Podcast Miami Basketball

Former Miami Hurricanes head coach Jimmy Johnson revolutionized college football during his time at The U in the 1990’s. Despite a strict approach with his players, Johnson allowed his stars to play with emotion and personality, defining an era in college football. Dave Hyde, who co-authored Jimmy’s book SWAGGER, joins host Alex Donno and “The Trut…

Championship week in College Football is here. Will Oregon or Washington get the PAC-12 Championship and a likely trip to the College Football Playoff? Will Alabama upset Georgia in the SEC Championship? Can Texas prove anything with a big win over Oklahoma State? Can Louisville knock Florida State out of the College Football Playoff? Support Us By…

The Miami Hurricanes have FLIPPED 5-Star defensive tackle Justin Scott from his commitment to Ohio State. The St. Ignatius (Chicago) standout had been heavily recruited by the Hurricanes through last summer. Miami never gave up after his pledge to OSU. Locked On recruiting expert Brian Smith joins Alex Donno to break down Justin Scott and explain h…

How does Jacurri Brown need to prepare to start in Miami’s upcoming bowl game? How should OC Shannon Dawson prepare the offense for an athletic quarterback? Host Alex Donno and “The Truth Teller” Bruce Warner are joined by former Miami Hurricanes starting QB Jacory Harris to talk about the QB situation at The U. Harris explains how Miami needs to t…

David Lake from Inside The U has reported that Miami Hurricanes quarterback Jacurri Brown WILL start in Miami’s to be determined bowl game. Brown is the only healthy and available scholarship quarterback with Tyler Van Dyke entering the transfer portal and Emory Williams nursing a broken arm. Fans have been reacting to an interesting Instagram post…

It’s been reported by Inside The U that Miami Hurricanes top safeties Kam Kinchens and James Williams will forego their final seasons in order to enter the NFL Draft. Host Alex Donno and guest Bruce Warner break down the impact that James and Kam had at Miami, and how the Hurricanes will need to fill the void next season. How many safeties will Mia…

Miami Hurricanes quarterback Tyler Van Dyke is entering the transfer portal. After four seasons in Miami, the veteran is moving on for his final season of eligibility. Where does this leave Miami, with only one healthy scholarship quarterback heading into their bowl game? Are we sure Jacurri Brown isn’t also planning to depart? Host Alex Donno brea…

Would you define the 2023 season as successful for the Miami Hurricanes? While the win-loss total fell short of what Miami fans hoped for, progress was shown in roster building and competitiveness. Host Alex Donno argues that the season was not successful but it was acceptable. Donno is optimistic about the future. Guest Brian Smith, our Locked On …

The Miami Hurricanes improved by two wins from last season. The Canes finished their 2023 regular season with a 7-5 record after going 5-7 and missing a bowl game the year prior. Host Alex Donno outlines some important stats that indicate Miami really should have been more than just two wins better. Can the Hurricanes continue to build on the succe…

The transfer portal will be opening in just over a week, on December 4th. Will the Miami Hurricanes lose any key players in the portal? Host Alex Donno discusses which players he would love to see the Canes keep, rather than see them transfer elsewhere or leave early for the NFL Draft. Donno explains why he would love to land a quarterback like Wil…

The Miami Hurricanes just wrapped up their regular season on the road at Boston College. Host Alex Donno and guest Rudy Tomarchio react to the game and recap everything, including a solid rushing performance for Miami and a good game from quarterback Tyler Van Dyke. Has Van Dyke just played his final game for Miami? The guys debate. Rudy and Donno …

The Ohio State Buckeyes vs. The Michigan Wolverines headline rivalry week in College Football. Oregon State vs Oregon in a Friday night PAC-12 battle. Should Texas, LSU, Utah, Alabama, or Florida State be on upset alert? Did the College Football Playoff Committee get the rankings right this week with Washington? A full College Football preview. Sup…

Could Miami Hurricanes backup quarterback Jacurri Brown possibly see his first action of the season in the finale against Boston College on Black Friday? According to Gary Ferman at CaneSport, Brown has been receiving extra reps in practice this week. Host Alex Donno answers questions from listeners on the Locked On Canes Insiders chat. Alex explai…

Will the Miami Hurricanes have a quarterback to start in their bowl game next month? Tyler Van Dyke is non-commital on his Miami future after the regular season finale against Boston College. Jacurri Brown has fans wondering if he intends to enter the transfer portal. Emory Williams will still be recovering from his broken left arm. Host Alex Donno…

More details are coming in about a big recruiting weekend coming up for the Miami Hurricanes. Host Alex Donno notes that 4-Star linebacker Adarius Hayes, a Florida commit, has doubled down on his pledge to the Gators. There had been some rumors about Hayes possibly visiting Miami for the game against Louisville, but that will not be happening after…

The Georgia Bulldogs surged to the number one spot in the College Football Rankings, can the Tennessee Volunteers pull an upset this weekend? The Michigan Wolverines and Jim Harbaugh’s latest legal action against the Big Ten conference. The Washington Huskies stayed at number 5 in the College Football Rankings, could another ranked win against Oreg…

The Miami Hurricanes will look to bounce back from two straight losses when they host the Louisville Cardinals on Saturday from Hard Rock Stadium. It’s Miami’s final home game of the season. Louisville can clinch a spot in the ACC Championship game against Florida State with a victory. Can Miami play spoiler? Host Alex Donno explains whose stock is…

The Miami Hurricanes have landed a verbal commitment from 3-Star edge rusher Cole McConathy. McConathy, from Spanish Fort, Alabama, flipped his commitment from Louisville to Miami on the same week those two programs are set to go head to head. McConathy leads the entire state of Alabama with 19 sacks and 30 tackles for loss during his senior season…

The Miami Hurricanes will host the 9th ranked Louisville Cardinals this Saturday at Noon for their final home game of the 2023 season. The Hurricanes turn back to Tyler Van Dyke as their starting quarterback, after true freshman Emory Williams broke his arm late in the loss to Florida State. The Hurricanes are one and a half point underdogs at home…

The Miami Hurricanes are turning back to Tyler Van Dyke as their starting quarterback for the remainder of the season. Mario Cristobal announced this on Monday afternoon. Miami had benched TVD for Emory Williams, but the true freshman suffered a broken arm late in Miami’s 27-20 loss against Florida State. Can Van Dyke rediscover his early season fo…

Miami Hurricanes quarterback Emory Williams reportedly suffered a compound fracture on his left, non-throwing arm. According to the Miami Herald, he is undergoing surgery on Monday. Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal said Monday morning that Williams will be healthy in time for spring football. Host Alex Donno discusses the future at quarterback…

The Miami Hurricanes had the opportunity to tie things up at 27 on a final drive against the 4th ranked Florida State Seminoles. Freshman starting quarterback Emory Williams put his body on the line and suffered a left arm injury while picking up a first down on 4th and 2. Tyler Van Dyke, who had been benched for the game, came on in relief and ult…

Breaking news: The Miami Hurricanes have decided to bench Tyler Van Dyke in favor of true freshman quarterback Emory Williams. Williams will make his second career start and first road start against Florida State. Williams managed the game well three weeks ago in Miami's double overtime win against Clemson. Meanwhile, Van Dyke has thrown 10 interce…

Ole Miss and Georgia have a huge SEC matchup this weekend. Can the Nittany Lions end Michigan’s chances before the NCAA or Big 10 does? Can Oregon cover against USC in another high-profile PAC-12 matchup? A full week 11 College Football Preview. *NOTE, THIS SHOW WAS LIVE PRIOR TO ANY BIG TEN PUNISHMENT DECISION ON MICHIGAN Support Us By Supporting …

The Miami Hurricanes are 13.5 point underdogs, per Fanduel Sports, against the Florida State Seminoles this Saturday. What is the path to victory for Miami to overcome the odds? Host Alex Donno chats with former Miami Hurricanes starting quarterback Malik Rosier. Rosier discusses how Miami’s defense can slow down the potent FSU passing attack. Mali…

Whose stock is rising heading into the Miami Hurricanes’ matchup with Florida State? Miami’s passing offense has struggled, and they find themselves as two touchdown underdogs against the Seminoles. Host Alex Donno wonders how much Miami can lean on their running game and defense. Stock is RISING for Mark Fletcher. The freshman running back comes o…

Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal and FSU head coach Mike Norvell each have plenty of pressure this weekend in their rivalry matchup, but for different reasons. For Norvell, he needs FSU to remain undefeated to ensure qualification for the College Football playoff. Plus, he cannot afford to lose this rivalry game at home as a two touchdow…

Could the quarterback solution this week possibly be a collaboration between freshman Emory Williams and sophomore Jacurri Brown? Host Alex Donno poses the idea of starting Williams but also using the dynamic Brown in packages to try and keep FSU’s defense off balance. Donno is joined by “The Truth Teller” Bruce Warner. Warner gives his assessment …

As of Monday morning, Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal has not committed to whether Tyler Van Dyke will remain the starting quarterback this Saturday against Florida State. Host Alex Donno and guest Larry Blustein make the case for why Van Dyke must be benched. No matter the reasons why, he is unplayable after 10 interceptions and 11 tot…

The Miami Hurricanes offense was unwatchable in their 20-6 loss at NC State. The Hurricanes went 1 for 3 in the red zone, failed to score any touchdowns, and converted just 4 of 13 tries on third down. Starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke threw three interceptions and lost a fumble. He has thrown 10 INT’s in his past four starts. Host Alex Donno ask…

The Miami Hurricanes have just landed a verbal commitment from top JUCO offensive tackle Markel Bell. The Homes Community College standout chose Miami over Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Auburn and others. Host Alex Donno is impressed that Miami was able to keep the MIssissippi native away from Ole Miss. Huge credit to Alex Mirabal, Cody Woodiel and …

Week 10 has some big matchups and some upset alerts. Breaking down the LSU Tigers vs. The Alabama Crimson Tide. The Missouri Tigers vs. The Georgia Bulldogs, the Washington Huskies vs. The USC Trojans and many more. Plus, the latest drama surrounding the University of Michigan. We get you ready for a full slate of College Football. Support Us By Su…

If the Miami Hurricanes can play a game free of self-inflicted wounds like turnovers and penalties, they should be able to beat North Carolina State on the road. The Hurricanes defensive line, anchored by Rueben Bain, Leonard Taylor and Branson Deen, should have an advantage against NC State's mediocre OL. Will Tyler Van Dyke have a bounceback game…

The Miami Hurricanes will face the NC State Wolfpack this Saturday at 8pm in Raleigh. Miami comes in at 6-2 while the Wolfpack enter the matchup at 5-3. Host Alex Donno links up with Locked On Wolfpack hosts Kenton Gibbs and Grayson Boone to break down the important storylines and matchups. Can Miami's pass rush provide constant pressure on Wolfpac…

St. Thomas Aquinas 4-Star running back Jordan Lyle has already made three gameday visits to Miami this season. He’s committed to Ohio State, but Miami seems to be trending positively for a flip. If Miami can land Lyle, they’d have three running backs in the class along with 4-Star Kevin Riley and 3-Star Chris Wheatley-Humphrey. Does Miami need this…

Even if you predicted a 6-2 start for Miami, you probably didn’t predict all of these twists and turns. Had the Hurricanes just taken a knee against Georgia Tech, they’d be 7-1 and control their own destiny for an ACC Championship appearance. Host Alex Donno expected Rueben Bain to make an impact as a freshman, but he didn’t expect him to be so dom…

Mario Cristobal described the recent struggles of Miami Hurricanes quarterback Tyler Van Dyke. "I think every game is different," Cristobal said. "As it relates to this game, he'd like to have some throws back, that's the bottom line. They played coverage more than we thought. Van Dyke has thrown 7 interceptions in his past 3 games, but the Hurrica…

The Miami Hurricanes escape a near upset at home, beating Virginia 29-26 in overtime. True freshman running back Mark Fletcher was the hero in OT, scoring the walkoff 11 yard touchdown with help from a big block by guard Javion Cohen. Kicker Andy Borregales made three clutch kicks of 47, 48 and 50 yards in the game. Rueben Bain and Branson Deen wer…

Week 9 brings more controversy than ranked matchups. The NCAA is investigating Michigan for sign stealing and this story gets more and more crazy. The PAC-12 continues to deliver the biggest games of the week. This week we’ll see the Oregon Ducks vs. The Utah Utes. An ACC battle to keep an eye on is the Duke Blue Devils and the Louisville Cardinals…

It’s been reported by the Miami Herald that quarterbacks Tyler Van Dyke and Emory Williams have been splitting first team reps in practice this week. Van Dyke is on the mend from hand, rib, and knee issues but Miami coaches have been optimistic about his return this week. If not, Williams should be ready to go after starting in Miami’s win over Cle…

The Miami Hurricanes will need to respect the Virginia Cavaliers this weekend. Despite their 2-5 record, UVA is on a 2-game winning streak and comes in off a massive upset victory at North Carolina. Three of their five losses have been by three points or fewer. The Miami Hurricanes should be able to dominate the line of scrimmage. The Canes should …

Whose stock is rising on the Miami Hurricanes, heading into their game against Virginia this Saturday? Rueben Bain and Leonard Taylor dominated in the trenches against Clemson. Emory Williams showed signs that he can be Miami’s quarterback of the future. Freshman OL Francis Mauigoa had his best game. His brother, Kiko, played great against Clemson.…

Can the Miami Hurricanes build on momentum from their 28-20 double overtime win over Clemson? Former Hurricanes defensive back and national champion Tolbert Bain joins host Alex Donno and “The Truth Teller” Bruce Warner. Tolbert is the older cousin of standout Canes freshman Rueben “Hurricane” Bain. Tolbert shares thoughts from his friend and Miami…

Miami Hurricanes freshman defensive lineman Rueben Bain earned an elite 90.9 Pro Football Focus grade in Miami’s 28-20 double overtime win against Clemson. Bain made the PFF team of the week and is among the top defensive linemen in America. Can he continue this pace over Miami’s next five regular season games? Host Alex Donno and Locked On Network…

The Miami Hurricanes won a double overtime THRILLER against Clemson 28-20. Host Alex Donno reacts to everything from a game where a pair of true freshmen stepped up for starring roles. Hurricanes starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke missed the game due to injury, so Miami turned to true freshman Emory Williams. Williams had ups and downs but enginee…

Breaking news: Miami Hurricanes starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke is a GAME TIME DECISION tonight against Clemson, according to college football reporter Pete Thamel. Host Alex Donno believes that if Van Dyke is unable to go, Miami would likely turn to true freshman Emory Williams. Donno chats with Locked On Network recruiting expert Brian Smith …

Week 8 has a big slate around College Football. The Penn State Nittany Lions face off against the Ohio State Buckeyes, The Tennesee Volunteers face off against the Alabama Crimson Tide. The Duke Blue Devils face off against the Florida State Seminoles. The Utah Utes face the USC Trojans in a PAC-12 battle Who get eliminated from playoff contention …

The Miami Hurricanes must play a clean game against the Clemson Tigers. If the Hurricanes can cut down on their turnovers and penalties they can beat the Tigers. Host Alex Donno and guest Larry Blustein go through their keys to victory. The Tigers have a top 5 defense, so the guys discuss how starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke might have to look f…

The Miami Hurricanes have landed a verbal commitment from 4-Star Edge Rusher Booker Pickett Jr. He chooses the Canes over several heavy-hitters including Florida State, Georgia and Ohio State. Pickett’s father, Booker Sr, played for Miami in the mid-1990’s. Pickett has recorded over 70 sacks at Wharton HS in Tampa, Florida. He joins fellow four sta…

The Miami Hurricanes and Clemson Tigers should both be better than their respective 4-2 records. Dabo Sweeney has said that each of these teams are capable of beating anyone in the country but also capable of losing to anyone. For Miami, their weakness has come in the form of being 109th in America in turnover margin. For Clemson, their kryptonite …