Through the Smoke: A Miami Hurricanes football podcast
Episodes
4-star Chase Smith commits to Miami
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Manny Diaz & Co. picked up a huge commitment on Thursday when a UM legacy announced that he was going to play for the Hurricanes. Andrew Ivins and Dav...
What we know about Miami's second scrimmage
24 Aug 2020
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The Hurricanes put on the pads Saturday and held a closed-door scrimmage for the second time this preseason. Andrew Ivins and David Lake share what th...
Miami set to face some good QBs in 2020
20 Aug 2020
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The folks at Pro Football Focus think the Hurricanes will have to game plan for some of college football's best quarterbacks this season. Andrew Ivins...
Recapping Miami's first scrimmage
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Hurricanes put on the pads Sunday and held a two-hour scrimmage behind closed doors. Andrew Ivins and David Lake digest the information that Miami...
Greg Rousseau interview
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The projected first round NFL Draft pick covers a wide range of topics with Andrew Ivins and David Lake. He explains why he thinks the Hurricanes shou...
Miami experimenting with different OL combos
10 Aug 2020
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The college football season might be up in the air, but that didn't prevent Manny Diaz and his squad from starting preseason practices over the weeken...
Greg Rousseau opts out of 2020 season
07 Aug 2020
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Miami's star defensive end is electing to sit out this season and instead start preparations for the NFL Draft. Andrew Ivins and David Lake take a loo...
5-star Leonard Taylor commits to Miami
06 Aug 2020
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Emergency podcast! Make it two 5-star recruits for Miami this cycle as Leonard Taylor committed to the Hurricanes live on CBS Sports HQ. Andrew Ivins ...
The preseason camp battles we're monitoring
05 Aug 2020
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The Hurricanes hit the practice field this weekend. Andrew Ivins and David Lake share which units they will be keeping a close eye. The two also discu...
Bud Elliott bullish on UM heading into season
03 Aug 2020
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We get someone else's prospective on the Hurricanes with the start of preseason camp getting closer and closer as Bud Elliott explains why he thinks t...
National analyst shares thoughts on Miami commits
31 Jul 2020
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Charles Power joins Andrew Ivins to talk recruiting. The two discuss why seniors should play their senior seasons if they are pushed to the spring, br...
Instant Reaction: Miami's new schedule
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The ACC announced Wednesday that they are going to a 10-game schedule with one out-of-confernece gamer for each team. Andrew Ivins and David Lake reac...
UM adds two former SEC commits to recruiting class
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Hurricanes impressive run on the recruiting trail continued as Miami was able to secure commitments from wide receiver Brashard Smith and edge rus...
Chaminade U? Which high schools Miami is recruiting the best
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The trio from InsideTheU gets together to break down UM's first commit in the Class of 2022 – defensive lineman Jamaal Johnson. They also discuss wh...
5-star James Williams commits to Miami
22 Jul 2020
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Emergency podcast! James Williams plans to stay home. The nation's No. 1 ranked safety committed to Miami out of no where on Tuesday picking the Hurri...
'Canes keep improving blue chip ratio
21 Jul 2020
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Miami landed a commitment from its fourth straight four-star prospect over the weekend when Jabari Ishmael picked the Hurricanes over Oregon and FSU. ...
Can Greg Rousseau win a major award for Miami?
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake dive into the preseason watch lists for college football's biggest awards and discuss whether or not Greg Rousseau, or any...
Another recruiting win for Miami
11 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Hurricanes were able to beast out the SEC and secure a commitment from four-star safety Kamren Kinchens. Andrew Ivins and David Lake break down wh...
Mailbag!
07 Jul 2020
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Andrew Ivins and David Lake answer InsideTheU subscriber questions. The two also discuss the big developments with a pair of blue-chip recruits in off...
Why Miami could be this season's LSU
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Lake shares why he thinks that the 2020 Miami Hurricanes could be a lot like the 2019 LSU Tigers. He also breaks down some notes from the Elite ...
Navaughn Donaldson is pulling a Zach McCloud
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The veteran offensive lineman announced this week that he plans to sit out the upcoming season and only play in four games like Zach McCloud did last ...
Thoughts on Miami target Thomas Davis
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Peach State-based edge rusher out is set to announce a commitment on August 24th and Miami leads on the 247Sports' Crystal Ball. Andrew Ivins and ...
A recruiting State of the Union
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Early Signing Period is six months away. Andrew Ivins and David Lake thought it would be a good time to go position by position and take a look at...
Recapping Romello Brinson's commitment party
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and Gaby Urrutia get together to talk about the latest with the Hurricanes on the recruiting front after the two attended Romello Brinson...
Is Greg Rousseau a lock to be a first-round pick?
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake share what they think about Greg Rousseau's name being listed in mock draft after mock draft. The two also preview Romello...
Jarrid Williams is a 'Cane
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have white smoke! Andrew Ivins and David Lake get together for a quick podcast to break down the news that Jarrid Williams is transferring to Miami...
Jacolby George commits to Miami
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake explain why the Under Armour All-American should be considered a big get for Miami. The two also take a look at what's nex...
Why Miami should be worried about UNC
02 Jun 2020
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Andrew Ivins and David Lake explain why what Mack Brown is building in Chapel Hill could spell bad news for the Hurricanes as the Tar Heels continue t...
Deshawn Troutman commits to Miami
28 May 2020
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Andrew Ivins and David Lake break down the newest member of Manny Diaz's recruiting class in Deshawn Troutman. They also get into the latest with Hous...
Miami's plan at QB this recruiting cycle
19 May 2020
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Andrew Ivins and David Lake discuss the latest with Miami's search for a signal caller in the Class of 2021 after Dematrius Davis committed to Auburn ...
Mailbag!
14 May 2020
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Andrew Ivins and David Lake get together to answer some listener questions. The two talk a lot of recruiting especially when it comes to quarterbacks,...
Issiah Walker is transferring to Miami
09 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Emergency podcast! Andrew Ivins and David Lake break down Issiah Walker's decision to leave Florida and come back home to Miami. The two explain why e...
Thoughts on Issiah Walker, Elijah Arroyo
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake have the latest on former Top247 offensive lineman Issiah Walker, who is leaving Florida. Will he transfer to Miami? The t...
A new name in the transfer portal to know
02 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake get together to discuss why the Hurricanes are going to try and make a move on Houston offensive tackle Jarrid Williams, w...
'Canes stay hot on the recruiting trail
27 Apr 2020
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Andrew Ivins and David Lake have the latest on Miami's recruiting efforts as the Hurricanes have picked up commitments from offensive lineman Ryan Rod...
Allan Haye commits to Miami
22 Apr 2020
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Andrew Ivins and David Lake get together to break down Allan Haye after the three-star prospect gave a verbal pledge to Manny Diaz and the Hurricanes ...
Some 'what ifs' for Miami
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins, David Lake and Gaby Urrutia get together to talk about how things could have gone different for Miami in recent years if certain situati...
Time to meet the new guy
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
New InsideTheU staff write Gaby Urruita sits down with Andrew Ivins to discuss his first Crystal Ball forecast for Miami. The two talk some more recru...
How Greg Rousseau became an elite sackmaster
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Rousseau arrived at Miami as a 3-star recruit who split time at receiver and defensive back. Now he's college football's leading returning sack a...
A look back at Miami's 2016 recruiting class
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake revisit Miami's 2016 recruiting class now that almost all of them have cycled out. The two rerank some of the players that...
DeeJay Dallas interview
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins gets DeeJay Dallas on the phone. The two hit on a number of topics as Dallas shares his thoughts on what went wrong the past two seasons,...
The show goes on
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake share thoughts on how the coronavirus outbreak changes things for Miami. The two also recap the Under Armour Camp Series s...
All aboard! Time to start the D’Eriq King hype train
07 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake breakdown Miami's first week of spring practices. The two share what they have heard about D'Eriq King thus far and talk a...
Instant Reaction: Takeaways from Miami's first spring practice
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake recap spring practice No. 1 for the Hurricanes. The two discuss what they noticed and what they thought about a number of ...
Previewing spring football for the Hurricanes
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake get together to share what they want to learn about Miami over the course of 15 practices this spring. From quarterbacks t...
Mailbag: How many wins does Manny need in 2020?
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake answer some questions from VIP subscribers at InsideTheU. The two talk about everything from how many wins Manny Diaz need...
What dead period? Thad Franklin re-commits
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake discuss the Hurricanes landing a commitment from four-star running back Thad Franklin and why it's a big deal for Manny Di...
National Signing Day a success for Miami
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake give their takes on what landing Avantae Williams means the Hurricanes. Williams then briefly joins the podcast before Ivi...
Ed Reed reaction, National Signing Day preview
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake talk about how big it is for Miami that Ed Reed is becoming the program's next chief of staff. The two also share thoughts...
Junior Day recap, Tarik Black talk
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake have what you need to know coming out of Miami's first Junior Day of the offseason. The two share thoughts on UM's newest ...
Jarren leaves, 'Canes gear up for Junior Day
24 Jan 2020
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Andrew Ivins and David Lake discuss the latest with Miami football. The two share their thoughts on Jarren Williams' decision to enter the transfer po...
The King is coming
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake discuss the big news that Houston quarterback D'Eriq King will use his final season of eligibility at Miami. The two also ...
Miami taking a swing at D'Eriq King
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake have what you need to know about D'Eriq King and Miami. Manny Diaz and Rhett Lashlee are both trying to land the dynamic q...
Why we like the Rhett Lashlee hire
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake share thoughts on Miami's new offensive coordinator. Could Manny Diaz have done better? They don't think so. The two also ...
Getting to know Rhett Lashlee
04 Jan 2020
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Keith Niebhur joins Andrew Ivins to share some insight on Miami's next play caller. Niebhur spent a few seasons covering Rhett Lashlee when Lashlee wo...
OC search, portal talk and UA recap
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake discuss the latest Manny Diaz's search for an offensive coordinator – what they know, what they like and what they don't...
Instant Reaction: Miami embarrassed again, Tate plays, Enos likely out
27 Dec 2019
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Andrew Ivins and David Lake share some thoughts after another embarrassing loss for Manny Diaz. The two share what they think went wrong against Louis...
Early Signing Period recap for Miami
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake share thoughts on Miami's 18-man haul. They also give some insight into what happened with both Jaiden Francois and Romell...
Previewing the Early Signing Period for Miami
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake have what you need to know. They cover who is still in play for the Hurricanes, share some intel on the top targets like J...
How will Miami finish?
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake talk recruiting the Early Signing Period just a few days. The two update the latest on Keyshawn Greene, share some thought...
Miami's first big recruiting weekend is here
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake preview a big recruiting weekend for the Hurricanes which has five official visits on campus: tight end Darnell Washington...
It's time for Miami to go spread
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake try to figure out what they Hurricanes needed to do after embarrassing losses to both Duke and FIU. It's clear that change...
The silent commits aren't silent anymore
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins shares the backstory on Miami's two newewst commits – Jaylan Knighton and Jalen Harrell. He also takes a look at what each prospect bri...
Instant Reaction: The unthinkable happened
24 Nov 2019
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Andrew Ivins and David Lake share some quick thoughts on what many are calling Miami's worst loss in program history. Jarren Williams was bad, but so ...
Daz commits, scouting FIU
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake share thoughts on what Miami is getting in Dazalin Worsham after the four-star wide receiver and former Alabama Crimson Ti...
The backstory on Miami's recent decommitments
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake get together for an emergency recruiting podcast after the Hurricanes lose a pair of commitments from Daran Branch and Mar...
Figuring out the numbers crunch for Miami in 2020
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake recap a busy recruiting weekend for the Hurricanes. The two discuss the latest with both Justin Flowe and Jalen Harrell fo...
Instant Reaction: Jarren Williams has historic day
10 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake recaps Miami's 52-27 win over Louisville from the parking lot of Hard Rock Stadium. The two share thoughts on QB1's perfor...
Justin Flowe visit preview; Louisville scouting report
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake get your ready for what should be a big recruiting weekend for Miami with the nation's No. 1 ranked linebacker visiting. T...
Instant Reaction: 'Canes dominate 'Noles
03 Nov 2019
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Andrew Ivins and David Lake break down Miami's what happened in Tallahassee. Is this a signature win for Manny Diaz? It appears that's the case. The t...
Miami-FSU preview
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake get you ready for Saturday's showdown. The two have some keys to the game, players to watch and score predictions. They al...
Instant Reaction: Jarren Williams comes up big
26 Oct 2019
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Andrew Ivins and David Lake have some quick thoughts after Miami's 16-12 win at Pittsburgh. The offense wasn't great, but when the Hurricanes needed a...
Expectations moving forward for Miami
24 Oct 2019
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Andrew Ivins and David Lake assess where things stand seven games into the Manny Diaz era. Is a bowl game obtainable this season? They don't really th...
Instant Reaction: Now it's a rebuild?
19 Oct 2019
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Andrew Ivins and David Lake share some thoughts on Miami's disappointing 28-24 overtime loss to Georgia Tech. Sure the Hurricanes missed some field go...
Previewing Georgia Tech; talking some recruiting
17 Oct 2019
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Andrew Ivins and David Lake get you ready for Miami's game Saturday. The two discuss N'Kosi Perry once again getting the starting nod at quarterback a...
Instant Reaction: N'Kosi Perry helps carry Miami past UVA
12 Oct 2019
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Andrew Ivins and David Lake breakdown the Hurricanes' winning performance from Hard Rock Stadium's parking lot. The two share their thoughts on N'Kosi...
N'Kosi Perry will start against Virginia
10 Oct 2019
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Andrew Ivins and David Lake get you ready for the Hurricanes' meeting with the Cavaliers on Friday. The two discuss what N'Kosi Perry can do for the o...
Instant Reaction: That was bad
06 Oct 2019
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Andrew Ivins and David Lake have some quick thoughts following Miami's 42-35 loss to Virginia. Do the Hurricanes have an identity on offense? Should J...
Previewing Miami-Virginia Tech
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ivins and David Lake get you ready for Saturday's meeting between the Hurricanes and Hokies. Are they buying into what Manny Diaz is saying abo...
'Canes land commitment from Brian Balom; more recruiting scoop
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a bye week for Miami. Andrew Ivins and David Lake thought it would be the perfect time to discuss the latest with the Hurricanes' recruiting effo...
Instant Reaction: It's a win, but it feels like a loss
22 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The New Miami avoided a disaster on Saturday finding a way to hang on and beat Central Michigan, 17-12. Andrew Ivins and David Lake share their though...
The next step for Jarren Williams plus some Central Michigan talk
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Miami will host its second straight out-of-conference opponent this weekend. Andrew Ivins and David Lake preview the game. The two discuss Jarren Will...
Instant Reaction: Miami rolls Bethune-Cookman, gets youngsters involved
15 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Manny Diaz picked up his first career win Saturday with a 63-0 shutout of Bethune-Cookman. Andrew Ivins and David Lake have some quick thoughts after ...
Who needs to play against Bethune-Cookman; Should Zach McCloud redshirt?
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Miami hosts Bethune-Cookman this week. Andrew Ivins and David Lake share some thoughts on who the Hurricanes need to get on the field against the infe...
Instant Reaction: Miami is 0-2 after falling to North Carolina
08 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The New Miami is off to a rough start. For the first time in a while it was the defense that didn't play good enough to win a game as the Hurricanes f...
Miami-North Carolina Preview; OL change coming?
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Miami opens up ACC play Saturday in Chapel Hill. Andrew Ivins and David Lake get you ready for the game as Manny Diaz and the Hurricanes look to take ...
Closing the door on the loss to UF; Can Miami win the Coastal?
29 Aug 2019
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Miami opened the season with a 24-20 loss to Florida in Week 0. Andrew Ivins and David Lake revisit the game and provide some final thoughts before tu...
Instant Reaction: Miami comes up short against Florida
25 Aug 2019
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Miami was a few plays away from pulling off the upset. Andrew Ivins and David Lake breakdown what went right and what went wrong for the Hurricanes in...
Miami-Florida Preview: The keys to the game for the Hurricanes
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Week 0 is basically here. Andrew Ivins and David Lake breakdown the matchup between Miami and Florida and take a look at what it will take for the Hur...
Breaking down Miami's two-deep for Florida; Tate Martell moving to WR?
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's game week which means that Manny Diaz has released his first depth chart and there were a few surprised. Andrew Ivins and David Lake share their ...
Derrick Smith leaving Miami, notes from media day
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's looking more and more like Gurvan Hall and Amari Carter will start at safety for the Hurricanes against Florida following the news late Tuesday n...
Jarren Williams named Miami's starting quarterback
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Manny Diaz has named Jarren Williams the team's starting quarterback in advance of the season opener against Florida. Andrew Ivins and David Lake reac...
What to expect from Miami's new transfers against Florida
08 Aug 2019
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Andrew Ivins and David Lake discuss what Bubba Bolden’s arrival two weeks into preseason camp means for Miami’s safety battle. We also break down ...
Welcome to Through The Smoke, presented by InsideTheU.com and 247Sports
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the 247Sports’ “Through the Smoke” Podcast – a weekly podcast hosted and produced by the team of analysts and reporters dedicated t...