The U confirmed Monday afternoon that, as expected, running back Lamar Miller has decided to forego another season of collegiate eligibility and make himself available for the April NFL draft.  As a redshirt sophomore, Miller actually had two years of eligibility remaining.

Source: PFT

You have to wonder if this is because of the sanctions that are raining down on the Miami program, or if it’s because the players are truly ready to move on.  Miller is a good back, and will probably be the third runner taken behind Trent Richardson and Montee Ball.  It is doubtful he makes the first round but anything surely can happen after the combine.

According to the Miami Herald, and as expected, Streeter and Forston have decided to forego their final season of eligibility and make themselves available for the 2012 NFL draft. To show the finality of the decisions, the Herald also reports that both players have signed with agent Drew Rosenhaus, meaning they would not be permitted to return even if they were to change their mind between now and the mid-January deadline.

(PFT)

Forston and Streeter should be both mid round selections baring either one blowing up the combine and jumping up the draft board.

There have been allegations going all across the web over which player took what, did what, or asked for what from booster Nevin Shapiro.  Shapiro is serving a prison sentence for setting up an illegal pyramid scheme and claims he spent a percentage of the money he took in on taking care of the Miami players.

Media outlets have speculated that Miami might get the “death penalty” from the NCAA.  Yeah… I don’t believe that.  The U still brings in a TON of cash from their football program and I highly doubt that the NCAA is going to give Miami any type of sanction that severely cripples their competitiveness.

With that said, the Canes have taken a precautionary measure and declared 8 players ineligible for 2011. Including starting QB Jacory Harris.

The University of Miami declared eight student-athletes – all believed to be football players – ineligible Thursday and has asked the NCAA to initiate the reinstatement process, according to a source with knowledge of the investigation.

Quarterback Jacory Harris and star linebacker Sean Spence are two of the ineligible athletes, the source said.

Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/08/25/2374409/university-of-miami-depth-chart.html#ixzz1W6G1hHoA

Source: Miami Herald

Scott Wright of NFL Draft Countdown tweets on Alabama’s Greg McElroy:

“Greg McElroy of #Alabama may be the best quarterback I’ve seen this week. At least today he was.”

Chad Scott tweets on Miami’s WR Leonard Hankerson:

“I don’t care how good Miami WR Leonard Hankerson looks at the #seniorbowl, I saw him drop enuf critical passes this season 2 not draft him”

Several other people tweeted that Florida State’s Rodney Hudson was extremely impressive.  He did a lot of work at the center position.

The following teams showed interest into prospects:

Oakland Raiders were very interested in Allen Bailey of Miami.

Denver Broncos spoke to TCU’s Andy Dalton and Oregon’s Casey Matthews.