University of Miami Hall of Famers and football greats Randal Hill and Andre Johnson will host the 5th Annual Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys/University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame (UMSHoF) Celebrity Dolphin Fishing Tournament June 26-27 in Islamorada, Florida. Event activities will take place at Founders Park at Mile Marker 87 on the Overseas Highway.
The tournament weekend will begin Friday evening with a kick-off party, silent auction and captains’ meeting followed on Saturday by a full day of fishing, awards dinner and live and silent auctions featuring unique sports memorabilia as well as a variety of gift packages. This is the only fishing event of its kind that matches participants with former Miami Hurricanes sports stars for the competition. Cash prizes and trophies will be presented to anglers in eight categories. A portion of the tournament proceeds will go to Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys ,The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis , Coastal Conservation Association and the UMSHoF.
“I am very proud of how far we’ve come with this fundraising event,” said K.C. Jones , president of the UMSHoF, a 2008 hall inductee, two-time Super Bowl winner with the Denver Broncos and founder of the tournament. “In only five years we’ve not only created the largest fishing tournament in the Florida Keys, but we’ve established the tournament as an opportunity for fans to get to know their favorite former Hurricanes players, all supporting the Miami and Florida Keys communities while raising money for important causes.”
Hill added: “It’s an honor to host an event that has such a powerful draw and impact on the University of Miami Community. I can’t wait to get back down to the Keys and compete with my friends! Go Canes!”
Johnson said: “I’m so excited to continue the tradition of great Canes hosting this event. I’m looking forward to reconnecting with Canes fans and all my former teammates. We are all about the U!”
Former Hurricanes sports stars scheduled to participate include NFL Hall of Famer and 2012 Tournament Host Warren Sapp (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Oakland Raiders), NFL Hall of Famer Ted Hendricks (Baltimore Colts, Green Bay Packers, Oakland and Los Angeles Raiders), Clinton Portis (Denver Broncos, Washington Redskins), Brett Romberg (Jacksonville Jaguars, St. Louis Rams, Atlanta Falcons), Gary Dunn (Pittsburgh Steelers) and Damione Lewis (St. Louis Rams, Carolina Panthers, New England Patriots, Houston Texans).
The 5th Annual Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys/UMSHoF Celebrity Dolphin Fishing Tournament is brought to participants in part by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council . For information about tournament participation, including boat entry or sponsorship opportunities, visit www.canesfish.com. (305) 667-0399 or contact Tournament Director Judy Layne at judy@canesfish.com . Save $150 on tournament fees by registering online now until June 1. Follow the tournament on Facebook at www.facebook.com/canesfish .
Lol UMike.
Posted by: The Dude | May 15, 2015 at 03:28 PM
U welcome OC will give again my Canes Brotha.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | May 15, 2015 at 03:45 PM
Repost that link O_C.
Posted by: The Dude | May 15, 2015 at 04:13 PM
ML Alumni1970 try ESPN3.com on your compy.
If you have a smart tv U can use the internet to stream it.
http://espn.go.com/watchespn/index#type/upcoming/
Let's go Canes!
Posted by: 1canesfan | May 15, 2015 at 04:49 PM
@ChristyChirinos: #Canes will have chance to get night practices in this fall. Told football practice field getting lights in June or July, operable for camp.
Posted by: Go Canes | May 15, 2015 at 05:43 PM
@mattyports: Added a few Canes NFL transactions of note (Perryman/Chickillo contracts) http://t.co/PGZRZTcuvA
Posted by: Go Canes | May 15, 2015 at 05:43 PM
Perryman staying that extra in college really worked out for him. Good choice young man.
Posted by: MDCane | May 15, 2015 at 06:07 PM
@MiamiTrack: Artie Burns wins Heat 2 of the 110m prelims with a time of 13.74 seconds, earning an automatic qualifying spot in the final
Posted by: Go Canes | May 15, 2015 at 06:51 PM
Please support and share my fundraising campaign, Please Help These Young Children:
https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/7zMMd/tx/94n5t9
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | May 15, 2015 at 07:33 PM
I have just my Kindle HD tablet. I will try your instructions. My TV is DUMB TV, not a smart one. I am not too tech savy,, disabled, and am a 66 year old woman,a graduate of the U, and a good and loyal friend of 86. I was just ticked that people in the Space Coast area don't even recognize the U.
When is the next game?
Posted by: ML Alumni1970. | May 15, 2015 at 07:38 PM
@mattyports: Betting on Mark Walton. (Jaquan Johnson has it for D. Strong candidate to be the jersey they sell in 2017.) https://t.co/1JLOGEHVcC
Posted by: Go Canes | May 15, 2015 at 07:51 PM
From a poster on CIS:
"Miami has picked up there recruitment of Calvert, Miami will be at his spring game May 20th. Calvert will attend camp this year in hopes for a UM offer."
Posted by: CaneRock | May 15, 2015 at 08:51 PM
l@DukeJohnson_8: I don't know what you thought but yea somebody gotta pay...@D_Perryman52
http://t.co/LBeflCOjcl
Posted by: Go Canes | May 15, 2015 at 08:52 PM
I'm curious to here BigWindy's thoughts on Calvert...
Posted by: CaneRock | May 15, 2015 at 08:54 PM
BOOM!!! Thompson just hit a grand slam! Let's save some runs for tomorrow boyz!
Miami 21
GT 1
Bottom 7
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | May 15, 2015 at 09:54 PM
ML 1970, I get the game on my xbox. I'm sure you have one, right?....lol. Just had family leave so I finally turned the game on, after the Atlanta Hawks game of course
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | May 15, 2015 at 09:59 PM
Miami 21
GT 1
Heading to the bottom of 8th
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | May 15, 2015 at 10:02 PM
ML 1970, Game 3 of this series is at 1pm tomorrow.
Posted by: 1canesfan | May 15, 2015 at 10:14 PM
Miami 22
GT 1
Heading to top 9
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | May 15, 2015 at 10:18 PM
Ball game!
Miami 22
GT 1
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | May 15, 2015 at 10:27 PM
Wow:
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Miami baseball's last 11 scores, all wins:
12-0
9-5
12-0
9-3
14-0
26-0
13-1
19-1
14-6
3-0
22-1 tonight
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Canes 153, Opponents 17.
Posted by: Go Canes | May 15, 2015 at 10:31 PM
Canes 153, Opponents 17.
Posted by: Go Canes | May 15, 2015 at 10:31 PM
Damn son!
Kinda like the score of the Lovers vs the Haters?
Posted by: 86Cane | May 15, 2015 at 10:58 PM
Ohio...the only problem with the fundraising campaign is that it ONLY lets you donate through PayPal?
Posted by: 86Cane | May 15, 2015 at 10:59 PM
The way some cellular companies have carry over minutes, I wish we could have carry over runs for the tourney. I know we'll need them.
Posted by: Lurker | May 15, 2015 at 11:00 PM
Florida College, Florida State College and University of Miami are #'s 7, 8 & 9 in the USA Today Coaches Poll for baseball.
Posted by: The Dude | May 16, 2015 at 01:25 AM
Whoa, Jedd Fisch is at Michigan?
Posted by: The Dude | May 16, 2015 at 01:49 AM
There Golden goes with his bs...the players either didnt qualify, transferred due to playing time, were arrested or booted for breaking team rules...I cant remember a SINGLE signee leave because of the NCAA.
Tell us kids are sticking around because you recruited better, that your staff took less chances, tell us kids are sticking around because they believe in what you're building...but please dont try to keep the NCAA excuse alive. Just when I think Golden was turning the corner on his BS train he tries to sell us on some more.
Posted by: UMike | May 15, 2015 at 12:24 PM
The truth might be more nuanced.
The NCAA impact (hitting August 2011) could - and should - have been a crippling blow to Miami's 2012 recruiting class. It's possible that in order to salvage the class in the absolute worst part of the scandal, that we were not as picky that year as we were afterwards.
Of the 33 commitments that year, 10 were gone by the end of their first year and another 5 were gone by the end of their second year. Only 2 were four star players, the rest were three star players.
If you look at how long the players lasted from each class, you will see a positive trend:
2008 Class: 32 recruits, 10 gone after 2 years
2009 Class: 19 recruits, 03 gone after 2 years
2010 Class: 29 recruits, 13 gone after 2 years
2011 Class: 19 recruits, 10 gone after 2 years
2012 Class: 33 recruits, 15 gone after 2 years
2013 Class: 19 recruits, 06 gone after 2 years
And the 2014 class, with 1 player transferring so far.
As far as I know, the NCAA mess was never cited as a reason for leaving. I would guess that it may have been a factor for some.
Posted by: TonyCane | May 16, 2015 at 02:31 AM
NEW BLOG IS UP!
Posted by: 86Cane | May 16, 2015 at 08:59 AM