With unprecedented excitement surrounding the 2015-16 University of Miami men’s basketball team, Hurricane fans have responded in record numbers, already setting a new program high for most season tickets sold.
Fewer than 1,000 seats are still available for sale, after accounting for seats sold as season tickets plus those held for current UM students and team use.
"When we first arrived at Miami, we were told it would be tough to sell out the BankUnited Center and it would be hard to build a basketball fan base," said Head Coach Jim Larrañaga. "But in four short years, we have set all kinds of records with both sellout crowds and student attendance."
Season ticket pricing for remaining seats start at $249, following a sellout in the $130 sections. Click here to view remaining availability and pricing or call 1-800-GO-CANES to order by phone.
Due to record season ticket sales, seats may not be available on a single-game basis."It's exciting to see our fans and the local community rally around our men's basketball team," said Jason Layton, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Sales & Communications.
"With fewer than 1,000 seats remaining for sale, a month before we've played our first game, we could very reasonably sell out each of our ACC games if not the entire season."
The 17-game home schedule opens on Nov. 13 and includes a non-conference matchup with Florida on Dec. 8 plus ACC contests against Duke, Syracuse, Louisville, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh and two-time defending ACC Regular Season Champion, Virginia.
Ranked No. 21 in the latest CBS Sports Preseason Top-25 poll, the Hurricanes return the core lineup from a squad that advanced to the championship game of the 2015 NIT, including seniors Angel Rodriguez, Tonye Jekiri and Sheldon McClellan, who was among the 20 players named to the watch list for the 2016 Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award.
"This is going to be a fun year and we are excited to hear that our fans are getting behind this team even before the games begin by purchasing season tickets in huge numbers," Larrañaga said. "Our players and coaches are working extremely hard to take Miami basketball to the next level."
Feel bad for al those people. Stay safe BEER.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | October 23, 2015 at 10:02 AM
This thing came out of nowhere. Nobody was talking about it yesterday. Now it's a killer.
Posted by: Lurker | October 23, 2015 at 10:04 AM
Posted by: GoldenHomer | October 23, 2015 at 09:25 AM
Our O is predictable because the check downs are obvious. When the D gives us a certain look, we check to a play that everyone knows is coming. It's why we suck on third down, the D gives us a look and calls our plays for us. It's seriously barely above high school stuff.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | October 23, 2015 at 10:05 AM
This thing came out of nowhere. Nobody was talking about it yesterday. Now it's a killer.
Posted by: Lurker | October 23, 2015 at 10:04 AM
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Yeah. That's a big reason it's so scary. Little time to react to something that massive and strong.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | October 23, 2015 at 10:05 AM
What's the Boy Scouts motto? Always be prepared.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | October 23, 2015 at 10:08 AM
This thing came out of nowhere. Nobody was talking about it yesterday. Now it's a killer.
Posted by: Lurker | October 23, 2015 at 10:04 AM
Sadly, our country was to worried about Mrs. Clinton and her hearing. I believe it was on 5-8 different channels last night as I surfed for something to watch.
Posted by: GoldenHomer | October 23, 2015 at 10:24 AM
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | October 23, 2015 at 10:05 AM
I think it developed very very fast. Didn't give people much time to prepare. That's the scary part.
Posted by: Lurker | October 23, 2015 at 10:31 AM
@ByTimReynolds: How many current FBS QBs have played at least 10 home games in their careers, with two TD passes in every one?
Answer: One. Brad Kaaya.
Posted by: Go Canes | October 23, 2015 at 10:39 AM
@CanesWarning: Charting the Miami Hurricanes: Virginia Tech Hokies: Offensive Snaps – 71 total QB – Brad Kaaya (71)... https://t.co/O4iYjFsNNk #TheU #UM
Posted by: Go Canes | October 23, 2015 at 10:41 AM
If Andrew taught me anything, it's to ALWAYS be prepared. Gasoline,cooking fuel,water, & ice were hard to come by. If I had one of those commercial ice machines, I would've made a KILLIN'!
Posted by: CaneRock | October 23, 2015 at 10:47 AM
DAMN! That sucka went from a 60 MPH storm, to a 200 MPH hurricane, in 30 HOURS!
Posted by: CaneRock | October 23, 2015 at 10:55 AM
That's insane.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | October 23, 2015 at 11:13 AM
Be safe to BeeriCane. Da U N Houston and everyone in South Texas and throughout Mexico.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | October 23, 2015 at 11:19 AM
I WILL BE GOING TO SOME BASEBALL GAMES WITH U GUYS THIS YEAR
Posted by: canezilla | October 23, 2015 at 08:06 AM
Sorry, but your chance has passed. Sure, NOW you want us to make the Canespace Fourplay and Fiveplay? LOL
Posted by: 86Cane | October 23, 2015 at 11:28 AM
Those inexpensive sterno cookers were the bomb when we lost power for a couple of weeks (Wilma?)
Also extra charcoal if you have a regular grill, or extra gas tanks if you have a gas one. Matches. Batteries. Portable lights.
Just to add to your list CR, which was a good one. Amazing how much we take fresh clean water for granted
Posted by: Lurker | October 23, 2015 at 11:28 AM
You're either a self- motivated person or you're not. A coach can't ever motivate an unmotivated person if they don't have it in them. And what I seem to be seeing in Colin is complacency. Losing your mojo is on you, not the coach. The team is way worse without Harbaugh, but Kapernick sucking is on him. Zero leadership.
Posted by: Lurker | October 22, 2015 at 10:52 PM
Not really. the coach sets the tone and either inspires or doesn't inspire athletes to get things done. If a coawch is gettign through to most athletes, then its on the ones who aren't working. But if the coach is not getting through, if the team looks dull and disinterested in general, that's on the coach.
Posted by: j.w. | October 23, 2015 at 11:29 AM
DAMN! That sucka went from a 60 MPH storm, to a 200 MPH hurricane, in 30 HOURS!
Posted by: CaneRock | October 23, 2015 at 10:55 AM
Yeah, that IS crazy! This is not going to turn out well for man, many people. Especially in Mexico with limited resources, inadequate housing and limited supplies.
#PrayForMexico
#PrayForTexas
#PrayForBerricane
#PrayForDaUInHouston
Posted by: 86Cane | October 23, 2015 at 11:30 AM
Are they canceling any football games Saturday or Sunday in Texas???
Posted by: 86Cane | October 23, 2015 at 11:31 AM
Players should be self motivated but Coaches should Inspire his team in some sort of way. Look no further then the Dolphins under Campbell
Posted by: SinisterCane | October 23, 2015 at 11:31 AM
Posted by: j.w. | October 23, 2015 at 11:29 AM
It's been my experience that a person that's internally unmotivated doesn't respond. Coaches can coach people that they can get through to. Which isn't everybody. That's why coaches get rid of players or sit their asses down. In business, those are the people you fire. They constantly bitch and don't get anything done, and take up too much of your time.
Posted by: Lurker | October 23, 2015 at 11:35 AM
My prediction:
Clemson 41 Miami 23
Posted by: CoCane | October 23, 2015 at 11:44 AM
31-28 Canes.
Posted by: Go Canes | October 23, 2015 at 11:46 AM
Our O is predictable because the check downs are obvious. When the D gives us a certain look, we check to a play that everyone knows is coming. It's why we suck on third down, the D gives us a look and calls our plays for us. It's seriously barely above high school stuff.
Posted by: The Dude | October 23, 2015 at 10:05 AM
There IT is right there.
Posted by: 86Cane | October 23, 2015 at 12:01 PM
They constantly bitch and don't get anything done, and take up too much of your time.
Posted by: Lurker | October 23, 2015 at 11:35 AM
Damn, we know the same people!
Posted by: 86Cane | October 23, 2015 at 12:03 PM
D’Onofrio said. “Be ready for your moment. You make plays by being prepared. You don’t make plays because you’re a so-called playmaker.”
versus
Santana Moss "Big time players make big time plays in big time games"
In the end it is this staff's approach to football that will lead to their demise. They are not Miami coaches.
Posted by: USAFCane | October 23, 2015 at 12:08 PM
You know what bothers me is ND being so powerful that they benefit from being full ACC member in college basketball's premier conference but does not have to be a full time football members.
Worst of all, even their part time membership helps the weak ACC in football.
Oh well.
Posted by: USAFCane | October 23, 2015 at 12:10 PM
We're 13-25 run on 3rd down over our last few games.
IMO the biggest reason, not the only one certainly, for our pathetic conversion rate has been our continual inability to avoid 3rd and long because of penalty.
If we can manage down and distance tomorrow we'll be there at the end with a shot to win It.
Posted by: Go Canes | October 23, 2015 at 12:12 PM
Posted by: Lurker | October 23, 2015 at 09:31 AM
He was just as famous when he was balling. Barring some personal issues we don't know about, the only thing that changed is the coaching. Coaching is a huge part of football.
Look at what the Dolphins did w a new coach and 2 weeks.
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | October 23, 2015 at 12:13 PM
Depends on the message and who's delivering it. "Don't rise to the occasion" & "trust your training" doesn't get through to ANYBODY.
Besides, EVERY player is DIFFERENT, their's no one size fits all approach.
External motivation MATTERS, some guys are good at it, some aren't.
Posted by: CaneRock | October 23, 2015 at 12:16 PM
They constantly bitch and don't get anything done, and take up too much of your time.
Posted by: Lurker | October 23, 2015 at 11:35 AM
Damn, we know the same people!
Posted by: 86Cane | October 23, 2015 at 12:03 PM
Hey! You're not talking about people this blog I trust!!
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | October 23, 2015 at 12:20 PM
Posted by: Lurker | October 23, 2015 at 11:35 AM
It's been my experience that a person that's internally unmotivated doesn't respond. Coaches can coach people that they can get through to. Which isn't everybody. That's why coaches get rid of players or sit their asses down. In business, those are the people you fire. They constantly bitch and don't get anything done, and take up too much of your time.
Posted by: Lurker | October 23, 2015 at 11:35 AM
And its been mine, as a coach and as the father of athletes (as well as the uncle of others), that a poor coach is responsible for team-wide lethargy, or lack of attention to detail, or inconsistent effort. Coaches, business management, etc. can't make people pay attention. But there are very few people in any occupation or sport who won't respond to anyone. I coached 31 girls in 3 seasons this year, only 3 (occasionally) wouldn't respond to anyone when they weren't getting their way.
Kap isn't playing well for a number of reasons. Defenses have figured out his strengths and his team isn't even close to the same unit he had two years ago. I wouldn't be surprised if he is cut in June, not because he isn't working but simply because he isn't that good. But if he were the only problem on the team, the Niners would sit him and start Gabbert.
Posted by: j.w. | October 23, 2015 at 12:20 PM
Hey! You're not talking about people this blog I trust!!
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | October 23, 2015 at 12:20 PM
Things that make U go hmmmmmmmmmm...
Posted by: 86Cane | October 23, 2015 at 12:26 PM
Lol^^^
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | October 23, 2015 at 12:28 PM
I read somewhere about the possibility of a UM/Temple bowl matchup. Now THAT would be epic!!
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | October 23, 2015 at 12:29 PM
I read somewhere about the possibility of a UM/Temple bowl matchup. Now THAT would be epic!!
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | October 23, 2015 at 12:29 PM
So Golden could lose to his old team on the way out the door, man that would hurt.
Posted by: GoldenHomer | October 23, 2015 at 12:30 PM
So Golden could lose to his old team on the way out the door, man that would hurt.
Posted by: GoldenHomer | October 23, 2015 at 12:30 PM
I'm pretty sure he'd end up w some mysterious ailment right before game time. Streptovaginosis or something.
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | October 23, 2015 at 12:34 PM
It's looks like the hurricane will be a low by the time it reaches Texas, lots of mountains to cross first
Posted by: Old Skool | October 23, 2015 at 12:39 PM
With the exception of GT & UVA, you can throw the 40 part of that 40/20 rule out the window...ain't happenin'. The last part of the season's gonna come down to DEFENSE...YIKES!
Posted by: CaneRock | October 23, 2015 at 01:00 PM
That's great news. There are hundreds of miles to cross before it reaches Texas, so it would make sense it's not a hurricane when it gets there. Land and mountains are definitely your best friend with hurricanes. Still will probably be a super nasty low-storm though I'll bet
Posted by: Lurker | October 23, 2015 at 01:05 PM
@mattyports: Al Golden can do Saturday what Butch Davis did in 1998, but that seems like more fantasy than fate.
https://t.co/l8uwUNKINH
Posted by: Go Canes | October 23, 2015 at 01:16 PM
You may have 1 shot of King Louie for you
Posted by: SinisterCane | October 23, 2015 at 08:48 AM
One day brother.. one day.
Posted by: trianglecane | October 23, 2015 at 01:28 PM
Been said on here countless times, winning cures everything.
Win this game and we're likely in the Top 25 with our destiny for the season and in recruiting in our own hands.
Posted by: Go Canes | October 23, 2015 at 06:39 AM
The problem is that we've been saying basically the same thing week after week, year after year. Every game against a decent opponent we say is his last chance. FSU was a supposed must win. He's just not capable. Some would say "well, we'll find out soon enough.", but the reality is we've already found out. Over and over.
All we've been doing is moving the goalpost.
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | October 23, 2015 at 02:04 PM
The goalpost hasn't changed in my view. Win the Coastal, at the very least. If they want guaranteed safety, win the ACC. Also, don't dare lose the bowl game.
Posted by: Lurker | October 23, 2015 at 02:39 PM
It's looks like the hurricane will be a low by the time it reaches Texas, lots of mountains to cross first
Posted by: Old Skool | October 23, 2015 at 12:39 PM
It will not be the wind but the rain that will affect Texas. Just ask Stevie Ray Vaughn and his BFF BB King:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3KTjeqltuQ
Posted by: 86Cane | October 23, 2015 at 02:41 PM
After my run-in within Hurricane Andrew I wouldn't even wish that on Al Golden
Posted by: SinisterCane | October 23, 2015 at 02:45 PM
It will not be the wind but the rain that will affect Texas. Just ask Stevie Ray Vaughn and his BFF BB King:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3KTjeqltuQ
Posted by: 86Cane | October 23, 2015 at 02:41 PM
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That's my ringtone!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | October 23, 2015 at 02:56 PM
http://thebiglead.com/2015/10/23/college-football-hot-seat-al-golden-butch-jones-bret-bielema/
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 23, 2015 at 03:01 PM
"The midday Friday central pressure recording of 879 millibars (the barometric pressure equivalent is 25.96 inches) "is the lowest for any tropical cyclone globally for over 30 years," according to the Met Office, Britain's weather service."
Posted by: CaneRock | October 23, 2015 at 03:12 PM
The goalpost hasn't changed in my view. Win the Coastal, at the very least. If they want guaranteed safety, win the ACC. Also, don't dare lose the bowl game.
Posted by: Lurker | October 23, 2015 at 02:39 PM
That's reasonable. And if he did all that I assume he changed his philosophy, which he needs to do. The problem comes in when he falls short of that and the powers that be rationalize some reason to keep him.
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | October 23, 2015 at 03:29 PM
expecting a lot of rain in San Antonio. Heard 10 inches perhaps more in Houston.
Posted by: USAFCane | October 23, 2015 at 03:30 PM