
BONUS EPISODE: Is Mario Cristobal Building Miami For Long Term Success? Roy Firestone Joins Us!
02/13/24 • 26 min
Are the Miami Hurricanes ready to finally compete on the national stage again in college football? The Hurricanes’ expectations are seeing a big boost since the addition of transfer quarterback Cam Ward. Mario Cristobal is stacking top 10 recruiting classes. The Hurricanes addressed key needs in the transfer portal with center Zach Carpenter, safety Mishael Powell and defensive tackles CJ Clark and Marley Cook.
Host Alex Donno and “The Truth Teller” Bruce Warner are joined by seven time Emmy Award winning journalist and University of Miami alumnus Roy Firestone. Firestone discusses what Coach Cristobal can do to adapt as an in-game manager and wonders if these issues could hold Miami back in the long term. Roy describes Cristobal’s love for football and dedication to coaching and describes the road back to greatness for the Hurricanes.
Join our LOCKED ON CANES INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Alex Donno any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncanes. Donno provides one on one’s, breaking news, show previews, Hurricanes breakdowns and recruiting updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncanes
#MiamiHurricanes #TheU #recruiting
Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!
- These days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That’s why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/lockedoncollege. Terms and conditions apply.
- Gametime
- Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.
- FanDuel
- New customers, join today and you’ll getONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first bet of FIVE DOLLARS or more wins. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.
- eBay Motors
- With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.
- FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are the Miami Hurricanes ready to finally compete on the national stage again in college football? The Hurricanes’ expectations are seeing a big boost since the addition of transfer quarterback Cam Ward. Mario Cristobal is stacking top 10 recruiting classes. The Hurricanes addressed key needs in the transfer portal with center Zach Carpenter, safety Mishael Powell and defensive tackles CJ Clark and Marley Cook.
Host Alex Donno and “The Truth Teller” Bruce Warner are joined by seven time Emmy Award winning journalist and University of Miami alumnus Roy Firestone. Firestone discusses what Coach Cristobal can do to adapt as an in-game manager and wonders if these issues could hold Miami back in the long term. Roy describes Cristobal’s love for football and dedication to coaching and describes the road back to greatness for the Hurricanes.
Join our LOCKED ON CANES INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Alex Donno any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncanes. Donno provides one on one’s, breaking news, show previews, Hurricanes breakdowns and recruiting updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncanes
#MiamiHurricanes #TheU #recruiting
Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!
- These days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That’s why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/lockedoncollege. Terms and conditions apply.
- Gametime
- Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.
- FanDuel
- New customers, join today and you’ll getONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first bet of FIVE DOLLARS or more wins. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.
- eBay Motors
- With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.
- FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Previous Episode

Miami Hurricanes Recruiting Targets Latest Trends & Buzz, Way Too Early Top 25, DB Coach Latest
Miami Hurricanes recruiting targets stood out at the Under Armour Orland camp over the weekend. The Hurricanes are pushing to land 4-Star WR Vernell Brown out of Orlando Jones HS. He was named Alpha Dog of the event. The Hurricanes are also competing with the Florida Gators to land star defensive back Hylton “Drake” Stubbs. Several offensive linemen stood out, like Miami recruits Lamar Williams (committed to the Canes), FSU verbal commit Solomon Thomas, and Ziyare Addison.
Host Alex Donno and Locked On recruiting expert Brian Smith break down these prospects and where Miami stands in their recruitment. The guys also discuss 5-Star WR Jaime Ffrench who is currently torn between Miami, Florida State and Ohio State. 247 Sports has released their “way too early” top 25 for next season and Miami comes in at number 12. Are the Hurricanes getting too much preseason hype? Donno and Brian talk about two new names emerging as candidates for Miami’s cornerbacks coach job: Nebraska DB’s coach Evan Cooper and Rutgers cornerbacks coach Mark Orphey.
Join our LOCKED ON CANES INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Alex Donno any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncanes. Donno provides one on one’s, breaking news, show previews, Hurricanes breakdowns and recruiting updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncanes
#MiamiHurricanes #TheU #recruiting
Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!
- These days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That’s why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/lockedoncollege. Terms and conditions apply.
- Gametime
- Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.
- FanDuel
- New customers, join today and you’ll getONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first bet of FIVE DOLLARS or more wins. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.
- eBay Motors
- With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.
- FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Next Episode

Which Miami Hurricanes Have The Biggest Shoes To Fill Next Season? Should Miami Add These Players?
The Miami Hurricanes lost some important players to the NFL draft and into the Transfer Portal. Which players have the biggest shoes to fill in 2024? While Tyler Van Dyke was inconsistent, new starting quarterback Cam Ward has the most important job on the team, filling the void left by TVD. Transfer safeties Mishael Powell and Savion Riley will try to fill the spots left by future NFL Draft picks Kam Kinchens and James Williams. Transfer center Zach Carpenter will try and fill the shoes of Matt Lee, while former NC State defensive tackle CJ Clark will fill the spot left by Leonard Taylor.
Host Alex Donno discusses the opportunities these players have and describes the feedback from Miami’s offseason workouts. Cam Ward is reportedly conducting himself like an NFL Player (per Gaby Urrutia at Inside The U) while Albany transfer QB Reese Poffenbarger has also been impressive. Second year linebacker Bobby Washington is making freakish gains in the weight room. Donno wonders if Miami should go after Syracuse transfer WR Damien Alford and Michigan signee LB Jaden Smith. Alford was reportedly dismissed from the Orange, while Smith is seeking a release from his national letter of intent after Michigan’s coaching change.
Join our LOCKED ON CANES INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Alex Donno any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncanes. Donno provides one on one’s, breaking news, show previews, Hurricanes breakdowns and recruiting updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncanes
#MiamiHurricanes #TheU #recruiting
Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!
- These days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That’s why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/lockedoncollege. Terms and conditions apply.
- Gametime
- Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.
- FanDuel
- New customers, join today and you’ll getONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first bet of FIVE DOLLARS or more wins. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.
- eBay Motors
- With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.
- FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
If you like this episode you’ll love
Episode Comments
Generate a badge
Get a badge for your website that links back to this episode
<a href="https://goodpods.com/podcasts/locked-on-canes-daily-podcast-on-miami-hurricanes-football-and-basketb-86306/bonus-episode-is-mario-cristobal-building-miami-for-long-term-success-44870633"> <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/badges/generic-badge-1.svg" alt="listen to bonus episode: is mario cristobal building miami for long term success? roy firestone joins us! on goodpods" style="width: 225px" /> </a>
Copy