
Wide Right: A show about the Miami Hurricanes
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Malik Rosier on life after football + John Ruiz's launch party
Manny returns from his trip to Phoenix and a launch party for Miami booster John Ruiz's new boat racing series with some tidbits of info. Former Hurricanes quarterback Malik Rosier, who led Miami to its only ACC title game appearance, joins Manny to discuss life after football as a private QB coach for Tyler Van Dyke and Jacurri Brown, dealing with evolving defenses as a second-year starter, the pressures of social media and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel Pack on his $800,000 NIL deal + Canes mailbag
New Hurricanes point guard Nigel Pack joins the podcast to talk about his $800,000 NIL deal, his talk with Charlie Moore and why he picked Miami. Carlos Ledo of the MIA All-Day podcast kicks off the episode talking to Manny about John Ruiz, LifeWallet and NIL deals before answering mailbag questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miami's 2022 spring game recap
Carlos Ledo of the MIA All-Day podcast joins Manny to review the spring game, camp and to discuss the transfer portal targets the Hurricanes are chasing after and the additions set to join the team this summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mitchell Agude, the newest Cane, on his journey to Coral Gables
New Hurricanes defensive end Mitchell Agude, a UCLA transfer, discusses his relationship with former Bruin turned Hurricane turned first-round pick Jaelan Phillips, who he watched Saturday's spring game with. Agude also discussed the traumatic brain injury he sustained as a nine-year-old and the miracle turnaround he had when doctors weren't expecting him to survive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

J.R. Bryant on NIL deals, Bobby Bowden and Mario Cristobal
Former Florida State cornerback J.R. Bryant (2004-07), a former top-50 ranked high school recruit who played at Miami Killian High, joins Manny to discuss NIL deals, the late Bobby Bowden, the difference between Manny Diaz and Mario Cristobal practices and more. Bryant, an NIL rep for college players at First Round Management, represents Hurricanes Leonard Taylor, DJ Scaife, DJ Ivey and others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canes Confidential: The culture change under Mario Cristobal
As Miami works its way through two-third of spring practice, Manny is back to talk about what's transpired from a culture perspective with the Hurricanes under Mario Cristobal, transfers, recruiting and where the Canes remain deficient from a roster perspective. Carlos Ledo of the MIA All Day Podcast is along again for the ride, which includes answering some mailbag questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canes open up 2022 spring practice
Carlos Ledo of the MIA All-Day podcast joins Manny to discuss what's been seen and heard and to analyze the first two days of spring football at Miami. The guys break down who has been playing with the first- and second- units in 11 on 11 drills and what the new arrivals through the transfer portal and recruiting trail look like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Taylor joins the Hurricanes staff + Jake Lichtenstein's journey to Coral Gables
Manny catches up with Carlos Ledo of the MIA All-Day podcast to answer mailbag questions, discuss the additions of Jason Taylor and Rod Wright to Miami's defensive staff, the start of spring ball on March 7, and Manny's trip to Lakeland, Fla. to watch Mario Cristobal deliver a speech in front of 2023 5-star cornerback Cormani McClain. New Hurricanes defensive lineman Jake Lichtenstein then joins Manny to discuss his road back home from USC, his relationship with Cristobal and his expectations for the coming season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jahfari Harvey on changes within the program + insight on Jahmile Addae
Manny catches up with former NFL second round pick and Cincinnati running back Isaiah Pead, the first player new defensive back coach Jahmile Addae coached to the league, and Hurricanes defensive end Jahfari Harvey, who shares insights on Miami's 4th quarter program, new defensive coordinator Kevin Steele and his desire to be 'in the backfield' a lot this coming season. In addition, Manny shares insights on Mario Cristobal's trip to Lakeland on March 1 to speak to Lakeland Lake Gibson 5-star 2023 cornerback Cormani McClain and ex-West Virginia cornerback Daryl Porter Jr. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Staff hirings, NIL initiatives + position battles
Carlos Ledo of the MIA All Day podcast joins Manny to discuss the hires coach Mario Cristobal has made so far to Miami's staff, David Ubben's story on NIL initiatives, the Canes' most interesting position battles entering spring camp March 7 and to answer mailbag questions for readers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canes hire Josh Gattis as new offensive coordinator
Manny catches up with The Athletic's Michigan beat writer Austin Meek to discuss new Canes offensive coordinator Josh Gattis, who won the Broyles Award last season and resurrected the Wolverines' offense in 2021. Meek sheds light on Gattis' strengths and weaknesses and why he may be a head coach someday soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miami hires Kevin Steele as new defensive coordinator
Manny catches up with Tom Green, Auburn beat writer at AL.com, to talk about new Hurricanes defensive coordinator Kevin Steele and what he accomplished in his five years with the Tigers from 2016-20. Green said Steele fixed Auburn's struggles at linebacker and had a lot of support to replace Gus Malzahn as head coach before Bryan Harsin was hired. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mario Cristobal's recruiting approach + Larry Blustein's impact on South Florida
Manny catches up with in-state recruiting gurus Corey Long (Walter Football) and Charles Fishbein (Elite Scouting Services) to talk about their mutual friend Larry Blustein, who is out of the ICU and off the ventilator after battling COVID-19. The guys also talk about the 2023 recruiting class in Florida, Mario Cristobal's recruiting approach, 2022 3-star defensive end Jack Pyburn and which in-state program will be the next to win a national title. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canes Recruiting Interviews: Shemar Stewart & Jack Pyburn
Manny catches up with 5-star defensive lineman Shemar Stewart of Miami Pace to preview his visit to the Hurricanes and what questions he wants answered before making his final decision and 3-star edge rusher Jack Pyburn of Jacksonville Bolles to discuss his bond with Mario Cristobal and what he'll focus on before deciding on the Canes-Auburn on Feb. 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside the hirings of Mario Cristobal and Dan Radakovich with Rudy Fernandez
Manny catches up with Rudy Fernandez, Julio Frenk's Chief of Staff at the University of Miami and senior vice president for public affairs and communications to discuss some of the intricate details of the Mario Cristobal hiring and where the money came from, staffing outside of assistant coaches and the importance of bringing in former Clemson AD Dan Radakovich. They also talk NIL deals with local billionaire booster John H. Ruiz, the future of a Canes football stadium and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joaquin Gonzalez vs. Pipo, OC and DC search + getting to know the new UM staff
Carlos Ledo of the MIA All Day Pod joins Manny to discuss Pipo, the OC and DC search, and recruiting. The Oregonian’s Andrew Nemec joins Manny to talk about coach Mario Cristobal’s former Ducks assistants who followed him to UM and shares insights on how the last four years went. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miami hires Aaron Feld as new strength coach
The Athletic's Andy Staples joins Manny to discuss the hiring of new Hurricanes strength coach Aaron Feld, who hosted Andy for a private workout back in 2018. Staples and Manny also discuss which college football team in Florida could be the next to win a national championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Mario Cristobal era is officially underway
Carlos Ledo of the MIA-All Day Pod joins Manny to discuss the bowl opt-out, what's next for the Hurricanes and answer mailbag questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside Miami football with Bruce Feldman
Manny is joined by The Athletic's, and UM alum, Bruce Feldman to look deeper into Miami Hurricanes football. What led to the hiring of Mario Cristobal? How has the history of the Hurricanes program ignited these recent changes? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wide Right Live Room: Mario Cristobal introductory press conference reaction
Manny Navarro is joined by The Athletic subscribers in a celebration of Mario Cristobal coming back home to The U. He answers questions on Cristobal's staff, resources, vision and recruiting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mario Cristobal named head coach of the University of Miami
Carlos Ledo of the MIA All Day Podcast joins host Manny Navarro to discuss Monday's news of Manny Diaz's firing, Mario Cristobal's hiring, the AD search and to answer Wide Right Mailbag questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wide Right Live Room: AD search and coaching update
Manny Navarro talks with The Athletic subscribers and answers their questions on Miami’s athletic director search and the future of Manny Diaz as head coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

University of Miami AD search, Manny Diaz's future and Mario Cristobal
Carlos Ledo of the MIA All-Day podcast joins Manny to discuss the latest with the AD search, New Mexico AD Eddie Nunez, Mario Cristobal, Manny Diaz and the Miami coaching job. They also dig into the All-ACC team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The future of the Miami Hurricanes football program
Carlos Ledo of the MIA All-Day Podcast joins Manny Navarro to discuss the red-hot rumor mill and why nothing has really changed since Nov. 2 when it comes to Manny Diaz and the future of the football program. They also break down Tyler Van Dyke's performance, and answer mailbag questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blake James is gone; what is the future of the Miami program?
Carlos Ledo of the MIA All Day podcast joins Manny to discuss the firing of AD Blake James, the future of Manny Diaz, the FSU loss and to answer a boatload of mailbag questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Miami Hurricanes mailbag: Manny Diaz & Blake James' future, recruiting and more
Carlos Ledo of the MIA All-Day podcast joins Manny Navarro to answer mailbag questions on Manny Diaz, Blake James, linebackers, recruiting and transfer portal and to discuss the aftermath of Miami's win over Georgia Tech, offensive line improvements and FSU week. FSU beat writer Andre Fernandez, a UM grad, of the Tallahassee Democrat then joins Manny to discuss what's happening in Tallahassee with coach Mike Norvell and the 3-6 Seminoles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the UM administration changing their attitude?
The Athletic's Miami Hurricanes beat writer Manny Navarro and Carlos Ledo of the MIA All Day podcast discuss the latest news regarding UM's administration saying it will spend the money required to build The U into a winner, the surging Tyler Van Dyke, and the improvements Miami's defense has made. Raul from Hialeah then joins Manny to answer mailbag questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is Manny Diaz's status moving forward?
Carlos Ledo of the MIA All-Day Podcast joins Manny to breakdown Miami's tax returns from 2019, its financial state overall and Manny Diaz's status moving forward. Plus, Pittsburgh Panthers beat writer Jerry DiPaola of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and Walter Villa join to breakdown Saturday's game where Miami is a double-digit underdog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Assessing Miami at midseason
In this week's episode, Carlos Ledo of the MIA All Day Podcast joins Manny to discuss the 2-4 Hurricanes at midseason (best surprise/worst surprise, defining stat, etc.), Miami's place among the seven FBS teams in Florida and answer questions from listeners/readers at The Athletic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

D'Eriq King will miss the rest of the 2021 season
Andy Bitter, The Athletic's Virginia Tech beat writer and host of the Atlantic and Coastal podcast, joins Manny to discuss D'Eriq King's decision to have season-ending surgery and what this means for the Hurricanes in a topsy-turvy Coastal Division. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bennie Blades speaks his mind on the UM program
Manny catches up with legendary Hurricanes and College Football Hall of Fame safety Bennie Blades to discuss what's on his mind after this 2-3 start and his impending meeting with Miami administrators on Oct. 20. The Athletic's Dane Brugler, meanwhile, stops by to share his analysis on the Hurricanes' top draft-eligible players (Zion Nelson, Charleston Rambo, Bubba Bolden and Jon Ford). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The state of the Canes after losing to Virginia
Manny Navarro and Carlos Ledo of the MIA All Day Podcast discuss the good and the bad from the Virginia loss for the Hurricanes and then dive into the Manny Diaz conversation and answer a bunch of questioners from listeners. They also got a collect phone call from jail from Raul in Hialeah. Recorded Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest: ESPN ACC analyst Roddy Jones
ESPN ACC analyst Roddy Jones, who is covering Thursday night's game between Miami and Virginia, joins the show to discuss Manny Diaz, the Hurricanes and their chances of turning the season around. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chaos in Coral Gables
Carlos Ledo of the MIA All Day Podcast joins Manny to discuss the state of the program after a 1-2 start, D'Eriq King's health and role and what happens if he misses significant time. Plus, expectations for the rest of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Michigan State Spartans are coming into town
The Athletic's Colton Pouncey joins Manny to preview Saturday's game between the 24th ranked Hurricanes and Michigan State (2-0). Kelvin Harris joins Manny to talk about Saturday's 1991 national championship team reunion, and Carlos Ledo returns to take a deeper look at Miami's issues on offense/defense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canes start the season with a blowout loss
It's a jam packed episode of Wide Right! Manny is joined by Carlos Ledo of the MIA All Day podcast to recap Miami's 44-13 loss to Alabama. Plus, Ethan Joyce of the Winston-Salem Journal hops on to preview the Canes' next game vs. Appalachian State. And as a bonus interview, Manny talks with Appalachian State OC Frank Ponce about his time growing up in Miami and his 305 connections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miami vs. Alabama: Season opener preview
Manny is joined by The Athletic's Aaron Suttles to preview Miami's 2021 season opener vs. #1 Alabama. Are there any matchups that favor Miami? Can D'Eriq King lead the Canes to an upset victory? Plus, Manny talks with former Crimson Tide player George Teague about his infamous strip of Lamar Thomas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Biggest question marks for the 2021 season
On this episode of Wide Right, Manny is joined by Walter Villa, longtime South Florida sports writer and Hurricanes fan. They discuss the biggest question marks heading into the season for the Hurricanes on offense and defense, the Avantae Williams, Bryan Pata cases and answer questions from listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Breakout candidates for the 2021 season
Manny is joined by Charles Fishbein of Elite Scouting Services and the Fish Cast podcast. They discuss Miami's breakout candidates for the 2021 season, players to watch, the Canes' 2022 recruiting class and debate how many championships the Hurricanes might have won if D'Eriq King was quarterback back in the early 2000s.Fish Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fish-cast/id1536826463 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Manny Diaz follow in Bobby Bowden's footsteps?
Former Miami Hurricane 3-time national champion Kelvin Harris and Carlos Ledo of @MIAAllDayPod join Manny to discuss the great Bobby Bowden, if Manny Diaz could end up following in Bowden's footsteps as a coaching lifer at Miami, and answer questions from Wide Right Listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Navigating through a new world of college football
On this week's episode of Wide Right, Manny is joined by Carlos Ledo of the MIA All Day podcast to discuss everything going on in the world of college football. Will high school seniors start sitting out? Conference realignment ramifications. Miami lands commitment from 4-star WR Isaiah Horton. Plus, interviews with D'Eriq King and Lou Hedley! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The impact of the new Name, Image and Likeness policy
Manny is joined by former Miami Hurricane walk-on center Adam Arnaout, an NIL Sport and Entertainment attorney representing walk-on linebacker Ryan Ragone. Arnaout has lined up a sponsor for Ragone and quarterback D'Eriq King's new podcast coming soon. They discuss King's early NIL ventures and what this all means for the Miami Hurricanes, college football and even the media. Plus, Manny catches up with former Hurricanes Calais Campbell, Joaquin Gonzalez and Sheldrick Redwine at Paradise Camp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A big month of recruiting ahead
Manny is joined by Kelvin Harris to discuss the Canes' recruiting targets, official visits, needs and commits. Manny also talks with Miami 4-star QB commit Jacurri Brown of Valdosta (Ga.) Lowndes and 3-star tight end recruit Anthony Jones of Henderson (Nev.) Liberty High. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In-state recruiting with Charles Fishbein
Manny catches up with Charles Fishbein of Elite Scouting Services to discuss the top local and in-state recruits in the 2022 cycle the Hurricanes after. Fishbein, a talent evaluator based in South Florida, discusses the edge rushers and why 4-star Nyjalik Kelly might be the best among 6 blue-chips in the area. He also shares a name of an under-the-radar linebacker recruit Miami needs to jump on and dishes on the top corners, safeties, receivers and offensive linemen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2022 Canes recruiting cycle
Manny sits down with Canesport's Matt Shodell (Rivals) and InsideTheU's Gaby Urrutia (247Sports) to discuss Miami's plans for the 2022 recruiting cycle. Who at the Hurricanes really after and in good position to potentially land when high school recruits begin stepping on campus June 1 for Miami's cookout and official visits in the weeks after? We go position by position and ask if Manny Diaz is taking the right approach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canes spring football recap
Carlos Ledo of MIA-All Day podcast joins Manny to review what mattered during spring football, discuss the transfer portal and potential targets and why recruiting in June will be nuts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remembering Howard Schnellenberger
Manny catches up with Carlos Ledo and Kelvin Harris to discuss the passing of Howard Schnellenberger as well as the big stories from this spring. Manny drops some knowledge on Don Chaney Jr., receiver Xavier Restrepo and insights from Pro Day. Plus, interviews with greats Melvin Bratton and Alonzo Highsmith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learning more about Charleston Rambo with Teddy Lehman
Manny is joined by Oklahoma radio color analyst and former Butkus award winner Teddy Lehman, and gets his insight on new Miami receiver Charleston Rambo and if he can become the No. 1 receiver for the Canes. They also discuss D'Eriq King, who played against Oklahoma in the first game of the 2019 season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catching up with Quincy Roche
On today's episode of Wide Right, Manny interviews Quincy Roche at the House of Athlete combine. They talk about what he’s done since the end of the season, the Senior Bowl, why Manny Diaz taking over as DC is a good thing, the guys replacing him and Jaelan Phillips at edge rusher and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miami's 2021 offensive goals
Manny is joined by Kelvin Harris and Carlos Ledo to discuss the hiring of new LB coach Ishmael Aristide, the trend of hiring young coaches who can recruit, the medical retirement of Jason Blissett because of concussions, what benchmarks Miami has to reach offensively next season to be a legit contender and if Rhett Lashlee can achieve it with this roster in 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.