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THE RUNDOWN The men’s basketball team extended its streak to 18 consecutive season-opening wins with a 69-58 win over Tennessee Tech. The win also came on the night of Coach Jim Larranaga’s debut as Hurricanes head coach.
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Every Thursday, Interim Director of Athletics Blake James will host an #AskBlake Twitter Q&A. Below is a transcript of our most recent #AskBlake chat. Be sure join us for our next #AskBlake session by tweeting your questions to @HurricaneSports and @CanesAllAccess.
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Episode 17 of Raising Canes highlights the slugfest vs. North Carolina on Oct. 13.
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@HurricaneSports The U flies proudly above this military base in Eastern Afghanistan #IStandWithTheU pic.twitter.com/5x8Q6c6m
UM Sets GSR School Record
UM GSR PERCENTAGES SPORT SCORE Men’s Diving 100 Women’s Rowing 100 Women’s Golf 100 Women’s Swimming 100 Women’s Tennis 100 Volleyball 100 Football 94 Men’s XC/Track 94 Women’s XC/Track 94 Women’s Basketball 93 Men’s Tennis 89 Soccer 88 Men’s Basketball 87 Baseball 80
The University of Miami recorded a department-wide school-record Graduation Success Rate (GSR) of 93 percent, according to the rates released Thursday by the NCAA. As a department, Miami’s 93 percent GSR ranks fourth among ACC schools and is eighth overall among FBS schools. Overall, the University of Miami athletic department has improved from 77 to 93 percent from 2005 to 2012, a year after UM student-athletes posted a then-record 89 percent GSR in 2011. UM has exceeded the NCAA average GSR in each of the last eight years. “Congratulations to our Hurricane Family,” Associate AD for Academic Services David Wyman said. “I am so proud of the performance and development of our student-athletes as they have become national leaders in collegiate academic success with these remarkable results. “Their excellence is due to the tremendous support they receive from our President, Provost, the administration, our outstanding faculty, academic services and coaching staff,” Wyman said. Six UM teams compiled GSR marks of 100 percent; men’s diving and golf posted its eighth consecutive perfect GSR mark, while women’s tennis recorded its fifth straight GSR score of 100 percent. Also adding perfect GSR scorers were women’s rowing, women’s swimming and volleyball. Volleyball posted a perfect score for the second consecutive year, while both rowing and women’s swimming set program-record highs for GSR. “To set a school-best GSR in each of the last two years is a major accomplishment for our program,” Interim Director of Athletics Blake James said. Football jumped six points from 88 to 94 in 2012, tying for the highest GSR score among ACC schools and third-highest GSR score among FBS schools and improving by 27 points (67 to 94) from 2010. Baseball had the largest jump of any UM program, improving by 20 points (60 to 80). “It shows the dedication of our student-athletes academically and the commitment to academic excellence from our coaches and our academic support staff,” James said. “To be among the nation’s best in GSR is a crowning achievement and we look forward to maintaining our position as one of the truly special academic and athletic intercollegiate programs.” The NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR) was developed in response to college and university presidents who wanted graduation data that more accurately reflect the mobility among college students today. Both rates improve on the federally mandated graduation rate by including students who were omitted from the federal calculation. The GSR measures graduation rates at Division I institutions and includes students transferring into the institutions. The GSR also allows institutions to subtract student-athletes who leave their institutions prior to graduation as long as they would have been academically eligible to compete had they remained. The most recent Division I Graduation Success Rates are based on the four entering classes from 2002-2003 through 2005-06. More than 110,000 student-athletes are included in the most recent four classes using the GSR methodology, as compared to about 79,500 in the federal rate. The NCAA began compiling these figures with the entering freshmen class of 1995. 12
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Sebastian the Ibis, the University of Miami’s famous mascot, is one of 16 spirited heroes vying to become the 2012 Capital One Mascot of the Year, announced Monday by Capital One. Sebastian is one of three ACC mascots in the competition, joining Testudo (Maryland) and Ms. Wuf (NC State). Fans will be able to vote for their favorite mascots via Twitter. Regular season vote officially opens at 12 p.m. EDT on Mon., Sept. 3, and continues weekly through Mon., Nov. 26. The top eight mascots with the best headto-head records will then compete in a bracket-style, single-elimination competition to determine the overall winner. Fans can vote at www.CapitalOneBowl.com, on Facebook and on Twitter. All voting information appears at www.CapitalOneBowl.com. For the first time in its 11-year history, the competition will include two female mascots – Ms. Wuf and Wilma T. Wildcat from Arizona. The duo will be joined by four other competition newbies – Colorado State’s Cam the Ram, Missouri’s Truman the Tiger, Rutgers’ Scarlet Knight and Texas Tech’s Red Raider. The rest of the 16-member 2012 Capital One All-America Mascot Team includes Cosmo (BYU), Sparty (Michi-
gan State), Mike the Tiger (LSU), Wolfie Jr. (Nevada), YoUDee (Delaware), Bucky Badger (Wisconsin), The Duck (Oregon) and Cocky (South Carolina). In addition to the 2012 team, Western Kentucky’s Big Red became the first inductee into the Capital One Mascot Challenge Hall of Fame. Big Red competed eight times in the Capital One Mascot Challenge. This year, fans will get a behind-the-scenes look inside the Capital One Mascot Training Camp. The quirky video vignettes will be released at www.CapitalOneBowl.com and www.Facebook.com/MascotChallenge. The Capital One National Mascot of the Year will be announced Jan. 1, 2013, at the Capital One Bowl and will be awarded a $20,000 scholarship to help fund its school’s mascot program. Each of the 2012 Capital One AllAmerica team members will also receive $5,000 for their university mascot program. For the latest information on Miami Hurricanes Football, follow @HurricaneSports on Twitter and the official blog for Hurricanes Football, www.theufootball.com.
alumni watch parties 2012 UM Alumni Association Watch Parties
For those ‘Canes fans who are unable to travel to Miami Hurricanes football games, be sure to join your fellow alumni and friends at University of Miami Alumni Association Game Watch Parties taking place across the country! Hosted by UM Alumni Association Alumni Clubs, Game Watch Parties are the perfect opportunity to cheer on the ‘Canes and to meet local alumni and UM fans in your area. ATLANTA Mazzy’s Norcross 7160 Jimmy Carter Blvd. Norcross, GA 30092 All games
DETROIT (CONT.) Black Fin Sports Bar 530 South Main Street Royal Oak, MI 48067 Georgia Tech game
NEW JERSEY Wicked Wolf Tavern 120 Sinatra Drive Hoboken, NJ 7030 All games
AUSTIN Cover 2 13701 Research Blvd. Austin, TX 78750 All games
Buffalo Wild Wings 44671 Mount Road Sterling Heights, MI 48314 Duke game
NEW YORK CITY Brother Jimmy’s 135 East 31st Street New York, NY 10016 All games
BOSTON LIR 903 Boylston Street Boston, MA 2115 All games except for Boston College game CHICAGO The Hidden Shamrock 2723 N. Halsted Street Chicago, IL 60614 All games CINCINNATI Cock & Bull English Pub 275 E. Sharon Road Cincinnati, OH 45246 Boston College, Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, FSU, Virginia Tech, and USF games CLEVELAND Harry Buffalo 8605 Detroit Avenue Lakewood, OH 44107 Notre Dame, FSU, and Virginia Tech games Home of Michael Holub, A.B. ‘89, Immediate Past-President, Cleveland Alumni Club 7635 Lindsay Lane Solon, OH 44139 Georgia Tech and FSU games DALLAS Stan’s Blue Note 2908 Greenville Avenue Dallas, TX 75206 All games DETROIT Bailey’s Dearborn 22091 Michigan Avenue Dearborn, MI 48124 FSU game
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Library Sports Pub 42100 Grand River Avenue Novi, MI 48375 Notre Dame game GREENSBORO KickBack Jack’s 1600 Battleground Avene Greensboro, NC 27408 Boston College, Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, and FSU games INDIANAPOLIS Union Jack Pub 924 Broad Ripple Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46220 Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, FSU, and Virginia Tech games LAS VEGAS The Lodge at Shelbourne 8350 S. Rainbow Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89139 Boston College, Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, FSU, Virginia Tech, and Virginia games
ORLANDO Home of Roger Jeffery, B.S.C.E. ‘76, President, Orlando Alumni Club 7469 Lake Marsha Drive Orlando, FL 32819 Notre Dame game Hurricane Grill and Wings 2401 State Road 434, Suite #141 Longwood, FL 32779 Boston College, Georgia Tech, UNC, Florida State, and Virginia Tech games PALM BEACH COUNTY Duffy’s Sports Grill 4280 Northlake Blvd. Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Boston College, Kansas State, Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, Virginia, and Duke games
LOS ANGELES The Happy Ending Bar & Restaurant 7038 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028
Miller’s Boca Ale House 1200 Yamato Road Boca Raton, FL 33431 Boston College, Kansas State, Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, Virginia, and Duke games
MIAMI Sandbar Grill 3064 Grand Avenue Miami, FL 33133 All games
PHILADELPHIA Cavanaugh’s Rittenhouse 1823 Sansom Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 All games except for BethuneCookman
NASHVILLE Tin Roof 1516 Demonbreun Street Nashville, TN 37203 All games
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SAN DIEGO Randy Jones All American Sports Grill 7510 Hazard Center #215 San Diego, CA 92108 All games except for BethuneCookman and Duke games
SAN FRANCISCO Pedro’s Cantina & Pete’s Tavern 128 King Streeet San Francisco, CA 94107 All games except for BethuneCookman and Virginia Tech games SARASOTA Serendipity Racquet Club 3600 Torrey Pines Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34238 All games SAVANNAH/HILTON HEAD Hinchey’s Chicago Bar and Grill 36 South Forest Beach Drive Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, FSU, and Virginia Tech games The Distillery 416 W. Liberty Street Savannah, GA 31401 Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, FSU, and Virginia Tech games SEATTLE Sport Restaurant & Bar 140 4th Avenue North, Suite #130 Seattle, WA 98109 All games SW FLORIDA Ron Dao’s 15320 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33908 Notre Dame game Stevie Tomato’s Sports Page 9510 Market Place Road Fort Myers, FL 33912 Boston College and Georgia Tech games TAMPA CDB’s Southside 3671 S. Westshore Blvd. Tampa, FL 33629 All games WASHINGTON DC Mackey’s Public House 1823 L Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 All games
UM Partners with Tagboard
As part of an ongoing effort to better connect Hurricanes fans nationwide, the University of Miami Department of Athletics has partnered with Tagboard to integrate social media sites into one dynamic display. The innovative company will help Miami feature passionate Canes fans who use the #IStandWithTheU hashtag in their Twitter, Facebook or Instagram posts. Tagboard strives to “give people a better experience for discovery and interaction of social content.” This mission will serve all fans of @HurricaneSports, including both social media power users as well as newcomers to online communities. UM is one of only three NCAA athletic departments to offer Tagboard’s platform. The technology will be implemented immediately into HurricaneSports.com and will be used in future game promotions, features and contests held by the department of athletics.
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U HISTORY 101
THIS WEEK IN HURRICANES HISTORY
Coach Jim Larranaga gets high fives from the UM student section
NOVEMBER 11
2011 Larranaga’s First Win The men’s basketball team extended its streak to 18 consecutive seasonopening wins with a 69-58 win over Tennessee Tech. Durand Scott (below left) had 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists as the Hurricanes extended
their streak to 312 straight games with at least one 3-point field goal made, with two from Malcom Grant (below right). The win also came on the night of Coach Jim Larranaga’s debut as Hurricanes head coach.
Jimmy Johnson - UM Legend
If Al Golden was hoping to convey his excitement to the 2012 Hurricanes just prior to the opening of the season, he certainly picked the right man to deliver his message. “Let me tell you something, guys,” he said, pacing around the meeting room. “This is going to be the greatest time of your lives! I used to sit in this same room years ago, and say ‘We’re playing this big game! This is why you came to Miami! That’s why you wanted to be a Hurricane!’” The passion so deeply fermented in that charming voice, the same Southern twang that induces smiles from millions of football fans every Sunday afternoon in the fall, sounded just as real in an August team meeting as it did back in 1984. Indeed, if any of the hundreds of players and coaches that have suited up in Orange and Green can attest to the Hurricane tradition, it’s 69-year-old James William “Jimmy” Johnson from Port Arthur, Texas. Fans and media members alike were skeptical of the initial hire, when Johnson was brought on to replace a coaching legend in Howard Schnellenberger after the 1983 season. But six years later, teary-eyed fans sat back and watched as one of the all-time coaching greats moved from the collegiate to the professional ranks. After leading the Hurricanes all the way to the national championship game as head coach in 1986, Johnson guided Miami to its first undefeated season in the modern era and its second national championship trophy in 1987. He would finish his time at Miami with an outrageous 52-9 mark (.852 winning percentage), including 44-4 (.916) in his final four seasons. His success wouldn’t end there. Six years after capturing a trophy as head coach of the Hurricanes, Johnson guided the Dallas Cowboys to back-to-back Super Bowl trophies. With the championships came the sealing of a legend - Johnson had accomplished the unthinkable: national championships as both a collegiate player and coach, and two Super Bowl trophies as leader of the most iconic franchise in professional sports. Twenty-five years later, back in the same meeting rooms where he would gather his Hurricanes teams as a wide-eyed, upstart head coach, Johnson can’t help but reminisce. “Enjoy this thing. I’m an old man, but you don’t know what I would give to be sitting in your seat. This is the greatest time of your life. Enjoy the journey.”
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Junior Canes Club Hey Parents!! Start ‘Em Young, Raise ‘Em Right! The University of Miami athletics department is unveiling the Junior Canes Kids Club, a special membership group for youth aged Hurricane fans. For only $10, Junior Canes Club members receive an official t-shirt, a drawstring bag and an official membership card. Exclusive contests and free admission to athletics events, including men’s and women’s basketball, soccer and volleyball games, will also be included in the annual membership. Junior Canes Club members will also receive an autographed picture of Sebastian and a seasonal athletics newsletter. Join today to be a part of the Canes and get all kinds of benefits and exclusive opportunities. And kids, remember if you are 12 or younger you can be in the Junior Canes Club, just ask your parent or guardian to help you get signed up because they will need to use a credit card, unless you sign up in person at the Hecht Athletic Center during normal business hours. (Monday Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
For $10, you receive: * Kids Club T-shirt * Membership card * Exclusive Junior Canes Club gift * Autographed picture of Sebastian * Exclusive Junior Canes Club newsletters * The chance to win exclusive fan experiences, tickets, or signed memorabilia * The following attendance benefits: - Free admission to one football game with up to two additional tickets at a discounted price - Free admission to select men’s and women’s basketball and baseball games, with additional tickets offered at a discount - Free admission to women’s soccer and volleyball with additional tickets available at a discount
#AskBlake
Every Thursday, Interim Director of Athletics Blake James will host an #AskBlake Twitter Q&A. Below is a transcript of our most recent #AskBlake chat. Be sure join us for our next #AskBlake session by tweeting your questions to @HurricaneSports and @CanesAllAccess. BrianTheBeastLondon (@MiamiRadioBeast): When do you expect the Schwartz Center to be completed and when can we get a hard hat tour? Blake James (@CanesAllAccess): first phase done in Feb, completed in August. Contact @Jessehmarks for tour! Betsy Trinz (@BetsyT13): Last yr was told improvements to concourse area at ARod Park in the works. When will this be done? Blake: just looked at drawings this am. Need to verify timeline / will follow up. Goal is before opening day. joe U (@JoeUCane): What is your favorite part of the job? Are the bricks in place? can’t wait to see my fam name permanently a part of U Campus Blake: 2 be able 2 b part of our SA’s achieving excellence! Also representing all of our SA’s, coaches, staff and of course CaneNation! Sebastian The Ibis (@UM_Sebastian): Have you voted for me at capitalonebowl.com today? Blake: voted early and vote often. Go Canes! Richard Long (@RichLong7): Congrats on new post. Please comment on viability of a stadium being built at Tropical Pk or other site near to UM. Blake: I am not sure about viability of a stadium at Tropical or elsewhere. If something was built, that made sense, we would evaluate. Tuck (@allaboutthisu): will you be stepping in to make assistant coaching changes if head coaches won’t do so? Blake: I believe that you let HC surround themselves with the people they need to be successful. I will share thoughts and my view. 21
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#BYTHENUMBERS A statistical look at the Miami Hurricanes
Baseball’s incoming recruiting class is ranked No. 9 by Collegiate Baseball and No. 10 by Baseball America. It was the first time the Hurricanes had a group ranked in the top 10 by Baseball America since 2006, as Miami was recognized with the second-highest rated recruiting class in the ACC (North Carolina, No. 5).
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Head coach Jim Larranaga is in his 29th season as a head coach and second at Miami. He has a 490-347 overall record and was 20-13 in his first season with the Canes.
Women’s basketball is ranked 24th in the Associated Press and 23rd in the USA TODAY/ESPN Top 25 preseason polls.
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Volleyball currently owns a 16-game home winning streak that dates back to the 2011 season. The Canes are 11-0 at home this season.
Soccer set a program single-season record with 11 shutouts, including a program ACC-record six shutouts. The 2012 team is on pace to break the school’s single-season record for fewest goals allowed and goals against average.
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Publix $9 before 9 a.m. Tickets
The Miami Hurricanes have announced a special ticket deal – the “Publix Nine before 9” for the team’s 2012 home football schedule at Sun Life Stadium. The “Publix Nine before 9” deal begins on the Monday before each home football game, and will allow fans the opportunity to purchase tickets to that week’s game for only $9 each. To receive the special price, tickets must be purchased in person at the BankUnited Center between 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. The special kicks off this Monday, Sept. 10, with $9 tickets available for Saturday’s game vs. Bethune-Cookman. Seats at the special price will be available through Friday, and must be purchased between 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. at the BankUnited Center. This week, and in all ensuing weeks other than Florida State, there is no limit to the number of tickets fans can purchase. There is a limit of four $9 tickets per customer for the team’s game against the rival Seminoles. “Publix Nine for 9” Ticket Schedule Monday, Nov. 12 – Friday, Nov. 16: USF *$9 ticket can only be purchased in person at the BankUnited Center between 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m.
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What To Watch For: Upcoming Hurricanes Events Schedule
Friday, Nov. 9 • 5:30 & 8 p.m.
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WBB vs. North Florida – 8 p.m. The Hurricane basketball teams open their 2012-13 campaigns Friday night with a doubleheader in the BankUnited Center.
Friday, Nov. 16 / Sunday, Nov. 18
Volleyball
vs. Boston College - 7 p.m. - High School Volleyball Night: High School Volleyball teams can receive complimentary admission via a pass list when they RSVP with their roster 24 hours prior to the game. vs. Maryland - 1 p.m. - Senior Night: Honor the great career of Nrithya Sundararaman. Student Tailgate: Students with a valid Cane Card can receive free pizza while supplies last.
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MBB vs. Jacksonville
Fans who bring their football ticket for Saturday’s Miami-USF game will receive free admission to the men’s basketball game against Jacksonville.
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WBB vs. Tennessee
The first 1,500 fans will receive an orange Miami shirt and women’s and men’s schedule cup. Fans can buy a Super 2 Pack for $5 and receive a ticket for Tennessee and Penn State!
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Behind Enemy Lines Behind Enemy Lines is a weekly feature on HurricaneSports.com, highlighting the passion of Miami fans in opposing team territory. And if you’re reading this from Virginia, give us a shout at @HurricaneSports – we want to hear from you.
Josh Headen | Salem, Virginia How did you become a Hurricanes fan? “I became a Hurricane fan when I was about seven or eight years old. My family had season tickets to Tech games and I went to a ton of them growing up. I remember seeing the Canes play for the first time and falling in love with everything about them: their colors, cockiness, and the fact everyone hated them. It was all very appealing to me, heck even Sebastian had an edge to him. Now 20 years later, I still bleed orange and green! Do you find it difficult supporting Miami all the way from Salem? “The most difficult thing is seeing the GREAT deals on tickets and being so far away I can’t take advantage of them. Other than that, I’ve gotten used to the bravado of the Tech fans, they are very proud of their ACC championships, but still have ZERO of what The U has FIVE of!” Is there a place you visit to watch Hurricanes games in the city? “I usually just watch the games from my house.” Have you found any other Hurricanes fans in Salem? “Yes, there is actually a decent-sized fan base here in the Roanoke Valley.” How do you support the Hurricanes – Any apartment decorations? Favorite piece of Canes gear? Travel for games? “I go to the games every year within driving distance. I will be at the Virginia and Duke games this year supporting The U.” Any favorite memories or stories from your time as a Hurricanes fan? “My favorite Canes memories are getting Ed Reed’s arm sleeve at the 2001 Tech game, and of course the 2002 Rose Bowl! I hope to watch the Canes win number six real soon!”
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VIEW FROM THE U FOOTBALL
BY CHRIS YANDLE
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SCHEDULE AND RESULTS RESULTS S 1 S 8 S 15 S 22 S 29
• at Boston College at Kansas State BETHUNE-COOKMAN • at Georgia Tech (OT) • NC STATE
W, 41-32 L, 13-52 W, 38-10 W, 42-36 W, 44-37
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USF Senior Day • at Duke
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THUNDER + LIGHTNING
A Good Look
Orange-clan Hurricanes dominate Virginia Tech, remain in Coastal hunt Thursday night football. An ESPN national TV audience...and all orange uniforms? You betcha. For the first time in a very long time, the Miami Hurricanes wore their home orange jerseys with orange pants. And it was a good look as the Hurricanes dominated Virginia Tech 30-12 and moved into sole possession of first place atop the ACC Coastal Division standings. While the uniforms looked good on television, it was freshman RB Duke Johnson and Miami’s defense and special teams that made big play after big play. Johnson rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown en route to 217 all-purpose yards (including an 81-yard kickoff return). Miami’s defense forced three Virginia Tech turnovers, including a critical fumble inside the Hurricanes’ 5-yard line. One of the biggest plays of the game came in the first quarter. Freshman LB Gabe Terry blocked a Virginia Tech punt that led to the Hurricanes’ first score of the night. On the Virginia Tech 41-yard line, Terry blocked the Hokies’ punt attempt and it was recovered by Rayshawn Jenkins at the VT 16-yard line. Two plays later, Miami scored. It was Miami’s first blocked punt since 2008 against UCF and its first in ACC play since 2004 also against Virginia Tech.
Drive after drive when the Hurricanes needed it the most, their defense made big stops. Despite allowing more than 400 yards of total offense, the Canes’ defense held Virginia Tech to just 12 points – their second-lowest point total allowed this season and lowest in ACC play. With three games left to play, the Miami Hurricanes are one win away from becoming bowl eligible and own a full one-game lead in the ACC Coastal Division. A win in Charlottesville would be the Hurricanes’ fifth in ACC play – the second-most conference wins since joining the ACC in 2004. This weekend’s game in Charlottesville will serve as a homecoming of sorts for head coach Al Golden. Miami’s secondyear coach spent five seasons as the Virginia defensive coordinator. Prior to that, Golden was a graduate assistant from 1994-96 before graduating with his master’s degree in sports psychology in 1996.
Senior RB Mike James and freshman RB Duke Johnson have combined for 1,032 of Miami’s 1,171 rushing yards on 204 carries. The lightningquick Johnson, who has already collected two ACC Rookie of the Week honors this season, has amassed 555 yards and 6 rushing TDs on 94 carries, while the bruising James has 477 yards and 5 touchdowns on 110 carries.
A HEALTHY GREEN After his first three injury-plagued seasons in Coral Gables, redshirt junior DE Shayon Green is finally healthy and making huge contributions along the defensive line. In 9 starts at defense end, Green leads all Hurricanes defenders with 57 total tackles, including 33 solo stops. Prior to this season, the Tifton, Ga., native and 2011 Training Room Comeback Player of the Year had seven total tackles in six career games.
DID U KNOW? A ‘U’ of firsts: In September 1955, the first college football game to be televised in color was Miami vs. Georgia Tech, a 14-6 Hurricanes loss. In November 1968, the first college football game to be televised on primetime television was Miami at Alabama, also a 14-6 UM loss.
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Goals • Raise $10.1 million for scholarship support • Increase Hurricane Club to 5,500 active members • Achieve a 40 percent participation rate among active members in the 40for40 Campaign in honor of the Hurricane Club’s 40th anniversary, with each member increasing his or her annual gift by $40 Important 2012 Dates • 11/15 Priority Points update #3
SAVE THE DATE!
EVENT - 2012 Football Banquet DATE - Sunday, December 9, 2012 SCHEDULE - Reception at 12 p.m.; Luncheon & Awards Program at 1 p.m. LOCATION – Jungle Island COST - $60 per person, includes buffet lunch R.S.V.P. to the Hurricane Club by Monday, December 3rd by calling 305-284-6699. Online registration will also be available.
Second HC Pre-game Tailgate of the Season – November 1st, 2012
Granddog of Martin J. Ganderson
Joshua M. Markowitz submitted by Nan A. Markowitz Canes Corner
Hurricane Club members: if you would like to share your family photos, please email your favorite Canes photos to k.richie@miami.edu to appear in an upcoming issue of HurricaneSports Magazine. The photos will also appear on our website uhurricaneclub. com under the CANES CORNER section. Ideas for photos include: tailgating, weddings, births, travel, etc. We want to showcase pictures of fellow family members of the Hurricane Club. Please ensure you include your name when submitting photos via email. By submitting your photos, you are agreeing to give the University of Miami Athletic Department the right to use, edit, modify, or duplicate your photo(s). We look forward to seeing all your Hurricane Club family photos in a future issue. GO CANES!
VIEW FROM THE U VOLLEYBALL
BY JIMMY GILL
@jgill027
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
No. 23 VB in First Place Canes with five matches remaining in the regular season Miami volleyball is in the home stretch of its schedule with five regular season matches remaining. The team has won 11 of its last 12 and is tied for first place in the Atlantic Coast Conference standings with Florida State. FSU and UM will meet on Nov. 23 in Tallahassee, Fla. Most recently, the Canes bounced back after a defeat at North Carolina to take down NC State on the road. Three players picked up double-digit kills in the match. UM swept the season home-and-home with the Wolfpack and now leads the all-time series, 16-1. “We were hungry to get out on the court against NC State,” head coach Nicole Lantagne Welch said. “We came out strong in the first set and responded after they made a rally to win a hard-fought match. That’s what it takes to win on the road.” Previously, the Canes swept through both Virginia Tech and Virginia at home to extend their home winning streak to 16 matches. The
win over the Hokies avenged an earlier loss, as UM is the only team in the ACC to defeat all 11 opponents. Junior Taylor Hollins (above) won ACC Player of the Week following that weekend, hitting at a .548 clip with 25 kills. She became the fourth different Cane to win the league honor, most in the conference. Nationally, Miami has appeared in the AVCA Coaches Poll the last three weeks and sits No. 16 in the NCAA RPI. The Canes are one of three ACC teams in the top 25 in the RPI. The Hurricanes will return to the state of North Carolina next weekend to take on Wake Forest and Duke, having defeated both in Coral Gables earlier in the season. The following weekend will be the final homestand against Boston College and Maryland, with a ceremony for senior setter Nrithya Sundararaman scheduled on Nov. 18 Follow the the program, @CanesVB.
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS KILLS Taylor Hollins Alexis Mourning Emani Sims Alex Johnson Savanah Leaf Kelsie Groot
289 244 236 232 192 58
DIGS Ryan Shaffer Taylor Hollins Alex Johnson Nrithya Sundararaman Savanah Leaf Kelsie Groot
423 277 240 177 174 71
BLOCKS Emani Sims 123 Alexis Mourning 119 Nrithya Sundararaman 81 ACES Alex Johnson Savanah Leaf
30 18
Overall: 21-4 ACC: 13-2 August Hurricane Invitational - Coral Gables, Fla. Fri. 24 WOFFORD Coral Gables, Fla. W, 3-0 Fri. 24 MISSISSIPPI Coral Gables, Fla. W, 3-2 Sat. 25 RUTGERS Coral Gables, Fla. W, 3-0 Sat. 25 SAMFORD Coral Gables, Fla. W, 3-1 Redbird Classic - Normal, Ill. Fri. 31 vs. Oregon State Normal, Ill. W, 3-1 September Sat. 1 at Illinois State Normal, Ill. L, 3-1 Sat. 1 vs. Presbyterian Normal, Ill. W, 3-0 Fri. 7 6 FLORIDA STATE* Coral Gables, Fla. W, 3-1 Louisville Tournament - Louisville, Ky. Fri. 14 vs. UNLV Louisville, Ky. W, 3-1 Sat. 15 vs. Middle Tenn. Louisville, Ky. W, 3-1 Sat. 15 at 12 Louisville Louisville, Ky. L, 3-1 Fri. 21 at Virginia* Charlottesville, Va. W, 3-0 Sun. 23 at Virginia Tech* Blacksburg, Va. L, 3-0 Fri. 28 DUKE* Coral Gables, Fla. W, 3-1 Sun. 30 WAKE FOREST* Coral Gables, Fla. W, 3-0 October Fri. 5 NC STATE* Coral Gables, Fla. W, 3-1 Sun. 7 NORTH CAROLINA* Coral Gables, Fla. W, 3-1 Fri.12 at Maryland* College Park, Md. W, 3-0 Sun. 14 at Boston College* Chestnut Hill, Mass. W, 3-2 Fri. 19 at Clemson*(24) Clemson, S.C. W, 3-2 Sun. 21 at Georgia Tech*(24) Atlanta, Ga. W, 3-0 Fri. 26 VIRGINIA TECH*(24) Coral Gables, Fla. W, 3-0 Sun. 28 VIRGINIA*(24) Coral Gables, Fla. W, 3-0 November Fri. 2 at North Carolina*(23) Chapel Hill, N.C. L, 3-0 Sun. 4 at NC State*(23) Raleigh, N.C. W, 3-1 Fri. 9 at Wake Forest* Winston-Salem, N.C. 6:30 p.m. Sat. 10 at Duke* Durham, N.C. 7 p.m. Fri. 16 BOSTON COLLEGE* Coral Gables, Fla. 7 p.m. Sun. 18 MARYLAND* Coral Gables, Fla. 1 p.m. Fri. 23 at Florida State* Tallahassee, Fla. 1 p.m. December TBD NCAA Tournament TBD All Times Eastern BOLD CAPS indicates home matches * - ACC Match Rankings according to AVCA/CBS poll at time of match, Miami ranking in parentheses.
DID U KNOW? The Hurricanes are ranked No. 16 in the latest RPI put out by the NCAA. Miami will be looking to earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the fourth straight season. A Hurricane has won ACC Player of the Week five times this season, most in the league. Four different players have been honored.
VIEW FROM THE U SOCCER
BY CAMRON GHORBI
@CamronGhorbi
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
Canes Down No. 1 Miami awaits Monday’s NCAA Soccer Selection Show After earning their first trip to the ACC Championship since 2008, the Miami Hurricanes await their postseason fate Monday, when the field of 64 will be announced live on NCAA.com at 4:30 p.m. The Hurricanes, sporting a 9-7-3 overall record and 4-4-2 mark in Atlantic Coast Conference play, are looking to qualify for their second straight postseason. Miami finished its year in seventh place in the competitive ACC, earning its first conference tournament berth since 2008 on the last day of the regular season. The team enjoyed a number of signature wins along the way, including a defeat of the nation’s No. 1 team for the first time in program history (Florida State), a victory over SEC champions Florida, and an overtime win over ACC runners-up and No. 7 Maryland. The Hurricanes’ strong surge at the end of the regular season propelled them into the eightteam conference tournament. Facing the most difficult portion of its 2012 schedule, Miami reeled off eight of a possible 12 points to finish the season hot. The Hurricanes held four Top 25 opponents, all of whom ranked in the top seven in the conference in offense, scoreless
across 408 combined minutes to clinch its berth on the last day of the regular season. Miami’s fiery finish included a 3-1-2 record in its final six regular season games, a stretch that included five shutouts. Last season, all eight ACC Championship teams qualified for the postseason, while Miami was selected as the ninth representative from the conference. Miami won its first-ever postseason game in its 2011 tournament run, besting Alabama at Cobb Stadium before dropping its second-round match on the road to Long Beach State. Rookie sensation Jasmine Paterson was recognized with well-deserved ACC AllFreshman honors before the semifinal rounds of the ACC Championship. The Key Largo, Fla. native, one of the many bright spots in a year riddled by injuries to key veterans, did not seem out of place in starting 15 of the season’s 19 matches. Monday’s Women’s Soccer Selection Announcement will take place at 4:30 p.m. The proceedings can be watched live on NCAA.com - click HERE to view.
Fri, Aug 10 Dayton (exhibition) 4 - 0 (W) Sun, Aug 12 Ohio State (exhibition) 1 - 0 (W) Fri, Aug 17 Florida 4 - 1 (W) Sun, Aug 19 USF 0 - 1 (L) Fri, Aug 24 Morehead State 4 - 0 (W) Sun, Aug 26 UCF 0 - 1 (L) Fri, Aug 31 Pittsburgh 1 - 0 (W) OT Sun, Sep 02 West Virginia 0 - 0 (T) Fri, Sep 07 Idaho 3 - 0 (W) Thu, Sep 13 Wake Forest * 0 - 1 (L) Sun, Sep 16 Duke * 2 - 3 (L) OT Fri, Sep 21 UTSA 1 - 0 (W) Thu, Sep 27 North Carolina State * 2 - 0 (W) Sun, Sep 30 North Carolina * 1 - 6 (L) Sun, Oct 07 Clemson * 2 - 0 (W) Thu, Oct 11 Virginia * 0 - 3 (L) Sun, Oct 14 Virginia Tech * 0 - 0 (2OT) Thu, Oct 18 Maryland * 1 - 0 (W OT) Sun, Oct 21 Boston College * 0 - 0 (W 2OT) Thu, Oct 25 Florida State * 1 - 0 (W) Sun, Oct 28 at Maryland! 2-1 (L OT) ! ACC Championship Game
DID U KNOW? The Miami Hurricanes took down the nation’s No. 1 team for the first time in program history with a 1-0 win over in-state rival Florida State on the last day of the regular season. Sophomore Ashley Flinn, who pushed Miami into the second round of the 2011 NCAA Tournament with a double-overtime goal against Alabama, clinched the Canes’ berth in the ACC Championship with her dramatic 89th-minute goal.
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS GOALS Ali Brennan Kate Howarth Ashley Flinn
3 3 3
GOALKEEPING (saves) Emily Lillard 67
ASSISTS Jasmine Paterson Ali Brennan Tara Schwitter
3 2 2
POINTS Ali Brennan Jasmine Paterson Ashley Flinn
8 7 7
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THE BAND OF THE HOUR The University of Miami “Band of the Hour” is wellknown for its pre-game and halftime performances at Hurricane football games. The “Band of the Hour” received its name in 1948 as it was playing Fillmore’s march, the “Man of the Hour” during a halftime performance in the Orange Bowl. The announcer spoke over the stadium public address, “The Man of the Hour played by the Band of the Hour!” The name caught on among students and the local press, and the band adopted it as its official title. The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame is a non-profit, 501c3 corporation whose sole purpose is to recognize those student-athletes, coaches and administrators who have excelled at their sports and brought acclaim to the university through their accomplishments and championships. All tax-deductible donations help showcase their achievements for Hurricanes fans to enjoy for generations to come. For information of the UMSHoF, go to UMSportsHallofFame.com | Click here to “Like” us on Facebook
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
The Rules of the Game Dear Hurricane Fans, As we embark on another year of Hurricane Athletics, we want to say THANK YOU for your support and belief in our program. With our success comes a responsibility and commitment to conduct our business within the bounds of all NCAA regulations. You, as a “representative of athletics interests� are equally responsible for that commitment. The NCAA has strictly limited the role that you, as a Hurricane fan, may take with regard to prospects and student-athletes. I invite you to take a look at this interesting and informative pamphlet highlighting some of the NCAA rules, and should you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact our Compliance Office at 305-284-2692. Thanks for your continued support and GO CANES!
The Rules of the Game HOLDING Extra Benefits An extra benefit is any special arrangement by an institutional staff member or representative of athletics interests to provide a student-athlete or the student-athlete’s friends or relatives with a benefit not available to the UM student body or otherwise expressly authorized by the NCAA. It is impermissible to provide the following to UM student-athletes (this is not an exhaustive list): A special discount, payment arrangement, or credit on a purchase; Professional services without charge or at a discount (e.g., drinks, meals, club access, haircut, legal fees, etc.); Telephone or credit cards for personal reasons without charge or at a discount; A loan, or guarantee of a bond; The use of an automobile; or Awards, gifts, or money. NOTE: Based on institutional policy UM does not allow for boosters to conduct occasional meals with student-athletes.
20TH ANNUAL
UM Sport Hall of Fame Celebrity Golf Tournament Friday, November 16th, 2012
Miami International links / Melreese Country Club 1800 N.W. 37th Avenue, Miami Registration: 11:00 am Shotgun start: 12:00 pm Team (Foursome) $800
Individual Golfer $200
Includes: Greens/Cart Fees Refreshment on Course Lunch Award ceremony All day 19th Hole Gift Bag
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Presenting sponsor status for tournament Prominent placement on all promotional materials Event banner recognition at tournament Corporate banner signage (must supply) Recognition at awards party Company novelties in goody bags (must supply) Tee signage with company name displayed Recognition in all emails, press releases, and media exposure Two (2) corporate foursomes One (1) corporate table at 2013 UMSHoF Induction Banquet
HOSTINg SPONSOR $2,500:
Hosting sponsor status for tournament Tagged recognition on all promotional materials Event banner recognition at tournament Corporate banner signage (must supply) Recognition at awards party Company novelties in goody bags (must supply) Tee sign with company name displayed One (1) corporate foursome One (1) corporate table at 2013 UMSHoF Induction Banquet
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HOlE SPONSOR $200:
Tee sign with company name displayed
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