Through the Smoke: A Miami Hurricanes football podcast

Latest Episodes:

2021 NFL Draft thoughts and identifying Miami's five special recruiting targets in 2022 Apr 27, 2021

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The 2021 NFL Draft will take place this week and the Hurricanes might have two players selected in the first round in edge rushers Jaelan Phillips and Gregory Rousseau. David Lake and Gaby Urrutia share their thoughts on UM's draft hopefuls and what we will remember about all the guys moving on to the NFL.

The second half of the podcast is focused on recruiting--specifically elite level prospects. Who are the elite level prospects that Miami is in the mix for that fans need to know about for the 2022 cycle? Urrutia breaks it down here.

Our thoughts after re-watching Miami's spring game Apr 20, 2021

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Spring football wrapped up on Saturday for the Miami Hurricanes football program. The guys at InsideTheU provided their immediate reactions to the game following the contest, but what are our thoughts now that we have been able to review it on a more in-depth level.

David Lake and Gaby Urrutia share their thoughts on the spring game.

How special was Jake Garcia's performance? What early enrollee freshmen stood out? Do we feel better about the edge rush spot? How good can Miami's 2021 offense be?

Lake and Urrutia break it all down here.

Spring Game Instant Reaction: The future is bright for Miami at quarterback Apr 17, 2021

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The Miami Hurricanes held their annual spring game on Saturday and quarterbacks Tyler Van Dyke and Jake Garcia were the stars of the game.

What did we like about Van Dyke and Garcia? Who else stood out on offense? What do we think about the defense?

David Lake and Christopher Stock share their quick reactions to the 2021 spring game here.

Spring Game Preview Apr 14, 2021

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The Miami Hurricanes will hold their spring game this Saturday at 11 a.m. The game will be played at Hard Rock Stadium. It will be closed to the public, but the game will be broadcasted on the ACC Network.

Christopher Stock and David Lake of InsideTheU.com break down what they will be looking for during the spring game. Which player are we excited to watch? What is the position group we will be watching closely? Which back-up has a lot to prove? Who do we think will be the offensive and defensive MVPs of the game?

Stock and Lake break it all down here.

One-on-One with Gregory Rousseau Apr 12, 2021

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Miami Hurricanes defensive end Gregory Rousseau joins Christopher Stock on the InsideTheU YouTube channel for a fun discussion about his football journey. This is the audio version of that conversation, but make sure to check out the YouTube page as well!

Rousseau shares how the NFL Draft process has been to this point, looks back at his Miami career, and more. You don't want to miss this episode!

June is shaping up to be a busy recruiting month for Miami Apr 09, 2021

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InsideTheU.com recruiting insider Gaby Urrutia joins 'Through the Smoke' to break down the latest in the world of Miami Hurricanes recruiting.

The Hurricanes are making the cut for many top lists for their targets and official visits are being scheduled for June. Why will June be a busy recruiting month for the Miami Hurricanes? Urrutia breaks it all down here.

Spring football takeaways after nine practices Apr 05, 2021

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After nine spring practices, the Miami Hurricanes took a little bit of a break around the Easter holiday. With six spring practices remaining, David Lake and Christopher Stock take some time to share some insight and opinions about what we have learned about the Hurricanes at this point in the spring. Which players are primed for a big 2021? How are the quarterbacks performing? Which position groups concern us the most? The guys at InsideTheU.com break it all down.

Miami QB commit Jacurri Brown joins the show Apr 01, 2021

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Less than one week after making a commitment to the Miami Hurricanes official, four-star quarterback Jacurri Brown joins Through The Smoke to go in-depth on his pledge to UM.

When did Brown know Miami was the best fit for him? What was his original plan to announce his commitment on CBS Sports HQ? How has his relationship grown with Manny Diaz and Rhett Lashlee over the recent months?

Brown breaks it all down and also shares why he feels like it is important to now take on a recruiter role for the 2022 class.

Emergency Podcast: Miami lands four-star QB Jacurri Brown Mar 26, 2021

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David Lake and Christopher Stock break down what the addition of dual-threat quarterback Jacurri Brown means for the Miami Hurricanes as UM looks to generate some momentum on the recruiting trail.

What type of quarterback is Brown? How does he fit Miami's offense? Are we impressed by the quarterback room Manny Diaz is building as head coach?

The 'Through the Smoke' crew covers it all.

Recapping QB Jacurri Brown's trip to Miami & UM pushing for a flip Mar 22, 2021

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Recruiting never stops and the Miami Hurricanes football program has plenty of news to address coming out of the weekend. UM recruiting insider Gaby Urrutia hops on the show to share the latest on Miami's pursuit of four-star quarterback Jacurri Brown after he took a trip on his own dime to South Florida. Urrutia also shares some intel regarding Miami's pursuit of a Florida State commit and his thoughts coming out of a 7-on-7 tournament at IMG Academy.