Eye on the U

Dye, lawyer still waiting to hear back from NCAA

The criminal complaint filed by Hurricanes football player Dyron Dye against former NCAA investigator Rich Johanningmeier will not lead to charges being filed.

Spokesman Ed Griffith of the state attorney's office told The Miami Herald last week there was no evidence that a crime had been committed even though Dye said Johanningmeier "coerced him into providing favorable answers for [the NCAA's] investigation."

Darren Heitner, Dye's attorney, said he and his client are waiting with much anticipation to see what the NCAA plans to do with the 6-5, 261-pound's eligibility. He interviewed with the NCAA for a third time last month. 

"Right now there is no indication his eligibility is at risk," Heitner said. "That said, during his third interview they mentioned there was a potential 10.1 [unethical conduct] violation. We haven't heard from the NCAA since the conclusion of the third interview. We hope that if there is any negative consequence they make it public knowledge quickly."

Davis' high school coach said freshman CB left Canes in search of more playing time

Vernon Davis grew up dreaming of playing for the Miami Hurricanes. But that dream apparently died after a few weeks of training camp.

The freshman cornerback from Miami Coral Reef received his release from scholarship Tuesday and according to his former high school coach will be headed to West Virginia on Wednesday morning.

"He just felt like he couldn't trust their coaches anymore," Coral Reef coach Chevas Clements said. "He wasn't happy. He saw how he had slid down the depth chart and how UM was going out and getting all these commitments from guys like [Miami Northwestern's] Artie Burns and [Southridge's] Jamal Carter. When was he going to play?"

Davis, a three-star recruit and former All-Dade First Team selection by The Miami Herald, asked for his release on Friday. Clements said UM coaches tried to convince him to stay. But in the end, Davis' heart was set on leaving.

"At West Virginia they got two walk-ons who are backups," Clements said. "He knows he's got a much better chance to get on the field there."

Clements said Davis was on his way to Coral Reef to fax his information to West Virginia. Per NCAA rules, Davis will sit out the 2012 season.

"He was going to redshirt anyway," Clements said. "Honestly, I would have preferred if he stayed at Miami. I like the coaches there. But he was dead-set against it."

Four of the remaining seven new arrivals in the secondary are expected to make it onto the travel roster: LaDarius Gunter, Tracy Howard, Antonio Crawford and Deon Bush.

Canes freshman CB Vernon Davis has sought release; expected to transfer

Hurricanes freshman cornerback Vernon Davis has requested to be released from his scholarship, The Miami Herald has learned, and is expected to transfer to another school as early as Tuesday afternoon.

A source said Davis, a former standout at Miami Coral Reef, let UM know of his intentions on Friday.

Reached by phone, Davis' mother confirmed her son was considering transferring from the program, but didn't want to elaborate on where he might be considering going.

"Nothing is official yet," Theodofia Davis said. "I'd prefer you talk to him about it."

Davis wasn't listed on the Canes' most recently released depth chart Monday, but remains on the team roster. He was one of eight incoming defensive backs the program signed between January and February.

A UM spokesman said that as of 10:30 a.m. Davis was still on the team. But obviously, things can change quickly.

A three-star recruit according to Rivals, ESPN and Scout.com, Davis was an All-Dade First Team selection by The Miami Herald as a senior.

Stay tuned.

Golden: Final travel roster spots to be decided over next 48 hours; Porter has non-football related health issue

In case you were wondering, the 60-man travel roster for the Hurricanes' season-opener at Boston College Sept. 1 hasn't been set yet. But it pretty much should be in the next 48 hours. 

UM coach Al Golden said Monday was the first round of cuts and hinted that anybody listed on the depth chart with an "OR" next to their name could be battling for one of the last spots. Those who don't make it will go from a contributing role to a supporting role when the team begins to install it's game plan for the Eagles on Friday.

"We have eliminated some guys from the equation and there's another group here who really have to compete here today, this afternoon and tomorrow," Golden said before his team

took the field Tuesday morning for the team's final two-a-day of the fall.

“There’s a lot of guys that are down — they’re not getting as many reps as they were. That’s typical of that. Hopefully guys will respond today. But it’s been a very fun camp. What they lack in age and experience, they’re making up for in want-to and and maturity.”

> Defensive tackle Curtis Porter missed his second consecutive practice Tuesday. Porter was spotted in a yellow, non-contact jersey last week. Asked if this might be a long-term issue, Golden said: "I don't know to be honest with you. It's day-to-day right now in terms of the information I'm getting. He's got a health issue -- it's not football related."

> Receiver Allen Hurns returned to a full-contact jersey Tuesday after being limited or in a non-contact jersey for the past week with a “head injury.” Hurns was catching passes from JUGS machine along with tight end Clive Walford during the 15 minutes the media got to watch of practice. Check out the video below.

> Still no sign of Seantrel Henderson, who has yet to practice fully at camp. Golden wasn't even asked about him on Tuesday.

> As for the freshmen quarterbacks, Golden said he would like for someone to emerge as possibly the team's third quarterback. Golden said Gray Crow started out in front of Preston Dewey, but Dewey has "responded." When asked if the loser will get redshirted, Golden said: "maybe."

"We're looking for those two guys to develop," Golden said. "We don't know at what point we'll need them this year. We definitely need some separation there. We'll see how it shakes out."