Behind Enemy Lines ' Week One: Boston
Behind Enemy Lines isa weekly feature on HurricaneSports.com, highlighting the passion of Miami fansin opposing team territory. And if you’re reading this from Manhattan, Kan., give us a shout at @HurricaneSports – we want to hear from you.
This week’s Cane “Behind Enemy Lines” …
Chris Nyland
Needham, Massachusetts
How did you become aHurricanes fan?
I always admired the U as a kid growing up, but I truly started bleedingorange and green when I decided to come to Coral Gables to attend graduateschool in the Sport Administration program. Once I stepped on campus, Irealized within minutes how special of a place The U is.
Do you find itdifficult supporting Miami all the way from Boston?
No matter where I go, I find that there’s always haters who like tobadmouth the program and the school. But I always chalk their hatred up to thefact that they are either jealous or just “don’t understand”.
Is there a bar or watch parties that you attend forHurricanes games?
I haven’t attended any yet, but I know the Boston chapter of the AlumniAssociation puts on great events and I am looking forward to going to some thisyear.
Have you found any other Hurricanes fans in Chestnut Hill?
I just started becoming active in the Boston chapter of the Alumni Associationand have met a lot of great Hurricane fans and alumni that live in the Bostonarea. I am looking forward to seeing a lot of them out in full force onSaturday as we dismantle BC and get the season off to a great start!
How do you support the Hurricanes – Any apartmentdecorations? Favorite piece of Canes gear?
I put my Miami flag up next to the TV and I wear my orange Devin Hester #4jersey every single week when I watch games. Unfortunately, living so far awayI have to watch most games on TV. I can’t wait for this Saturday to come so Ican watch my team right in my backyard!
Any favorite memories or stories from your time as aHurricanes fan?
My first ever Miami football home game in 2004 at the Orange Bowl: Canes vs.FSU. The game was delayed four days because of a hurricane that came throughtown. I was absolutely blown away at the spirit and energy of the crowd. Thegame went into overtime, and Chris Rix the FSU QB fumbled the ball on the firstseries of OT before Frank Gore ran the ball in for the win 16-10.
