#GameDayPrep: Uniendo La Familia, Senior Day

The Miami Hurricanes (7-3, 3-3 ACC) conclude their home schedule Saturday against ACC Coastal Division rivals Virginia (2-8, 0-6 ACC) at Sun Life Stadium. Saturday’s game will kick at noon ET on ESPNU.

Saturday’s game will also kick off its “Uniendo La Familia” (Uniting the Family) campaign. During the celebration of the Hurricanes’ last home game, the Hurricanes will show their appreciation of the diversity within the South Florida community with an on-site concert featuring radio host celebrity, DJ Laz, and popular artist, Maffio, along with pre-game activities appropriate for all ages. The event will give attendees the opportunity to partake in a variety of family-fun activities, including an Instagram booth and photo opportunities.

To purchase tickets to Miami’s home finale, fans can order online at www.canestix.com, visit the UM Ticket Office at BankUnited Center (M-F, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.) or call 1-800-GO-CANES.

GAME INFORMATION – GAME 11
NR/RV/NR MIAMI HURRICANES (7-3, 3-3 ACC) vs. NR/NR/NR VIRGINIA CAVALIERS (2-8, 0-6 ACC)
Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013 • 12 p.m. ET • ESPNU • Miami Gardens, Fla. • Sun Life Stadium (74,916)

SERIES HISTORY
Series is tied 5-5 overall and 2-2 in games played on Miami’s home field … Virginia has won the last three series meetings.

BROADCAST INFORMATION
ESPNU • Tom Hart, Play-by-Play • John Congemi, Analyst
WQAM 560 AM • Joe Zagacki, PXP • Don Bailey Jr., Analyst • Josh Darrow, Sideline Reporter
RADIO CARACOL 1260 AM • Roly Martin, PXP • Pepe Campos, Analyst • Joe Martinez, Analyst
WVUM 90.5 FM • Chris Wittyngham, PXP • Alex Schwartz, Analyst • SATELLITE RADIO • Sirius 90 • XM 190

HASHTAGS
#BeatUVA
#UVAvsMIA
#FullSpeedAhead
#IStandWithTheU

Can’t make it to Sun Life Stadium? Here’s a complete list of 2013 Miami Alumni Watch Parties.

HONORARY GAME CAPTAIN: EDGERRIN JAMES
Former Miami Hurricanes running back Edgerrin James will be the honorary captain Saturday. He is one of 15 standouts named to the 2013 ACC Football Legends Class, which will be honored during this year’s Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game weekend. An explosive runner who averaged 6.2 yards per carry throughout his career, James is one of the most successful running backs in Miami history. Though he played just three seasons in college, James totaled 2,960 yards and still has the top two single-game rushing days in school history. He ran for a school-record 299 yards against UCLA in 1998 and for 271 yards against Boston College in 1997.  He is the only running back in school history to post multiple 1,000-yard seasons and helped the Canes compile a 23-12 mark, while earning two bowl berths.

The fourth overall selection in the 1999 NFL Draft by Indianapolis, he played 11 seasons in the NFL, including his first seven with the Colts. He was named to the NFL Pro Bowl four times. He was named the 1999 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year by the AP and claimed the NFL rushing title in each of his first two seasons in the league. After leaving Indianapolis, he played three seasons with Arizona, leading the Cardinals to Super Bowl XLIII. He completed his professional career with Seattle in 2009, accumulating 12,246 career rushing yards and 80 touchdowns. He was named to the NFL All-Decade Team for the 2000s. Originally from Immokalee, Fla., James now resides in Miami.

THANKSGIVING CANNED FOOD DRIVE
The University of Miami Athletics Department will host a Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive during Saturday’s home football finale at Sun Life Stadium. Collection bins will be located outside Sun Life Stadium at all four helixes (Gates B, D, F, and H) as well as gates C and G. Fans will be allowed to donate as much food as they want. All food donated will go directly to Feeding South Florida.

Part of the Feeding America network consisting of 202 food banks, Feeding South Florida is the largest of nine Feeding America food banks in the state of Florida, distributing almost 35 million pounds of food annually to 949,910 individuals in need of food assistance. FSF is the leading domestic hunger relief organization in South Florida, serving Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties through a network of nonprofit partner agencies, including soup kitchens, food pantries, homeless shelters, group homes and other emergency food service programs.

“UNIENDO LA FAMILIA”
Saturday’s Senior Day game vs. Virginia will kick off at noon ET. Saturday’s game will also kick off its “Uniendo La Familia” (Uniting the Family) campaign. During the celebration of the Hurricanes’ last home game, the Hurricanes will show their appreciation of the diversity within the South Florida community with an on-site concert featuring radio host celebrity, DJ Laz, and popular artist, Maffio, along with pre-game activities appropriate for all ages. The event will give attendees the opportunity to partake in a variety of family-fun activities, including an Instagram booth and photo opportunities.

UM SPORTS HALL OF FAME GAME
Saturday is also the “UM Sports Hall of Fame Game”. A ceremony at halftime will be held to introduce the Class of 2014 inductees. Those 2014 class inductees expected to attend are Clinton Portis, Wyllesheia Myrick, Javy Rodriguez, Jeff Morrison and James Jones.

Current members of the UM Sports Hall of Fame expected to attend the ceremony are KC Jones, Brett Romberg, Randal Hill, Greg Mark, Darrin Smith, Sam Scarnecchia, Bryant McKinnie, Rich Mercier, Craig Erickson and Larry Wilson.

SENIOR DAY
Saturday’s home finale is also Senior Day. Miami’s 27 seniors will be honored pre-game on the field.

STUDENT BUS SCHEDULE
Buses will leave the University of Miami campus from the BankUnited Center and will begin departing 3 hours prior to kickoff. The first buses return at halftime and will run until 45 after the conclusion of the game.

IMPORTANT TIMES

• RV lot will open at 7 a.m.
• Green lot will open at 7 a.m.
• Blue, Orange, Maroon and Purple lots will open at  8 a.m.
• Stadium gates will open at 10:30 a.m.
• Kickoff is set for noon on ESPNU

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
To purchase tickets to Miami’s home finale, fans can order online at www.canestix.com, visit the UM Ticket Office at BankUnited Center (M-F, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.) or call 1-800-GO-CANES.

STUDENT TICKET INFORMATION
Click here for full instructions or check your email from athletics. (Medical Students click here).

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 2013 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 by10 a.m.

NFL BAG POLICY (VIEW GRAPHIC OF APPROVED BAGS)
The National Football League’s new bag policy will be in effect for all seven 2013 Miami Hurricanes home games at Sun Life Stadium. The new bag policy, which was established with fan safety and expedited entry in mind, places limits on the size and type of bags which may be brought into Sun Life Stadium. Fans may continue to carry pockets items such as keys, makeup, combs, phones, wallets and credit cards.  As part of this initiative, each season-ticket account will receive one (1) approved bag which they may use at their convenience.

Below are the NFL approved bags fans may carry into the stadium:

• One bag that is clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and does not exceed 12” by 6” and 12” or a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
• In addition to one of the clear bags noted above, fans may also carry in a small clutch bag or purse approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap.
  • An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at Gate E designated for this purpose.
• Diapers and wipes can be carried in a clear bag. Each member of a family, including children, will be able to carry an approved clear bag and a clutch purse, providing ample storage capacity.

Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, seat cushions, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size.