Van Dyke, and the possibility of playing backups Emory Williams and Jacurri Brown (4:54).

We also talk about the absence of Brashard Smith in the last two games and how we would like to see him utilized against FSU (17:49).

We share our keys to the game for a Miami victory (21:26) and talk about the health of cornerbacks Jaden Davis and Daryl Porter Jr. in containing FSU receivers Keon Coleman and Johnny Wilson (29:57).

We also share our X-factors for the Hurricanes against the Seminoles (33:04).

Lastly, we discuss big South Florida high school games involving Miami commits and targets (37:26), including the latest on Ohio State commit Jordan Lyle (43:35).

Marcus Benjamin is joined by Jerry Kutz, publisher for TheOsceola.com, to discuss the matchup between the Miami Hurricanes and the Florida State Seminoles.

Kutz, an FSU alum originally from Miami, shares his perspective of the rivalry over the years (:58), and we share our favorite memories from the rivalry (1:57).

Kutz also talks about which games FSU has been the most vulnerable and when they looked like their best (8:29). He also shares his thoughts on FSU's win over Pitt last week (11:19).

Next, we discuss the FSU quarterback Jordan Travis and his development over the years (13:09).

Outstanding receivers Keon Coleman and Johnny Wilson missed the Pitt game due to injury, and Kutz is asked about their health status for the game.

Kutz also shares thoughts on hometown talents Hykeem Williams and Conrad Hussey.

We also discuss the playmakers on defense (22:28).

Lastly, we share our predictions on what the outcome of the game will be (25:13).

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

Smith usually covers the Midwest and provides his take on covering the Southeast (1:04). He shares his thoughts on the big three in Florida and if Miami can beat its rivals in recruiting in the 2024 cycle (2:00).

We talk about the possibility of Miami flipping five-star DL Armondo Blount (4:15) and other prospects like four-star RB Jordan Lyle, and five-star WR Jeremiah Smith, (6:22)

Smith visited the Jacksonville area and Georgia recently and shared his thoughts on top players like Jaime Ffrench, and Miami's recruitment of the four-star wide receiver (9:38).

We also discuss Miami's 2024 class and who could make an immediate impact next season (11:11).

Lastly, Smith shares his thoughts on where Miami ends up in the 2024 recruiting rankings (14:27).

Marcus Benjamin and West Lamy Founder of Worldwidewest.com preview Miami Vs. NC State.

We discuss how vital it is for Miami Quarterback Tyler Van Dyke and if he will bounce back Saturday night (1:30). We also discuss how many interceptions he would need to throw to be pulled from the game (4:35).

We discuss our keys to the game for a Miami win (9:54) and the matchup between Kevin Concepcion and the Hurricanes safeties, Kamren Kinchens and James Williams (16:45). We also talk about Miami's offensive line play and how it has kept them in games (21:59).

Lastly, we discuss the game's outcome and provide score predictions (24:47).

Marcus Benjamin is joined by Jacey Zembal, publisher for Thewolfpackcentral.com, to discuss the matchup between the Miami Hurricanes and the North Carolina State Wolfpack.

First, we discuss the controversial comments from NC State Head Coach Dave Dorean to former NFL player Steve Smith (1:09).

Next, we discuss the quarterback situation for NC State (7:03) and talk about QB MJ Morris and his skill set (14:01).

Zembal shares his thoughts on the Wolfpack defense (15:59); he also explains why NC State has been inconsistent on defense (19:49).

We also discuss the playmakers on offense for the Wolfpack, including star wide receiver Kevin Concepcion (25:52).

Lastly, we share our predictions on what the outcome of the game will be (31:18).

Marcus Benjamin and Brandon Odoi of FootballHotbed.com break down Miami's 29-26 win over Virginia and other topics.

We share our thoughts on the game (1:15) and the play of starting Quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (4:22).

We dive into Miami's upcoming matchup against NC State and if Miami can pull off a road win (15:44).

We discuss if Miami can also go up to Tallahassee and beat undefeated Florida State (18:42) and the chances of Miami making the ACC title game (21:25).

Lastly, discuss the chances of Miami flipping Jordan Lyle, Jeremiah Smith, and Chris Ewald (23:55).