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Sports briefs: 4/15

Baseball Miami went on the road to College Park this weekend and took two of three games from the Maryland Terrapins. Chris Diaz turned in a solid outing on the mound Friday night, but it took the Hurricanes 13 innings to secure a 1-0 win. Freshman Brandon Lopez knocked in the winning run with a...
Spring game theatrics highlight Miami’s progress

Spring game theatrics highlight Miami’s progress

Ominous clouds and torrential rain could not derail Miami’s spring game, as the skies cleared for kickoff and the Canes showcased their months of progress. The first team orange squad – led by senior quarterback Stephen Morris – emerged victorious on Saturday, 35-20, over the hard-nosed second team squad dressed in stark white jerseys. The...

NCAA releases allegations against athletic program

The University of Miami received its notice of allegations from the NCAA Tuesday night, as did former Hurricanes coaches who violated ethical conduct rules during their time at the school. Despite the dismissal of a reported 20 percent of the evidence against Miami – including interviews with two close acquaintances of rogue booster Nevin Shapiro...
Miami signs 16 recruits for incoming freshman class

Miami signs 16 recruits for incoming freshman class

The Hurricanes concluded National Signing Day on Wednesday with 16 high school athletes officially accepting scholarships to attend Miami. Overall, five of those recruits came from Florida, with four of those residing in South Florida.

NCAA launches internal investigation

Members of the NCAA enforcement staff who sought information about the alleged improper benefits scandal at University of Miami now face an investigation into its own conduct. On Wednesday, the NCAA placed its investigation into the Miami athletic department on hold, and will turn its attention to the association’s own staff. Several former employees apparently...

Former FIU head coach Cristobal joins Hurricanes staff

Mario Cristobal rejoined the Hurricanes football staff on Thursday, the University of Miami announced. Cristobal, a former Miami player and coach, will serve as associate coach and tight ends coach. He was fired in December as head coach at FIU, where the Golden Panthers finished 3-9 in 2012. Despite the underperforming season, Cristobal is credited...
Golden reflects on strong leadership, postseason bowl ban

Golden reflects on strong leadership, postseason bowl ban

With the Hurricanes 2012 season officially wrapped up, the team will now set off to organize their efforts towards next season and the future. Miami (7-5, 5-3 ACC) finished the regular season tied for first place atop the ACC Coastal Division with North Carolina, but isn’t eligible for the championship game or postseason bowl play...
Seniors stand tall in final home game

Seniors stand tall in final home game

Starting quarterback Stephen Morris threw for 413 yards and the Hurricanes defense never let up against the Bulls as Miami overpowered South Florida 40-9 in front of 38,869 fans on Senior Day. The previous two contests against USF (3-7, 1-4 Big East) were games that went down to the wire, but Miami (6-5, 4-3 ACC)...
Hurricanes prepare for resurgent Virginia defense

Hurricanes prepare for resurgent Virginia defense

After a three-game, four week homestand, the Hurricanes will hit the road once more to Charlottesville to take on the Virginia Cavaliers in another pivotal ACC contest. Miami (5-4, 4-2 ACC) are looking to maintain their Coastal Division lead, while Virginia (3-6, 1-4 ACC) have struggled for most of the year, but are coming off...
Miami beats Virginia Tech, on track for Coastal Division title

Miami beats Virginia Tech, on track for Coastal Division title

The Hurricanes 30-12 dismantling of the Virginia Tech Hokies on Thursday night was not quite a welcome back party towards national relevance, but it was a showcase of a program clawing its way back into the conversation. Miami (5-4, 4-2 ACC) took sole possession of first place in the ACC Coastal and effectively ended the...

Running back Eduardo Clements out for season with injury

The team announced on Saturday morning that junior running back Eduardo Clements will miss the remainder of the season with an undisclosed injury. Though the exact nature of the injury was not revealed, it was one that Clements suffered last week against Florida State.
Miami falls to FSU in front of 73,000 fans

Miami falls to FSU in front of 73,000 fans

Despite an energetic opening, the Hurricanes fell 33-20 to the Seminoles Saturday night in their homecoming game. The Canes (4-4, 3-2) got off to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter, but failed to keep up with the slew of talented players on the No.11 ranked Florida State Seminoles (7-1, 4-1).