It’s Wednesday everyone, and that means we are a mere 10 days until the Canes kickoff against the Florida Gators in Orlando. Tuesday was an eventful day for the Miami program, between media day and Derrick Smith announcing he’ll be leaving UM, there’s much to recap.

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Starting things off, junior safety Derrick Smith announced his intent to leave Miami near midnight on Tuesday.

Derrick Smith announces he will be transferring from Miami. https://t.co/8qSPzc27e4 — StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) August 14, 2019

A late night roster move: Miami Hurricanes Safety Derrick Smith announces intent to transfer out of the #Canes program. All the best, kid. https://t.co/mEjeISg8HQ pic.twitter.com/t0RkePVexm — StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) August 14, 2019

We wish Derrick the best of luck.

Moving on, Gaby and I were at media day. I talked to plenty of defensive players for the Canes, including DJ Ivey, Zach McCloud and Nesta Jade Silvera. Gaby spoke to Trevon Hill, Gregory Rousseau and others.

We also chatted it up guys on the offensive. Mark Pope, Jeff Thomas, Lorenzo Lingard and several others. Brevin Jordan also told the story of how he talked Jarren Williams out of transferring back in December.

How Brevin Jordan and Brian Hightower swayed Jarren Williams from transferring, Dan Enos on his new QB, and more



Read now: https://t.co/syzWQ8pcRp pic.twitter.com/SEsT795VXd — StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) August 13, 2019

Once the players left, the assistant coaches came through for questions. Taylor Stubblefield, Eric Hickson and Todd Stroud were among the coaches we talked to.

Miami Hurricanes Media Days: Coaches Taylor Stubblefield, Eric Hickson and Todd Stroud https://t.co/EPg1mWxUmt pic.twitter.com/PiLEWmUAhg — StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) August 14, 2019

Following media day, the team went out and had a very physical and intense practice Tuesday afternoon.

Intensity Is High During Practice On Tuesday For The Canes https://t.co/SMleOVdYrk pic.twitter.com/9NUtMvTsCs — StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) August 14, 2019

Though he wasn’t at practice on Monday, quarterback Tate Martell was there Tuesday.

Tate Martell is at practice today — Beat UF (@hurricanesmarsh) August 13, 2019

The 100 Greatest Plays countdown hit #10 as we remember one of the greats hit in Miami history, when Micheal Barrow nearly killed Tamarick Vanover in 1992.

100 Greatest Plays in Miami History: #10-Micheal Barrow Hit On Tamarick Vanover https://t.co/9ZEn5IxRnr pic.twitter.com/OSUUkDTjyO — StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) August 13, 2019

College Gameday announced that they’ll be at the Miami-Florida game on August 24th.

Justin Dottavio wrote an article explaining the reasoning behind Manny Diaz announcing Jarren Williams the starting quarterback.

Why it was smart for Coach Diaz to name a starter now. Jarren Williams got the nod as starting QB 12 days before the Hurricanes and Gators renew their rivalry. https://t.co/Wt3zzYeT3q pic.twitter.com/7HS4cTz3k8 — StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) August 13, 2019

There was also two player profiles done. First by Kevin Fiedler, who took a look at cornerback Al Blades Jr.

#Canes legacy comes and goes but someone with as much talent and potential as Al Blades Jr. (@AlBlades_Jr) doesn’t.



A big year could be in the cards for Blades Jr on defense. Here’s our 2019 player profile on the sophomore CB.

https://t.co/ixYYOW8oEF pic.twitter.com/yKHb2FsCUe — StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) August 13, 2019

Next was by Dylan Goldman who previewed defensive end Scott Patchan.

2019 Hurricanes Player Profile: Scott Patchan. A #Canes legacy looks to leave his mark in Coral Gables in his senior year. #TNM https://t.co/QIRVp1dekQ pic.twitter.com/m1mA7p2WwG — StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) August 13, 2019

KappaCane ranked the roster for the tight ends, headlined by the two headed monster of Brevin Jordan and Will Mallory.

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Former Miami defensive tackle Kendrick Norton was at the Canes scrimmage on Saturday. Norton is still recovering from his injury that he suffered in July.

Great to see our brother @norton_kendrick last night. pic.twitter.com/7sOc8mWhej — Canes Football (@CanesFootball) August 11, 2019

Joe Jackson is thriving so far for the Cowboys in training camp as a rookie, and had his first preseason game, finishing with four tackles. Fellow rookie and Miami Hurricane, cornerback Michael Jackson also had four tackles.

This is why Dallas selected DE Joe Jackson. He's an excellent run defender. pic.twitter.com/Ka23TQ3wup — Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) August 11, 2019

Rookie CB Michael Jackson with an interception in one on one drills pic.twitter.com/5eFukmnonn — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 1, 2019

Always remember.....

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE U!