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Departing UM player helping in pursuit of a potential replacement

Here’s one of the many neat things about the UM football program, a tradition that has carried on for years:

Former players taking the time to mentor or help current or future Canes.

One example this season: linebacker Shaquille Quarterman said Jon Beason texted him with tips, thoughts and video clips after games.

And here’s another: Graduating defensive end Chad Thomas sent this Twitter message to Plantation American Heritage defensive end Andrew Chatfield during his official visit to UM this past weekend.

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