'The New Canes' Premieres on Sunshine Network

ORLANDO, Fla. — Sunshine Network has produced a compelling new television special featuring the best up-and-coming players for the Miami Hurricanes as they begin their quest for the Big East championship. THE NEW ‘CANES, presented by HIP Health Plan of Florida, premieres Friday, August 20 at 9:30 PM (ET) statewide to more than 4.8 million homes on Sunshine Network.

Hosted by Mike Goldberg, THE NEW ‘CANES is a follow-up to Sunshine Network’s popular “Countdown to Signing Day” series, and takes an in-depth look at those young players who will step into key positions this fall to help the Hurricanes in their quest to claim the Big East crown.

Miami fans will hear exclusive comments from Head Coach Butch Davis and his staff as they offer up their thoughts on these young athletes and their potential to make a solid impact for the team this fall.

Big name players scheduled to be featured are redshirt sophomore QB Kenny Kelly from Tampa Catholic, Tampa, FL, who will be the opening game starter for the ‘Canes, true freshman RB Jarrett Payton from Arlington HS, Arlington, IL, who is the son of NFL Hall of Famer Walter Payton, and true freshman Maurice Sikes from Pace HS, Miami, FL who will vie for a starting role in the secondary.

Other future stars scheduled to be included are OL Vernon Carey from NW Miami HS, Miami, FL, RB Jason Geathers from Spanish River HS, Boca Raton, FL, WRAndre Johnson from Miami Senior HS, Miami, FL, WR Kevin Beard from Plantation HS, Plantation, FL, QB Ken Dorsey from Orienda HS, Orienda, CA, and DL William Joseph from Edison HS, Miami, FL.

THE NEW ‘CANES is the fourth of four specials premiering August 20 on Sunshine Network. The others are THE NEW ‘NOLES, THE NEW GATORS, AND THE NEW KNIGHTS.

THE NEW CANES ON SUNSHINE NETWORK

Friday, August 20 (Premiere) 9:30 PMSunday, August 22            3:30 PMSaturday, August 28         12:30 PMAll times Eastern.