The Canes have lost four of their last seven games and know things must change with goals of an NCAA Tournament berth in mind. The schedule doesn’t get any easier. How will Miami fare in its next three matchups?
Basketball, Commentary, Sports
ACC Predictions: Miami vs. Georgia Tech, Florida State
Jan. 3 – Miami @ Georgia Tech The Yellow Jackets have been a disappointment so far this young season. Sitting at 6-6, they hold the worst record in the ACC heading into conference play. Last season, they caused issues for a few top-tier teams, riding a stellar defense led by then-junior big man Ben Lammers…
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FAQs about 2017 Hurricane athletics
The most burning questions Canes fans had about the future of Hurricane sports teams.
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Rosier must prove himself again to earn starting spot in 2018
Regardless of what happens in the Orange Bowl matchup against Wisconsin Dec. 30, the uncertainty surrounding Rosier’s ability to consistently throw accurate passes means there will likely be an open competition for the starting quarterback spot come 2018.
Commentary, Football, Sports
Loss to Clemson shows Miami still has work to do
The reigning national champions, the Clemson Tigers, trounced Miami from start to finish, leaving Canes fans across the country asking the question: What just happened?
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A letter to South Florida: No matter what happens, UM’s football season was a success
Win or lose on Saturday, keep in mind that the Hurricanes have come a long way since that Saturday afternoon on Oct. 24, 2015, and that can’t be forgotten.
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Hurricanes continue to silence critics week after week
Unique days and special accomplishments are hard to come by for football programs as storied as the University of Miami’s. But Saturday brought something special to the city.
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History shows that despite close calls, Hurricanes have potential to keep winning
The No. 9 Hurricanes have the makings of a great team – talent on both offense and defense, big-play potential in the game’s most pivotal moments and a win on their resume over rival Florida State for the first time since 2009. But the talent on both sides of the ball can’t seem to produce…
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With season’s end, UM students reveal mixed feelings
Less than a week ago, the University of Miami’s season came to a halt in a crushing 20-point, first-round loss to the Michigan State Spartans that eliminated the Hurricanes from the NCAA Tournament. It was a heartbreaking defeat for the Canes, reflected in their faces when the final buzzer sounded. The Spartans dominated in almost…
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Good signs for UM basketball after victory over Duke, Virginia
Miami strikes again. Five days after taking down No. 18 Virginia on the road, the Miami Hurricanes grinded out a gritty 55-50 win against No. 10 Duke. With the Canes playing their best ball of the season heading into March, let’s see what we can take from their most recent, big win. Ja’Quan Newton’s suspension…
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ACC Basketball Predictions
Feb. 25 – Duke vs. Miami After an up-and-down start to a season with high expectations, the Duke Blue Devils have been on fire. Before a loss to Syracuse on a buzzer-beating three-pointer, Duke had won seven-straight games, including three after ranked teams, to give them a chance to claim the ACC crown after a 3-4…
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Kamari Murphy scores career high, leads Hurricanes to 71-65 victory over Clemson Tigers
The Hurricanes know what fellow senior Davon Reed will bring regularly, and Mr. Dependable, as Coach Jim Larrañaga now refers to him, brought his usual steady hand with 14 points, seven rebounds and five assists in Miami’s 71-65 win over the Clemson Tigers Saturday afternoon in the Watsco Center. After Kamari Murphy’s career-high scoring effort,…