#GameDayPrep: Football Opens ACC Coastal Play

The Miami Hurricanes return home to Sun Life Stadium for their ACC Coastal Division opener Saturday night against Duke. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.

Miami (2-2, 0-1 ACC) is 10-1 in its last 11 home games at Sun Life Stadium dating back to the 2012 season. Single-game tickets are still available for Saturday’s matchup – visit CanesTix.com for more information.

GAME INFORMATION – GAME 5
MIAMI HURRICANES (2-2, 0-1 ACC) at RV/23 DUKE BLUE DEVILS (4-0, 0-0 ACC)
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014 • 7:30 p.m. ET • ESPN2 • Miami Gardens, Fla. • Sun Life Stadium (74,916)

SERIES HISTORY
Miami leads the all-time series by a commanding 9-2 margin… The Hurricanes hold a 4-1 lead at home against the Blue Devils, with their only loss coming in the first-ever meeting between the two programs in 1976… Miami lost the 2013 matchup between the two schools in Durham, N.C. by a final score of 48-30.

BROADCAST INFORMATION
ESPN2 • Joe Tessitore, PxP • Brock Huard, Analyst • Shannon Spake, 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 •  Neil Dwyer • Harry Kroll • Oliver Redsten

HASHTAGS
#BeatDuke
#DUKEvsMIA
#Renewed

Canes don’t let Canes watch the game alone. Here’s a complete list of 2014 Miami Alumni Watch Parties.

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PARKING INFORMATION

• Green lot will open at 2:30 p.m.
• Blue, Orange, Maroon and Purple lots will open at 3:30 p.m.
• Stadium gates will open at 6:00 p.m.
• Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. on ESPN2

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.

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 5:30 p.m.

FAN ZONE
Coors Lite will once again unveil its Cold Zone, McDonald’s, Alpina, Buffalo Wild Wings and Dunkin’ Donuts will be giving away free samples while Verizon and LG will have product displays. The UM Bookstore and UHealth will have prize giveaways. 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 receive this Ereck Flowers 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 6 p.m. 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 4:30 p.m. 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

WEAR ORANGE
Show your Hurricane spirit by wearing orange to Saturday’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.

MILAM’S HOMEGROWN ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

HERB WATERS •  HOMESTEAD, FLA. • WIDE RECEIVER 

“The last time Herb Waters faced the Duke Blue Devils, the Homestead, Fla., native was practically a human highlight reel.

“Waters had a career-high nine catches for 116 yards and two touchdowns in last year’s game at Wallace Wade Stadium. Then a sophomore, Waters tallied just his second career 100-yard receiving game against a talented Blue Devils defense.

“But making big plays has always come naturally to Waters.

“A year ago, he made the crowd at Sun Life Stadium roar after a touchdown in Miami’s 21-16 win over the rival Florida Gators. He also totaled 112 all-purpose yards on two receptions and one carry in the 2013 season opener against FAU. His 63-yard touchdown run against the Owls was a career-best.”

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