Football

December 27, 1998

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The 24th-ranked Universityof Miami Hurricanesconducted a 70-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 waspleased with the team’s focus in itsfinal full practice of the season.

“Today’s practice was verygood,” said Davis. “Everything wasvery sharp and the guys were mentally into it. Special teamswas themajor focus today and the guys were very crisp with that.”

Following the workout, theHurricanes spent the afternoon atBeach Place in Ft. Lauderdale for a “Beach Bash” as well as the MicronPC Bowl’s Media Day.

The Hurricanes then returned to the Embassy Suites, Ft.Lauderdale, which serves as UM’s headquarters for the week leadingup tothe Micron PC Bowl. Tomorrow, Miami completes its bowl preparationwitha closed walk-thru at 2:30 p.m. at Greentree Practice Field.

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