http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/index.html http://media.miamiherald.com/images/logos/rss_sitelogo.gif http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/index.html 140 25 News, sports and entertainment from MiamiHerald.com en-us Copyright 2008 MiamiHerald.com UM 60 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:12:33 EDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/671157.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/671157.html Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:01 EDT Receiver Louis Murphy isn't the only Gators player whose picture and quote can be found taped to every Canes locker at Greentree Practice Field. The Canes haven't forgotten about what Florida defensive tackle Matt Patchan said last year after UM's blowout loss to Virginia in the final game at the Orange Bowl that ``half those guys in Miami uniforms shouldn't be there.'' http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/669490.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/669490.html Wed, 03 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT University of Florida sophomore Major Wright was supposed to be the next great safety at the University of Miami. Born in Hollywood, Wright grew up worshipping one of the greatest safeties in the history of college football, Sean Taylor. By all accounts, Wright was supposed to be the extenuation of Taylor's legacy. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/670342.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/670342.html Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:01 EDT A team coming off a 5-7 season, its worst in 30 years. A team whose many inexperienced players include a starting quarterback about to launch his first college pass. A team judged mid-pack in the ACC and completely off the radar in national polls. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/671157.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/671157.html Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:01 EDT Receiver Louis Murphy isn't the only Gators player whose picture and quote can be found taped to every Canes locker at Greentree Practice Field. The Canes haven't forgotten about what Florida defensive tackle Matt Patchan said last year after UM's blowout loss to Virginia in the final game at the Orange Bowl that ``half those guys in Miami uniforms shouldn't be there.'' http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/670342.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/670342.html Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:01 EDT A team coming off a 5-7 season, its worst in 30 years. A team whose many inexperienced players include a starting quarterback about to launch his first college pass. A team judged mid-pack in the ACC and completely off the radar in national polls. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/669489.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/669489.html Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:01 EDT Freshman quarterback Robert Marve had to wait an extra week to start his first game for the University of Miami. So, naturally, he's eager to complete his first pass. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/669750.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/669750.html Wed, 03 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT The Hurricanes have defensive ends Eric Moncur and Allen Bailey back -- even if it's only for two dozen or so plays against the Gators in Gainesville on Saturday. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/669752.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/669752.html Wed, 03 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT Florida State's quarterback watch will continue at least one more day, but the Seminoles did announce the rest of their starting lineup for Saturday's opener against Western Carolina. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/668275.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/668275.html Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:01 EDT Like most devoted mothers, Ora Lee Wade still has her son's press clippings from when Aubrey Hill played football at Miami Carol City High and the University of Florida -- like the one from the Gainesville Sun with the ''Gators Can Always Count on Hill'' headline. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/668265.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/668265.html Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:01 EDT While the Atlantic Coast Conference was getting crunched in its opening week of football, the Hurricanes not only survived admirably with their 52-7 victory against Charleston Southern, they had two players earn ACC weekly honors. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/667169.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/667169.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:01 EDT The meetings are all too infrequent now, held captive by such vagaries as conference scheduling, number of autumn Saturdays and prudence/ego/fear, depending on who you ask. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/667240.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/667240.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:01 EDT The University of Miami held a closed practice Sunday at Greentree Practice Field, its first since a season-opening victory against Charleston Southern on Thursday night. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/667222.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/667222.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:01 EDT The Miami Hurricanes better be ready for No. 5 Florida's best punch. Gators coach Urban Meyer said Sunday that UF receiver Percy Harvin and middle linebacker Brandon Spikes probably will play against the rival Hurricanes. Miami heads to Gainesville in five days for the first game between the teams since 2004. Miami has won six consecutive games in the series, a streak dating to 1986. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/665977.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/665977.html Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT Canes-Gators week is here, and UM players can hardly contain their anticipation. ''Can't wait to play against [ Tim Tebow],'' UM safety Lovon Ponder said. Robert Marve even kept a picture of Tebow (and other UM opponents) on his dorm wall as motivation, Jermaine McKenzie noted. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/665188.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/665188.html Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:01 EDT Not long after their 52-7 dismantling of Charleston Southern, a group of veteran Miami players approached coach Randy Shannon and, according to the coach, said, ``It's over. Let's get back to work.'' http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/663421.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/663421.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:01 EDT Graig Cooper had a 66-yard punt return for a touchdown and rushed for another score, quarterback Jacory Harris accounted for two touchdowns and Miami moved into its new home with a 52-7 season-opening win Thursday night over Charleston Southern. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/663751.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/663751.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:01 EDT Some fans yearned for the unavoidable pregame smell of barbecue that permeated the Orange Bowl. Others felt lost tailgating in an expansive parking lot. Many felt strange driving to Miami Gardens instead of Little Havana. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/663752.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/663752.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:01 EDT For his teammates, it was a dress rehearsal. For Jacory Harris, it was the marquee event. In what figures to be his only start this season, the freshman quarterback showed plenty of poise and potential in his collegiate debut Thursday night at Dolphin Stadium. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/669490.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/669490.html Wed, 03 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT University of Florida sophomore Major Wright was supposed to be the next great safety at the University of Miami. Born in Hollywood, Wright grew up worshipping one of the greatest safeties in the history of college football, Sean Taylor. By all accounts, Wright was supposed to be the extenuation of Taylor's legacy. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/669489.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/669489.html Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:01 EDT Freshman quarterback Robert Marve had to wait an extra week to start his first game for the University of Miami. So, naturally, he's eager to complete his first pass. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/669750.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/669750.html Wed, 03 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT The Hurricanes have defensive ends Eric Moncur and Allen Bailey back -- even if it's only for two dozen or so plays against the Gators in Gainesville on Saturday. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/669752.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/669752.html Wed, 03 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT Florida State's quarterback watch will continue at least one more day, but the Seminoles did announce the rest of their starting lineup for Saturday's opener against Western Carolina. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/668275.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/668275.html Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:01 EDT Like most devoted mothers, Ora Lee Wade still has her son's press clippings from when Aubrey Hill played football at Miami Carol City High and the University of Florida -- like the one from the Gainesville Sun with the ''Gators Can Always Count on Hill'' headline. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/668265.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/668265.html Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:01 EDT While the Atlantic Coast Conference was getting crunched in its opening week of football, the Hurricanes not only survived admirably with their 52-7 victory against Charleston Southern, they had two players earn ACC weekly honors. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/667169.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/667169.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:01 EDT The meetings are all too infrequent now, held captive by such vagaries as conference scheduling, number of autumn Saturdays and prudence/ego/fear, depending on who you ask. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/667240.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/667240.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:01 EDT The University of Miami held a closed practice Sunday at Greentree Practice Field, its first since a season-opening victory against Charleston Southern on Thursday night. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/667222.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/667222.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:01 EDT The Miami Hurricanes better be ready for No. 5 Florida's best punch. Gators coach Urban Meyer said Sunday that UF receiver Percy Harvin and middle linebacker Brandon Spikes probably will play against the rival Hurricanes. Miami heads to Gainesville in five days for the first game between the teams since 2004. Miami has won six consecutive games in the series, a streak dating to 1986. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/665977.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/665977.html Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT Canes-Gators week is here, and UM players can hardly contain their anticipation. ''Can't wait to play against [ Tim Tebow],'' UM safety Lovon Ponder said. Robert Marve even kept a picture of Tebow (and other UM opponents) on his dorm wall as motivation, Jermaine McKenzie noted. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/665188.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/665188.html Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:01 EDT Not long after their 52-7 dismantling of Charleston Southern, a group of veteran Miami players approached coach Randy Shannon and, according to the coach, said, ``It's over. Let's get back to work.'' http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/663421.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/663421.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:01 EDT Graig Cooper had a 66-yard punt return for a touchdown and rushed for another score, quarterback Jacory Harris accounted for two touchdowns and Miami moved into its new home with a 52-7 season-opening win Thursday night over Charleston Southern. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/663751.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/663751.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:01 EDT Some fans yearned for the unavoidable pregame smell of barbecue that permeated the Orange Bowl. Others felt lost tailgating in an expansive parking lot. Many felt strange driving to Miami Gardens instead of Little Havana. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/663752.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/663752.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:01 EDT For his teammates, it was a dress rehearsal. For Jacory Harris, it was the marquee event. In what figures to be his only start this season, the freshman quarterback showed plenty of poise and potential in his collegiate debut Thursday night at Dolphin Stadium. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/663771.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/663771.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:01 EDT Close call on which was more strange Thursday night: The University of Miami playing a football game anywhere but the Orange Bowl, or the Hurricanes opening the 2008 season without an opponent. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/663765.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/663765.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:01 EDT ESPN relegated UM's opener against Charleston Southern to the Internet on Thursday, and technical problems severely marred espn360's coverage. But the Sept. 6 Canes-Gators game at 8 p.m. will deliver high-profile exposure, especially with ABC not airing a game that night because of a NASCAR race. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/663770.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/663770.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:01 EDT University of Miami president Donna Shalala, a huge sports fan, arrived at Dolphin Stadium with UM chief financial officer Joe Natoli well in advance of the 7:30 p.m. kickoff. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/661205.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/661205.html Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT The last time a University of Miami freshman quarterback started in a season opener was on Sept. 3, 1983. His name was Bernie Kosar, he lost 28-3 to the Florida Gators in Gainesville and his Hurricanes went on to win 11 consecutive games and their first national title. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/661888.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/661888.html Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT The merriment will be misleading. Oh, it will be most welcome and much needed, make no mistake about that. But it will be a feeling that cannot quite be trusted. Not yet. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/662688.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/662688.html Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:31 EDT The University of Miami's 7:30 p.m. football opener against Charleston Southern will not be televised. If you don't go to the game -- plenty of tickets (starting at $29) are still available at Dolphin Stadium -- then the only way to see it live is on a computer via the website ESPN360.com. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/659693.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/659693.html Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT Fans attending University of Miami games at Dolphin Stadium can expect more pregame entertainment, more comfortable seats, a wider selection of food and (unlike at the dearly departed Orange Bowl) the benefit of watching big plays a second time on one of the world's largest video replay boards. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/660167.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/660167.html Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT UM's first injury report has one big surprise: Starting right tackle Reggie Youngblood is listed as doubtful because of a head injury for Thursday's opener against Charleston Southern. The injury was not previously mentioned by coach Randy Shannon. Youngblood will be replaced by Chris Rutledge. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/657812.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/657812.html Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:01 EDT The 18-year-old quarterback who will lead the University of Miami in its historic Dolphin Stadium debut is a young man beyond his years in handling pressure. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/657825.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/657825.html Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:01 EDT With a former NFL player and college coach for a father, Xavier Shannon didn't get to see very much of his dad growing up. But when he did, he said he was taught many valuable lessons in life. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/659715.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/659715.html Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:01 EDT Freshman defensive end Gavin Hardin said the University of Miami's rich, winning tradition is what compelled him to become a member of one of the nation's top recruiting classes in February.