
Wide Right: A show about the Miami Hurricanes
228 episodes — Page 4 of 5

Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna pipeline to The U
Manny has the opportunity to speak with Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna coach Dameon Jones about their pipeline to the University of Miami. Plus they discuss current Canes commitment Jamaal Johnson, a 3-star DE, and the other 2022 recruits the Canes are after including DE Kenyatta Jackson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miami hires new LB coach Travis Williams
On today's episode of Wide Right, Manny is joined by AL.com Auburn beat writer Tom Green, discussing the Travis Williams hire and Miami becoming "Auburn South". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blake Baker departs for LSU
Manny and Kelvin react to the news of Blake Baker accepting the LB coach job at LSU. What does this mean for the Canes defense moving forward into the 2021 season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Analyzing Miami's 2021 roster
Manny is joined by Kelvin and Carlos to dive into the Canes roster -- wide receiver and linebacker need help, offensive line improvements, and where the new coaching changes can help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season-ending roundtable
Manny is joined by Kelvin, Carlos and Mike to discuss the coaching changes, transfer news, roster talent and recruiting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miami's need for WR talent
After watching DeVonta Smith win the Heisman, Manny and Kelvin examine the need for WR talent and game-changers in Coral Gables. Also, they discuss the transfer portal and a few possible options at LB. Plus the coaching changes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miami's 2020 season ends with a loss
Manny is joined by Walter and Mike to react to the Canes' loss to Oklahoma State in the Cheez-It Bowl. What changes need to be made? Will Blake Baker return as DC in 2021? Thoughts on recruiting and player development. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

D'Eriq King is returning to Miami for the 2021 season
Manny is joined by Kelvin Harris and Carlos Ledo to react to the breaking news of D'Eriq King opting to return to Coral Gables for the 2021 season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Covering all angles
Manny is joined by Walter Villa to discuss many different Canes topics, including recruiting, reliance on King and Jake Garcia vs. Tyler Van Dyke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miami ends the regular season in an ugly way
Manny, Kelvin and Mike hop on to react to Miami's embarrassing 62-26 loss to UNC. What needs to change? Are Blake Baker and Manny Diaz on the hot seat? Linebacker issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miami improves to 8-1, shutout the Blue Devils
Manny and Kelvin dive into the Canes 48-0 blowout win against Duke to take them to 8-1. Plus, how can Miami avoid a letdown next week against UNC? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canes reader questions with Walter Villa
Manny is joined by his buddy Walter Villa of the Miami Herald to answer questions about this Hurricanes program. Will D'Eriq King return in 2021? The trend of Miami players leaving early for the NFL Draft. Recruiting targets for the Canes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canes recruiting update with David Lake
Manny is joined by InsideTheU's David Lake to discuss the current holes on Miami's roster, which recruiting targets can fill them, and they analyze current commits like 5-stars Leonard Taylor and James Williams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Miami under-performing or over-performing?
The Canes are 7-1, but it hasn't been pretty. Manny goes through the roster and points out areas of improvement, struggling units and the reliance on D'Eriq King. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

D'Eriq King is emerging as a star
Manny is joined by Kelvin Harris to react to Miami's win against NC State and improving to 6-1 on the season. D'Eriq King has become an improved passer. Then, Manny brings on The Athletic's Andy Bitter to preview the upcoming Canes vs. Hokies game at Lane Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Miami needs to improve upon
On this week's episode of Wide Right, Manny is joined by The Miami Herald's Walter Villa to preview the Canes upcoming matchup against NC State. What do the Canes need to improve upon? Will the Wolfpack's 3-3-5 defense pose a challenge? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miami moves to 5-1, Canes beat Cavaliers
Miami beats Virginia 19-14 on Saturday night. Mike has questions and concerns, Manny has the answers; D'Eriq King, offensive line progress, lack of WR depth, liability at linebacker and Amari Carter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miami beats Pitt, but questions still remain
Manny and Mike react to an unconvincing Canes win against Pitt. Can fans come away feeling positive? What are some things Miami needs to improve on? Plus, Manny answers questions from Twitter, including his grades on the coaching staff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The difference between Miami and Clemson
Manny is joined by ACC Network's Roddy Jones to discuss where the Canes stack up in the conference. How do they compare to UNC and Virginia Tech? Is it too early to lose faith in Manny Diaz? Plus, Manny dives into concerns from Miami fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special Guest: Chris Fallica
On this week's episode, Manny is joined by ESPN's Chris "The Bear" Fallica. Chris tells stories about his journey to ESPN and College Gameday, his time as a student at the University of Miami, and preview the Canes' upcoming game against #1 Clemson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How good are the Canes?
Manny is joined by Kelvin Harris to discuss the direction the Canes are headed after a blowout win against Florida State. Can they challenge Clemson? And speaking of the Tigers, The Athletic's Grace Raynor joins the show to give insight on the Clemson roster and how much of a test they'll be for Miami. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special Episode: Remembering 2000 Miami vs. FSU
In this special episode of Wide Right, Manny talks with former Canes Ken Dorsey, Dan Morgan, Brett Romberg and Joaquin Gonzalez about their memories from the epic 2000 Miami vs. Florida State game in the Orange Bowl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 56It's Florida State Week
Manny recaps Miami's impressive offensive output against Louisville and concerns on the defensive side. Then, the attention turns to FSU -- What should we expect from the Canes against the Seminoles? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 55Saturday Night Showdown: Miami @ Louisville Preview
The Canes travel to Louisville to take on the Cardinals for a Saturday night primetime kickoff. Manny gives updates on the health of Cam Harris and the departure of Christian Williams. Plus, Cameron Teague Robinson of the Courier Journal joins the show to give insight on the Louisville side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 54Miami Beats UAB: Game Reaction
EManny is joined by Kelvin Harris to break down Miami's season opening win against UAB. How impressive was D'Eriq King? Are there still concerns about the offense? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 53Season Opener Preview: Miami vs. UAB
The U is back!... to playing football... Manny previews the Canes season opener against UAB. What should fans expect from Rhett Lashlee's offense? What is the biggest question mark going into the 2020 season? And of course, score predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 522020 Season Predictions
We are a week away from Canes football! Manny brings you all of his 2020 football season predictions, including a win total, Jaelen Phillips, and leading receiver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 51Looking at Mark Richt's Recruits on the Current Roster
Manny is joined by Miami-based sports writer Walter Villa to discuss the 27 players still on the roster from Mark Richt's 2016, 2017 and 2018 recruiting classes and examine who has panned out, who has been a bust and why there's still hope for some. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/wideright Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 50Ranking Manny Diaz's Signings
EManny and Kelvin are back to rank the 52 players signed as Hurricanes under Manny Diaz; Good signings, bad signings, instant impact players and other roles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 49That State of College Football + Canes Camp Notes
EManny is joined by The Athletic's Nicole Auerbach to break down the latest news surrounding the uncertainty of the 2020 college football season. Later, Kelvin is back to discuss what he's seen from the Canes in camp so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 48Special Guest: Gino Torretta + Leonard Taylor Commits
EManny has a big episode in store, as he's joined by Kelvin and Canes legend Gino Torretta. The guys go down memory lane, relive the glory days and break down the current Miami team. Later, Charles Fishbein joins to react to the news of 5-star DT Leonard Taylor's commitment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 47Miami's New 2020 Schedule
EManny and Kelvin discuss Miami's new 2020 schedule, as the ACC adjusts to conference-only. Which team is Miami's biggest test? What are the win total expectations? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 46Recruiting Is Hot + King Named Starting QB
EManny, Kelvin and Mike react to the news of D'Eriq King being named the starting QB. Plus, there's plenty of recruiting news to break down, including the commitments of 5-star James Williams and local WR Brashard Smith from Miami Palmetto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 45Miami Workout Update + Recruiting Mailbag Questions
EManny and Kelvin discuss the latest updates surrounding Miami's workouts after 3 positive COVID-19 tests. They also answer mailbag questions on Canes recruiting, including Leonard Taylor and James Williams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 44Canes Commit Chat: Kamren Kinchens
EManny and Kelvin are joined by Miami's newest commit, Miami Northwestern HS safety Kamren Kinchens to discuss his recruitment, what made him commit to the Canes, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 43Uncertainty Surrounding the 2020 Canes
EThe Big Ten announces it has gone to all-conference scheduling and it's inevitable the ACC and Miami will probably end up doing the same. What does that mean for the Hurricanes? What if the season gets pushed to the spring? Do we say goodbye to Miami’s best draft-eligible players? Manny says college football players need to be treated like what they are -- thoroughbreds who bring in all the money. If college football is going to happen, players and coaches have to go into an NBA, MLS-like bubble setting to stay safe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 42Canes Recruiting Update with Charles Fishbein
Manny is joined by Charles Fishbein of Elite Scouting Services, to break down his player evaluations for Miami's 2021 recruiting class as well as several targets. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/wideright Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 41State of the Program: Miami (FL)
EManny is joined by Kelvin and Mike to discuss the current state of the Hurricanes football program; including Manny Diaz's future, lack of linebacker experience and expectations vs. the 2020 schedule. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/wideright Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 40Miami's Most Dominant Teams
The Athletic's Matt Brown joins Manny to talk about his 'The 25 Most Dominant College Football Teams of the Past 50 Years', and where Canes teams of the past land on the list. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/wideright Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 39Future Cane: Ryan Rodriguez
Manny is joined by Class of 2021 offensive lineman commit Ryan Rodriguez to discuss his commitment, best position, playing style and coming from a football family. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/wideright Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 38Cane Spotlight: Bryant McKinnie
EFormer Canes All-American left tackle Bryant McKinnie shares his unique journey from a small town in New Jersey to winning a National Championship in Coral Gables. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/wideright Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 37Catching Up with Michael Pinckney
EMichael Pinckney joins Manny to talk about his NFL Draft preparations & college career, and tells few stories! Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/wideright Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 36Canes Fan Survey Results
Manny and Mike review the results of the Miami Hurricanes football survey of over 400 fans, including season expectations, program weaknesses and more. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/wideright Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 35Canes Spring Practice Canceled
EManny, Kelvin and Mike discuss the cancellation of Miami's spring practice, what it means for certain players, and best Canes games to rewatch. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/wideright Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 34Keeping Recruits Home
Manny is joined by Kelvin Harris and StateofTheU.com's Gaby Urrutia to talk south Florida recruiting and offensive line progress. Manny also talks with DeMarcus Van Dyke, Assistant Director of Recruiting. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/wideright Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 33Practice In Pajamas
EManny and Kelvin give early impressions of the Canes' spring practice. What are players and coaches saying about the team? Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/wideright Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 32Spring Practice Preview
EManny and Kelvin discuss Miami's draft prospects, and preview Spring practice by breaking down crucial important groups. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/wideright Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 31Orange and Scheme
Manny and Kelvin react to audio from Manny Diaz is an interview done by The Athletic's Andy Staples on making offseason changes, culture and schemes. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/wideright Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 30The New Miami (Approach)
Manny and Mike react to Manny Diaz's business-like approach this offseason, past recruiting misses, and position battles. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/wideright Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 29Bonus Episode: The Next Chapter with Jon Vilma
Prim Siripipat chats with Jonathan Vilma. The former Miami Hurricanes, New York Jets and New Orleans Saints linebacker discusses his mindset as he transitioned to his next phase of life, how his childhood shaped his athletic career, what accolades meant to him and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.