Dec. 12, 2002
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Coral Gables, Fla (www.hurricanesports.com) — –
From Jorge, Santibanez, A Miami Beach, FL: I was just wondering if anything is being done withdesigning a new license plate for the University. Both my parents havethe UM tag and we’ve been wondering if you are waiting for this seasonto end so you can put 2002 on the tag as well.GO ‘CANES!
P.S. – Are you going to call the mayor of Tempe, Arizona and warn himthat a Category 5 Hurricane will be passing through town in January,2003?!?
A:That’s a good question. Regarding the license plates, we will review this with the University after the first of the year.
Paul Dee
From Jason E Morris, Indianapolis, IN: Mr. Dee, This year the Hurricane Football team has 99 penalties for 865yards. What does the Coaches plan to do the change that. Is it possibleto have the Conference Ref’s (Big East), referee the practice’s as if itis a real game. Do you think this would help the team in the area ofdiscipline?
A:Thanks for your thoughts. We do work hard at eliminating penalties, personal fouls in particular, but by the same token we want to be upspeed in the way we play. This involves some risk taking. We do use refs from time to time in practices.
Paul
From CARLOS RAY BARRON, LUBBOCK, TEXAS: I AM A CANE FAN IN TEXAS AND I PLAY TO TRAVEL TO HOUSTON IN2004 TO WATCH THAT GAME. DO YOU THINK MIAMI WILL EVER SCHEDULE TEXASTECH LIKE THEY DID BACK IN THE LATE 80’S
A: Thanks for your interest in Hurricane Athletics. We’re talking to 2 or 3 teams in Texas about playing.
From Robb Williamson, Bothell, Washington: There is a large group of Alumni and Fans out on the West Coast who would love to see Miami(football)on the National networks more next season. Is there anything in the works to make that an answered prayer? Keep up the great work
Robb Williamson
A:Our games are set by the television networks ABC-ESPN and ESPN2. We have no choice in the distribution. However, we have been on pay-per-view 4 times this year, you may want to try that.