#GameDayPrep: Bethune-Cookman
After two consecutive weeks on the road, the Miami Hurricanes will open their 2012 home schedule Saturday against Bethune-Cookman. Kickoff is set for 12:04 p.m. EDT on ESPN3.
Below is every fan’s #GameDayPrep for Saturday’s game:
HASHTAGS
#BeatBethune
#IStandWiththeU
#CanesFB
WATCH PARTIES
Complete list of 2012 Miami Alumni Watch Parties
ESPN3
Saturday’s game against Bethune-Cookman will be streamed nationally exclusively on ESPN3. Watch ESPN/ESPN3 is currently available for Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks, Verizon FiOS TV and Comcast Xfinity TV subscribers.
The game will also be distributed via Time Warner Cable sports tier this weekend: TWC Carolinas, TWC Northeast, TWC East, TWC Midwest (except Southwest Ohio market) and Bright House Networks.
STUDENT BUS SCHEDULE
Buses will leave the University of Miami campus from Stanford Circle and will begin departing 3 hours prior to kickoff and will return at halftime.
PARKING INFORMATION
All parking lots will be open four hours prior to kickoff at 8 a.m. Preferred tailgate lots (3, 5A) will open five hours prior to kick (7 a.m.). Green, Orange and cash lots will open four hours prior (8 a.m.), while RV lots will open six hours prior at 6 a.m. Click HERE for Sun Life Stadium parking map.
SLS TAILGATING POLICIES
Tailgating is a big part of the gameday experience for many fans. For safety and enjoyment of all, we ask that you please follow these Tailgating tips:
- Occupy only ONE parking space per vehicle. Please do not save spaces for others.
- Tailgate directly behind your vehicle using the designated 8’x10′ space outlined on the ground.
- Do not block the fire lane with tents or other items; the lane is needed for emergency response vehicles. Miami-Dade Police Officers will patrol these areas to ensure compliance.
- No box trucks, trailers, grills in-tow or any catering service from an outside source may be brought in.
- No kegs are allowed on the property. Anyone dispensing beer from a keg will be asked to leave and the keg will be confiscated.
- No golf carts or motorized scooters of any kind permitted.
- No generators, home speakers, banners and/or DJ’s may be used.
- Please keep music volume low and do not play music with inappropriate language.
- Barbeque grills are allowed, open-flame fires are not permitted.
- Extinguish hot coals with water before leaving the area.
- Do NOT dispose of charcoal briquettes on the ground. After they are cold, place them in a plastic bag and deposit them in a trash bin.
- Clean up your area before entering the stadium to watch the game so it’s safe for you and others.
Please remember that Sun Life Stadium is private property and our rules and regulations will be strictly enforced for the safety and convenience of our guests.
GATE INFORMATION | NEW SLS FAN CONDUCT RULES
All stadium gates will open at 10:30 a.m. All patrons will be wanded as they enter the stadium. To avoid long lines and congestion, please get to the stadium early.
TICKET INFORMATION | SUN LIFE STADIUM MAP | 3D STADIUM VIEW
Great seats are still available for the Bethune-Cookman game. Call 1-800-GO-CANES, visit HurricaneSports.com or stop by the BankUnited Center on campus Friday to get your tickets. The ticket office will be open until 5 p.m. On gameday, ticket offices at Sun Life Stadium will open at 8 a.m. at Gates B, D, F and H. Ticket/Media Will Call will open at 8 a.m. at Gate H.
STUDENT TICKET INFORMATION
Check out this infographic on how to get your student tickets.
HURRICANE WALK
The Hurricane Walk, the newest gameday Miami Hurricanes tradition. Hurricanes fans are invited to take part in the walk by forming a “human tunnel” from Gate H (southwest corner of SLS) to Gate A. Join your fellow Hurricanes, the Band of the Hour, Sebastian the Ibis and the spirit squads as the 2012 Miami Hurricanes football team walks from its arrival point into Sun Life Stadium. To take part in this event and welcome the Canes in grand fashion, make sure you are at Gate H by 10 a.m.
SIDELINE CLUB
Silver Canes, Golden Canes, Champions and Life Members (Hurricane Club) have the opportunity to watch the game from field level in the new Sideline Club, located in the Marlins’ bullpen area in the northwest corner of the stadium. To receive your “Sideline Club” wristband, enter through Gate G.
HONORARY CAPTAIN
Dr. Clyde B. McCoy will be the honorary captain for Saturday’s game. He served the University of Miami and the Miller School of Medicine in a variety of roles for more than 36 years. He served as UM’s Faculty Athletic Representative for 17 years.
GAME INFORMATION
2012 Hurricane Radio Network Affiliates
Game Notes: Miami | Bethune-Cookman
Date / Time: Sat., Sept. 15, 2012 / 12:04 p.m. EDT
Site: Miami Gardens, Fla. / Sun Life Stadium (74,916)
TV: ESPN3
Play-by-Play: Drew Fellios; Analyst: Doug Graber; Sideline: Tiffany Greene
Local Radio: 560 WQAM | Listen Online
Play-by-Play: Joe Zagacki; Analyst: Don Bailey Jr.; Sideline: Josh Darrow
Spanish Radio: Caracol 1260 AM
Play-by-Play: Roly Martin; Analysts: Pepe Campos and Joe Martinez
Student Radio: 90.5 FM WVUM
Talent: Chris Wittyngham, Nick Greenberg and Chip Brierre
Satellite Radio: Sirius 136, XM 192 (UM broadcast)
Live Stats: HurricaneSports.com
Twitter Updates: @HurricaneSports
Series: Miami leads, 1-0
Miami: Miami leads, 1-0
First Meeting: 2011 — W, 45-14
Last Meeting: Same
Streak: Miami, 1 win
