Through the Smoke: A Miami Hurricanes football podcast

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Good news on the recruiting front coming? Jul 27, 2021

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On the latest edition of Through The Smoke, the guys at InsideTheU discuss the latest topics surrounding Miami Hurricanes football, the changing college football landscape, and UM recruiting.

In the first half of the show, Gaby Urrutia and David Lake share their thoughts on the ACC preseason polls along with the preseason All-ACC teams.

Were we surprised by where any teams were ranked in the polls? Did any Hurricanes get snubbed from the preseason All-ACC team?

We also touch on the quickly shifting landscape of college football with Texas and Oklahoma appearing to be SEC bound. What does that mean for college football and what does that mean for the ACC (and the other Power Five conferences)?

In the second half of the show, the guys discuss recruiting with a key recruiting target set to make his college decision soon and with the Hurricanes set to host a group of top recruits on campus over the weekend.

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ACC Kickoff thoughts, a talented safety dismissed, and two commitments Jul 23, 2021

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There is plenty of news to dive into from a Miami Hurricanes football and recruiting standpoint this week!

The ACC Kickoff media days were this week and there was plenty of news and tidbits that came out from a Miami perspective. David Lake and Gaby Urrutia share what they found most interesting.

The guys also give their thoughts on the disappointing developments surrounding Avantae Williams and his eventual dismissal from the team.

In the second half of the episode, Urrutia and Lake share their in-depth thoughts on two commitments the Hurricanes picked up this week in offensive lineman Falentha Carswell and linebacker Justin Medlock.

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Previewing ACC football media days and commitments are coming Jul 19, 2021

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Football season is right around the corner.

In the latest edition of Through The Smoke, we share some thoughts on the state of the ACC with the football media days taking place from July 21-22.

What is the main storyline we want to learn about Miami from the media days? How do we rank the teams in the Coastal and Atlantic Divisions? Which Hurricanes do we expect to be named preseason All-ACC by the media?

We also discuss the most underrated ACC team on Miami’s 2021 schedule, what the potential trap game might be, and more.

In the second half of the show, recruiting insider Gaby Urrutia shares the inside scoop on some Miami targets that are expected to make their college decisions between now and the end of July.

Urrutia also breaks down where things stand for key targets like four-star LB Wesley Bissainthe and what the Hurricanes have planned with a potential recruiting event at the end of July.

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Miami improving the cornerback talent and an early look at Alabama Jul 12, 2021

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In the latest Through the Smoke podcast, we discuss Miami’s newest commitment and dip our toes into a little bit of Alabama talk.

In the first half of the show, Gaby Urrutia and David Lake go into detail on the commitment of four-star cornerback Chris Graves out of Ft. Myers Bishop Verot High School.

What type of player is Miami landing? What does this mean for Miami’s cornerback recruiting in 2022? Is cornerbacks coach DeMarcus Van Dyke an emerging star as a position coach?

Urrutia and Lake also break down which players could commit next and whether or not Miami can get some more players in the boat during this month of July.

In the second half of the show, Lake is joined by BamaOnline’s Travis Reier.

With Miami set to open the season against Alabama on September 4th, Reier shares some big picture knowledge of what the 2021 Alabama team might look like with SEC media days right around the corner and the start of fall camp less than a month away.

QB Jacurri Brown at Elite11, a disappointing July 4th, and more announcements coming Jul 06, 2021

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In the latest edition of ‘Through The Smoke,’ Andrew Ivins of 247Sports and Gaby Urrutia and David Lake of InsideTheU discuss the latest in the world of UM football recruiting.

In the first half of the show, Ivins recaps how Miami quarterback commit Jacurri Brown performed at the prestigious Elite11 camp over the weekend.

What area did Brown impress the most? Where does Brown need to keep working on in his game? Do we still like the overall trajectory Brown is on with his development over the past 12 months?

Ivins gives all his takes.

Later in the podcast, Ivins, Urrutia, and Lake each share their thoughts on a disappointing July 4th for the Miami Hurricanes and what it means moving forward.

Urrutia and Lake also discuss some key commitments that are scheduled to happen in the coming days.

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Happy July 4th! Previewing commitments and discussing our 2022 Miami mock class Jul 02, 2021

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Happy July 4th!

On the latest edition of 'Through The Smoke," Gaby Urrutia and David Lake discuss the way the Miami Hurricanes dominated name, image, and likeness, preview some upcoming July 4th commitments, and project what the 2022 class will look like.

On July 1st, NCAA athletes could officially be compensated on their name, image, and likeness. The Miami football program, and specifically quarterback D'Eriq King, was ready as soon as the clock struck midnight.

What does NIL mean for the Miami football program? Will it help the Hurricanes more than other programs around the country? Lake and Urrutia share their thoughts.

On July 4th, three UM targets are planning to announce their college decisions. Urrutia breaks it all down here.

In the second half of the podcast, Urrutia shares his latest 2022 mock recruiting class.

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Recapping the latest official visitors and discussing 'fake momentum' Jun 29, 2021

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In the latest edition of ‘Through the Smoke’, InsideTheU’s Gaby Urrutia and David Lake recap the official visit weekend and share our thoughts on Manny Diaz’s ‘fake momentum’ comments at Paradise Camp.

The Hurricanes hosted six official visitors over the weekend. Where do things stand with each one of those prospects? Are any of those visitors on commit watch now?

We also touch on Diaz’s thoughts on where things stand with Miami’s 2022 recruiting class at the end of June and his ‘fake momentum’ comment. Was he talking about Florida State? What do we make of the comment?

Instant Reaction: Paradise Camp featured plenty of star power Jun 27, 2021

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Miami's annual Paradise Camp featured some last minute visitors that provided a big boost to the overall star power of the camp.

On Saturday, four-star prospects, DE Marvin Jones Jr., LB Wesley Bissainthe, and DB Earl Little Jr. all announced they would be attending Saturday's Paradise Camp and made good on those announcements.

Five-star defensive lineman Shemar Stewart was also in attendance.

InsideTheU's Gaby Urrutia and David Lake share what it all means.

The Hurricanes also hosted an impressive group of 2023 wide receivers.

Lake and Urrutia also share their observations on the impressive looking official visitors that Miami was hosting over the weekend.

Paradise Camp weekend is here! Jun 24, 2021

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Paradise Camp is back and there are plenty of notable recruits planning to participate in Miami's elite summer event.

InsideTheU's Gaby Urrutia and David Lake break down the players you need to know going into this Paradise Camp.

The Hurricanes are also set to host six talented official visitors this weekend. Urrutia shares everything you need to know about this talented bunch as well.

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Miami lands two big commitments over the weekend Jun 21, 2021

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The Miami Hurricanes had a big official visit weekend.

Miami picked up two out of state commitments over the weekend in four-star cornerback Khamauri Rogers and three-star receiver Landon Ibieta.

Through the Smoke’s Gaby Urrutia and David Lake share their thoughts on those commitments, what it means for UM’s 2022 class, what skills those players will bring to the field, and more.

Will more players that visited Miami commit soon? Lake and Urrutia share their thoughts on who should be considered on commit watch.

The Hurricanes also hosted big time prospects like four-star defensive lineman Anthony Lucas, four-star linebacker Wesley Bissainthe, four-star defensive back JaCorey Thomas, three-star defensive back Nick Cull, four-star offensive lineman Andrew Chamblee amongst others.

Where do things stand with these players coming out of the weekend? Where are things trending at certain positions?

Lake and Urrutia tell you everything you need to know.