Despite the decommitment of St. Thomas Aquinas linebacker Tyler Dunning -- one that was a foregone conclusion anyway -- new UM football coach Mark Richt's first Junior Day with the Hurricanes received rave reviews on social media from recruits.
We begin with committed four-star defensive lineman out of Fort Lauderdale Dillard, a former teammate of Dunning's in Jon Ford.
Had A Great Time At The U Today! ๐๐พ
โ Up Next!!! (@Ford__1) February 20, 2016
Great Time๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐พ pic.twitter.com/mTHX7GMmFU
โ Up Next!!! (@Ford__1) February 20, 2016
Ford wasn't the only one posing with new defensive line coach Craig Kuligowski on Saturday as he endured quite the photo shoot in front of the big U on campus based on the frequency of tweets from other recruits that took pictures with him.
Below we see Mobile (Alabama) St. Paul's Episcopal defensive lineman Ryan Johnson and Miami Carol City defensive tackle Rashad Colson with the man they call Coach Kool.
๐ดMiami is definitely lit so far๐ฅ๐ด #ItsAllAboutTheU ๐๐พ pic.twitter.com/tLjWtJxuR6
โ Ryan Johnson 4โฃ4โฃ (@ryanjohnson_50) February 20, 2016
At The University of Miami๐ธ๐ธ#Squad17 ๐#JuniorDay @LetsMeetAtTheQB pic.twitter.com/oRDYP3dKSN
โ โกRashad Colsonโก (@rcolson_51) February 20, 2016
A top priority in four-star outside linebacker/defensive end out of Carol City, De'Andre Wilder, who currently lists UM as his leader, is seen here in this post by Hialeah Champagnat Catholic linebacker Donovan Georges, a 2018 prospect.
Scott Lake Bros never goin away๐ฏ๐๐พ๐ฅ pic.twitter.com/KwXU37KqPR
โ D_boy (@d_b0yisland) February 20, 2016
Here we see UF-committed offensive tackle Kadeem Telfort out of Miami Norland (a former UM commit) with Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson quarterback Shabazz Telfort.
We Just In Them Trenches Trying To Find A Way Out ๐ฏ @Otf_Bazzz #Squad17 pic.twitter.com/qd7PrjPBxc
โ Kadeem Telfort ยฎ (@Nosackzone___) February 20, 2016
One recruit who is considered a Gator lean in four-star Cocoa athlete Bruce Judson appears to have enjoyed "Miami life" with the family.
Miami life 3๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ5๏ธโฃ๐ถ๐๐๐พโ๏ธ#Squad17 4๏ธโฃWay๐ค๐ฆ #GoCanes #UM pic.twitter.com/lHuFttqn7k
โ Bruce Judson Jrโข (@4way_lilbruce) February 20, 2016
Committed linebacker out of Miami Central, Waynmon Steed, called it "home sweet home."
Home Sweet Home ๐๐พ๐ด pic.twitter.com/ppwvtR7ZKg
โ W.Steed 1๏ธโฃ (@TheyEnvyWayne) February 20, 2016
A trio of Brunswick (Georgia) recruits in wide receiver Shawn Smith and offensive linemen D'antne Demery and Jabori Williams had fun throwing up the U.
The U ๐ด pic.twitter.com/RBjC5P0P2d
โ Shawn Smith (@_BallToHard) February 20, 2016
๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ wit my boys @bigmandemery @williams_jabori pic.twitter.com/B4dCHFEmy0
โ Shawn Smith (@_BallToHard) February 20, 2016
More reaction from Mobile (Alabama) Murphy running back Nicholas Sims, 6-6 Neptune Beach Fletcher offensive lineman Cordavien Suggs and Palm Beach Gardens athlete Amari Carter.
Had a great time at #TheU ๐๐พ w/ @MarkRicht Really enjoyed myself ๐_๐ ! pic.twitter.com/10MIwe7clW
โ Nicholas Sims (@IAM_THEGOAT5) February 20, 2016
It was a great experience at the University of Miami Jr Day #TheU #Hurricanes #Squad17
โ Cordavien Suggs (@_73era) February 20, 2016
Loved Miami ๐ฏ๐๐ฟ #Squad17
โ AC5๏ธโฃ (@Carter_Fame) February 20, 2016
Under-recruited Champagnat Catholic running back Javier Zuniga, Dade County's leading rusher last season at Miami Sunset, got a chance to check out the U.
Jr Day At The ๐๐ฝ๐ #2017 @Coach_Marroquin pic.twitter.com/wvIf0Vgbt8
โ Mr.2000 (@LilZuCampaign_) February 20, 2016
Junior Day isn't only for juniors, of course -- you already saw the high-profile Georges. Another key development on Saturday was that 2018 Coral Gables defensive back Gilbert Frierson, who lists numerous other offers from major programs got his hometown scholarship offer.
Blessed to announce I have received an offer from the university of Miami #CaneGang #Storm18 pic.twitter.com/MMFF4Fk5vL
โ Gilbert Frierson (@_gbe2) February 20, 2016
Below we see reaction from one prospect who's certain to be a top 2019 recruit in Loganville (Georgia) Grayson outside linebacker Owen Pappoe, who is throwing up the U with co-offensive coordinator and running backs coach Thomas Brown.
๐๐ฝ Ayee Miami @iamthomasbrown #TheU pic.twitter.com/1TrToBYuNE
โ Owen Pappoe (@opfreak15) February 20, 2016
Apopka 2018 athlete Steven Billings-Larson Jr., someone with incredible credentials on the field and in the classroom, said he "got to know the entire staff and received encouraging feedback from the coaches." Because he's so ahead academically, he may be able to reclassify to 2017 and would look into it if he gets a UM offer.
Excellent Jr day with the @MiamiHurricanes yesterday. Truly a 1st class organization, led by men of character. ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ pic.twitter.com/Arv0KwFxST
โ #StevenLarsonJr (@smbljr) February 21, 2016
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