O'Donnell Named Second-Team All-America

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Miami Hurricanes punter Pat O’Donnell was selected to the USA TODAY Sports All-America Second Team on Wednesday.

O’Donnell, a first-team All-ACC selection by both ACSMA and the league’s head coaches, is Miami’s first 2013 All-America selection. He is one of 13 selections from the ACC – the most of any FBS conference.

O’Donnell ranks third nationally with a 47.3 yards-per-punt average, which leads the ACC by nearly 3.0 yards per kick. O’Donnell has 20 punts of 50+ yards to his credit and 17 that have landed inside the opponents’ 20-yard line. His current average of 47.3 yards per punt is a single-season Miami record.

He was named ACC Specialist of the Week for Dec. 3 after forcing his career-first fumble at Pitt on the opening kickoff which led to a Stacy Coley touchdown on the Hurricanes’ opening drive.

No. 25 Miami (9-3) will play No. 18/16 Louisville (11-1) in the 2013 Russell Athletic Bowl on Dec. 28 in Orlando. Tickets, which are priced at $77 and $82, can be purchased through the UM Ticket Office online at CanesTix.com, in-person at BankUnited Center (M-F 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.) or by phone at 1-800-GO-CANES.

Miami is also hosting BankUnited #CanesFest Family Friday Bowl Practice from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Cobb Stadium. Admission is free. Sebastian the Ibis, Miami cheerleaders and the Sunsations will be at practice. Bounce houses will be on site for the kids, who can also take their photo with Santa. The Hurricanes will also be collecting toys for “Toys For Tots”. Fans in attendance will also have the chance to purchase Russell Athletic Bowl tickets.

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