From the Desk of Dan Radakovich
Dear Canes Community,
Let’s Go Canes! We just wrapped up an exciting first weekend of October with our volleyball team continuing its impressive winning streak and our football team delivering a statement rivalry victory in Tallahassee.
Five in a Row
The second-ranked Canes ran their record to 5-0 this past Saturday with a 28-22 win at Florida State. It was our first road win and first conference win of the season. Carson Beck threw for four touchdowns – two each to CJ Daniels and Malachi Toney – and our defense kept the nation’s top-ranked offense out of the end zone until the fourth quarter. It was a raucous crowd at Doak Campbell Stadium, but there was plenty of orange and green in the stands. Thank you to all our fans who made the trek north!
Mario Cristobal’s squad is off this week but returns to Hard Rock Stadium on Friday, October 17 to host Louisville. Kickoff is 7 p.m. on either ESPN or ESPN2. It’s not only an important ACC game, but the Schnellenberger Trophy is at stake. The bronzed pair of legendary Miami and Louisville head coach Howard Schnellenberger’s boots currently reside in the Hecht Center and we want to ensure they stay there. Our fans created an incredible atmosphere at Hard Rock for the four September home games and we hope to see that continue through the rest of the fall! Call 1-800-GO-CANES or click here to secure your tickets today.
ESPN College GameDay
September 20 was a memorable Saturday for both the University of Miami and our football program when ESPN’s College GameDay broadcast live on campus for just the second time. A crowd of nearly 6,000 enjoyed the three-hour show leading up to our win over Florida and viewers at home enjoyed it as well – ESPN announced that 2.8 million tuned in, making it the second-highest rated telecast in the show’s history. ACC Huddle also broadcast live from the Foote Green.
Thank you to everyone across campus who helped make College GameDay’s visit a rousing success and thank you to everyone who attended and helped us put on a terrific show!
Latest News
Our volleyball squad (14-1 overall, 4-0 ACC) won its 14th consecutive game Sunday with a 3-0 sweep of Wake Forest. Keno Gandara’s squad is ranked No. 22 nationally and the 14-game win streak is our longest since 2002. The Canes return home Friday for a huge matchup with fifth-ranked Pittsburgh. Tipoff is 7 p.m. at Knight Sports Complex. Please join us in supporting our volleyball team!
Our soccer team (6-5-2 overall, 0-4-1 ACC) returns to Cobb Stadium this Saturday, hosting Syracuse for a 7 p.m. kickoff. Our women’s swimming and diving team, which last year posted its best NCAA finish (13th) since 2011, opens its season this weekend in Ft. Myers at the FGCU Invite. Our men’s and women’s tennis teams continue their fall schedules this weekend, competing in tournaments in Gainesville, Fla., and Ann Arbor, Mich., respectively.
Gearing Up for Basketball Season
Our men’s and women’s basketball teams have started practice as they point towards their regular season openers on November 3, and both squads are in Charlotte later this week for ACC Tipoff. Head coach Tricia Cullop, Ra Shaya Kyle, and Gal Raviv will be representing our women’s team, while head coach Jai Lucas, Tre Donaldson, Malik Reneau, and Ernest Udeh, Jr. will be representing our men’s team.
Season tickets are now on sale! Click here or call 1-800-GO-CANES. We look forward to seeing you at Watsco Center all season long!
CanesUnited Student Reward Program
We recently launch CanesUnited, our official student rewards program designed to recognize the most spirited Canes fans on campus and spark friendly competition across the university’s student body.
Each time UM students attend a Canes sporting event or related spirit events throughout the school year, they will have the opportunity to earn points toward exclusive prizes, unforgettable fan experiences, and special offers from our partners.
Students can join by downloading the CanesUnited app, which is currently live on the iOS Apple Store and coming soon to the Android Google Play Store. Visit canesunitedrewards.com for more information!
Cobb Commitment
Ambassadors Chuck and Sue Cobb have generously donated $1 million to create the Cobb Stadium Facilities Fund. The Cobbs initially dedicated the stadium in 1999, and it has since served as the home of Hurricanes women’s soccer and men’s and women’s track and field. The new fund will be administered by the athletic department to improve the infrastructure of Cobb Stadium.
We are grateful to Chuck and Sue for their continued investment in Miami Athletics. Their generosity in establishing Cobb Stadium was one of the most transformative gifts in our rich athletics history, and the Cobb Stadium Facilities Fund will continue their mission of ensuring our soccer and track and field student-athletes have the best possible resources to compete.
UM Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Celebrity Golf Tournament
The 33rd annual University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Celebrity Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, October 16 at the luxurious Biltmore Golf Course in Coral Gables. The tournament kicks off with registration and lunch at 11 a.m. followed by a 1 p.m. shotgun start. An awards reception featuring live and silent auctions will follow the golf tournament on the terrace of the Biltmore Hotel.
Visit CanesGolf.com or call the UM Sports Hall of Fame & Museum at 305-284-2775 to book your foursome or inquire about your company becoming a sponsor.
100 Student-Athlete Stories
In conjunction with Miami’s centennial celebration, we have created “100 Student-Athletes Stories,” a weekly online series celebrating 100 of Miami’s most successful and influential student-athletes across all sports. This week’s honorees include legendary quarterback Jim Kelly and NCAA diving champion Mia Vallée. Click here to check out the entire list of stories from now through the end of the year!
In conjunction with the centennial we have published 100 Years, 100 Games: The Greatest Football Games in Miami Hurricanes History looks back at a century of UM football from the program’s humble beginnings to its rise as a college football power. This 162-page book, written by Carter Toole with a foreword by Jimmy Johnson, captures the history, theater and legacy of University of Miami football and is the perfect gift for any Hurricanes fan. Click here to purchase!
Canes Connection
Canes Connection is the Official NIL Collective of Miami Athletics and helps develop partnerships to benefit student-athletes with the goal of building the most impactful Name, Image & Likeness program in college athletics.
You can support student-athletes through Canes Connection, and as a benefit of that support, receive exclusive access to a wide variety of benefits including direct interaction and engagement with student-athletes. Click here to learn more about Canes Connection and its membership plans.
Our Canes Community remains stronger than ever thanks to your generosity. Go Canes!
Dan Radakovich
