Canes getting back to recruiting roots

This is a smart move by Coach Randy Shannon.

On a South Florida Sun-Sentinel blog recently, Shannon has said he wants his coaches recruiting the best football players available ... not based on what a recruiting website says about players or how many stars associated with their name.

Instead Shannon wants his coaches evaluating the talent and getting those who perform best on the field and produce results. What he's saying is he wants athletes who know how to play football. That's getting back to Miami's roots.

If Miami officials are willing to stick with Shannon despite what should be another struggle this season, the former defensive coordinator may be close to getting the Hurricanes back on top of the ACC and in the nation.