The Rundown Take
Kickoff Eve: U Talk Bets the House on D'Eriq King and the New Rhett Lashlee Offense
The night before the Miami Hurricanes' 2020 opener against UAB, Devin fired up a caller-driven prep rally alongside guest co-host E Gray of Just Saying Sports. With Hard Rock Stadium and the ACC Network 24 hours away, the panel and the phone lines were all asking the same thing: is this finally the year the talent on this roster shows up on tape?
Key Takeaways
- Bold prediction on record: the turnover chain comes out five separate times against UAB.
- Score predictions locked in — Devin says 42-10, E Gray says 35-14, both expecting a rout.
- Miami alumnus Marquez Williams calls in to break down new offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee's hire and the linebacker leadership picture.
- D'Eriq King's debut is the show's biggest storyline — the panel wants to see him hunting explosive plays downfield.
- Individual stat lines called ahead of time: D. Wiggins for 7 catches, 85 yards and a touchdown; Brevin Jordan for 8 catches and 2 touchdowns.
The Lashlee Offense Everybody's Been Waiting For
The real headline of the night wasn't the opponent — it was the scheme. After one season of Dan Enos, the panel is fully bought into Rhett Lashlee's spread attack, calling it the hire that finally gets Miami's talent out into space. Devin summed up years of frustration bluntly: this roster has had the athletes for a while and never had an offense built to use them. The ask for the offensive line was simple — sustain blocks, protect D'Eriq King, and let the skill guys fly.
Alumni Check-In: Marquez Williams
Former Miami player Marquez Williams phoned in from Atlanta with a player's-eye view of the new staff. He praised the Lashlee hire specifically for opening up shot plays down the field after watching a spread system under June Jones, and he flagged Cam Harris as the running back most likely to break out after a strong freshman debut. On defense, Williams pointed to Zach McCloud — who played behind departed leaders Shaquille Quarterman and Michael Pinckney — as the guy ready to step into that leadership void in the middle of the field.
"Just with the new offensive coordinator with Rhett Lashlee, just to see the guys go down the field... I think this is the perfect hire for a hurricane. I just want to see them be able to take some shots down the field and see how athletic we are out in space."
Predictions, the Turnover Chain, and a Crowded Secondary
Caller Bitty Barry out of Atlanta set the tone for the room — no three-and-outs, punch UAB in the mouth from the opening kickoff, and make the offensive line prove it earned its reps in the weight room. From there the phone lines turned into a prediction party: Kyle Gilmore, Ashley Woods and others weighed in on everything from the turnover chain count to who wins the safety competition, with Bubba Bolden, Garvin Hall and Amari Carter all in the mix at the back end. The panel closed out reminding the family this is the first of three shows a week once the season kicks off — live pregame, an immediate postgame reaction show, and the regular Friday broadcast.