Football

December 24, 1998

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The24th-ranked University of Miami Hurricanesconducted a 90-minute practice today at Greentree Practice Field ontheUM campus in preparation for their matchup with North Carolina Stateinthe Micron PC Bowl on December 29th at 7:30 p.m. at Pro Player Stadium.

Head Coach Butch Davis hasbeen pleased with the Hurricanes’ability to balance practice and the many activities that surround theMicron PC Bowl. Following practice each day, the Micron PC Bowlsponsors events for the participating teams.

“I really thought we hada good practice today,” said Davis.”We have asked the team to put in four hours a day between practiceandmeetings to focus on North Carolina State. They’ve respondedby stayingin focus, while enjoying the things that come along with being in abowl.”

Following Thursday’s practice,a portion of the team visited theMiami Children’s Hospital. Hurricane players gave away giftsand spreadholiday cheer to the hospitalized youth.

Game tickets for the MicronPC Bowl are available through the UMticket office. Tickets can be purchased in person or by calling1-800-GO-CANES. Fans are encouraged to support the Hurricanesandpurchase tickets out of the school’s allotment by going through theUMticket office.

INJURY REPORT: No new injuries reported