Will the linebacker position be a liability for the Miami Hurricanes football team in 2022? The Hurricanes got a great addition in Caleb Johnson, who arrived from UCLA in the transfer portal. Plus, true freshman Wesley Bissainthe from Miami Central should make a great impact in the long term. But do the Hurricanes have the consistent depth in the heart of their defense to show significant improvement in Mario Cristobal's first season?
Host Alex Donno breaks down the new arrivals plus the outlook on returning linebackers like Chase Smith, Keontra Smith, Waynmon Steed, Gilbert Frierson, Corey Flagg, Ryan Ragone and Avery Huff. Miami had some bad luck with linebacker injuries in 2022 and the unit struggled with overall consistency. A huge question will be how much can improved coaching from LB coach Charlie Strong and defensive coordinator Kevin Steele impact this unit immediately? Donno feels that they can help significantly, especially when it comes to improving the tackling abilities from these players.
Donno also reviews the annual head coach power rankings from the Sporting News, who list Mario Cristobal as #11 out of 131 in all of college football. Donno feels they have Cristobal in the right spot, but wonders if a few members of their top 10 belong there. When was the last time a Miami head coach deserved a top 11 overall ranking?

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