Fox, Phillips to Represent UM at 2009 ACC Football Kickoff

Fox, Phillips to Represent UM at 2009 ACC Football Kickoff

July 26, 2009

CORAL GABLES, Fla. —University of Miami seniors Jason Fox and Randy Phillips will join head coach Randy Shannon at the 2009 Atlantic Coast Conference Football Kickoff on Sunday and Monday, July 26-27 in Greensboro, N.C.

Fox – an Outland Trophy candidate – has 36 career starts and will enter his third season as UM’s full-time starting left tackle. Phillips – UM’s most experienced member of the secondary – returns to his safety position in 2009 after receiving a medical hardship last year after missing the final 11 games.

The two UM players and Shannon will represent the Hurricanes at the event that marks the official beginning of the conference’s 2009 season. Players and coaches representing the ACC’s other 11 schools will join the Hurricanes at the media event.

To follow the Hurricanes at the 2008 ACC kickoff, visit www.hurricanesports.com or http://www.theacc.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-football-kickoff.html.

ACC Player Representation in Greensboro
Boston College
Matt Tennant, Senior, Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
Jim Ramella, Senior, Defensive End, Westlake, Ohio

Clemson
C.J. Spiller, Running Back, Senior, Lake Butler, Fla.
Ricky Sapp, Defensive End, Senior, Bamberg, S.C.

Duke
Thaddeus Lewis, Quarterback, Senior, Opa-Locka, Fla.
Vince Oghobaase, Defensive Tackle, Senior, Houston, Tex.

Florida State
Christian Ponder, Quarterback, Junior, Colleyville, Tex.
Dekoda Watson, Linebacker, Senior, Aiken, S.C.

Georgia Tech
Jonathan Dwyer, B-Back, Junior, Marietta, Ga.
Derrick Morgan, Defensive End, Junior, Coatesville, Pa.

Maryland
Chris Turner, Quarterback, Senior, Simi Valley, Calif.
Nolan Carroll, Cornerback, Senior, Green Cove Springs, Fla.

Miami
Jason Fox, Offensive Tackle, Senior, Ft. Worth, Tex.
Randy Phillips, Safety, Senior, Belle Glade, Fla.

North Carolina
T.J. Yates, Quarterback, Junior, Marietta, Ga.
E.J. Wilson, Defensive End, Senior, Emporia, Va.

NC State
Jamelle Eugene, Halfback, Senior, Naples, Fla.
Willie Young, Defensive End, Senior, Riviera Beach, Fla.

Virginia
Will Barker, Tackle, Senior, Bryn Mawr, Pa.
Vic Hall, Quarterback, Senior, Gretna, Va.

Virginia Tech
Greg Boone, Tight End, Senior, Chesapeake, Va.
Kam Chancellor, Free safety, Senior, Norfolk, Va.

Wake Forest
Riley Skinner, Quarterback, Senior, Jacksonville, Fla.
John Russell, Defensive Tackle, Senior, Jacksonville, Fla.