WHAT’S UP TODAY
First let's take a quick look back at yesterday: Some big news, of course, was the commitment of OL Falentha Carswell. And make sure to check out what Manny Diaz, D'Eriq King, Bubba Bolden and Mike Harley were talking about ... and what's going on around the ACC Coastal. Today it's the Atlantic's turn and we'll bring you what those coaches and players are saying as well.
Also on tap today?
We continue two series: The State of the U breakdown with an in-depth look at DL, as well as our Pro Football Focus top returning players feature with No. 4 Zion Nelson. Plus check out a couple of interesting recruiting stories: First on UF commit Isaiah Bond, who is still considering the Canes, and second on AJ Vinatieri (yes, that Vinatieri) who has landed a PWO offer at Miami.
TODAY'S TOP HEADLINES
Canes still battling to try and win over UF commit Isaiah Bond
How do things stand with Isaiah Bond and Miami? We get an inside look.
STATE OF THE U 2021: DL Depth Chart Analysis
How is the D line shaping up? We take an in-depth look with fall drills around the corner.
AJ Vinatieri ... yes, the son of that Vinatieri ... has caught UM's eye
Recognize the last name? Adam Vinatieri's son has landed a PWO offer at Miami and shares where things stand.
Top returning players by PFF grade: No. 4 Zion Nelson
Our top rated Pro Football Focus returning player feature continues with a guy some think could become an NFL first rounder.
Falentha Carswell commits: Goal is to "win championships, make it to NFL"
This diamond in the rough OL with huge upside is now a Cane.
Diaz on state of team and more Wed. at ACC Football Kickoff
Manny Diaz talks about his take on The U trying to "be back" and more in this comprehensive update.
D'Eriq King on Wed.: I want to make more plays downfield
D'Eriq King should be ready to participate early on in fall drills and shares where things stand with the team.
Mike Harley at ACC Football Kickoff: "We are on the rise"
Harley is a huge piece of the returning offense and breaks down what he sees ahead.
Bubba Bolden: We came back for a reason, want to win
Safety Bubba Bolden weighs in from the ACC Football Kickoff, talking about himself, the team ... and James Williams.
Around the Coastal: Wrap-up of what every team was saying
Want to see everything that every Coastal coach and player at the ACC Football Kickoff was saying? We've got your covered.
TWEETS OF THE DAY
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MESSAGE BOARD POST OF THE DAY
KING, by remi83
He has to be all ACC nearly 40 TDs for us to be elite. He’s the X factor.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
What we embrace is it should be hard to build back to a championship level
— Manny Diaz