I have mixed feelings about this acquisition, but my overall sentiment is positive.
Reese Poffenbarger, the former quarterback for the Albany Great Danes and the leading quarterback in the FCS during the last campaign, is making a move to the Miami Hurricanes through the transfer portal. Poffenbarger shared this information with ESPN.
During the 2023 season, Poffenbarger excelled, ranking first in the FCS in both yards (3,603) and passing touchdowns (36). Before making his decision, he visited Miami.
Poffenbarger’s transfer to Miami marks the end of the Hurricanes’ search for a quarterback through the portal, a process that included visits from Cam Ward (Washington State) and Will Howard (Kansas State) to Coral Gables. The sophomore garnered significant interest from various Power 5 schools, ultimately choosing South Florida as his destination because…
From a statistical standpoint, I’m impressed with Reese Poffenbarger, and his commitment to being a fellow follower of Jesus Christ adds to his appeal. There are many positive aspects about this young athlete, but there are three specific factors that hold me back from feeling completely positive:
Can his success at a smaller school translate into Power 5 football? The Miami Hurricanes’ program history over the past 20 years raises some concerns. Mario Cristobal’s coaching decisions this season, to put it mildly, have been questionable. While I want to believe that this kid, Reese Poffenbarger, can lead us to success and bring us back to relevance, the current circumstances make it challenging, and I’m sure other Canes fans would agree.
Only time will reveal the outcome, but I must acknowledge that I’m optimistic about the incoming No. 4-ranked recruiting class and have a positive feeling about Poffenbarger. It’s a better-than-usual sentiment heading into a new season. I’ll give credit to Cristobal and Miami for that. (RELATED: The Dolphins-Chiefs Game Is Going to Feature Some Miserable Weather, and My Miami Fandom Is Surprisingly Cool With It)
However, you all know me—I want a national championship, I want Hard Rock to be filled up again, especially as a donor to the school. Let’s bring a national championship back to the Trey. Let’s do it.
