Monday Musings: Hurricanes made a deafening statement on Friday

Happy Monday, errrrrrbody. And happy August! We can officially say that college football is being played this month, which is always fun to do. And NFL football preseason kicks off this week, so we’ll have some form or fashion of football to watch from now until the Super Bowl. A truly special week of the year this is.

But Miami ended July with a huge bang, and let’s talk about it.

1) The Hurricanes landed an absolutely elite talent on Friday with the commitment of Miami Columus athlete A’Mir Sears.

Sears reclassified last week from the 2028 class to 2027 and quickly set his commitment for last Friday. Sears was the No. 2 overall player in 2028 for Rivals and No. 1 overall for 247 Sports, so I don’t need to go much further into detail about his perceived impact. He remained a 5 star upon the reclassification to the 2027 class.

Sears went into the bag by his feet at his commitment ceremony, pulled out the Miami hat, and flashed the U.

2) Want to know how big this is? Former Miami star Ahmmon Richards had some BIIIIIIIIG praise for Sears.

That’s pretty big time praise there. But Sears fits the mold without a doubt. Last year, he totaled 49 catches for 942 yards and 11 touchdowns last year. Defensively, he posted 61 tackles, 3 interceptions, and 11 pass breakups. I don’t remember which recruiting expert I saw mention it, but he said Sears is the best recruit to come out of South Florida since Jeremiah Smith.

3) And that brings me to my next point. For once, the absolute very best are beginning to stay in South Florida.

Beyond Sears, 5-star Miami Carol City WR Nick Lennear is on board for 2027, making two of the very best in the region slotted to come to Coral Gables next year.

But hell, who wouldn’t want to come play for this Hurricanes team right now? They have the look of a title contender, are as aggressive as anyone in NIL, and have proven recent development and draft success.

We’ve seen the Patrick Petersons, the Calvin Ridleys, the Jeremiah Smiths of the world leave to go win big elsewhere. For too long. This could be the class that tips the scales back in Miami’s favor. That starts to close the gate that’s been swung wide the hell open for the State of Miami for two decades. It could, indeed be a return to making the best in South Florida stay there and win big.

4) And it could help foster success for Miami beyond just South Florida.

2028 5-star Jacksonville Mandarin WR Brysen Wright is on Sears’ radar, and he’s already helping out. He shouted out to Wright, who visited Miami in June, on Instagram.

It’s a movement, folks. Jump on board.

Go Canes!