Hurricanes land commitment from local four-star Bryce Fitzgerald

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on August 18, 2024. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Hurricanes, Sports.

The Miami Hurricanes landed their second commitment in as many days on Saturday night. Four-star defensive back Bryce Fitzgerald committed to Miami, announcing his choice on social media. Fitzgerald, a star at Miami Columbus High (UM coach Mario Cristobal’s alma mater), chose the Hurricanes over Florida, Florida State, LSU and USC. Fitzgerald is listed as the No. 12 safety and No. 130 player in the 2025 class by 247Sports’ composite rankings. The Explorers standout had 10 interceptions last season as Columbus won the Class 4M state title. The local star has been to Miami several times,...

Texans luminary Andre Johnson, a dominant receiver on the Miami Hurricanes’ 2001 national-title team, enshrined into Hall of Fame

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on August 4, 2024. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Hurricanes, Sports.

Former Miami Hurricanes receiving great Andre Johnson was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, on Saturday. Johnson, the No. 1 overall pick in 2003, is the first player in the Hall to begin his career with the Texans. He was a two-time All-Pro wide receiver, made seven Pro Bowls and finished with 1,062 catches for 14,185 yards and 70 touchdowns. Johnson was a key part of UM’s most recent national championship season, in 2001, grabbing 10 touchdown passes from Ken Dorsey. Those Hurricanes finished 12-0 with a 37-14 decimation of Nebraska at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena...

Miami Hurricanes, Suncoast High return great Devin Hester enters Pro Football Hall of Fame

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on August 4, 2024. Posted in Chicago Bears, College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Hurricanes, NFL, Sports.

CANTON, Ohio — Devin Hester’s Hall of Fame enshrinement montage began where a Chicago Bears fan might expect. The footage on the big screen at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on Saturday afternoon showed cameras flashing for the opening kickoff of the 2007 Super Bowl — and Hester stunning the country as he caught the football amid a downpour and returned it 92 yards for a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts at what is now Hard Rock Stadium. Although, as Hester, a Miami Hurricanes star from 2003-05, explained as he started his speech in his gold jacket, opening a game with such a return...

Hurricanes land four-star defensive back Jaboree Antoine

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on July 21, 2024. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Hurricanes, Sports.

The Hurricanes missed out on five-star defensive back D.J. Pickett earlier this week when the touted prospect chose LSU over UM. Miami got the better of LSU on Saturday, though, securing a commitment from four-star defensive back Jaboree Antoine. Antoine announced his commitment through On3’s YouTube channel. “rEALLY IT came down to a late decision, really,” Antoine said. “I just had a lot of questions I had to get answered. It came down to really yesterday. … (Miami) was unmatchable, really.” Antoine said he informed Mario Cristobal and the UM staff Friday that he would take his talents to...

Hurricanes miss out on five-star defensive back D.J. Pickett

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on July 18, 2024. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Hurricanes, Sports.

The Hurricanes have had a strong summer on the recruiting trail, but they could not land one of their top targets. Five-star defensive back D.J. Pickett committed to LSU, choosing the Tigers over offers from Miami, Georgia and Oregon, among others. He announced his decision on his Instagram account. Pickett, a 6-foot-4, 178-pound star for Zephyrhills High outside of Tampa, is listed as the No. 2 cornerback and No. 6 player in the 2025 class by 247Sports’ composite rankings. He is also rated the top prospect in Florida. Pickett had 52 catches for 1,033 yards and 15 touchdowns on offense last...

Wizards land UM’s Kyshawn George, picked 24th in NBA draft, in trade with Knicks

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on June 27, 2024. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Hurricanes, Sports.

Kyshawn George did not spend much time in a Miami Hurricanes uniform, but he showed NBA scouts enough for them to take him in the first round of this year’s draft. The New York Knicks selected Kyshawn George with the 24th pick on Wednesday night, and they are trading him to the Washington Wizards, according to multiple reports. He is the first Miami player picked in the first round since the Spurs selected Lonnie Walker IV in 2018. George is the sixth first-round pick in UM history. George, a Switzerland native, was a three-star prospect after playing in France. He arrived at Miami for his...

Miami Hurricanes’ Class of 2025 run continues with commitment from Miami Central safety

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on June 21, 2024. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Hurricanes, Sports.

For a third straight day, the Hurricanes added a player to their 2025 class. This time, the player is a top South Florida standout. Miami Central safety Amari Wallace committed to Miami, announcing his decision on social media. Wallace chose UM over offers from Alabama, Auburn, and LSU, among others. Wallace, a four-star prospect in 247Sports’ composite ranking, is listed as the No. 24 safety and No. 278 player in the class. The Rockets standout had 28 tackles and a team-best three interceptions. He was teammates with Miami freshman Armondo Blount last year. Wallace is the second defensive...

Hurricanes land Jaden Wilkerson, their second Orlando offensive-line commit in two days

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on June 20, 2024. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Hurricanes, Sports.

For the second day in a row, the Hurricanes landed a massive offensive lineman from Orlando. A day after receiving a commitment from Orlando Christian Prep offensive lineman Demetrius Campbell, Miami picked up a commitment from 2025 Orlando Edgewater offensive tackle Jaden Wilkerson, who announced his commitment Wednesday evening. Wilkerson chose UM over offers from Rutgers, Syracuse and UCF, among others. He took an official visit to UM the first weekend of June. Wilkerson is rated a three-star prospect in 247Sports’ composite rankings. He is listed as the No. 96 offensive tackle and the...

College football is idiot-proof and will thrive despite having to pay players | Commentary

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on May 26, 2024. Posted in Columnists, Florida Gators, Florida State Seminoles, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Hurricanes, Opinion, Sports, UCF Knights.

Will you please halt all of the hand-wringing and teeth-gnashing? Cease and desist with all of the castigation and consternation. And, for the sake of the late and great Beano Cook, stop with these ridiculous doomsday scenarios that college football is circling the drain now that the NCAA and the power conferences have agreed to allow schools to directly pay players for the first time in the 155-year history of the sport. Believe me, college football will not only continue to survive, it will thrive just as it always has for one very simple reason: It’s idiot-proof. Completely and totally...

Hurricanes land commitment from offensive lineman Takaylen Muex

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on May 17, 2024. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Hurricanes, Sports.

The Hurricanes believe they plucked a diamond from the rough in the Jacksonville area. Miami secured a commitment from 2025 offensive lineman Takaylen “TK” Muex, a standout lineman from Fletcher High in Neptune Beach on Thursday. Muex announced his commitment via On3Sports. Muex, who is rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports, also has offers from Appalachian State, Louisville and UCF. He is listed as the No. 84 offensive lineman in the 247Sports rankings. Listed at 6-4 and 340 pounds, Muex projects as an offensive guard similar to current UM starter Anez Cooper. The Hurricanes staff...

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