The University of Miami will host seven home games as part of the 12-game 2015-16 non-conference men’s basketball schedule, Coach Jim Larrañaga announced Wednesday.
The Hurricanes will also play a pair of road games at Nebraska and LaSalle, and three games in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off in San Juan, P.R.
“Our non-conference schedule has a great mixture of home, away and neutral site games that will test our players and prepare the team for the rigorous ACC schedule,” Larrañaga said. “Hurricanes fans can look forward to creating an electric home court advantage for seven exciting games in the BankUnited Center, including matchups against in-state rival Florida and 2015 CAA Champion, Northeastern.”
The Canes will join seven teams – Butler, Minnesota, Mississippi State, Missouri State, Temple, Texas Tech and Utah – in Puerto Rico Tip-Off held Nov. 19, 20 and 22 at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in Puerto Rico. The complete bracket for the tournament will be announced August 6.
Five of the final seven non-conference games will be played at the BankUnited Center in Coral Gables, Fla., beginning with the Nov. 27 matchup with 2015 Colonial Athletic Association Champion and NCAA second-round participant, Northeastern.
On Dec. 1 Miami returns to Lincoln, Neb., to face the Cornhuskers for the Big Ten / ACC Challenge, a rematch of the 2013 game in which Nebraska prevailed.
Three-straight home games begin with Charlotte Dec. 5, followed by the highly-anticipated matchup with Florida Dec. 8, then a game against Charleston Dec. 19, after finals week. Miami downed all three teams last season, beating Charlotte twice within 48 hours at the Charleston Classic and in Charlotte, N.C., toppling then-No. 8/7 Florida in Gainesville, and defeating Charleston by 27 points at the BUC.
Miami’s final non-conference road game will be Dec. 22 against La Salle at the historic Palestra in Philadelphia. The Canes then return home to face Princeton on Dec. 29, closing out the non-conference slate.
“In December we’ll play La Salle in Philadelphia at the Palestra, which is often called the Cathedral of College Basketball. This environment should be a good experience for our players as we close out the non-conference schedule,” Larrañaga added.
After the new year, Miami will play a strenuous 18-game Atlantic Coast Conference schedule, hosting Duke, Florida State, Louisville, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Virginia, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest, and hitting the road for matchups against Boston College, Clemson, Florida State, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, NC State, Notre Dame, Virginia and Virginia Tech. The complete ACC basketball schedule will be announced later this fall.
Miami has been ranked in a pair of 2015-16 preseason national polls, checking in at No. 21 on CBSSports.com and No. 23 in the USA Today poll.
UM should be led by a trio of 2015 All-ACC Team honorable mention players in seniors Sheldon McClellan (14.5 ppg, 4.7 rpg), Angel Rodriguez (11.9 ppg, 3.9 apg) and Tonye Jekiri (8.6 ppg, 9.9 rpg). Also returning are senior Ivan Cruz Uceda (5.2 ppg), junior Davon Reed (8.2 ppg, 4.0 rpg), and sophomores Omar Sherman (4.8 ppg), Ja’Quan Newton (4.0 ppg) and James Palmer (3.7 ppg). The Canes welcome junior transfer Kamari Murphy (Oklahoma State/Brooklyn, N.Y.) and freshmen Anthony Lawrence, Jr. (Lakewood/St. Petersburg, Fla.), and Ebuka Izundu (Victory Christian/Charlotte, N.C.).
Miami finished the 2014-15 season with a 25-13 overall record and a 10-8 mark in the ACC. UM played the most games (38) and recorded the second-most victories (25) in Hurricane basketball history, ending the season in the championship game of the National Invitation Tournament in Madison Square Garden.
The Hurricanes are 91-49 in four seasons under head coach Jim Larrañaga.
First and what not!!!
Posted by: The Dude | August 05, 2015 at 11:47 PM
And what not?
Posted by: 86Cane | August 05, 2015 at 11:49 PM
The Dude abides.
Posted by: 86Cane | August 05, 2015 at 11:49 PM
Do you need a passport for P.R.?
Posted by: The Dude | August 05, 2015 at 11:49 PM
This post ranks 5th in college football rankings.
Posted by: TonyCane | August 06, 2015 at 12:02 AM
I think just your birth certificate for PR
Posted by: laquinton | August 06, 2015 at 12:10 AM
Because their home is a U.S. commonwealth nation, Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens and can travel freely from their island to the U.S. mainland.
U.S. citizens from the mainland can travel to Puerto Rico without a passport or visa.
However, U.S. residents with foreign passports would be subject to the same entry procedures in Puerto Rico that they would be on the mainland.
Posted by: 86Cane | August 06, 2015 at 12:15 AM
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | August 05, 2015 at 09:46 PM
Your assessment is way off, other than Blake unilaterally firing him.
To think that's even in play is naive. All firings, in all organizations, are consulted upon. Unless you're a sole proprietor business, no firing is unilateral. Ever. Lawyers, human resources, etc review the course of action before the action is taken. But it's Blake that decides what course of action is best, then he consults. That's his job, to sail the ship and make those decisions. Frenk has completely delegated to him, by Nlake's own words.
The rest of your comments don't take into account the actual reality of the situation.
Let me put it bluntly. It's Blake's ass whatever he does. Keep Golden, and keep losing: Blake's gone in a couple of years.
Your premise that mediocrity or average results, will continue to be accepted is 100% wrong.
Posted by: Lur-ker | August 06, 2015 at 12:35 AM
^^^ 6-7 and still head coach is some pretty convincing evidence to the contrary of your opinion.
Posted by: The Dude | August 06, 2015 at 12:47 AM
^^^ In year four with little to no on field results.
Posted by: The Dude | August 06, 2015 at 12:47 AM
^^^ 6-7 and still head coach is some pretty convincing evidence to the contrary of your opinion.
Posted by: The Dude | August 06, 2015 at 12:47 AM
Actually, it's not, and you know it.
Posted by: Lur-ker | August 06, 2015 at 01:11 AM
Japan marked the 70th anniversary of the atomic bomb. They called for the world to get rid of its nuclear weapons and called the attack "the ultimate inhumanity and the abdolute evil." Lol, I guess it's a good thing their actions in no way led to the development of nuclear weapons. They probably want the weapons gone so they can sneak attack more countries.
Posted by: The Dude | August 06, 2015 at 01:32 AM
40 minutes of L baby
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 06, 2015 at 01:59 AM
Cocane i agree bro, all diss tracks are weak and shows how low hip hop has fallen.
Posted by: UpNorthCane27 | August 06, 2015 at 07:13 AM
If the softest dude to EVER come through the industry can "kill" Mill on that weak track,...yea Hip Hop has fallen off lol. I mean, Drake has been saying over and over on his records his desire to have this chic, and here Meek actually has her...so how can you even diss the dude about his girl? So you diss him cause his girl is a superstar and makes millions? Shit diss me all day about that lol
Posted by: UMike | August 06, 2015 at 07:18 AM
UpNorth...you will find no sympathy here for Brady lol
Posted by: UMike | August 06, 2015 at 07:19 AM
One year ago, the Miami Hurricanes began fall camp with all eyes on the quarterbacks, a position so unstable that two true freshmen and a newly arrived transfer battled for the job.
Thursday morning, when fall camp opens for the 2015 installment of Hurricanes football, the quarterback is the only position 100-percent secure.
Not a bad place to start.
“I really look forward to it because everyone else looks forward to it,’’ ACC Rookie of the Year quarterback Brad Kaaya told the Miami Herald. “Here, camp, the way it used to be looked at was, ‘Camp is starting and this is about to be a grind, this is about to be hell week. It’s going to be rough. You’re going to have no fun. You’re going to be here all day.’
“Whereas now, everyone I see in the facility, everyone on the team, is saying, ‘I can’t wait for camp. I can’t wait to get after it.’
“The intensity and eagerness I see is making me even more excited for camp to start.”
It’s the young men surrounding sophomore Kaaya that have presented the biggest quandary for coach Al Golden, about to begin his fifth season in Coral Gables.
How do you replace first-round NFL Draft pick Ereck Flowers at left tackle? How do you replace first-round receiver Phillip Dorsett, third-round tight end Clive Walford, third-round running back and all-time UM rusher Duke Johnson? Who replaces fourth-round offensive guard Jon Feliciano and his center, Shane McDermott, now fighting for a spot on the Dallas Cowboys’ roster?
Not to mention Butkus Award finalist and second-round linebacker Denzel Perryman.
“I think you make up for it the way we did,” offensive coordinator James Coley said. “We recruited. Obviously those guys were talented, and they’re going to have big-time futures in the NFL. Just like you recruited Brad Kaaya, you go out and recruit [tackles] Trevor Darling and Kc McDermott. You didn’t expect them to play so early, but they did.
“You go out and recruit your [running backs] Joe Yearby, Gus Edwards and Mark Walton. At tight end you sign David Njoku and Chris Herndon and Standish Dobard.
“That’s how you replace them.’’
The Hurricanes can only hope.
Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/acc/university-of-miami/article30188526.html#storylink=cpy
Posted by: UMike | August 06, 2015 at 07:19 AM
Practice begins at 7:50.
Football is back!
Posted by: 30CINCO | August 06, 2015 at 07:20 AM
A ballroom full of appreciative admirers and those impacted by Howard Schnellenberger’s epic coaching career will gather Thursday evening in Davie to say thanks in a much deserved “tribute and celebration dinner” put on in his honor by the Miami Touchdown Club.
Suffice to say, the folks running the College Football Hall of Fame would not be impressed.
See, Schnellenberger isn’t good enough for them.
He was good enough to put the University of Miami on the map and kick off a modern dynasty by being the Hurricanes’ first national-championship football coach in 1983.
He was good enough soon after to take over a moribund University of Louisville program and turn it around, too, leaving it with a new stadium and a bright future.
He was good enough to be the god of football at Florida Atlantic University, the program’s creator, building it from nothing, and leaving it with a great little campus stadium built by his own imagination, perseverance and fundraising acumen.
Howard Schnellenberger, now 81, was good enough to be part savior, part hero and a lasting, revered icon at three institutions.
He was good enough to win 158 college football games in his career and be a perfect 6-0 in bowl games.
And that’s not even getting to his work before becoming a head coach. That included an assistant’s role under the tutelage of Bear Bryant at Alabama, where Schnellenberger was good enough as a recruiter to reel in a couple of quarterbacks named Kenny Stabler and Joe Namath.
As player or coach, Schnellenberger devoted 39 years of his life to college football across six decades and would grace the coaching Mount Rushmore of three programs.
But he isn’t good enough for the sport’s Atlanta-based Hall of Fame, administered by the National Football Foundation, on account of one stringent rule in its criteria for consideration: That inductees have at least a career .600 winning percentage.
Schnellenberger falls short, yes. He lost almost as many games (151) as he won. That can happen to a man’s career ledger when the three programs he turned right — Miami, Louisville and FAU — were nothing (figuratively or literally) before he arrived and it took some time, and rough seasons, to make it all work.
He didn’t inherit champions. He took on challenges.
Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/greg-cote/article30184617.html#storylink=cpy
Posted by: UMike | August 06, 2015 at 07:23 AM
UMike dont want it and dont need it lol... Were making the NFL look like a bunch of fools..... When the Pats are lifting that 5th lombardi trophy ima be chillin... "They hate us cuz they ain't us"
Posted by: UpNorthCane27 | August 06, 2015 at 07:36 AM
I think its the NFL making Brady look like a liar haha
Posted by: UMike | August 06, 2015 at 07:47 AM
Year 2 begins :/
Posted by: SinisterCane | August 06, 2015 at 08:12 AM
Year 5 begins. Our 2015 Season is on hoping for health. Got a feeling a lot of people including Canes fans gonna be shocked most are expecting the worst I love it keep feeling that way. Get it done Canes. Some of us still have faith in U! Go Canes! ACC Coastal and Bowl Champs and 10 wins total plus or bust. U Guys can Do It!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 06, 2015 at 08:25 AM
Is that football I smell in the air?
Posted by: 86Cane | August 06, 2015 at 08:30 AM
I have hope...just no faith is Mr. Golden.
Posted by: UMike | August 06, 2015 at 08:32 AM
Cheering for a 10-2 season buts lets see the little thing Golden learned from the Cowboys
Posted by: SinisterCane | August 06, 2015 at 08:44 AM
I hope we go 10-2 or better, but I think 8-4 is more realistic. With a coupe of those wins against the right teams we could win the Coastal.
Posted by: UMike | August 06, 2015 at 09:19 AM
1. Stay healthy
2. Protect Kaaya
3. Get pressure from the front 4/5
4. Run the ball
5. Special Teams - KO return and Punt Return
6. Stop the run
6 Pillars that will lead to a 10-2, ACC Coastal appearance!
Posted by: Da U N Houston | August 06, 2015 at 09:30 AM
Just seen some pics from practice (Per Peter Ariz) and one thing is for sure, we have been in the weight room!!!!
Posted by: Da U N Houston | August 06, 2015 at 09:45 AM
First 15 minutes of day one. For those who are thirsty.
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/umiami/2015/08/first-15-minutes-of-day-1-of-2015-miami-hurricanes-fall-camp-in-the-books.html
Posted by: trianglecane | August 06, 2015 at 09:45 AM
Da U....One thing I think you can add to your list is to play to win/ not be conservative. I want a coach that doesnt mind keeping the foot on the gas.
Posted by: UMike | August 06, 2015 at 09:53 AM
Bar Milo is a big dude.
Posted by: Lur-ker | August 06, 2015 at 10:01 AM
I like the practice unis with "CANES" across top.
Posted by: UMike | August 06, 2015 at 10:03 AM
Agreed UMike......I was watching last year's game between Baylor and TCU.....I have not seen our sideline that hype since the UF game.
Posted by: Da U N Houston | August 06, 2015 at 10:09 AM
Peter Ariz @PeterAriz 19s20 seconds ago
“Physically, this is Miami….we’ve got dudes.” - Brad Kaaya on the talent this #Canes team has
David Furones @DavidFurones90 4m4 minutes ago
Brad Kaaya says he's been studying every day of the offseason, not holding anything back this season. #Canes
David Furones @DavidFurones90 10m10 minutes ago
Golden tells us that while Yearby missed team workouts he didn't miss voluntary workouts, passed all conditioning tests when he came back.
David Furones @DavidFurones90 11m11 minutes ago
Golden on Kaaya last year to this year: No comparison. He elevates the whole building.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | August 06, 2015 at 10:24 AM
Here come the #Canes http://moby.to/0ss42j
Running backs Joe Yearby, Gus Edwards, and Colin Alford #Canes http://moby.to/aboh1d
Receivers Malcolm Lewis, Rashawn Scott, Braxton Berrios http://moby.to/1wtlkv
TE David Njoku has been receiving a lot of hype from people around the program. Physical specimen http://moby.to/6i04az
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | August 06, 2015 at 10:30 AM
Peter Ariz @PeterAriz 22s23 seconds ago
Demetrius Jackson calls the defensive line “scary” this year.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | August 06, 2015 at 10:30 AM
Peter Ariz @PeterAriz 19s20 seconds ago
Demetrius Jackson says he is weighing 245 and says he “can do the same type of stuff he could do in high school” #specimen
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | August 06, 2015 at 10:34 AM
DJ weighs 245? Good lord, the RS year did wonders for that kid.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | August 06, 2015 at 10:34 AM
Susan Miller Degnan @smillerdegnan 1m1 minute ago
Also, newcomer Mark Walton (RB) changed jersey number from 4 to 1
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | August 06, 2015 at 10:42 AM
First 15 minutes of day one. For those who are thirsty.
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/umiami/2015/08/first-15-minutes-of-day-1-of-2015-miami-hurricanes-fall-camp-in-the-books.html
Posted by: trianglecane | August 06, 2015 at 09:45 AM
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The buzzard is always thirsty!!!!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | August 06, 2015 at 11:09 AM
Bar Milo is a big dude.
Posted by: Lur-ker | August 06, 2015 at 10:01 AM
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I think Milo or St. Louis will be in the starting lineup by mid season. Hopefully, it's not because of injuries.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | August 06, 2015 at 11:14 AM
Peter Ariz @PeterAriz 22s23 seconds ago
Demetrius Jackson calls the defensive line “scary” this year.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | August 06, 2015 at 10:30 AM
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Seems like the players say that every year!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | August 06, 2015 at 11:15 AM
They all say the same thing every year... guess every program does.
Posted by: UMike | August 06, 2015 at 11:17 AM
From the Post.....Nortons legs look bigger than tree trunks!!!
http://caneswatch.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/08/06/miami-hurricanes-open-2015-fall-practice/?ref=cbTopWidget
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | August 06, 2015 at 11:20 AM
Also, newcomer Mark Walton (RB) changed jersey number from 4 to 1
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | August 06, 2015 at 10:42 AM
I think he found out what jersey numbers will be selling! Lol
Posted by: WWIN | August 06, 2015 at 11:36 AM
^^^^^^
His jersey will be for sale for at least the next 3yrs now!
Posted by: WWIN | August 06, 2015 at 11:37 AM
^^^ Yeah, Grace should switch to 16.
Posted by: The Dude | August 06, 2015 at 11:50 AM
Canes Warning @CanesWarningFS 4m4 minutes ago
Deon Bush on how he feels coming into this season: "I feel better than I've ever felt in my career .. I'm 100%"
GOOD! We need him at 100% all year.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | August 06, 2015 at 12:17 PM
I think he found out what jersey numbers will be selling! Lol
Posted by: WWIN | August 06, 2015 at 11:36 AM
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Ha! I didn't even think about that! LMAO!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | August 06, 2015 at 12:18 PM