Behind Enemy Lines: Florida State
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Freshoff a dominant win over No. 1 Duke, the Canes host in-state rival Florida Statein Coral Gables. This week’s Cane “Behind Enemy Lines” was born andraised in Miami and now supports ‘The U’ in the heart of Nole country…
Fernando Foyo
Sophomore, Florida State University
Tallahassee, Fla.
Howdid you become a Hurricanes fan?
“I became a Hurricanes fan because I grew up at the Orange Bowl and MarkLight Stadium. I would go to football and baseball games all the time with somefriends and my love for the Canes continued to grow as I got older. I went toJim Morris’ baseball camp every summer for about five years when I was younger.My mom went to Florida State, but living in Miami, the Hurricanes have alwaysbeen my team. My dad is also a die-hard Canes fan.”
Doyou find it difficult supporting Miami while living in Tallahasse?
“I don’t find it difficult to support Miami while living in Tallahasseeat all. I have some gear up here that I wear around campus, a couple shorts andshirt, a hat and a bag. The rest of my gear is saved for when the Canes come uphere to play. Whether it’s baseball, football, or basketball, I am always therein my orange and green. I have another friend who is just like me and supportsUM when they come up here, so I don’t find it difficult at all to support ‘TheU’ here.”
Isthere a place you visit to watch Hurricanes games in the city? Have you foundany other Hurricanes fans in Tallahassee?
“I usually watch the Hurricane games in my apartment on TV because theydon’t really show them in public around here. I have found a couple of otherHurricanes fans in Tallahassee and we definitely stick together and leteveryone know that the Canes are still our No. 1 team.”
Howdo you support the Hurricanes – Any apartment decorations? Do you
have a favorite piece of Canes gear? Travel for games?
“I support the Hurricanes usually by just wearing their gear all aroundTallahassee. My favorite piece of Canes gear is probably my shorts. They’rereversible, comfortable and are orange and green. Can’t get much better thanthat. I don’t have anything too crazy decorating my apartment. I left all that stuffin my room at my house in Miami because most of it is autographed and prettyvaluable. All of the the people I know up here know that I’m a Hurricane andthey don’t like that part of me very much.”
Anyfavorite memories or stories from your time as a Hurricanes basketball fan?
“My favorite memories of Hurricane basketball have been watching talentslike Jack McClinton play. Also, watching people like Jimmy Graham, who startedin UM basketball but then went on to football and is now an NFL Pro Bowler. Ofcourse, watching that beat down on No. 1 Duke at the BUC on ESPN on Wednesdayis definitely the best basketball story I have.”
