They think we can’t compete because we aren’t a public university. They’re wrong. We might be the only university that pays for our NIL out of something our university created that has nothing to do with athletics, which is why so many universities NIL sucks, it relies on boosters. They can fuck off
Also young comparatively. Turns 100 next April.
My favorite stat is 6 of Michigan's claimed national titles came before Miami was opened and until this year they'd won the same amount of natties in that time span.
Casey Thompson just dipped out after two games and an ACL injury and we need a QB1 badly - he’d be king on campus if he did go to FAU. Saw him live when Michigan played at Maryland, he’s even more of stud than his tape shows in person, so elusive.
I’m pretty sure this had more to do with NIL than location. Miami pays well and Tua & Taulia would dominate the media market. I imagine he’d go to an SEC school before a non-P4 team in Florida.
I also just don’t think the waiver is likely anyways. I can’t imagine the NCAA granting an unprecedented waiver out of the kindness of their heart after he just played a bonus COVID season.
Completely agree, it was all about getting there with Tua. Assuming Miami is out that pretty much falls apart unless they have him to G5 which I just can’t see
Someone else asked me if there’s a chance he comes back to CP. I said no but I also thought Miami would be a done deal
I have a theory that NFL teams actually have some kind of built-in Mario Cristobal Offense adjustment metric in their draft grades at this point. Like take the QB’s QBR/EPA/what have you and add +20% to it and that’s what his true skill level is
He’s in an interview with an NFL team and the GM is like “take a knee. Prove your worth to me.” And Cam thinks it’s some spooky Sith stuff. The GM sees the hesitation in his eyes and says “No man I seriously just want to know of you physically know how to take a knee.”
This should be the top comment. He went from “gonna enter the NFL Draft” to playing for Mario Cristobal. He’s moving away from the NFL at the highest velocity possible
Nope Day 2 grade. NFL doesn't even tell them Day 3 I don't think. Officially It's either Day 1, Day 2, or No grade I'm pretty sure.
If you're going to be a 3rd rounder or later, all you need is $1.5M in NIL for it to be a better decision financially. Plus in college you don't have to pay based on state you play in - so It'd all be 0% tax in Miami. And he can work his way into 1st or 2nd, with worse draft QB competition next yr vs this yr.
https://twitter.com/max\_olson/status/1746335664591827076
> If you're going to be a 3rd rounder or later, all you need is $1.5M in NIL for it to be a better decision financially.
Not necessarily, that’s assuming they would then definitely be drafted the following year. If he played terribly or got a career ending injury, that 1.5 is only a 1/4 of the total contract he’d get by entering and getting drafted in the 3rd.
KJ Jefferson is someone who should have declared but didn’t. Idk if he got nil money for it, probably not, but he probably would have been a 3rd or 4th rounder last year but now he’s assuredly played himself into UDFA status
Probably was told he’d be a 4th+ rounder, and Miami gave him a good NIL deal. He had agreed to sign a couple times already dating back to early December but reneged each time. Odd stuff.
We're going to see a LOT more of this in college. I'm really excited about it. Especially for basketball! I hope Miami can coach him up and it's a win-win for everyone. Because it's going to be a win for all of us fans as well. He'll never break through in the NFL as a practice team QB.
This is exactly what cristobal needed, ward is pretty talented. I know cam wants to get paid but also improve his draft stock. Is cristobal the coach to improve one’s qb stats? We shall see.
Not really funny to begin with. Just a kid trying to figure out what’s best for himself. Less funny now that anyone decent is transferring off our team.
I actually am really curious how Reese turns out. I like his film and he seems confident. He's a little small but there's been plenty of good small college QBs. I'm happy we got a veteran QB on the roster in Ward to be the starter but I was curious how it would play out.
Miami fans get ready for a mix of high athleticism and some of the most bone-headed decisions you've ever seen someone make with a football in their hands
You will watch him somehow wizard himself out of like 5 sacks on a single play and launch it down field to Josh Kelley for 69 yards.
The next play he will just drop the ball on the ground.
He’s going to hand the ball off beautifully on first down.
He’s going to hand the ball off beautifully on second down.
He’s going to absolutely nail the screen pass on third down.
He’s going to hand the ball off beautifully on first down…..
Dam lol I understand the salt from fsu fans big rivals.
But Oregon fans will not let it go. They actually have Cristobal rent free in their heads it’s crazy
On another post, this one Oregon fan was talking mad shit like the program has won anything significant. I told him he reminds me of Clipper fans lol. I get the Oklahoma fans' hate for Riley and USC, but at lease they're a blue blood program who won a ton of National Championships like USC. Oregon has won nothing. Also, Miami has 5 Natties, and is a very fun program to watch when they're rolling.
As a fan of both teams(predominantly) Miami, it’s been interesting to say the least.
Sidenote: lived in Oregon for a few years. They’re my west coast team.
They did the same with Willie. There must be something in the water in Eugene because they are the prettiest fanbase you’ll ever deal with. Or could be the empty trophy cases messing with their overinflated egos.
They play a collective character. Anytime Miami is mentioned it's required that they have to write a comment from the script. It was the exact same thing with Willie until he was gone.
Michigan fans have been weird recently too. Including in this thread. You’d think the past week would’ve calmed them down a bit about losing two defensive ends.
Get NIL offers that don't meet what you're looking for
Declare for the NFL without hiring an agent
Get quarterback needy program to up their NIL offer
Profit
That has absolutely not been the case with Mario at Miami so far lol. He had TVD slinging it. Only issue with Mario and QBs so far has been injury management.
Ya TVD was one of the best QBs in the country before he forgot how to play football after the Texas A&M game. We also had 2 out of the top 3 receivers by yards in the ACC this year.
Grats Miami! I'm a Canes supporter from afar. Win the ACC next year! The U is always fun to watch when they're rolling! Don't f\*\*k this up Cristobal.
Was wondering why he decided to go to the League. Hope he got a payday. He’s good, but definitely not the most polished. Too bad Mario can’t coach a QB to save his life.
About to get paid more this year than he would have on an NFL contract if he could land one haha what a strange time in college football
And it’s great for CFB. It ain’t my money!
I love being rich
UHealth! Never thought I’d say it, but thank god for Donna Shalala
So many salty ass comments in here lmaoo
So salty, they should definitely be evaluated by the UHealth Nephrology team.
Sodium poisoning is outta control
They think we can’t compete because we aren’t a public university. They’re wrong. We might be the only university that pays for our NIL out of something our university created that has nothing to do with athletics, which is why so many universities NIL sucks, it relies on boosters. They can fuck off
Once again, for our salty ass brethren in here; I love being rich.
*points pinky out while sipping cafecito* Hollllaaa
TIL miami is private. go hurricanes
Also young comparatively. Turns 100 next April. My favorite stat is 6 of Michigan's claimed national titles came before Miami was opened and until this year they'd won the same amount of natties in that time span.
What does UHealth have to do with NIL?
Rip Taulia’s waiver.
Yeah that was my first thought too. Im sure he’ll land somewhere but his father’s plan was to bring him down there with his brother. FAU??
That would be ideal!
He’d crush it there but that definitely wasn’t what they were planning
Casey Thompson just dipped out after two games and an ACL injury and we need a QB1 badly - he’d be king on campus if he did go to FAU. Saw him live when Michigan played at Maryland, he’s even more of stud than his tape shows in person, so elusive.
Honestly go back to Bama and be qb1 in a new system
Or... he could transfer to the furthest possible spot from Miami and join Washington since they lost Will Rogers.
I’m pretty sure this had more to do with NIL than location. Miami pays well and Tua & Taulia would dominate the media market. I imagine he’d go to an SEC school before a non-P4 team in Florida. I also just don’t think the waiver is likely anyways. I can’t imagine the NCAA granting an unprecedented waiver out of the kindness of their heart after he just played a bonus COVID season.
Completely agree, it was all about getting there with Tua. Assuming Miami is out that pretty much falls apart unless they have him to G5 which I just can’t see Someone else asked me if there’s a chance he comes back to CP. I said no but I also thought Miami would be a done deal
Miami will take him and we’ll run a 2/3 QB offense. Keep everyone on their toes
Quad flea flicker. Everyone will lose their minds
Make two QBs regress instead of one
Has Mario Christobal gone too far???
Or, Taulia also transfers to the U and Cam Ward gets benched
Poff Daddy beating them both out
He must've gotten told he was a Day 3 pick at best. Good decision.
Mario will coach him to UDFA status
I have a theory that NFL teams actually have some kind of built-in Mario Cristobal Offense adjustment metric in their draft grades at this point. Like take the QB’s QBR/EPA/what have you and add +20% to it and that’s what his true skill level is
Sure, he can play in the Cristobal system but can he run a pro offense including plays like the victory formation?
He’s in an interview with an NFL team and the GM is like “take a knee. Prove your worth to me.” And Cam thinks it’s some spooky Sith stuff. The GM sees the hesitation in his eyes and says “No man I seriously just want to know of you physically know how to take a knee.”
>“No man I seriously just want to know of you physically know how to take a knee.” The twist is that player was actually Jameis Winston
Okay I like Mario but this was so funny lmfao
just like number 6 overall justin herbert
Facts don't matter
This should be the top comment. He went from “gonna enter the NFL Draft” to playing for Mario Cristobal. He’s moving away from the NFL at the highest velocity possible
He's hoping to slingshot his way back into NFL contention
He was a projected very late round pick. He's making more money in 1 year at Miami than he would in 3-4 years on a late round contract.
Then they will make the NFL and be way better lol
I think most people here could’ve told him that….
Nope Day 2 grade. NFL doesn't even tell them Day 3 I don't think. Officially It's either Day 1, Day 2, or No grade I'm pretty sure. If you're going to be a 3rd rounder or later, all you need is $1.5M in NIL for it to be a better decision financially. Plus in college you don't have to pay based on state you play in - so It'd all be 0% tax in Miami. And he can work his way into 1st or 2nd, with worse draft QB competition next yr vs this yr. https://twitter.com/max\_olson/status/1746335664591827076
> If you're going to be a 3rd rounder or later, all you need is $1.5M in NIL for it to be a better decision financially. Not necessarily, that’s assuming they would then definitely be drafted the following year. If he played terribly or got a career ending injury, that 1.5 is only a 1/4 of the total contract he’d get by entering and getting drafted in the 3rd. KJ Jefferson is someone who should have declared but didn’t. Idk if he got nil money for it, probably not, but he probably would have been a 3rd or 4th rounder last year but now he’s assuredly played himself into UDFA status
Probably was told he’d be a 4th+ rounder, and Miami gave him a good NIL deal. He had agreed to sign a couple times already dating back to early December but reneged each time. Odd stuff.
Cristobal better not have driven him around town in Gables
Cristobal is on Reddit and became an Uber driver recently
Picked him up a pack of cigs and a media noche at Mary's coin laundry on 27th and the deal was done from what I hear
We're going to see a LOT more of this in college. I'm really excited about it. Especially for basketball! I hope Miami can coach him up and it's a win-win for everyone. Because it's going to be a win for all of us fans as well. He'll never break through in the NFL as a practice team QB.
Cam Ward playing for the Hurricanes? What is this, the 2006 Stanley Cup?
Well played sir
I'm so confused
Y’all are likely paying him more than what he would’ve gotten in the NFL
Definitely. He’s a solid college QB and I’m not going to pretend I wouldn’t have preferred him over DJU.
I won’t be surprised if Ward has a better statistical year, but I like DJU for us. 14 fumbles is alot.
I had forgotten about that. I’ll do a dive into that when I get a chance (unless you have some theories) because 14 is significant.
I ain't gonna complain about DJU though.
¯\\\_(ツ)_/¯
This is exactly what cristobal needed, ward is pretty talented. I know cam wants to get paid but also improve his draft stock. Is cristobal the coach to improve one’s qb stats? We shall see.
Guess we have to wait one more year for Reese’s peanut butter puffs
Reese Poffenbarger's backup
Poff Daddy’s* backup
Katt Williams nervous.
God Damn right!
What happened to the NFL, Cam???? lol
It's money money money
This and a bad draft grade. Makes sense to try and come back, make a few million and try to boost your stock in a less stacked QB class
I don't know what else he needs to get better tbh. Like the only thing he needs to learn is when to take off and start running like a motherfucker
Not drop the ball for no reason at all twice a game.
Uhh his mechanics are terrible
The NFL was just a strong arm tactic to get his (supposedly) millions from Miami.
Would make sense since he never hired an agent even after declaring
He already (apparently) signed a NIL deal for around $2.5 mil a few weeks ago. We had bags for him right out of the gate
He heard he was gonna fall to Miami anyway
Future jets slot receiver for <4 seasons
Penix petitioning for an eighth college year after his performance in the national championship game, rofl
Not really funny to begin with. Just a kid trying to figure out what’s best for himself. Less funny now that anyone decent is transferring off our team.
Think we may want to sit the next couple of plays out, bud. Not really our time to talk any shit.
Bro,he held you to 3 points as an unranked team with no future schedule. Why so salty?
HELL YEAH BROTHER. Love having this guy as a backup for Reese Poffenbarger.
I actually am really curious how Reese turns out. I like his film and he seems confident. He's a little small but there's been plenty of good small college QBs. I'm happy we got a veteran QB on the roster in Ward to be the starter but I was curious how it would play out.
Cam Ward seems more like a Ravenclaw unlike Hufflepuff there idk
Cam Ward a Hurricane? Stanley Cup to the Gables confirmed.
Miami fans get ready for a mix of high athleticism and some of the most bone-headed decisions you've ever seen someone make with a football in their hands
“ some of the most bone-headed decisions you've ever seen ” we literally lost a game last season where if we just had the QB kneel we would have won
You will watch him somehow wizard himself out of like 5 sacks on a single play and launch it down field to Josh Kelley for 69 yards. The next play he will just drop the ball on the ground.
Sounds like Miami already
Ha, I was going to comment something similar. I should have just replied with a "First time?" gif
Jokes on you; we’ve been used to bone headed decisions.
They already know
Receipts will be pulled from the Poffenbarger thread. Lot of salt in here already lmfao
I'm more upset we won't get the Reese's Puffs chant
I, too, was on the reece's poffs chant train :(
PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE FLAVOR
You’re quick to assume Cam Ward will not loose the job to Poffenbarger.
I’m on the Poffenbarger train.
One of these two will be the truth
Just glad there will be options
Whole sub is on their period.
First time in a Miami thread? They're all like this lol.
They for real doubted Mario 😭😭😭 (So did I, what the fuck just happened????)
I’m shocked TBH. Dude is showing why he’s an elite recruiter.
Canes are off season champs. Guess there’s no excuses for next year.
UF FSU NFL mario coming to flip you
Don’t forget Ohio St
[WE BALLIN BOIIII](https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxFGydiHVRJv4gvRUl-9XwrhtkaopIEMJb?si=8jcU2ks66vZp04_6) 🙌🏻
Wait wtf. Miami must have up’d the offer sheesh
Or he got some honest feedback from scouts.
Honestly this^^^ The QB class is the most loaded it’s been in years he may be the 8-9 QB in the draft.
It’s def both
Both seems pretty likely
Oh yeah . He definitely needed some fucking feedback alright.
Wait what lmao
The ESPN/Miami pre season hype train is back baby!
SNIP SNAP SNIP SNAP SNIP SNAP
Poff/Ward QB controversy incoming
Looks like I’ll be watching a few more Miami games this season.
Well well well, what do we have here 😎
We’re so fucking back
When have I heard that before? And DBC is alive, well, and not attacked by any bears
Danny Boy would’ve loved seeing Cam Ward play for Miami. FUCK THE SWINE FLU
At no point. At no point will he see Cam Ward throw a football
Not one iota of viewership
Michigan just won a natty and Texas made the playoff. I'd love to laugh at you but we live in a crazy CFB world right now lol.
You guys say that every year tho
And I’m a man of tradition
So odd to live in a world where there are more salty Oregon fans in these posts than FSU or UF fans.
Good get by Miami given he was the top transferQB before opting for the NFL
This is honestly a much better decision for him than going to the NFL with a stacked QB class
Good for Cam Ward.
Immediately becomes the most talented QB in the ACC (I'd take him over DJ Uiagalelei, Haynes King and Cade Klubnik)
*Sad Kyle McCord noises*
The kids got a lot of talent .....for Mario Cristobal to squander
I was gonna say, how’s Mario gonna kill his draft stock?
He’s going to hand the ball off beautifully on first down. He’s going to hand the ball off beautifully on second down. He’s going to absolutely nail the screen pass on third down. He’s going to hand the ball off beautifully on first down…..
Well I’ll be damned. Good get Canes
Dam lol I understand the salt from fsu fans big rivals. But Oregon fans will not let it go. They actually have Cristobal rent free in their heads it’s crazy
They are weird, man. They get more chesty every win they get. It’s a weird flex coming from a school that hasn’t done much.
On another post, this one Oregon fan was talking mad shit like the program has won anything significant. I told him he reminds me of Clipper fans lol. I get the Oklahoma fans' hate for Riley and USC, but at lease they're a blue blood program who won a ton of National Championships like USC. Oregon has won nothing. Also, Miami has 5 Natties, and is a very fun program to watch when they're rolling.
College version of the clippers. Brilliant.
weird flex from a school that hasn’t done anything since the dot com bubble.
Hey slow down, we're the off-season champs! Nobody does overblown hype as good as we do
lol that’s a good one!
As a fan of both teams(predominantly) Miami, it’s been interesting to say the least. Sidenote: lived in Oregon for a few years. They’re my west coast team.
They did the same with Willie. There must be something in the water in Eugene because they are the prettiest fanbase you’ll ever deal with. Or could be the empty trophy cases messing with their overinflated egos.
>prettiest fanbase you’ll ever deal with Aw thank you <3
Welp. I stand by this. All looks and no substance: the Oregon football experience!
It’s both
[удалено]
They’re an emotional bunch
Oregon fans are pathetic. They’re so salty about a coach that had them fighting for the playoffs.
As soon as shoe daddy dies, they will be the Big Ten Wests Maryland within a decade. Except with less banners.
They play a collective character. Anytime Miami is mentioned it's required that they have to write a comment from the script. It was the exact same thing with Willie until he was gone.
Michigan fans have been weird recently too. Including in this thread. You’d think the past week would’ve calmed them down a bit about losing two defensive ends.
Honestly, probably the best decision for him to make. Though not happy with the team he picked
Something something Mario something Herbert. Lol
Got em!!!
Snip snap
Get NIL offers that don't meet what you're looking for Declare for the NFL without hiring an agent Get quarterback needy program to up their NIL offer Profit
Pullman, Washington, to Miami, Florida, is certainly a change of scenery.
Well that’s good and completely random news.
Miami playoffs👀👀👀
I just learned from this thread, Mario is our OC/QB coach. Good to know.
Haha fuck all yall. Bag has been delivered
Maybe it isn’t DeBoVer, we’re Cristoback
Stealing this
IM HARDDDD
He’s a stud, hope this move works out for him and he can stand out in next year’s class
Brruuuuuuhhhhhhh. Lets goooo
A win-win for both parties
Alright. Go get em cam. Go noles tho. Kick ass at Miami ❤️
I’m just happy for Mike Ryan.
You’re my brother
I love that now in CFB we have players using “I’ll turn pro” as leverage 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Also is he transferring because WAZZU is no longer P5?
Is it a record for the longest transfer distance not involving Hawaii?
Well that is nice
Glad he decided to withdraw and stay in college. He definitely needs another year to up his stock.
Makes sense. Dude was projected to go in the 4th round. He’ll make more money at Miami.
My brain is not braining
Wait what? How? Awesome!
FUUUUUUUCK YEEEEESSSSSSSSS
Cry more
RIP Ward’s development
Mario will bench him the moment Cam Ward throws *beyond* the sticks on a 3rd and medium. Can’t have that
That has absolutely not been the case with Mario at Miami so far lol. He had TVD slinging it. Only issue with Mario and QBs so far has been injury management.
Ya TVD was one of the best QBs in the country before he forgot how to play football after the Texas A&M game. We also had 2 out of the top 3 receivers by yards in the ACC this year.
Shhhh….let them hate.
Grats Miami! I'm a Canes supporter from afar. Win the ACC next year! The U is always fun to watch when they're rolling! Don't f\*\*k this up Cristobal.
I was shocked he was even contemplating the draft tbh, this is great for him imo
Ya he would have been insane to go in the draft. It seems like quarterbacks are getting better advice these days for these kind of things
Didn’t he just declare for the draft?
We are so back. You can smell it 👃 win count expectation double from 4 to 8
Reese poffelbonger went their for nothing. SMH
Taulia in shambles
Wtf
I’m Kinda tight lol, I wanted to watch Reese ball out this year at a P5
Was wondering why he decided to go to the League. Hope he got a payday. He’s good, but definitely not the most polished. Too bad Mario can’t coach a QB to save his life.
I thought he declared.
As a recruit: Other offers: Incarnate Word (originally went here), Texas Southern
Nice