Alright, so time for another update. I actually tried posting this a few weeks ago but our blog system has been a little troublesome.

A bunch of little things have happened that has turned into enough for a blog entry.

First of all, Luther Robinson of Fort Pierce committed to play for the Hurricanes. He is an explosive defensive tackle who has the frame to pack on some weight and become a contributor on either the defensive or offensive line.

The Robinson commitment is yet another example of Randy Shannon’s commitment to building his team through the trenches.

There have also been a slew of position changes.

Eric Houston has moved from linebacker to fullback. He never contributed much at the linebacker smart but can play special teams and add depth to the fullback position which was lacking last year.

Luqman Abdallah has been moved from defensive tackle to the offensive line. He has never contributed much and a position switch will serve him well. These two moves show confidence from Shannon that the incoming freshman class can contribute right away, allowing him to take flyers on players who have underachieved by moving them elsewhere to try and recoup some investment.

Ryan Hill, who had shown potential at receiver, has been moved to the defensive secondary, where he is expected to work at safety. Hill has the speed and athleticism to become a true centerfielder in the UM defensive system. A redshirt so that he can learn the system might make him a true weapon for the next two seasons.

Damien Berry (a personal favorite; I love his intensity and demonstrable emotion on the field- he reminds me of Ed Reed) has been moved from the secondary to running back. I think that he could be a great between the tackles back to compliment Javarris James and Graig Cooper. Berry needs to be on the field somewhere, and he was a running back in high school. The kid could be the next Alonzo Highsmith with time.

Along with updating the recruiting scene for you guys, I will update this blog with positional previews until fall practice starts in August. Also, check out the blogs of Manny Navarro and Shantel Richardson, who both do great jobs covering all things ‘Canes as beat writers.

Until next time, keep your ears to the ground during the dry times of the summer.