#GameDayPrep: Home Opener Saturday at 7 PM

The Miami Hurricanes host the Florida A&M Rattlers in their home opener on Sat., Sept. 6. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

A Battle of the Bands will take place in between Gate H and Gate A at  6 p.m. between the Band of the Hour and the Marching 100. The Hurricane Walk – which takes place two hours before every home game – will resume from its usual location outside Gate H.
 

GAME INFORMATION – GAME 2
NR/NR MIAMI HURRICANES (0-1, 0-1 ACC)  at NR/NR FAMU RATTLERS (0-1)
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 • 7 p.m. ET • ESPN3 • Miami Gardens, Fla. • Sun LIfe Stadium (74,916)

SERIES HISTORY
Miami leads the all-time series 8-1…The Hurricanes have won all eight matchups in series history in Miami … Miami beat FAMU 45-0 in the last meeting between the two teams in 2010…The Rattlers’ lone win came in Tallahassee in 1979 by a final score of 16-13.

BROADCAST INFORMATION
ESPN3• Drew Fellios, PxP • Forrest Conoly  Analyst • Tiffany Greene Sideline Reporter 
WQAM 560 AM • Joe Zagacki, PXP • Don Bailey Jr., Analyst • Josh Darrow, Sideline Reporter
RADIO CARACOL 1260 AM • Pepe Campos, PxP • Joe Martinez, Analyst
WVUM 90.5 FM • Harry Kroll • Neil Dwyer • Gabriel Ibrahim

HASHTAGS
#BeatFAMU
#Renewed

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PARKING INFORMATION

• Green lot will open at 2 p.m.
• Blue, Orange, Maroon and Purple lots will open at 3 p.m.
• Stadium gates will open at 5:30 p.m.
• Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. on ESPN3

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.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Beginning at 6 p.m., the Band of the Hour and Florida A&M’s Marching 100 – will be joining forced for a Battle of the Bands. The action will take place in the tailgating lots between Gate H and Gate A and last for approximately 20 minutes. The bands will also be performing at halftime.

HURRICANE WALK
All fans are invited to take part in the Hurricane 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 2014 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 5 p.m.

FAN ZONE
The Coors Light Cold Zone will be unveiled Saturday, with an interactive area including football toss and ring toss games for prizes. Verizon, Lynx Grills, the UM Bookstore and Dunkin’ Donuts will each have areas with various giveaways and prizes. Also on Saturday, there will be a FREE POSTER giveaway at the marketing tent. Each game a different poster will be given away — on Saturday, the first 1,000 fans will receieve this Anthony Chickillo poster. 

STUDENT TICKET INFORMATION
All University of Miami students who have paid their athletics fee are eligible to attend all home football games free of charge.  To gain entry to the game, you must enter at Gate B where your Cane Card will be swiped.  There is no need to login and activate your card as it has already been activated for you. If you have any questions, please call the Hurricane Ticket Office at 305-284-2263.  

The Student Gate (Gate B) at Sun Life Stadium opens at 5:30pm. All seats are first come, first serve, so be sure to enter early to secure the best seats! Don’t be late – all students must enter the stadium by the end of the first quarter.

STUDENT BUS INFORMATION (UBUS)
Free round trip transportation is provided for University of Miami students from the Coral Gables campus. Buses for Saturday’s game will depart from Stanford Circle beginning at 4pm. The UBUS experience involves a significant coordination of efforts on the part of both students and staff. Please listen to the individuals in charge, follow their instructions, and assist in making this a smooth process.

UBus and Stadium Policies:

• Buses are free and only for UM students and guest with a student section ticket
• A ‘Cane Card ID is required to board the bus
• In accordance with NFL safety policies, the approved bags allowed into the stadium are limited to 1 gallon size clear bags, or a small purse/clutch the size of your hand
  Backpacks are not allowed
• NO food, drinks, or umbrellas will be allowed on the bus or in the stadium
• Students who are ejected for any reason will be banned from the next home game and will be subject to disciplinary action through the Dean of Students Office.
• Students who are ejected a second time or are arrested at a game will be banned for the remainder of the season.

Important Details:

• Buses from campus to the stadium begin loading 3 hours prior to kickoff and the last bus will leave at kickoff
• Buses returning to campus from the stadium will begin loading at halftime and continue until 45-minutes post game
• There will be NO metered parking available on Stanford Drive on game day

FRESHMAN WALK
Category 5 and the Division of Athletics are proud to offer freshmen the opportunity to participate in an exciting tradition! Freshman Walk is a program that gives freshmen the opportunity to walk on the field at the stadium prior to the game.

All freshmen that wish to participate must check-in immediately after the stadium gates open at 5:30p.m. inside the student entrance (Gate B). A Freshman Walk wristband will be provided to all participants, and is required to enter the field. You MUST be a freshman to participate. Snacks and beverages will be provided before the walk.

Please email any questions to Shelly Morse: s.morse1@umiami.edu.

CATEGORY 5 TAILGATE PARTY

Category 5 – the Spirit Programming Board – will be hosting a student tailgate party outside of the student entrance (Gate B). Stop by for games, giveaways, and more! The fun begins at 4pm.

WEAR ORANGE
Show your Hurricane spirit by wearing orange to Friday’s game! Don’t have an orange shirt? You can purchase the 2014 official game-day shirt for only $3 at the University Center (UC) Info Desk or in SAC 206.

NFL BAG POLICY (VIEW GRAPHIC OF APPROVED BAGS)
The National Football League’s new bag policy will be in effect for all seven 2014 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.