The Real Ones Canes Podcast

On this episode of the Real Ones Canes Podcast, Cam and The Beast react to Georgia fans losing their minds because Miami beat them out for OL Jackson Cantwell. They seem to believe that Miami is up to nefarious things with NIL money, when, in reality, Jackson just liked The U better, and that seems to be something UGA fans can't comprehend. Mario Cristobal commented on last year's defensive debacle, and what he said was no surprise to those of us who watched the Canes' 2024 defense. It wasn't good! In Segment Two, we express our extreme depression over UM Baseball's performance over the last few weeks of the season and in one game of the ACC Tournament. Sure, Miami will probably make the field of 64, but it's truly time to get some new blood at the helm of the second-most well-known program in the Gables. The CFP Committee has decided that the top four teams should get the top four seeds and a bye, no matter what conference they are from, or if they are Notre Dame. Cam has thoughts. Check out all of Cam's great work at StateofTheU.com

On this episode of The Real Ones Canes Podcast, Cam and The Beast start the show by breaking down the massive news that the nation's number-one recruit, OT Jackson Cantwell, committed to the Miami Hurricanes. We discuss what this means for the program, and why other fan bases, like Georgia Fans, can suck a rock! We also discuss the post-season outlook for the Miami Hurricanes baseball team after they were swept by Virginia. In segment two, Bryant McKinnie, one of the best OL to ever wear the Orange and Green, joins us to talk about his event at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino that will shine the spotlight on Mental Health. Find out more about Bryant's event HERE. Read all of the great work by Cam and his staff at State of The U HERE. 

On this episode of the Real Ones Canes Podcast, Cam and The Beast spend the first segment giving props to J.D. Arteaga and the Miami Hurricanes Baseball team. They have had an amazing month of April and returned from the dead to be almost a lock for the postseason. Segment two brings us to a few possible Transfer Portal additions that may be coming Miami's way. We also update you on the few transfers that have brought their skillset to the Gables recently. Jackson Cantwell, the nation's number one recruit and a stud of an offensive lineman, is due to make his intentions about college known in the next few days. We give you the update. Clemson and Notre Dame have signed a long-term deal to play each other in football. We tell you why this is a good thing for each school and the ACC. Lastly, we honor the memory of a former Miami Staffer, Connie Nickel, who passed away. The Beast has plenty of stories about Connie and talks about the impact she had at The U. Read all of Cam's great work at The State Of The U! 

On this episode of the Real Ones Canes Podcast, Cam and The Beast give all their kudos to Cam Ward for being the first overall pick in the NFL draft. What an amazing story! We also run down all of the drafted Canes, and of course, talk about the elephant in the room, Xavier Restrepo not getting drafted. In the second segment, we talk about the latest commits out of the Transfer Portal for Miami. We also talk about who the Canes are keeping an eye on, and Cam explains why you may not find real difference makers in this portal window. Are you surprised Emory Williams stuck around? We are. Read all of Cam and his staff's great work at StateofTheU.com HERE.

Note...We taped this episode on Tuesday night, April 15. This was before Ny Carr and others decided to enter the portal. We will touch on that in our next episode.  On this episode, Cam and The Beast recap the Miami Hurricanes' Spring Game. Beast was on the sidelines and had some unique thoughts on what he saw. Who stood out? Who was the MVP? How did the QBs look? How did the new defensive staff do in calling plays and communication? We have it all for you. We also discuss the transfer portal and the comments made by Greeny and Ryan Clark on ESPN, where they trashed Miami's name to make a point, and had no idea what they were talking about. Cam is hot! We talk about Zaquan and Horton leaving and what the Canes' strategy is when it comes to the portal. There's been some big recruiting news, and Jai Lucas made some hires for his staff. Go read Cam's great work at State of The U HERE

The Canes' Spring Game is HERE! Cam and The Beast give you their top 3 players or positions they want to see show out in the Gables as Spring football ends. You may be surprised by a few of their selections. There is huge recruiting news. We bring it to you. Hint...There's a Miami Track Coach connection (which we have been telling you about for weeks). Watch Jontavius Wyman's Highlights HERE  Check out all of Cam's work at State of The U HERE

On this episode of The Real Ones Canes Podcast, Cam and The Beast take you into Cam's mother's kitchen as she crafts some amazing French toast that lures Cam out of bed. This, of course, is a way for us to talk about the new defense. Huh? We discuss the battle brewing between Ray Ray Joseph and Malachi Toney. We give you insight on what might have been holding Ray Ray back and what makes Malachi more ready than most freshmen. Also, a veteran wideout is starting to lead, both by example and vocally. Everyone we have talked to can't stop raving about Xavier Lucas. This defense certainly needs him to step up in the defensive backfield. Speaking of the defense, Corey Hetherman has brought a simpler defense to The U. It allows the players to react more quickly and make plays. Is this a good thing? Cam explains. We get to recruiting. It's all about the O Line and RBs. We give you the latest. Go read all of Cam's great work at StateofTheU! 

On this episode of The Real Ones Canes Podcast, Cam and The Beast summarize the Miami Hurricanes' Pro Day. Cam Ward showed out and continues to look like he will be the number one pick in the draft. Meanwhile, Xavier Restrepo ran a disappointing 40-yard dash. He said he had a hamstring injury. Why did he run? We have some news on this front. Elijah Arroyo looked really good as well. Spring Practice continues, and we take a look at the running back position. Mark Fletcher is going through his first full offseason, and we can't wait to see what he looks like in the fall. Chris Wheatley-Humphrey has put on 25 pounds, and coaches love his newly-found confidence. This is absolutely a huge recruiting weekend. We run through the big names that will be on campus and Cam explains why this is all good! The Beast skips talking about the UM Baseball team because, well, it is too depressing. Please go read all of Cam's great work at StateOfTheU.  

Cam and The Beast pull a role reversal as Cam asks the questions and Beast gives an update on what he is hearing about Spring Practice. There are some good nuggets here. Why is Beast worried about the QB position? It's a huge recruiting weekend and we have some updates. Cam wants to update his thoughts on what is now a position of need for the Canes and you probably didn't think it was. We discuss the upcoming Pro Day. Who do we want to see standout, Cam Ward aside? Finally, we shake our heads and discuss UM Baseball not being up to "The Standard." Go read all of Cam's great work at StateofTheU! 

On this episode of the Real Ones Canes Podcast, Cam and The Beast break down the Canes getting a big commitment from Norland DB Kenton Dopson III aka Tre. We have a nugget about his recruitment. You'll have to read between the lines. We welcome Jai Lucas, the new Canes' hoops coach. Let's see if he can get Miami back to the Big Dance. Cam and The Beast give out our wish list for position groups who need to step up during the rest of the Spring. Also...Does Emory stay or go? Did you know there are a bunch of new names to know involved in Special Teams? We tease the great article at StateofTheU.com that breaks it all down.  In segment two, we decided to have the tough conversation about the state of UM Baseball. Is it coaching or is it recruiting? Here's a hint: It's both.   Check out Cam's great work at StateofTheU.com 

The first week of the Miami Hurricanes' Spring Practice is in the books, and Cam and The Beast break it all down. First, we start with two HUGE recruiting wins the Canes got this week. Jaelan Waters, a DB out of Seffner Armwood, and Ben Congdon, a massive OL out of Ohio, verbally committed this week. The 2026 class is strong so far. Then it's on to the first week of Spring Practice. We told you before Spring, and we are telling you now, we have heard nothing but strong things about freshman WR Malachi Toney, aka Baby Jesus. Toney was ahead of Ray Ray Joseph in the starting group on Friday. Will Ray Ray have what it takes to fend off Toney and return to the starting group? We shall see. The offense is looking good, even with out CB out there slinging it. The defense is a bit of a work in progress as new DC Corey Hetherman gets to know the players and his staff. But, there is a positive vibe as guys are reportedly enjoying the simpler system and the ability to play multiple positions. The hiring of Jai Lucas as the Canes' head basketball coach is done, and he will be introduced this week. We'll have more on Lucas and his staff coming up next week. Finally, The Beast was off-put by something the Canes Football social media team did involving Jon Gruden ( for a reminder on why Jon Gruden is no longer coaching...read here https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/08/sports/football/nfl-demaurice-smith-jon-gruden-racist-comment.html ) As always, go read Cam's great work at The State of The U 

On this episode of the Real Ones Canes Podcast, Cam and The Beast dive into the Miami Hurricanes that are headed to the NFL combine. What are the expectations for these Canes, not only in Indy, but also at the next level? Will Cam Ward work out? Elijah Arroyo won't work out. Will Xavier Restrepo run fast enough to move up the draft board? All of these questions we tackle. In segment two, we are joined by David "Dukie" Lang, the Emmy-Award Winning Executive Sports Producer from WPLG/Local 10. David, a proud Duke grad, joined us to talk a little about the Canes getting thumped by Duke and Cooper Flagg, but mainly had some great takes on Duke Assistant Coach Jai Lucas, who is expected to be named the Miami Hurricanes' next basketball coach. Read all of Cam's work at STATE OF THE U! 

We start the show by talking about the "fodder," (a word Beast had to explain to Cam) regarding Kevin Beard. Is he going to the NFL? Does he have a contract? We tell you what we know. The wideout room, and staff, lost a great one in David "Pop" Cooney, who is off to coach the wideouts at Bowling Green. He had a huge impact on the program. We update everyone on DB coach Will Harris. His status may be up in the air, but as of now, he's working in the building on San Amaro Drive. We tell you why he left Florida, as word is getting out about conditions behind closed doors in Gainesville. The dead period is ending and visits are lined up, we update you on a few biggies! Did Cam Ward take a shot at Xavier Restrepo for not playing in the Bowl Game? Finally, we talk about why schools cancel their Spring Games. Should Miami do the same? Does it matter? Go check out Cam's great work at StateofTheU.com

Cam and The Beast bring insight into the complete Miami Hurricanes' coaching staff. Gator fans are in their feels about one of the new hires. D Lew is back home at The U. It's a home run hire for Mario Cristobal, who has shown he will not be denied grabbing a coach from another program whenever he needs to. Segment two has the boys arguing about who Cam thinks was the Most Improved Player of the Year for the Canes in 2024. ( Read his article here) . We also let you know who will most likely be sidelined for Spring Practice, and try to predict who might be this year's Spring Practice Wonder! Go read all of the great work at StateofTheU.com!

On this episode of The Real Ones Canes Podcast, Cam and The Beast talk about the Miami Hurricanes' OL Coach Alex, who won ACC Recruiter of the Year. What makes Alex such a good recruiter, and such a good coach? Also, the Canes have hired a new coach to help with the secondary. Terry Jefferson returns to Miami after coaching the DBs at Jax State. A few topics for you to chew on in the second segment. Some football analytics people say that the numbers and data show that Cam Ward has some traits similar to Patrick Mahomes and Jayden Daniels. Do you agree?  Also, Vegas has set the Canes' win total for 2025 at 8.5. What do you think? The boys have different opinions. Go read Cam's stuff at The State of The U!

On this episode, Cam and The Beast break down the hiring of the new Canes' DB coach Zac Etheridge. We think it's a really good get for The U. Is Kevin Beard eyeing a move to the NFL? Do we think the 2025 schedule released this week is favorable for the Canes? Not really. Screwed by the ACC again! The Canes are showing out at the Senior Bowl and the East-West Shrine Bowl. Our friend and colleague, Brandon Odoi, broke a story! J'Vari Flowers, the Northwestern Bulls DB, has reclassified and will be looking to enroll in college this summer! It's Junior Day at The U. How important is this annual gathering of the top Juniors to recruiting? Cam explains. Plus, The Beast rolls down all the important dates for Miami Hurricanes fans.   GO Check out Cam's great work at StateOfTheU.com 

Cam and The Beast start the show by adding insight into the Jeremiah Smith rumors. Was Miami the team that offered the reported $4.5 million to get into the portal? How much would it take Smith to leave OSU? Xavier Lucas is finally a Miami Hurricane. Cam clears up the legal situation that allowed Lucas to become a Cane after wanting to leave Wisconsin. OSU is the national champion. We discuss that, and the final rankings for the 2024 season. Plus, the guys discuss the future odds for next year's college football national champion (The Beast clicked on the wrong link, Cam comes to the rescue).

It's the first episode with Cam Underwood, from StateOfTheU.com, as the show's co-host as Brandon is off hob-knobbing with every college football coaching staff in the country. The boys dive right into the departure of Lance Guidry and the arrival of new Miami Hurricanes' DC Corey Hetherman. Hetherman has proven he deserves a shot at returning the Miami defense to top-notch. Also, everyone on the defensive staff, other than JT has left. How do the boys feel about losing these coaches? Segment two brings Cam and Brian to discuss the new BMOC, Carson Beck. Beck is not Cam Ward, but he is the new QB1 and comes to Miami after a really good career at UGA. Should we worry about the turnovers? Then, we end the show by discussing who Canes' fans should root for in the College Football National Championship Game as Miami fans tend to loathe both Notre Dame and Ohio State.

What an episode! It's the Three Amigos cutting it up. Brian and Brandon are joined by our buddy Cam Underwood from StateofTheU.com.  It gets heated, to say the least, as we break down the Miami Hurricanes 2024 season. Was it a waste? Was it a miss? Was it a failure? What was it? We'll tell you. Kind of. Then we dive into the transfer portal. Who was the biggest loss in the Canes portal? And, we give our thoughts on the CFP. This might be the best episode out of the 75 that we have done. It's a can't miss!

The Beast laments the Canes' loss to the Cyclones in the Pop Tarts Bowl. Stop hammering Cam Ward for not playing the second half. Now we have QB questions, and someone please get us a new Defensive Coordinator, at the very least!

On this episode of the Real Ones Canes Podcast, The Beast flies solo as the Canes are in Orlando to face the Cyclones in the Pop Tarts Bowl—one last time to see Cam Ward sling the rock. There is also some transfer portal news. One player has come in, and one player has left. Then, we were all surprised by the announcement that Miami men's hoops coach Jim Larranaga is stepping down immediately. The Beast has his take. Where does the Miami hoops program go from here?

On this episode of The Real Ones Canes Podcast, The Beast flies solo and sheds some light on Isaiah Horton's decision to enter the Transfer Portal. Is losing Riley Williams to the Portal a major loss? Then there is the College Football Playoff. Why is the world freaking out about Indiana after they lost to Notre Dame?

While Brandon is down at FIU covering the Florida State High School Football Playoffs, we are joined by Cam Underwood from State of The U. The boys start by discussing whether this Miami Hurricanes' season that ended at 10-2 is a success or not. Cam throws the "F word" out there, as in failure. We give all the kudos to Cam Ward who made it to New York as a Heisman Finalist and set every record in the Miami record books. He's clearly the best quarterback the Canes have had in 35 years, and may be the best ever. The Transfer Portal is open and we talk about what the Canes need. Do they need a quarterback and who could that be? In segment two, we preview the College Football Playoff and talk about the games we are looking forward to. We end the show by discussing Bill Belichick bringing his talents to College Football. Will this be a success?

On this episode, the boys start by giving their final thoughts on the Miami Hurricanes' disastrous loss at Syracuse. Did the Canes waste a year with their best quarterback in decades? The bottom line is Miami did not win when they had to and is now outside of the college football playoff. Brandon gives you the name of a player that will not be back next year that may surprise you. In segment two, we break down the Canes' latest batch of recruits and talk about Transfer Portal targets.

The Canes choked in Syracuse. They wasted their Heisman-contending quarterback by playing abysmal defense. Mario Cristobal again showed that he needs to revisit his game management and Jacolby George had one of the costliest penalties we have seen in a while. The Beast was fired up and gives you an epic rant.

The Beast and Brandon recap the Canes' win against Wake Forest and preview the game against Syracuse. They also talk about Uncle Luke's unwarranted blast of Canes WR Coach Kevin Beard. Brandon took a trip to see Ohio State take on Indiana and we discussed that as well as the latest CFP rankings and Lane Kiffin being unhappy.

The Miami Hurricanes move to 10-1 and closer to the ACC Championship after a win against Wake Forest.

The Miami Hurricanes will host the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Hard Rock Stadium on Senior Day in Miami. The Canes are coming off a bye week and need to find their groove after a loss to Georgia Tech. Brandon and The Beast discuss the upcoming match-up and the Heisman shade Cam Ward has been taking. Plus, why does the national media keep writing off Miami, and what is the deal with the Anti-ACC bias that has crept up? It's all here on the Real Ones Canes Podcast

On this episode of The Real Ones Canes Podcast - Brandon and The Beast take it back to Miami's loss at Georgia Tech. The Yellow Jackets had the perfect plan of keeping Cam Ward off of the field. Other teams will try to do the same. We also talk about Miami's latest commitment and Brandon drops nuggets about what Miami will look for in the portal. In segment two we talk about the CFP and Miami's chances, as well as Cam Ward being a true leader and the act of kindness he pulled for his O Line.

The Miami Hurricanes lost to Georgia Tech in Atlanta. This one didn't come down to Mario not taking a knee, but it did come down to Lance Guidry's defense being unable to stop the run. The Beast has his post-game thoughts.

The boys start the show by discussing the Canes' coming back against Duke. They give an update on DB Jadais Richard and discuss depth in the secondary. Who is the next man up? Brandon makes the statement that Xavier Restrepo may go down in history as the best wide receiver in University of Miami history. Beast thinks he may be off his rocker. Does he know Michael Irvin played at The U? In segment two, former UM Heisman-winning QB Gino Torretta joins the show to talk about Cam Ward and the historical season he is having. Also, he tells Beast what he would tell the team about trying to win every game and a national title.

On this episode of The Real Ones Canes Podcast, Brandon and The Beast recap Miami's come-from-behind win against the Duke Blue Devils in Manny Diaz's return to Hard Rock Stadium. Xavier Restrepo and Cam Ward dialed it up again, as X broke two Miami Hurricanes records and Cam tied another. The team rallied around Mark Fletcher Jr. and attended his dad's funeral just 24 hours before the game. The team is undefeated and has its sights set on the College Football Playoff.

On this episode of the Real Ones Canes Podcast, Brandon and The Beast spend a little more time recapping the Canes win against Florida State. What happened with that botched defense on 4th down for the FSU QB sneak? The running game is hitting full stride. Cam Ward is a leader on and off the field, and Brandon has some stories on that. Of course the boys discuss the return of Manny Diaz to Hard Rock Stadium as the Canes face Duke. What will Miami have to do to stay undefeated and get past Duke's tough defense? The boys let you know. Plus, what may have brought top wide out Malachi Toney back in to the mix for the Miami Hurricanes? Brandon has the goods.

The Miami Hurricanes beat the Florida State Seminoles 36-14 at Hard Rock stadium on Homecoming. The Canes got great rushing performances from Mark Fletcher Jr and Damien Martinez. The defense did enough against an FSU offense that has been woeful. The Beast and Brandon give you the recap.

The undefeated Miami Hurricanes face the floundering Florida State Seminoles at Hard Rock Stadium and The Beast has the breakdown. Brandon was off this week, as The Beast talked about the spectacular Cam Ward. Is he the best quarterback in Miami history? Xavier Restrepo is a big part of Miami's success on offense as well. In segment two, The Beast talks about the defense coming up short. Why is the secondary unable to get the job done? Also, it's a big recruiting weekend for the Canes.

The Miami Hurricanes survived a shootout in Louisville, 52-45. Cam Ward had another amazing game with over 300 yards passing and four passing touchdowns. Xavier Restrepo was money. The defense and specials teams need some work as the Canes get ready to face Florida State.

The boys discuss how the Miami Hurricanes spent the bye week, including the "players-only" meeting. What do we hope was accomplished during the bye week? We tell you! The Canes will face a team we thought might be undefeated, the Louisville Cardinals. The Cards have lost two one-score games and have plenty of players from South Florida and a QB that Mario Cristobal coached at Oregon. Will Miami stay undefeated?

Brandon and The Beast give out their position grades as the Canes are 6-0 at the midseason point. Then, in Segment Two, the boys talk about the new recruiting rules without a National Letter of Intent, and the Canes pick up a big recruit.

The Miami Hurricanes overcame every mistake in the book to overcome a 35-10 deficit and beat Cal. It was certainly not pretty, but it's a game we will never forget. The Beast has your recap from the Bay Area.

The boys must recap the Canes' close call against the Virginia Tech Hokies. What happened to Miami? There was bad tackling, turnovers, and the run game seems to be off. There are certainly things to fix as we approach the halfway point of the season. In segment two, the boys preview the game against the Cal Bears. Miami is facing Columbus High grad Fernando Mendoza, who grew up wanting to be a Miami Hurricane. The Canes must also worry about Cal's run game, especially if Jadyn Ott is healthy. Cal's linebackers are really good, and they have a bunch of takeaways on defense. Also, we get some breaking recruiting news. Heritage Wideout Malachi Toney is reclassifying and has de-committed from Miami.

It was a crazy ending to a crazy game. The Miami Hurricanes were "that" close to picking up their first loss of the year, but Cam Ward and company pulled it out. The Canes made a bunch of mistakes, but Mr. Ward stepped up when he had to, converted 4th downs and threw touchdowns (4). The Beast has your recap.

The Miami Hurricanes take on the Virginia Tech Hokies at Hard Hock Stadium on Friday night. Brandon and The Beast recap Miami's win at USF and preview the game against the Hokies. They talk about the incredible play of the offense, but Brandon thinks the defense could've played better against USF. They also discuss the run game and whether Miami is doing enough on the ground. The Beast is still worried that this team is going to slip up somewhere, but Brandon tries to calm him down and tells him this is a historic team In segment two, the boys talk about the NIL disaster at UNLV with their quarterback. What does this mean for NIL deals moving forward?    

The Canes went over to Tampa and proved they could overcome a bit of adversity, the humidity, and their first "real" test, as they beat USF 50-15. Cam Ward was once again magnificent, throwing for more than 400 yards and throwing four TD passes. The defense found their groove in the second half. Is this team officially back? The Beast answers that question HERE.

Brandon and The Beast recap the Canes' stomping of Ball St. The Beast wants to know if it's ok to believe this team is great. Brandon says nothing he sees would say no. They both want to see the team play against tougher competition, which will happen this week against USF. Miami will have to stop a running QB and Brandon isn't worried -- for once. USF's defense is aggressive and gets into the backfield, but The Beast trust's Alex Mirabal's boys to shut them down.

The Miami Hurricanes shut out Ball St. 62-0 at HardRock Stadium and broke all sorts of records in doing so. The Beast has your recap!

Brandon and The Beast reflect on the win against FAMU. Miami's coaching staff is finding playing time for guys like Chris Johnson and Zaquan Patterson. Depth is the difference between Miami and other teams. We preview the game against Ball St. and hit a little recruiting along the way.

The Miami Hurricanes beat Florida A&M at Hard Rock Stadium. Cam Ward had another 300-yard game and accounted for four TDs. Plenty of freshmen and newcomers played, and Miami showed off their built-up depth. Brandon and The Beast recap it all.

Brandon and The Beast look at what stood out from the Hurricanes' stomping of the Florida Gators in the Swamp. They talk about Cam Ward and his targets, the freshmen and transfers who played well, and the lack of penalties that show team growth. In segment two, Brandon has a lot of thoughts on the Canes players talking to Gator recruits, and the young woman who tried her best to keep Canes players away. Plus, we give some props to FAMU, who is coming down to take on Miami at Hard Rock Stadium.

Brandon and The Beast come to you from the field at The Swamp after the Canes beat the Gators. Updates on Bain and Brown, and other insights from the game.

The 2024 College Football Season is HERE! The Miami Hurricanes face the Florida Gators in game 1. In segment one, The Beast and Brandon break down the matchup. Is this game all about the QBs?  The trenches are important, and who will be the Canes' fourth playmaker, after Ward, Martinez, and X? How much does this game come down to coaching? In segment two, Brandon clarifies what he meant when he said the coach that loses this game in the Swamp will get fired.....Also, we make our game and season predictions.   Here is last week's episode when Brandon said THOSE remarks https://bleav.com/shows/the-real-ones-canes-podcast/episodes/episode-56-miami-hurricanes-are-a-week-away-from-playing-the-gators/

On this episode of The Real Ones Canes Podcast, Brandon and The Beast start the conversation on the Canes vs the Gators. Brandon, again, stresses the importance of the game, stating that the loser of this game will be looking for a new head coach by the end of the year. The Beast pushes back, but Brandon isn't having it. In segment two, there is some NIL talk, and Brandon shares his thoughts about some South Florida High School Football, and Canes recruits.