`Canes Set to Host An Evening with UM Football Greats

Jan. 13, 2010

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The University of Miami Athletics Department will host “An Evening with UM Football Greats” on Monday, February 1 at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach from 7-10 p.m. The event is presented by the UM Hurricane Club.

Open to 500 guests, the event will feature Head Coach Randy Shannon, former UM football players including some current NFL players and former UM head coach Jimmy Johnson. Some UM football greats scheduled to appear are Russell Maryland, Ted Hendricks, Michael Irvin and Darrin Smith.

The event is scheduled between two of the biggest events in South Florida already this year. The National Football League’s Pro Bowl will be held in South Florida on Jan. 31 and Super Bowl XLIV will take place on Feb. 7. Eight former Hurricanes – which is the most of any other college program – have been selected to the Pro Bowl including wide receiver Andre Johnson (Houston Texans), wide receiver Reggie Wayne (Indianapolis Colts), defensive lineman Vince Wilfork (New England Patriots), linebacker Ray Lewis (Baltimore Ravens), safety Ed Reed (Baltimore Ravens), safety Brandon Meriweather (New England Patriots), offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie (Minnesota Vikings) and linebacker Jonathan Vilma (New Orleans Saints).

“An Evening with UM Football Greats” will begin with a reception from 7-8 p.m. followed by a program set to begin at 8:15 p.m. The program will include commentary from former UM and NFL greats moderated by Johnson. The evening’s festivities also include a silent and live auction featuring UM and NFL memorabilia.

Tickets are $200 per person. There will be a full open bar, hors d’oeuvres, buffet stations, coffee and dessert service. Fans are asked to RSVP to the Hurricane Club by calling 305-284-6699. The event is cocktail attire.

The Fontainebleau Miami Beach is located at 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Fla. Proceeds will benefit the Hurricane Club Student-Athlete Scholarship Fund.