Through the Smoke: A Miami Hurricanes football podcast

Emergency podcast! James Williams plans to stay home. The nation's No. 1 ranked safety committed to Miami out of no where on Tuesday picking the Hurricanes over Georgia. Andrew Ivins and David Lake get together to break down the type of player Williams is and take a look at what this means for Manny Diaz and his program.

Miami landed a commitment from its fourth straight four-star prospect over the weekend when Jabari Ishmael picked the Hurricanes over Oregon and FSU. Andrew Ivins and Davis Lake break down what it means and share why things are headed in the right direction for Miami at least when it comes to recruiting. The two also share some thoughts on whether or not UM should pursue UGA corner transfer Divaad Wilson and dive into the mess that is the FHSAA's most recent decision about the upcoming high school football season.

Andrew Ivins and David Lake dive into the preseason watch lists for college football's biggest awards and discuss whether or not Greg Rousseau, or any other current Miami player, could end UM's drought and win one in 2020. The two discuss the latest on five-star defensive tackle Leonard Taylor and share some more recruiting scoop as the Hurricanes try to keep the momentum going after landing commitments from Kam Kinchens and Romello Brinson.

The Hurricanes were able to beast out the SEC and secure a commitment from four-star safety Kamren Kinchens. Andrew Ivins and David Lake break down what it means for Manny Diaz and Miami. The two also dive into the latest reports that the ACC could end up playing a conference-only schedule in 2020.

Andrew Ivins and David Lake answer InsideTheU subscriber questions. The two also discuss the big developments with a pair of blue-chip recruits in offensive tackle Tristen Leigh and defensive lineman Leonard Taylor.

David Lake shares why he thinks that the 2020 Miami Hurricanes could be a lot like the 2019 LSU Tigers. He also breaks down some notes from the Elite 11 with Andrew Ivins while Ivins shares why he believe that things might trending in the right direction for Manny Diaz & Co. with speedy slot receiver Brashard Smith.

The veteran offensive lineman announced this week that he plans to sit out the upcoming season and only play in four games like Zach McCloud did last season. Andrew Ivins and David Lake share some thoughts on the decision before trying to piece together what the Hurricanes' starting five might be come Week 1.

The Peach State-based edge rusher out is set to announce a commitment on August 24th and Miami leads on the 247Sports' Crystal Ball. Andrew Ivins and Davis Lake share what they think about the former Mississippi State commit after watching him go through combine like drills over the weekend. The two also comment on Jarren Williams headed to JUCO and discuss why they think Jarrid Williams might be UM's left tackle in 2020.

The Early Signing Period is six months away. Andrew Ivins and David Lake thought it would be a good time to go position by position and take a look at where things stand for the Hurricanes. The two share thoughts on each one of UM's commits and take a look at some of the names still in play for Manny Diaz & Co. as they look to add talent to a group that currently ranks inside the Top 10 of the 247Sports Composite.

Andrew Ivins and Gaby Urrutia get together to talk about the latest with the Hurricanes on the recruiting front after the two attended Romello Brinson's commitment party over the weekend. They share why they think it's a big deal for Manny Diaz & Co. and also share some other notes.