In this episode, we talk to Offensive Linemen Deryc Plazz, committed to Miami and a future Early Enrollee. Deryc is from the Jacksonville area, with a great personality and driven work ethic. Deryc is a natural leader and we can't wait to see him in 2024 wearing the green and orange! We also took a deeper look at what it means to "whiff" on a recruiting target and everything that goes into it, that we truly don't understand or think about lending credence to. Thank you to all who listen and watc...
Aug 21, 2023•53 min•Ep. 76
In this episode, Ben and Joe talk about the upcoming season through different topics. First, we discuss how much and should freshmen play. Then, what does it mean when we say we're not "There" yet? What is the position group that gives us the most concern after the 1st 2 weeks of fall camp? And finally, why do some fans feel like Coach Mario Cristobal can't coach? We hit the uncomfortable topics on this one, and broke it down as we always do! Go Canes!
Aug 17, 2023•52 min•Ep. 75
In this episode, Joe, CB, and Ben breakdown all the news and notes from the Miami Hurricanes scrimmage this past weekend. Ben tells his stories about the experiences of his 1st ever-CanesFest. Izubee Charles from CaneSport/On3 joins us to talk about what he saw at the scrimmage. Izubee also breaks down some of the latest news and notes from recruiting. Yes, although the season opener is upon us recruiting is still on the forefront as you always want to make your team bigger, stronger, faster, sm...
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 74
In this episode, Ben and Joe break down the new look Linebacker room at THE U. We enjoy the newfound competition and the approach new teammates are building bonds. Seems that gone are the days when constructive criticism was looked at as personal disrespect. These young Canes are eager to learn and help each other out, in any way they can. Can some of the transfers hold off, the freshmen for playing time? We are battling at Greentree again! Go Canes!
Aug 10, 2023•53 min•Ep. 73
In this episode, Ben speaks with AB and Jordan Nelson from the company "aboutthefans.com". About the fans is a merchandising company dedicated to Miami Hurricanes, we get to talk about what began Jordan and AB's fandom for the Miami Hurricanes. We also talk about how to approach this season after such a disappointing opening to the Mario Cristobal tenure. And why through all the heartache we realized we love this team more than any other. Go Canes!
Aug 08, 2023•59 min•Ep. 72
In this episode, Joe, CB, and Ben interview Chicago, Illinois 4-Star Edge Marquise Lightfoot. Marquise is a great young man and has an infectious personality. Marquise, tells us all about his reasons for choosing Miami and why the coaches and players made Miami feel like family. We then get into the 1st week of practice recap and what we want to see going forward. Go Canes!
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 71
In this episode, we discuss the feedback we're getting from Hurricanes' fall practices. After 2 days are some fans gassing up players just to be let down? Ben and Joe some of the soundbites from the press conferences from media day and after practices. We also talk about how with all these new variables can expectations or predictions even be set. Enjoy the show! Go CANES!
Aug 03, 2023•58 min•Ep. 70
In this episode, the best Canes graphic designer Rasta Edits joins us to talk about some recruiting as well as the players to know about for the 2025 recruiting cycle. Rasta is an encyclopedia of knowledge and we always have a great time talking with Rasta. Make sure to check out his "Sebastian Lane Podcast" He along with his cohost David Franklin talks to recruits and commits for the Miami Hurricanes. We also give our way-too-early predictions into what players will lead in statistical categori...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 69
In this episode, Ben and Joe talk about their opinions coming out of ACC Media Day. What did Joe think stood out, what were Ben's thoughts on coach speak? We also discussed the end of the dead period in recruiting and the upcoming BBQ, who is going to show up, and what it means. We also spoke about Miami Flo's guest mentioning that coaches at schools don't develop. And what it means to be Elite vs. Competitive in the ACC with an eye toward future goals. Finally, we answer some listener questions...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 68
In this episode, Ben and Joe speak with Manny Navarro. Manny has been covering Miami sports for over 25 years, he's a writer for "The Athletic" and also hosts the podcast "Wide Right Pod" with many guests. We enjoyed speaking with Manny about a multitude of topics from the state of the program, to this year's expectations. We really enjoyed getting to know Manny better, and we hope you do too! Go Canes!
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 67
In this episode, Ben and Joe talk about the most recent news of Miami Hurricanes football. We wish Chris Graves the best at his future home. Are the recent comments from Colin Simmons's Mother a sign that he's leaning toward the orange and green? Jaylen Heyward recently de-committed from the Georgia Bulldogs, are his dreams towards the green and orange pastures? So many moving pieces in the summer. We also answer some of our listener questions. Enjoy! Go Canes!
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 66
In this episode, we discuss the most recent commitments of composite 5-star ATH Joshisa "JoJo" Trader and 4-star DL Artavius Jones. Ben and CB both admit to hearing Joe's slogan of "It's only July", yes it is a long way to go to December but having these 2 commits definitely sets us on the right path. We have some fun guessing who might be our next commits before the end-of-the-month BBQ. And finally, we shake our heads in disbelief at CB's disrespect of watermelon. Were there other topics? Yes,...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 65
In this episode, Ben and Joe speak with Gaby Urrutia a writer and recruiting specialist for InsideTheU and 247 Sports. Gaby covers the Miami Hurricanes and keeps us all informed. We got to learn about Gaby's road to where he is and how to better understand the recruiting process in its ever-changing mechanisms. College football recruiting is an insane industry that truly makes college football a year-round sport. And follow this staff with its high goals set forth, we try to better understand ho...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 64
In this episode, Ben and Joe discuss some of the reasons why Miami will not win 9 games, or why they will 9 games or more. This was a great in-depth conversation with different perspectives and reasoning for our thoughts as to why we will or won't have a successful season. Are there question marks on this team? Obviously. Should we have some cautious hope? Definitely. Enjoy the show! Thank You!
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 63
In this episode, we discuss the recent commitment of 4-Star Edge out of Illinois Marquise Lightfoot. We continue to reiterate while we're excited at the commitment the real celebrations happen in December on signing day. Also, we ask ourselves why the negativity was so loud by Canes fans when we "whiffed" on certain players but the positivity wasn't resounding once we pulled an elite player from the midwest. And CB somehow disappoints Joe even more with his food/snack choices! Enjoy!
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 62
In this episode, Izubee Charles joins us to talk about some recruiting. With Miami "missing" on some possible commitments in July, we try and get the behind-the-scenes story as to what happened. We also talk about the fanbase's reactions to commits and commits to other programs. Is it logical to panic before any paper has even been signed? How much does the recruiting depend on the product we put on the field? Long way to go in recruiting, just hang on! Enjoy!
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 61
Ben holds it down SOLO in this episode as the team is busy. Ben dives deeper into a post by Joe about the criticisms of a recruit/commit body size when the human body isn't fully developed, or done growing. Ben covers his favorite "Unforgettable Cane" Willis Mcgahee.
Jun 29, 2023•22 min•Ep. 60
In this episode, we had the honor of speaking with JUCO transfer Wide Receiver Shemar Kirk. Shemar was born in Mississippi and raised in Tennessee. Shemar has taken the long road to a Power 5 school, from finding his love of football through high school to being a security guard at Nissan. Eventually finding his way to Reedley College in California. It was truly an amazing interview. We hope you enjoy it! Go Canes!
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 59
In this episode, Joe and Ben discussed the visitors coming in for the final official visits before the "dead period" in college football recruiting. We have more than a handful of talented athletes taking their last visits to Coral Gables, is this a bigger deal than we think? Or is it still waiting for December? Enjoy the show! Go CANES!
Jun 22, 2023•49 min•Ep. 58
In this episode, we were lucky enough to interview Demetrius Freeney Jr., the #1 DB coming out of the College of San Mateo (Junior College). Demetrius tells us how it was essential to go from an already competitive DB room to another at Miami. We also get some insight into his recruiting process and just how real these coaches at Miami are and continued to show him. Chalupa shows the excitement that someone finally picks Spider-man for our Marvel question. Demetrius is an impressive young man, a...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 57
In this episode, Joe holds it down solo and breaks down the upcoming visit weekend. Also drops some interesting new nicknames for Ben and CB! Gives an in-depth observation into the body types that are now being recruited at every position with this coaching staff! Enjoy & GO Canes!
Jun 15, 2023•39 min•Ep. 56
The return of Miami Flo! Flo joins us to talk about the biggest recruiting weekend yet! Ben also asks the hard-hitting question "Are you really buying Crocs!?" Flo drops some gems about how to look at this weekend with the goal of getting the defensive line in Miami Hurricanes history, in one recruiting cycle! We had a great time catching up with Miami Flo, Make sure to catch all his content on Youtube! Thank you & Go Canes!
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 55
In this episode, we run down the list of visitors coming to campus this upcoming weekend from June 9th to the 11th. There are at least 6, 5-star players and a ton more elite players at their position visiting Coral Gables this weekend. We knew June was going to be a crazy month and we're only in the 2nd week! We also discuss the re-emerging topic of leaving the ACC to head to the B1G Conference. Visit Minnesota in November? Ouch. But Los Angeles in October doesn't sound half bad! Enjoy the show!...
Jun 08, 2023•42 min•Ep. 54
Joe and CB hold it down in this episode and speak with Preferred Walk- On QB Max Lawrence. Max tells us why he chose Miami, his strengths and weaknesses, and what he needs to work at Miami. Joe & CB then discuss this past weekend's recruiting and touch on the upcoming week. And ask themselves what their expectations would be if they were 5 Star players on a recruiting visit.
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 53
In this episode, Ben and Joe the comments from the anonymous coach about the state of affairs of the 2022 Miami Hurricanes. We also cover the upcoming weekends' visits from recruits that could possibly be future Hurricanes. Joe informs us that his wife did not approve of the nickname "Propane Ben" so it's been changed to "Benny Charcoal". Finally, we honor Roscoe Parrish as our unforgettable Cane! Enjoy!
Jun 01, 2023•51 min•Ep. 52
In this episode, Ben, Joe, and CB lightly cover week 2's opponent Texas A&M and what are some things we want to see Miami do with their SEC counterpart. A&M is also coming off a disappointing 5-7 season. Then we delved into 3 questions that we each had heading in June's big "Official Visit" month. We always keep it a buck and hope you enjoy the show! Go Canes!
May 29, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 51
In this episode, we discuss the outgoing defensive lineman after the season. And the incredible defensive line recruits that will be here in the month of June.
May 25, 2023•48 min•Ep. 50
Welcome to U Heard! In this episode, Joe returns! We discuss the opponent for week 1 Miami (Ohio), just an overview of last season's stats. Joe and Ben breakdown the roster as it stands and their way too early offense and defense depth chart. Polk Cane aka Ben joins us to tell us "What's Your Canes Story?" and his thoughts on the season ahead. Finally, we select our gift card winner for CanesWear. Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you get your podcast!
May 22, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 49
In this episode, Ben holds it down solo to talk about the possible break-up of the ACC. Just how financially irresponsible were the negotiations of the previous ACC President and his lawyers with ESPN? The ACC and Miami are being far outgrossed just on TV regular season games alone! Ben also talks about his impatience with the return next year of the NCAA college football game! Enjoy!
May 18, 2023•21 min•Ep. 48
In this episode, with our new commitments from the transfer portal, Ben attempts to entice Joe to tell "lies" about the upcoming season. While we still don't know what these new commitments can do to impact the season, we're excited that the floor is being raised. We also do a quick overview of the fall 2023 football schedule and what we might foresee happening before beginning our deep dive into each opponent in the upcoming episodes.
May 15, 2023•43 min•Ep. 47
