UM Loses Out on MLB

I had mentioned earlier that we were in the running for 4-star MLB Jaydan Bird over in Kansas. Unfortunately, Bird has committed to Oklahoma, leaving us with one less MLB prospect to go after this year. Many of our incoming guys are great players, but not necessarily the best fit on the inside. If Sean Spence is to eventually move inside, then getting a MLB in this class isn't the biggest need. However, it would be a nice luxury to have.

A couple of other Canes recruits have been around the team lately, most notably Bryce Brown. The all-world RB is a ball of muscle and definitely looks the part of the guy who has received all that hype lately.

We are supposedly in the Top 4 for the top safety in the country, Craig Loston. The Houston, Texas native has been rumored to favor LSU or Clemson, but it is still extremely early in the game and a good season by the Canes should boost our status in the eyes of Loston and other recruits.

The most interesting issue regarding the 2009 class is how many QBs Randy Shannon plans on signing. We already have a freshman QB who is going to start this season, be it redshirt freshman Robert Marve or true freshman Jacory Harris. We also brought in Taylor Cook (probably will be moved) and Cannon Smith, and have recently gotten a commitment from A.J. Highsmith. The legacy will probably be moved to another position as well, but Miami is a heavy favorite to land Eugene Smith, a 4 star QB out of Miramar. Also, studs Cody Green and Tom Savage have us very high on their list.

Seeing as how our current QBs on the roster are already young, I would like to know how many QBs Shannon wants in 2009. There won't be enough snaps for all of them and there will be the potential for a messy situation or someone transferring. I don't see someone like Marve or Harris or even Eugene Smith (if he comes) leaving the program, and I'm sure none of these guys are afraid of competition, but the fact we have a mini-logjam at the position has to factor in for all of these kids.

A final note regarding the TE position that I addressed earlier this week. Miami is the frontrunner for 4 star Florida TE Orson Charles, but has yet to receive an offer. Charles already has offers from the major SEC programs, so it would be wise for Miami to jump aboard as well before he loses interest. However, if they really are as concerned about the TE position as I think they are, I don't doubt that Orson will be getting a letter from UM very soon.