Southridge wide receiver Mark Pope chooses the Miami Hurricanes during the early signing period on Wed., Dec. 20, 2017. By
A six-pack of Hurricanes notes on a Thursday:
u25aa Who were UM’s standouts this spring, heading into Saturday’s noon spring game in Orlando?
Coach Manny Diaz cited six players this week: Fullback Realus George (he has refined his body and will have a role in Dan Enos’ offense); receiver Mark Pope (is playing faster, making big plays and improving in his learning of route concepts); Safety Gil Frierson (his move from cornerback to striker has been beneficial); Defensive tackle Nesta Silvera (really come on strong the past three weeks after starting spring practice on the third team; was with the starters on Thursday); Safety Gurvan Hall (will compete with Amari Carter and Bubba Bolden for two starting safety jobs this summer) and Cornerback DJ Ivey (for much of the past two weeks has been perhaps the best of the young cornerbacks competing to start opposite veteran Trajan Bandy).