Canes Football Coverage
Miami HeraldHurricanes pull back intensity and meet their fans before first day off (Susan Miller Degnan)Coach Mark Richt surprised the Canes with the afternoon off from Friday’s scheduled two-a-day session, then pulled back the intensity from Saturday morning’s shortened practice under the broiling summer sun — just hours before the CanesFest fan festival commenced at the BankUnited Center for UM aficionados of all ages.Crohn’s disease bonds coach Jon Richt with former Cane Seantrel Henderson (Susan Miller Degnan)Jon Richt spoke Friday about his dad and his daughter, 2-year-old Jadyn, who is progressing in her battle with Crohn’s disease, and how her condition has helped create a bond between himself and former UM left tackle Seantrel Henderson.Season ticket sales are up for football (Manny Navarro)Director of Athletics Blake James tackled a variety of topics Monday during media day, including the latest regarding an indoor practice facility, an increase in football season ticket sales, and his growing confidence a renovated New Miami Stadium will be ready for the Hurricanes opener on Sept. 3.
Sun SentinelUM hoping talented pack of backs gives them an edge this season (Christy Cabrera Chirinos)A year ago, offensive lineman Hunter Knighton was trying to work back onto the football field after a serious health scare nearly cost him his life in February 2014.Camp Day 10: Some rest, gratitude and another player out (Christy Cabrera Chirinos)Richt is adamant that running the ball will be a priority – and that’s music to the ears of Miami’s running backs, a group that includes a 1,000-yard rusher, a veteran working back from injury, a potent power back looking to make an impact for his hometown team and a freshman with lots of potential.For Mark and Jon Richt, coaching the Hurricanes is a family business (Christy Cabrera Chirinos)The dynamic is one both coaches seem to be enjoying through the first weeks of camp and the players around them have noticed.Camp Day 9: Defense dominates again, Lewis steps up and more (Christy Cabrera Chirinos)Once again, coach Mark Richt said it was Miami’s defense that had the edge in practice. Miami-FSU single-game tickets sold out (Christy Cabrera Chirinos)Single-game tickets for the Oct. 8 at matchup in Miami Gardens are officially sold out.
Palm Beach PostHurricanes players love these changes Mark Richt has made (Matt Porter)Through 10 days of camp, here are a few of the things players report they love about Miami’s new coaching staff.Brad Kaaya, Jon Richt, Mark Richt break down backup quarterback race (Matt Porter)Miami is still looking for someone to take over the backup role.Leaner, healthier Miami Hurricanes offensive line reshaped for 2016 (Steve Gorten)The starting linemen feel good about themselves, and their bodies, heading into the 2016 season.
Associated PressThe right arm of QB Brad Kaaya is the key to Miami’s hopes (Tim Reynolds)Mark Richt and Brad Kaaya hit it off quickly when they started forging a relationship, which is the first good sign for the Hurricanes.Hurricanes have precocious freshman at middle linebacker (Steve Wine)Only 18, he’s a true freshman but a BMOC, a first-team middle linebacker and a cornerstone of new Miami coach Mark Richt’s restoration project.Fresh start for Hurricanes: Fall workouts begin under Richt (Steve Wine)New coach Mark Richt wore a Panama hat and long sleeves during his team’s first fall practice Thursday, assuring max protection from the sweltering sun.
