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Miami Football: 5 reasons to be optimistic about 2019 season

By Briley Hughes

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MIAMI, FL – SEPTEMBER 27: Romeo Finley #30 of the Miami Hurricanes displays the “Turnover Chain” on the bench after running back an interception for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Hard Rock Stadium on September 27, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – SEPTEMBER 27: Romeo Finley #30 of the Miami Hurricanes displays the “Turnover Chain” on the bench after running back an interception for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Hard Rock Stadium on September 27, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /

4. Elite 2019, 2020 recruiting classes

Manny Diaz did a heck of a job to end the hemorrhaging of recruiting commits after Mark Richt stepped down. Despite the lack of momentum and tardy start, Miami and Diaz overcame all the hurdles to reel in the 28th overall class according to 247Sports. Understandably, Miami fans may not be thrilled with that position, but there’s another layer to the 2019 recruiting class that must be considered: That Diaz supplemented this average recruiting class with high-talent transfers should not be overlooked.

Tate Martell, former five-star quarterback transfer from Ohio State, is the crown jewel of the transfer list, but Miami also added starting-caliber left tackle Tommy Kennedy and running back Asa Martin from Auburn, Alabama’s 2016 Mr. Football. But Miami and Diaz weren’t done: Former four-star safety Bubba Bolden announced his transfer to Miami from USC, as well. Combining their recruiting class and transfer haul led to College Football News re-ranking Miami’s 2019 class as third in the country – a major improvement, indeed.

And though the 2020 recruiting class may not be available to help the 2019 ‘Canes, the 2019 ‘Canes could help secure a top-tier 2020 recruiting class. Miami has already started fast in the 2020 class, and if Miami can extend their offseason momentum into the regular season, Diaz and company could sign an impressive 2020 class.

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