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Miami To Face Minnesota in Big 10-ACC Challenge

The Atlantic Coast and Big Ten Conferences announced Monday, the University of Miami men's basketball team will face the University of Minnesota on Nov. 29 in the 19th annual Big Ten-ACC Challenge.

The event – in which each conference hosts seven games – matches all 14 Big Ten teams against all but one ACC member. Network assignments and tip times will be announced at a later date.

The Hurricanes are 1-1 against Minnesota, including an 0-1 record under Coach Jim Larrañaga. This will be the first matchup between the two squads at Williams Arena. Miami last defeated the Golden Gophers on Dec. 2, 2009, when Miami earned its first victory in the Big Ten-ACC Challenge, 73-68.

Riding a three game winning-streak, Miami is 5-5 overall in the Big Ten-ACC Challenge, with a 1-4 mark on the road and a 4-1 record at home. The Canes have defeated a pair of ranked teams during Larrañaga's tenure, downing No. 13 Michigan State, 67-59, in 2012 and No. 24 Illinois, 70-61, in 2013.

The matchup dates for the 2017 Challenge appear below. Tip times and specific network assignments will be announced at a later date.

Monday, Nov. 27
Maryland at Syracuse
Wisconsin at Virginia

Tuesday, Nov. 28
Northwestern at Georgia Tech
Louisville at Purdue
Florida State at Rutgers
Illinois at Wake Forest
Iowa at Virginia Tech

Wednesday, Nov. 29
Duke at Indiana
Miami at Minnesota
Boston College at Nebraska
Michigan at North Carolina
Penn State at NC State
Clemson at Ohio State

Thursday, Nov. 30
Notre Dame at Michigan State

ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU will combine to televise all 14 games of the event. All games will also be available via the ESPN app.

Athlon Sports Sees Great Potential In Young Hurricanes

Nine Miami Hurricanes were named to Athlon Sports Preseason All-ACC Teams, including a conference-leading total of five student-athletes named to the first team, the publication announced.

Miami tied reigning national champion Clemson for the most first-team selections with five: running back Mark Walton, wide receiver Ahmmon Richards, tight end Christopher Herndon IV, kicker Michael Badgley and punt returner Braxton Berrios.

In addition to the five first-team honorees, linebacker Shaquille Quarterman (second team), offensive lineman Kc McDermott (third team) and defensive linemen Kendrick Norton (third team) and Joe Jackson (third team) were also honored.

Richards, who set the Miami freshman receiving record with 934 yards in 2016, was also named to the Preseason All-America Fourth Team by the publication. A Freshman All-America honoree last year, Richards led all freshmen nationally in receiving yards and totaled the sixth-most receiving yards in a single season in Miami history.

Badgley, who picked up his second All-ACC third-team recognition a season ago, connected on 21 of 26 field goal attempts in 2016. Badgley moved into third place in Miami history in career field goals made last season with 60 successful kicks.

Berrios ranked 11^th nationwide in punt return average last year, totaling 215 return yards on 19 returns for an average of 11.3 yards. Berrios also added 178 receiving yards on 12 receptions, and registered a team-best 75 all-purpose yards in Miami's Russell Athletic Bowl victory over West Virginia.

Herndon made 12 starts as a junior a season ago, finishing with 28 receptions for 334 yards and two touchdowns. Herndon has made 15 starts and played in 29 games in three seasons at Miami, with career totals of 571 yards and three touchdowns.

Walton led the Hurricanes with 1,117 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns as a sophomore, earning third-team All-ACC recognition after a standout campaign. In just two seasons at Miami, Walton has compiled 1,578 rushing yards, over 2,400 all-purpose yards and 25 total touchdowns. 

Another player who delivered an impressive freshman season, Jackson led the team in tackles for loss (11.5) and sacks (8.5) in his first year with the Hurricanes. Jackson finished with 32 tackles, saw action in all 13 games and made two starts in 2016.

The Hurricanes return 18 starters from last year's squad that finished 9-4, winning its final five games, capturing its first bowl win in 10 years and finishing the year ranked in the AP and Amway Coaches Polls for the first time since 2009.

Happy Father's Day

From the

UM Sports Hall of Fame 

Founded in 1966 by a group of 8 Miami-Dade County Circuit Court judges, the Hall has inducted less than 300 of the thousands of former student-athletes and coaches who have worn the Orange, Green and White. Each year, an induction banquet is held in the Spring to honor those chosen to join this unique and special fraternity. The Tom Kearns Hall of Fame Building opened in 1989 and displays artifacts that range from the football from the first game in school history in 1926... to Russell Maryland's Outland Trophy...to the Seminole War Canoe, a 10 foot long canoe dug from a 250 year old cypress tree...Ron Fraser's "Lucky Shoes", worn for both the 1982 and '85 National Championship games.  The "Hall of Honor" lists the All Americans from each sports, and those athletes selected to play professional sports, including football and baseball draft picks.

 

"The aim of the UM Sports Hall of Fame is to form, establish and maintain a permanent Hall of Fame for former University of Miami athletes who are deserving of admission by virtue of their outstanding achievements and contributions to the University. To provide and maintain a permanent home for the Hall of Fame and aid the University of Miami in its athletic program, including the construction and maintenance of a permanent fieldhouse."

 

The Founding Judges

April 13, 1966 

 

The UM Sports Hall of Fame would also like to acknowledge the efforts of

Judge John Gale, retired Circuit Court judge, 

in the founding of the UMSHoF

and THANK him for helping to guide the Hall in its early years. 

                            

The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to recognize those student-athletes, coaches and administrators who have brought acclaim to the University through their accomplishments and championships.  Your tax-deductible donation will help showcase their achievements for Hurricanes fans to enjoy for generations to come!

                                                                                                                        

To make a DONATION to the UM Sports Hall of Fame send to: 

 

UM Sports Hall of Fame

5821 San Amaro Drive

Coral Gables, Florida

33146

305-284-2775 HOF

UMSportsHalloffame.com

Canes Fans To Gather At CanesFest

Miami Athletics announced Wednesday that its 2017 CanesFest will be held at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, August 12, from noon to 4 p.m.

The annual, fan-friendly celebration is free and open to the public. Parking is also free. This year's CanesFest features autograph sessions with current UM football student-athletes.

The event also includes:

• Exclusive season ticket holder activities and experiences
• Behind the scenes stadium tours
• Select-a-Seat season ticket opportunities
• Photos with cheerleaders, the Maniac & Sebastian the Ibis
• Scavenger hunt for young fans
• Fan zone interactive activities

Certain activities and all autograph opportunities will require fans to have a voucher to participate. Vouchers will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 1 p.m. the day of the event.

Fans will have the opportunity to see Hard Rock Stadium's newly renovated club and suite levels. Football season tickets will also be on sale throughout the stadium, starting at $160.

The fan zone opens at noon and the stadium gates open at 1 p.m. The rest of the event schedule is as follows:

• Select a Seat -- 1 p.m.
• Autograph Voucher Distribution – 1 p.m.
• Football Team Photo (on field) – 1:45 p.m.
• Stadium Tours – 2-4 p.m.
• Football Team Autographs – 2:30-3:30 p.m.

University of Miami Fans: U Got This?

With an unprecedented outpouring of support from University of Miami fans and donors, 2016-17 was a record-setting year for the Hurricane Club highlighted by all-time marks in annual giving, membership and capital projects. 

The Hurricane Club raised $49 million in cash and commitments in 2016-17, an all-time record and an increase of more than 80 percent from the previous record of $26.5 million, set in 2010-11.

“I want to thank all of those who have invested in our students,” Director of Athletics Blake James said. “We are continuing to Build Champions in the classroom, in competition and in life.  The generosity of our passionate supporters is invested into enhancing the student-athlete experience and ensuring that we provide our young men and women with the very best resources to be successful.”

The $49 million raised was highlighted by three capital projects: the Carol Soffer Football Indoor Practice Facility, the Isadore Hecht Athletic Center renovation project and the Basketball Victory Fund.

The official groundbreaking ceremony for the Carol Soffer Football Indoor Practice Facility was held in early May at the future site of the building, expected to open in fall of 2018. The Soffer Family's lead gift of $14 million towards the indoor football facility, announced in fall of 2016, marked the largest single gift in the history of Miami Athletics. 

The Hecht Athletic Center, which reopened its front doors in May, underwent a $1 million transformation to the outside entrance and interior of the lobby.

Through the Basketball Victory Fund, a $1.7 million renovation project provided upgrades and updates to the men's and women's basketball locker rooms, coaches' offices and branding installations throughout the Watsco Center.

Including the Soffers' pledge towards the indoor facility, there were seven gifts of $1 million or more in 2016-17, another Hurricane Club record.

The Hurricane Club's membership of more than 11,000 members represents an over 100-percent jump from its membership of 5,140 in 2010. In addition, the $14.3 million raised for the Annual Fund represents an increase of 16.2 percent from the previous total of $12.3 million, and an increase of over 52 percent from its 2010 total of $9.3 million.

“Without the passion and generosity of our supporters, none of this would have been possible,” Senior Athletics Director for Development Jesse Marks said.

“We designed a plan in 2010 based upon a vision of sustaining excellence for our student-athletes in all areas of their experience at UM. Our growth as a philanthropic organization, both locally and nationally, is a testament to all who invest their resources into our program and believe in Building Champions at The U.”

Ladies First Please

Estela Perez-Somarriba of the University of Miami women's tennis team was officially announced Thursday as an ITA All-American in singles. A First Team All-ACC selection, Perez-Somarriba becomes the eighth freshman ITA All-American in program history, including the seventh in singles.

“Earning All-American status is a prestigious honor and very difficult to do whether you're a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior,” Miami head coachPaige Yaroshuk-Tews said. “To be able to get that type of accolade your freshman year just shows a lot about the type of person and athlete that we have in Estela. We're obviously very proud of her, we think she deserves it and we're excited for the future of what is to come.”

A native of Madrid, Perez-Somarriba is the second Hurricane freshman to garner ITA All-America distinction in the past three seasons, joining Sinead Lohan in 2014-15. Overall, this is the ninth such honor for a Miami freshman, as Ronni Reis earned the accolade in both singles and doubles in 1984-85.

Perez-Somarriba is the 28th Hurricane to receive the illustrious accolade, including the 15th with Yaroshuk-Tews at the helm, all coming in the past 14 seasons. This marks the 64th total ITA All-America award for a Miami player, including the 33rd under Yaroshuk-Tews.

The Hurricanes have totaled eight ITA All-America honors in the past four years, including six in singles. Miami has had at least one player earn the recognition in 13 of the last 14 seasons.

Perez-Somarriba tallied a team-best 34-7 singles mark in her opening campaign at Miami, finishing the season ranked No. 26 in the country, sixth-best among freshmen. In the spring, she notched a 27-4 overall record, including going 20-3 in dual matches, 12-2 in ACC play and 12-2 against ranked players.

The first freshman in program history to reach the Final Four of the NCAA Singles Championship, Perez-Somarriba went 15-0 over 16 matches in a 58-day stretch, losing only four total sets and defeating nine ranked opponents, before falling in three sets in the NCAA semifinals.

Perez-Somarriba was among a select group of just 11 freshmen in the nation to garner ITA All-America status, including one of only seven to do so in singles.

U Gone Fishing?

Ted Hendricks, a member of the UM and Pro Football Hall of Fames will serve as the celebrity host for the Seventh Annual Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys / University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame (UMSHoF) Celebrity Fishing Tournament, presented by Yamaha and Caribee Boat Sales, June 23 and 24 at Founders Park at Mile Marker 87 on the Overseas Highway in Islamorada, Fla. 

“I'm excited to host the Seventh Annual Miami Sports Hall of Fame Celebrity Fishing Tournament this year. Come join me and some of my UM friends in Islamorada”, said NFL and UM Hall of Famer, Ted Hendricks. “It is one of the best charity events anyone can participate in and your opportunity to mingle with UM greats is awesome.  A Reel expert can tackle anything with UFISH.” 

The tournament weekend begins Friday evening with a kick-off party, final boat registration, silent auction and captains' meeting followed on Saturday by a full day of fishing. On Saturday afternoon, the tournament will host its official weigh-in, followed by the Grady White Boats Dinner, awards ceremony and silent auction. New to the tournament this year, Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill will be hosting the food throughout the weekend and Warbird Apparel is the official angler shirt sponsor.

All events are open to the public. 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 various inshore and offshore categories. A portion of the tournament proceeds will go to Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys,  Coastal Conservation Association and the UMSHoF. 

Former Hurricanes sports stars who have participated in the past include NFL Hall of Famer and 2012 Tournament Host Warren Sapp (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Oakland Raiders), Clinton Portis (Denver Broncos, Washington Redskins), Brett Romberg (Jacksonville Jaguars, St. Louis Rams, Atlanta Falcons), Gary Dunn (Pittsburgh Steelers), Damione Lewis (St. Louis Rams, Carolina Panthers, New England Patriots, Houston Texans) and 1992 Heisman Trophy winner Gino Torretta (Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Indianapolis Colts). 

Tournament Information

The Seventh Annual Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys/UMSHoF Celebrity Dolphin Fishing Tournament is presented by Yamaha and Caribee Boat Sales and brought to participants 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 the Tournament Director, Judy Layne at [email protected]. Follow the tournament on Facebook at www.facebook.com/canesfish and Instagram at www.instagram.com/canesfish .

The U In The Hall Of Fame

A trio of legendary Miami Hurricanes are among the 75 players from the Football Bowl Subdivision who have been selected to the official ballot for induction into the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame.

First-team All-Americans Warren Sapp (1994), Ray Lewis (1995) and Ed Reed (2000 and 2001) have each been chosen for the 2018 national ballot. They will have the opportunity to join the 10 Hurricanes that have been previously selected to the NFF and College Hall of Fame.

The announcement of the 2018 Class will be made Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, in Atlanta. The city is serving as the host for the CFP National Championship, which will be played later that day at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Some of the inductees will be on site during the announcement to represent the class and share their thoughts on being elected. The Jan. 8 announcement will be televised live, and specific viewing information will be available as the date draws near. A few inductees will also participate in the pregame festivities and the coin toss before the championship game.

Sapp was a consensus All-American in 1994 and was the first Miami player to win the Lombardi Award and the Bronko Nagurski Trophy. During his All-American season in 1994, Sapp had 84 tackles and led the team with 10.5 sacks. Following the regular season, he was one of six finalists invited to the Downtown Athletic Club for the Heisman Trophy presentation.

Lewis, who was selected as a First-Team All-American in 1995 by the Associated Press, was a three-year starter for the Hurricanes. He led Miami in tackles during his sophomore and junior seasons, setting consecutive records for solo tackles by a middle linebacker with 91 in 1994 and 95 in 1995. Following his 1995 season, Lewis was a finalist for the Butkus Award.

Reed was a two-time consensus All-American for the Hurricanes in 2000 and 2001. He is one of just nine Miami players to earn All-America honors in back-to-back seasons. Reed played a key role in helping the Hurricanes to their fifth national title in 2001. During his career at Miami, Reed set career records for interceptions and interception return yards. Reed's nine interceptions in 2001 rank as the second-best single-season total in program history.

To be eligible for the Hall of Fame ballot, players must have been named a first-team All-America by a major/national selector as recognized and utilized by the NCAA for their consensus All-America teams; played their last year of intercollegiate football at least 10 years prior to nomination; played within the last 50 years and cannot be currently playing professional football. Once nominated for consideration, all player candidates are submitted to one of eight District Screening Committees, which conducts a vote to determine who will appear on the ballot and represent their respective districts.

University of Miami National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Inductees
Andy Gustafson (1985 inductee)
Don Bosseler (1990 inductee)
Jack Harding (1980 inductee)
Ted Hendricks (1987 inductee)
Bennie Blades (2006 inductee)
Arnold Tucker (2008 inductee)
Gino Torretta (2009 inductee)
Russell Maryland (2011 inductee)
Jimmy Johnson (2012 inductee)
Vinny Testaverde (2013 inductee)