Hurricanes Work Out In Rain
Sept. 8, 1999
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The eighth ranked University of Miami footballteam conducted a one-hour, 45-minute workout in full pads on a rainyWednesday afternoon at the Greentree Practice Facility. With the workout,the Hurricanes continued preparation for their matchup with No. 2 Penn Stateat the Orange Bowl on September 18.
Following the practice, Head Coach Butch Davis complimented theteam’s play during the practice which was hit by heavy rain.
“We had a very good practice today,” said Davis. “The first half ofthe practice was in the sun and the second half of it was totally in therain. I think it’s good for our team to have that kind of preparation.Historically, there are always one or two games played in the rain whetherit is in the Orange Bowl or on the road. It (practicing in the rain) forcesthe players to focus and execute with a wet ball.”
Davis also commented on the benefits of having an open week. Miamidoes not play this Saturday, before meeting Penn State the following week.
“We’re using this week as an opportunity to go back and refine somethings,” said Davis. “Special teams in particular are always a focus duringan open week.”
Running back Najeh Davenport (torn ACL, right knee) is out for theyear. There were no new injuries to report.Miami returns to practice with a workout at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday at theGreentree Practice Facility. Practices are closed to the public.
HURRICANE HOTLINE LIVE AT MONTY’S: The Hurricane Hotline Radio Show, whichairs on WQAM-560 AM from 6-8 p.m. every Thursday, will be broadcast tomorrowfrom Monty’s Seafood Restaurant (2550 South Bayshore Drive). The show,hosted by Marc Vandermeer and Don Bailey Jr., features Head Football CoachButch Davis, Athletic Director Paul Dee, as well as player interviews. Thepublic is welcome to attend the broadcast at Monty’s. Callers mayparticipate by calling 567-0560 from either the (305) or (954) area codes.Mobile callers can call in on #560.
PUBLIX SPREADS CANES FEVER: For the 16th year, Publix Supermarkets and theUniversity of Miami have joined together for the Canes Fever Program. CanesFever is an eight-week merchandising program that generates funds for theUniversity of Miami Scholarship Fund which benefits all 18 of UM’s varsitysports. As of September 1, 144 vendors have joined the program. Publix willadvertise and display specially marked Canes Fever items from these vendors.A portion of the proceeds from the participating vendors of the Canes Feverprogram will be contributed to the University of Miami Scholarship Fund.
