Canes Continue Spring Season
April 7, 1999
CORAL GABLES, Fla. -The University of Miami football team continuedspring practice this afternoon with a two and a half four workout infullpads at the Greentree Practice Facility on the UM campus.
Following pre-practice warm-ups,the team broke off into theirrespective position groups. The Hurricanes closed out practicewith an11-on-11 scrimmage.
“The hardest thing aboutspring practice is that one side of theball always wins,” commented Head Coach Butch Davis. “When theoffense winsit creates some concerns defensively. The defense got smashedtoday inshort yardage and goal line scrimmaging. The first time we didit a weekago, I would say the defense probably got the best of the offense onthatday. Today the offense was excellent and took them (defense)to school. Iwas disappointed in the intensity, tackling and overall execution.”
Coach Davis later applaudedthe play of offensive standoutsquarterback Kenny Kelly and tight end Daniel “Bubba” Franks followingtoday’s practice.
“Kenny Kelly was outstandingtoday. He threw the ball well and madeexcellent decisions. Bubba was just spectacular. He isone of the mostuniquely gifted kids I’ve ever been around. He is a dynamic blockerandexcellent route runner. A great “go-to” guy that can catch theball withguys hanging all over him. He is really practicing well.”
The Hurricanes will haveThursday off from spring drills and willresume practice with a full scrimmage on Friday, April 9 at 3 p.m.at CobbStadium on the UM campus.
UM will conclude springpractice with CanesFest ’99, Saturday,April 10, from 10:00-12:00 at the Orange Bowl. The event is open tothecommunity and free of charge.
CanesFest ’99 will featureseason ticket select-a-seat, TouchdownAlley interactive area for kids in the East End Zone, “Ask the Coach”session with head coach Butch Davis, Hall of Fame and trophy displays,locker room tours, introduction of Hurricane players and coaches,autographs, and registration for the Wendy’s Junior Canes Club.
A day of fun and excitementis planned for the entire family withgates to CanesFest ’99 opening at 10 a.m. Hurricane season tickets,starting as low as $99, will be on sale.
Additional information regardingCanesFest ’99 can be obtained bycalling the UM athletic department at (305) 284-CANES.
