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Veterans will share ﬁeld with unfamiliar names Team’s future found on the depth chart BY DAN STEIN SENIOR SPORTS WRITER

When glancing at the depth chart for the Miami Hurricanes opener, a few things jump out. Obviously, the top line is confusing, as the team’s “starting” quarterback – Robert Marve – is not even listed due to a suspension. Veteran mainstays such as Javarris James, Jason Fox and Reggie Youngblood are in their usual spots, although Youngblood is also listed as doubtful on the injury report with a head injury. A lack of depth at defensive end

concerns many, as both starters (Eric Moncur and Allen Bailey) are injured and top backup Adewale Ojomo is suspended. However, most of all, the youth and change of the roster is reflected. At quarterback, Jacory Harris is one of two true freshmen listed as starters. He will be the backup to Marve when Marve is reinstated. Marve, though, like Harris, has never thrown a collegiate pass. At receiver, true freshmen Travis Benjamin and Aldarious Johnson are listed as backups, but they are expected to play like veterans. This is in addition to fellow freshmen LaRon Byrd, Davon Johnson and Jermaine McKenzie (redshirt), who are not listed but are expected to contribute. On defense, defensive end Marcus Robinson is the only true freshman listed as a starter. However, several freshmen are expected to play right away on the defensive side of the ball.

On the line, Marcus Forston, Gavin Hardin, Andrew Smith and Micanor Regis should all see the field. Linebackers Sean Spence and Jordan Futch, both true freshmen, are listed on the depth chart and will play a lot. Arthur Brown, another true freshman, will play on special teams and work into the defense as well. In the secondary, more freshmen jump off the page, as Brandon Harris and Vaughn Telemaque both figure into the rotation early and often. Overall, the depth chart is bottom heavy – loaded with freshmen, redshirt freshmen and sophomores. This reflects a team that plans to make a lot of noise in the years to come. However, look for most of the heavy lifting to be done by the upperclassmen.

James and running mate Graig Cooper will be the focal point of the offense, and they will run behind a veteran offensive line. Additionally, the defense will be spearheaded by its linebacker corps, led by team leader Glenn Cook. Colin McCarthy, Daryl Sharpton, Romeo Davis and Spencer Adkins also will play big roles. They might sound familiar as they have been the core of this group for the past two seasons as well. All in all, the depth chart is starting to get back to the talent needed for championship runs. It might not be pretty early on, but it is certainly promising. Dan Stein may be contacted at dstein@ themiamihurricane.com.

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pos # name WR 85 Leonard Hankerson (6-3, 215, Soph.)

pos # name LE 90 Steven Wesley (6-3, 266, Soph.)

LT 64 Jason Fox (6-7, 306, Jr.)

LT 96 Antonio Dixon (6-3, 322, Sr.)

LG 74 Orlando Franklin (6-7, 334, Soph.)

RT 91 Joe Joseph (6-3, 302, Jr.)

55 Xavier Shannon (6-1, 302, Sr.)

RE 56 Marcus Robinson (6-1, 242, Fr.)

RG 61 Joel Figueroa (6-5, 344, Soph.)

SLB 50 Darryl Sharpton (5-11, 235, Jr.)

RT 77 Reggie Youngblood (6-5, 317, Sr.)

MLB 3 Glenn Cook (6-0, 228, Sr.)

TE 18 Dedrick Epps (6-4, 253, Jr.) or 88 Chris Zellner (6-2, 247, Sr.)

WLB 44 Colin McCarthy (6-3, 240, Jr.)

BY CHRISTINA DE NICOLA ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR

LCB 24 Chavez Grant (5-11, 180, Jr.) WR 87 Khalil Jones (6-2, 225, Sr.) 80 Travis Benjamin (5-10, 162, Fr.) or 83 Sam Shields (6-0, 186, Jr.) TICKETMASTER.COM

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$250 million worth of improvements and innovations were made on the 21-year-old stadium in 2007 to provide more open space, concessions stands, restaurants, lounges and gathering places. One of these areas, the Grand Plaza at Gate G on the south side, is an open air but covered plaza used for pre-event entertainment. A large merchandise store that features the latest MLB and NFL merchandise can also be found here. On the complete opposite side, the Courtyard at Gate C offers an identical space for festivities. *Both the 100 and 400 levels have more than 2,000 flat-screen high-definition TV monitors, including several 103-inch plasma displays that show the game while one waits in concession lines. Among the more popular food items sold are panini sandwiches, “Dolphin hot dogs,” Asian stir fry, wraps, Edy’s ice cream, Caribbean cuisine and Cuban sandwiches. Most importantly, Dolphin Stadium contains two of the largest high-definition video boards in professional sport venues and the longest LED ribbon board in the world.

RCB 22 Bruce Johnson (5-11, 182, Sr.) S

26 Anthony Reddick (6-0, 212, Sr.)

29 JoJo Nicolas (6-1, 197, Soph.)

QB 12 Jacory Harris (6-4, 185, Fr.) HB 5 Javarris James (6-0, 215, Jr.) FB 30 Patrick Hill (5-9, 262, Jr.) Special Teams LS 69 Jake Byrne (6-4, 215, Sr.) pos # name PK 25 Matt Bosher (6-0, 205, Soph.)

KO 25 Matt Bosher (6-0, 205, Soph.)

KOR 13 Ryan Hill (5-11, 203, Jr.)

KOR 1 Brandon Harris (5-10, 185, Fr.)

25 Matt Bosher (6-0, 205, Soph.)

2 Graig Cooper (6-0, 202, Soph.)

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Late night dining options increase as Chartwells extends hours

It’s the last day to sign up for Fantasy Football at the Wellness Center. Students must sign up by 7:30 p.m. The cost is $10 to play.

Evening class-goers and night owls alike can look forward to a late Chartwells snack now that administrators and Student Government have extended dining hall hours. Chartwells’ delis and salad bars in the dining halls will now be open till 9:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The hours for Friday and the weekend will remain the same. This year’s change in hours was a cooperative effort between Student Government and Mel Tenen, assistant vice president of Dining and

PBS ﬁlm series “Egypt’s Golden Empire” will be presented at the Lowe Art Museum from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event is free for all UM students.

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Vending Services. The hours were modiﬁed to allow the 500 students that take classes, which end at 9:05 p.m., to eat afterwards. “We added these hours as part of an attempt to revise, analyze and change hours to meet student needs,” Tenen said. Changing the closing weekday hours for Chartwells has not been done for eight years. Last year, the schedule for Sunday was changed by closing at 7:30 p.m., rather than 7 p.m.

The success of the program will be determined by the amount of students that utilize the increase in hours. “We are trying this out this semester to see how popular it is with the students,” SG President Brandon Gross said. “Hopefully, people will be hungry.” The price of the meal plan did not increase because of the longer hours, Tenen said. – Edward Fishman

University opens Glatt Kosher eatery in the University Center

Hillel will host a back-toschool Shabbat dinner, featuring President Donna E. Shalala. Students have the opportunity to attend services, network and eat a delicious catered dinner. Services begin at 7 p.m. followed by dinner at 8 p.m.

University of Miami students who have a taste for ﬁne dining with a Kosher ﬂair can say “bon appetit” next time they’re on campus. On Tuesday morning, President Donna E. Shalala cut the ribbon during the grand opening of The Oasis, a Glatt Kosher deli located in the University Center. The eatery is located in the space the Storm Surge Café occupied for nearly six years. Offering a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner choices, The Oasis is open Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. “This is the largest Glatt Kosher dining facility in any university in the United States,” said Vice President of Business Services Alan Fish. “There was a demand for this, so we started planning the facility a

SATURDAY “When Did You Last See Your Father?” a ﬁlm based on Blake Morrison’s autobiographical novel about a father and son’s life between the 1950s and 1980s, will screen at 9:10 p.m. at the Cosford Cinema.

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year and a half ago. We want to improve the student experience and we think this is going to be a great success.” The handling and preparation of the food at The Oasis will be overseen by a Mashgiach, a person who supervises a Kosher restaurant, who will always be at the deli making sure the kosher laws are strictly followed. Foods include traditional breakfast items such as fresh baked bagels with a “shmear” of smoked salmon cream cheese, as well as egg sandwiches and blintzes. For lunch and dinner, deli specialties include corned beef, roast beef, pastrami, falafel, hummus, salads and matzo ball soup. “We are very enthusiastic about the opening of

The Oasis,” Shalala said. “We want to give the students alternatives. There’s been a lot of buzz around campus as well as from people from the community about the opening.” The new facility holds 75 people, has televisions and is being touted as a “ﬁrst-class dining experience.” Students are also given the opportunity to buy a new “8 Kosher Plus” dining plan. The plan includes eight prepaid meals per week in the residential dining halls, 200 dining dollars per semester for most retail locations on campus and 500 Oasis dollars per semester. – Erika Capek

First game (Thurs., Aug. 28, Charleston Southern, 7:30 p.m.)

Future Thursday games

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BankUnited Center, starting four hours before game time, every 15-20 minutes.

Stanford Circle, starting four hours before game time, every 15-20 minutes.

*For the ﬁrst game only, freshmen can ride buses designated for “freshman only,” located at the back of the Bank United Center, starting at approximately 3:30 p.m. Once at the stadium, students who take the “freshman only” buses will be instructed about how to participate in the Freshman Walk.

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University ranks high on national lists

People you should know Learn more about your SG representatives

School again named one of the country’s most diverse

BY STEPHANIE GENUARDI STAFF NEWS WRITER

Senior Brandon Gross is the Student Government president. He is double majoring in public relations and sports administration.

BY KARUNYA KRISHNAN CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

What’s your SG job like? Gross described his job as “a little bit of everything.” He serves as the face of the student body, works with the alumni association, attends events for student representation and if issues are brought to him, he must ensure that they are “brought to the right people” and work to resolve the problem. Why’s that important? “Students have to have a voice,” Gross said. “Someone might not know the right route to take. We’re able to get a lot of things done.” What’s the most gratifying thing about being in SG? “The different people you meet and the unique and cool experiences you have as a result of interacting with faculty, staff, alumni, etc.,” he said. What’s a typical day in the life of an SG president? “It depends on the day,” Gross said with a laugh. Though he can count on his usual daily and weekly meetings, Gross stressed that unexpected events arise. “Hey, can you be here at…” is a phone call he receives regularly. “I wake up early and I go to bed late,” he said simply. “I don’t have too much down time.” His fraternity brothers whom he lives with asked him the other day, “Do you even live here?” Best thing about the U?

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BIG TIME: From left, SG Vice President Claudia Medina, President Brandon Gross and Treasurer Shajeno Erazo. “The unique people you meet,” he said.

managers and serves as a liaison between the executive board and senate.

What do you do for fun on the weekend?

Why’s that important?

Somewhat perplexed and after long contemplation, Gross said, “I try to relax. Though I like to be busy, sometimes you just have to be lazy.”

Medina feels her work is significant because she can “get people working together” and “keeps the executive board in the loop.”

The University of Miami tops the list in several categories of The Princeton Review’s 2009 edition of “The Best 368 Colleges.” This year, UM was ranked sixth in the nation for its Diverse Student Population, 16th for Lots of Race/Class Interaction and 18th for Best Athletic Facilities. Each year, The Princeton Review collects 120,000 student surveys from their chosen top colleges across the nation. Students are asked to rate their colleges from “excellent” to “awful” in categories such as academics, politics, quality of life and athletics. The Princeton Review then develops 62 lists, ranking the top 20 schools in each category. Jeanne Kier, publicity director for The Princeton Review books, said the surveys give the most accurate reflection of all aspects of student life. “Students, who are the customers, are the real experts on a school,” she said. The students’ input is essential for others who are looking for their “best fit” school, Krier added.

What’s the most gratifying thing about being in SG? Senior Claudia Medina is the Student Government vice president. She is double majoring in political science and philosophy with a minor in foreign languages and literature. What’s your position? As SG vice president, Medina’s most important role entails overseeing the cabinet, which consists primarily of project

“I’m very grateful to work with amazing and very motivated student leaders,” Medina said. She also stated proudly that she likes knowing that she is someone students can go to with their ideas and she will guarantee that they are seen through. What’s a typical day-in-the-life of an SG vice president?

Patricia A. Whitely, vice president for Student Affairs, said it is no surprise UM’s athletic facilities were ranked high. From the IM fields, to the pool and recreation areas and the Wellness Center – which is expanding this year – students have a wide array of facilities at their disposal, she said. “We have the most awesome athletic facilities,” senior Meredith Barnard said. “I love going to the Wellness Center; they have well-trained staff and it is very well-equipped.” Whitely also believes the school’s ranking in diversity is an accurate reflection. “We are extremely diverse,” she said. “[We] have students from 110 different countries, from many different walks of life. Very few colleges have such an international flavor.” “The fact that we have a lot of clubs from different backgrounds shows a lot,” said senior Joumana Solh, who says she has friends of many different races and ethnicities. She added that UM’s wide range of extracurricular activities helps to increase diverse, social interaction. The Princeton Review teamed up with eco-America, a non-profit environmental marketing association, to also develop a new “Green Rating” system. Five-hundred and thirty-four colleges were assessed and given a score from a scale of 60 to 99, based on their overall environmental awareness and responsibility. UM scored an 86 on SEE RANKINGS, PAGE 4

Did UM make the cut? This year’s rankings • No. 6 Diverse Student Population • No. 16 Lots of Race/Class Interaction • No. 18 Best Athletic Facilities Last year’s rankings • No. 5 Diverse Student Population • No. 17 Lots of Race/Class Interaction • No. 18 Best Career, Job Placement • No. 18 Most Beautiful Campus

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Students look for more from GreenU RANKINGS FROM PAGE 3 this scale. Director of Environmental Health and Safety, Ken Capezzuto said, the rating shows that the school’s GreenU program has come a long way since its inception in 2005. All new buildings are now required to be LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) to increase energy and water efficiency. Also, half of the university’s shuttle fleet

has switched to biodiesel fuel. Some students have noticed university’s efforts to promote environmental awareness, but believe the school can do more. “Environmental issues are growing in popularity everywhere,” Barnard said. “The campus has become more environmentally aware, but I still think we have a long way to go.” Capezzuto said he expects the university’s green rating to be higher in the future, as many new programs – such as UBike and

Zipcar – are underway. He said the GreenU task force is also working on creating a comprehensive recycling program. “The idea is to create practices that you will not only follow while you are here, but [practices] that you can take home with you,” Capezzuto said. “Awareness is the key.” Karunya Krishnan may be contacted at kkrishnan@themiamihurricane.com.

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Reps have busy schedules PEOPLE FROM PAGE 3 Medina explained that her days are usually filled with meetings and talking to people about the projects they are currently working on. On Wednesdays in particular, she conducts Cabinet meetings, as well as attends Senate meetings. Best thing about the U? “The people,” Medina said without hesitation. “I believe people are the ones who teach you things, and I’ve learned a lot. I’ve grown because of them. What’s a university without the students?” What do you do for fun on the weekend? Medina loves to dance and likes going to Coconut Grove, but most of all, she takes the weekends to catch up with her friends and family whom she barely had time to speak to during her busy week.

no way we could have financed the Zipcar program on our own.” What’s the most gratifying thing about being in SG? “Being able to see a goal come to fruition,” she said. “To come back to school and see three things already accomplished: extended dining hall hours, the Zipcar program, and making the parking lot in front of the wellness center available to [people] other than students. Being able to serve students in a timely fashion,” Erazo said with pride. What’s a typical day in the life of an SG treasurer? After her morning classes, Erazo handles her other responsibilities as president of the United Black Students. She then usually checks her e-mail, which is teeming with funding requests. In the evening, she usually has event to attend or a meeting to go to. Best thing about the U?

Senior Shajena Erazo is the Student Government treasurer. She is majoring in English and minoring in psychology and religion. What’s your SG job like? Erazo manages more than $1 million for the Student Activity Fee Allocation Committee and also handles the newly created SG account with $1,800. Why is that important? Erazo harped on the significance of the creation of the SG account. “We can stand on our feet now. We can take things further. There’s

Erazo described UM as “ripe.” “It’s our season now,” she asserted. “Under the leadership of President Shalala, we’re moving up,” she said, specifically referencing the recent college rankings. What do you do for fun on the weekend? Other than attending poetry clubs, Erazo most enjoys traveling to her parents’ home, which is approximately a half hour away, and playing with her three nephews ages 1, 2 and 3.

Stephanie Genuardi may be contacted at sgenuardi@themiamihurricane. com.

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Two-part Dooley Memorial renovations finished $19 million plan to overhaul classrooms is completed BY LIANA KOZLOWSKI CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

Motion detecting lights, a camera system linked to police units in the event of an emergency and a touchscreen computer system to carry out commands. These gadgets may sound like they are part of the latest spy movie, but they are some of the new features that were added to the Dooley Memorial Building classrooms this summer. In addition to $35,000 in technological upgrades in each room, the university enlisted the help of multiple design and architecture firms to give all the general-purpose classrooms on campus a complete facelift. The changes in Memorial were part of a $19 million renovation plan carried out over the past two summers that included an overhaul to eight classrooms in the residential buildings and interior improvements to the Whitten Learning Center as well as a new green and orange paint job. “These classrooms were pretty shoddy. They looked like government buildings,” said Mark Diaz, the associate vice president of Budget and Planning, who pitched the idea to President Donna E. Shalala. The plan, which quickly received the financial backing of the university’s Board of Trustees, was carried out with the input of professors familiar with the frustrations of teaching in these classrooms. Other additions: • Old, noisy air conditioners were replaced by a centralized unit.

• Hurricane-resistant windows were put in place and new easy-to-move desks attached to olive green cushioned seats were arranged according to two different floor plans throughout the building. • A fresh coat of paint and a few convenient details, such as extra outlets for plugging in laptops, were installed. “The students who had to deal with Memorial before will be the ones who appreciate these changes,” Diaz said. Also with the changes, professors can now rearrange classroom seating; have access to a podium equipped with a DVD, VCR and CD player; use a touch screen that controls all of the classrooms functions; and access to instant technical support at the touch of a button. “We’re now at the forefront of technology,” said Diaz, who said he was shocked to see the classrooms hadn’t changed since he had attended the university more than 13 years ago. Similar changes to Memorial were carried out in the residential college classrooms, where problems – ranging from noisy hallways to inconvenient bathroom use – have been addressed by sound proof walls and heavy doors as well as a new bathroom available without the need for front desk clearance. In addition to the bright oranges and green Ibises stenciled on the walls of the LC, new signage will be put in place to make it easier for students to find classes. “These improvements have not just been about aesthetics, they have been about functionality,” Diaz said. The university’s planning department will now turn its attention to the Cox Science building in hopes of improving the infrastructure and adding more student labs and faculty research labs.

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NEW LOOK: The University remodeled the classrooms in Memorial, the dormitories, and the Learning Center.

Liana Kozlowski may be contacted at lkozlowski@themiamihurricane. com.

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MOVIN’ ON UP

Different takes on ﬁrst week at UM

According to U.S. News and World Report, UM has a ranking of 51… whatever that means. All we know is that every year that number continues to shrink, which is a good thing. But for all of us who aren’t applying to schools anymore and don’t need to impress our friends that got into schools ranked, say, 52, there’s more to care about. If you have eyes, you see the immense beauty around this Coral Gables campus. Under the surface though, there are a few kinks that need ironing. Fortunately, our administration has kept a neat laundry list of improvements that need to take place. One by one, from a Glatt Kosher Deli to the new “UBike” program, from updated classrooms to additional green space, the university is taking strides to provide its students with the best ways of getting the best education. If you’ve ever had class in Dooley Memorial, you’re probably aware of the noisy, shaky air conditioning units that litter each room. Worry no more, for now we have central air. What a concept! Even if you don’t have class in there, it wouldn’t hurt to go check out the improvements that transformed that building’s classrooms from a 1920s silent film (minus the A/C units) to a futuristic learning zone. For the amount of money we spend each semester, we deserve the best. For all of those freshmen out there who don’t know the days of old, don’t take these things for granted. When those John Deere tractors start ripping up the UC and are getting in the way of your walk to class, just know that in the end it’s for the better. If we expect the best, there are sacrifices that must be made. Who knows, maybe someday we’ll be 50.

STEPHANIE ELIAS and CRAIG WORKMAN Miami was once a dreamland we only visited on vacation, read about in magazines, and saw in the movies – that was, of course, until a few days ago. Now Miami is our home and our life, replacing the world of comfort we always knew. We’ve been bombarded with new information, new faces, and new places, forcing us to get acclimated as quickly as possible. The events of this week left us with a poignant feeling of uncertainty, but if there is one thing in which to find comfort, it is the fact that we are all in this together. The first information we received was that this is going to be the best four years of our lives. Throughout orientation, we received countless amounts of information that sometimes reminded us of the redundancy of high school procedures that seemed humdrum and unimportant. However, the information did help us ease into the transition of being away from home

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unlike anywhere in the world. It’s an international city with tons of Latino flavor and we’ve barely scratched the surface. Overwhelming at first, it’s a big change from the familiarity of each of our hometowns. From Coconut Grove to South Beach to Coral Gables, the new places to discover and conquer are numerous. It may seem like a lot to take in at the moment, but after our freshman year we should be able to navigate the city with a knowledgeable mindset. Maintain an open mind, be friendly, and leave a positive impression on others. Good luck 2012, and welcome to Miami

that some of the sessions were necessary and certainly informative. But for the most part, a brochure would have covered it. Believe me, when you’ve heard the “best four years of your life” speech once, you’ve heard it a million times. I suppose we can only hope that this first week as a freshman at the University of Miami is not indicative of the coming year and that our part-time roommate Fay doesn’t bring any more friends along the way. In fact, now that all of the obligatory orientation activities have come to an end and I’m finally in control of my own schedule, this just might actually start to feel like college. In some way, I don’t think that small truth

has hit most people yet. Overall, the experience thus far has been somewhat surreal. Living in a dorm room and being surrounded by complete strangers feels a bit like summer camp. Soon enough, though, that façade will fade and reality will set in. Parents are really gone, new roommates are here to stay and Miami, as well as this university, is really home. All I can say is that I’m ready for my best four years, so bring it on already.

Stephanie Elias is a freshman majoring in journalism. She may be contacted at selias@ themiamihurricane.com. Craig Workman is an international studies major. He may be contacted at cworkman@themiamihurricane.com.

LEANNE COMEY There is but one word to describe the first week of the UM freshman experience: tedious. Floor meetings, ridiculously early mandatory seminars, prancing around behind a group leader carrying a customized poster on a stick, unconvincing attempts to play the name game and mind-numbing assemblies – quite the first impression. Orientation is merely a week of countless – and might I add, ineffective – activities aimed to coerce new students into meeting people. In reality, I’ve met more people outside of these coordinated events. Don’t get me wrong, though. The University of Miami and those that planned this year’s orientation harbor only good intentions. I’ll even admit

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(if you attended the orientation sessions). Regardless of the information given to us in the first few days, it will take several weeks of firsthand exploration to fully accept Miami as our new home. Who would’ve thought it would be this hard to remember names? New friends have been made, enemies have been spotted, and the awkward Facebook “friends” have been sighted. The plethora of new people from all different backgrounds are joining forces to begin to define our freshman class. We’ve met people from Australia to Italy, New York to California and everywhere in between. It’s important to remember that first impressions leave a lasting mark on your new reputation here at UM, but it is also important to remember that we are all maturing together and new friends will be made throughout these next four years. Whether you’re from a big city or a small town, it is undeniable that Miami is

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“Let’s relax on the ‘U’ unless absolutely necessary.” – Felipe A. Yanez, Contributing Opinion Writer

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Over‘U’sed I’m tired of the U. Now, before I get beat down by our football team’s defensive line, let me clarify. I love this school more than my own family, and would take bullets for any student, athlete, or employee. What really bothers me is how the university and every organization within it has to use the “U” in every t-shirt, phrase, sign or hand gesture, like it’s the most original friggin’ idea they’ve ever thought of. As a freshman going through orientation, it’s pretty clever. “Hey look, ma! That sign says ‘happy to see ‘U’ here!’ How creative!” But once you’ve gotten your 27th free t-shirt that says “The ‘U’ welcomes ‘U’ to the exclUsively sUper, elUsive class of 2U12,” it starts to become a little redUndant. Damn it, I mean redundant. Don’t get me wrong, there are certain

situations where it is perfectly acceptable to use the U without taking it over the top. If you’re at a football game, and Graig Cooper triumphantly throws his two hands in the shape of a “U,” it’s mandatory to return it Devin Hester-style and put that “U” in the sky. Or if you’re driving down the freeway and you see someone with a University of Miami decal on their car, it’s always a courtesy to rep your hood and throw up the “U.” This works especially well if you’re driving outside the state of Florida, where you’re less likely to see a Miami alum. But you must throw your “U” up quickly, because you’ll probably have to steer the car with your knees to perform this gesture, and, coming from someone who got in two car accidents over the summer, that probably isn’t the safest of driving mechanisms. It’s a good rule of thumb to avoid saying phrases with “U” in it while also making your “U” gang sign. That is simply “U”

overkill. My RA made this critical mistake during check-in. While receiving keys to my apartment, I asked her where her apartment was located in case I needed anything. In a brief moment of nervousness, not to mention cheesiness, she proceeded to say “34U” while also throwing that oh-so-creative gestur e. “Wow. Never seen that one before,” I thought as I walked back to the apartment area. So to all those students, administrators, employees, professors, and student organization t-shirt designers, let’s relax on the “U” unless absolutely necessary. The “U” is not Unique anymore, and the more individiUals overUse it, the more it loses its valUe. God, someone help me. Felipe A. Yanez is a junior majoring in broadcast journalism and political science. He would like to apologize to his RA (who makes amazing cookies), and can be reached at fyanez@themiamihurricane.com.

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What are you most looking forward to at Dolphin Stadium?

VAUGHN TELEMAQUE Freshman (Football player) A lot more fans!

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Responding to the challenge When the pundits begin to debate and discuss the significance of this week’s convention, it is the name of Barack Obama that will grace their lips most often. Fame and a veneer of gold, however, are no guarantee of success in a national presidential election. John McCain has surely noticed the organizational and rhetorical skills of the Obama machine. This has given the candidate something less than the commanding lead some predicted. McCain supporters should consequently take heart in what support their candidate currently holds in a year where the Republican brand stands tarnished by the unpopular Bush presidency. Despite a sizable influx of money from the Obama campaign and hopes that his race would bring out in force the region’s latent African-American vote, the South appears, albeit weakly, to stand

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in the Republican base. Reasonable portions of both the West and Midwest are still in play. Blue-collar white voters, the same group that played an appreciable role in Ronald Reagan’s 1980 victory, are still not sold on Obama’s claim to economic leadership. These advantages should not indicate that the threat to four more years of Republican leadership is in any way fading, however. Whatever the reason, it is clear that, even with a recent tightening in the polls, Obama still has more inroads into Republican areas than McCain does into the Democratic strongholds. Reversing that trend requires exploiting two areas of Democratic weakness. It would, first of all, be foolish for McCain not to exploit Obama’s weakness among the white, blue-collar “Reagan Democrats” who formed a key part of Hillary’s support base in her primary campaign. Serious inroads among that group could give McCain enough of a jump in the polls that he would force

Obama to divert more of his attention to contesting parts of the Midwest and East where he currently has small leads. That would allow the campaign to focus its attention on defending the West. McCain’s long tenure and presumed familiarity with the region’s issues gives him an advantage that should not be squandered. Advertising and regional appearances need to emphasize over and over that McCain will represent the region’s interests in office in a way that someone from the outside could not. Democrats should be reminded that ecstatic prose is no substitute for caution. The presidency is still very much an office up for grabs. Andrew Hamner is a sophomore majoring in journalism and political science. He can be contacted at ahamner@themiamihurricane.com.

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KEVIN JONES Sophomore The players’ attitudes. Maybe they’ll have more to live up to if they’re playing at a professional

JAKE KRUPSAW Sophomore We can pre-game more because it takes longer to get there!

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Entertainment news rundown BRITNEY WON’T DO IT AGAIN... THIS YEAR The princess of pop is on the rebound – hitting the gym, laying off the Frappucinos, and scoring some visitation with her sons. But don’t count on Britney Spears returning to the stage any time soon. “Contrary to media reports, Britney was never slated to perform on this year’s VMAs,” Larry Rudolph, Brit’s longtime manager, said in a statement. Instead, the singer is working on her next studio album.

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If you thought Matthew McConaughey’s shirtless paparazzi pics were special, wait until you meet his mom Kay. In the Hollywood mama’s new book I Amaze Myself!, the elderly Ms. McConaughey di-

vulges about her sex life with her husband. “On Monday mornings, he and I often said goodbye by making love,” Kay told US Weekly. “But one day, all of a sudden, it just happened. I knew that something was wrong, because I didn’t hear anything from him. Just nothing. But it was just the best way to go!”

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Ready to feel old? American Idol is going into its eighth season! Producers are hoping to spice up the show a new judge. And with whom will Paula Abdul will have to compete for Simon’s affection? None other than her old roommate: Grammy-nominated songwriter Kara DioGuardi, who has penned hits for Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera and Disney’s Camp Rock.

Trendy bowling alley and lounge will open in Sunset Place by October BY CHELSEA KATE ISAACS // OF THE STAFF The weekend agenda for many Miami college students involves reserving a luxurious “table” at a club, fine-dining and enjoying a high-energy night of dancing after sunset. By this October, they’ll be able to do all of this and more at none other than a bowling alley, located approximately one mile from the University of Miami. Splitsville, a luxury bowling lounge, is expected to open its doors in South Miami’s Sunset Place on October 15. Guests will be able to enjoy “luxury seating” in one of the four themed seating areas, receive “full bottle service,” high-end sushi or filet mignon or lounge at a wood “pod,” where they can “eat, drink and bowl” while listening to music. The lounge caters to everyone, from families who want to go bowling in a luxurious environment, to adults or college students who want to indulge in quality food, a few drinks or dance the night away, according to Dwayne Mcquillen, assistant general manager of Splitsville. “It’s the perfect atmosphere for college socializing,” said Mcquillen, adding that the lounge boasts a VIP area and dance floor. “We’ll be sponsoring college functions.” Splitsville’s bowling aspect inspires a 14

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more athletic, active atmosphere than an ordinary lounge or night club, said Mcquillen, which is why it’s a “great place to watch sports.” “It’s a party atmosphere,” he said. Splitsville of South Miami is planned to be the second location for the lounge; the first opened in Tampa five years ago. To learn more about Splitsville, visit splitsvillelanes.com. To apply for a job at Splitsville of South Miami, go to suite 154, across from Nike Town, in Sunset Place. PRICE RANGE: “Moderate,” said Mcquillen. “They’re not as high as South Beach prices.” MUSIC: Eclectic HOURS: Mon-Thurs.: 4pm – 2am, Fri-Sat.: 11am – 5am, Sun.: 11am – 2am FOOD: Sushi, gourmet pizza, hand-cut filets, slider sandwiches, tapas Chelsea Kate Isaacs may be contacted at chelsea@miami.edu.

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EDGE Weekend Playlist Whether you’re heading to the beach this weekend, going out on the town or hanging out in your room playing N64 with your closest buds, a quality playlist is essential. In its first installment of the year, below is the official EDGE Weekend Soundtrack: Hip-Hop Edition. 1. Jay-Z – “Jockin’ Jay-Z” If you blast this in your car and don’t dance your upper body off, you’ve got problems m’man. 2. 88 Keys – “Stay Up” Kanye jumps on relative unknown 88-Key’s track to send a catchy ode to Viagra to all men in distress. 3. T.I. feat. Rihanna – “Live Your Life” It seems as though Rihanna never learned how be on a track and not make it a hit. Enjoy the Just Blaze production as well. 4. Gym Class Heroes feat. Lil’ Wayne & Dre – “Don’t Tell Me It’s Over” Lil’ Wayne doesn’t sleep – maybe it’s the gallons of toxins in his brains – but he sure does feature the hell out of tracks. 5. John Legend feat. Andre 3000 – “Green Light” Three Stacks and Legend are great collaborators. This track just makes you want to be happy forever. Andre quotable: “Let’s hop in a cab and split it/I’m kiddin’/We both going to where you livin’/Ha, I got you laughin like a piglet/Oh, that’s the ticket?”

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“We all get along, and we really are a team. We click well together.”

“When you’re 5-7, you’re not going to get any votes. We’re expecting to be a much better team than we were last year. ”

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All but one starter returning The Canes look to serve up an ace in 2008 BY JUSTIN ANTWEIL STAFF SPORTS WRITER

The University of Miami volleyball team is looking to rebound from a subpar 2007 campaign, during which they finished 14-17 overall and 8-14 in the ACC. The Canes open up the 2008 season with three nonconference tournaments: the CenturyTel Premier Tournament in San Marcos, Texas; the Hurricane Invitational, here at the Knights Sports Complex; and the San Francisco Tournament in California. Eighth-year head coach Nicole Lantagne Welch has posted winning records in five of her seven seasons. The Hurricanes return 11 letter winners and all but one starter from last season. Although Miami retains the nucleus of its team, Miami does face this new season without middle blocker and arguably the team’s best player, Ciara Michel, who graduated. Michel led the team last year with 140 blocks and was second in points per game, averaging 3.25. “Ciara had a great career for us,” Lantagne Welch said. “She was a tremendous blocker, but we have been working on our middles a lot in practice, so we are improving as much as possible.” The Canes, though, do return a number of rising stars, including junior outside hitter Genny Mayhew and sophomore standout Katie Gallagher. Mayhew was the 2007 team MVP and was named to the Preseason All-ACC team. She recorded a team-high 428 kills last season and posted double digits in kills in 26 of the team’s 31 matches.

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GIVING CHASE: Sophomore Brittney Steinbruch evades a number of defenders during Sunday’s game against Stetson.

An uphill battle ahead Although the Panthers fell in their first match 3-2 to Florida Gulf Coast, they staged a comeback with two late second half goals by sophomore forward Claudia Cardenas and junior midBY CHRISTINA DE NICOLA fielder Marina Pappas. During the preseason, FIU ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR held No. 15 Texas A&M scoreLast season, the Hurricanes less at the half and even tied the were picked to finish dead last out game at one apiece before falling of 11 teams in the soccer-rich At- 3-1, despite playing with only 16 lantic Coast Conference. players available. Instead, Miami proved its The overall series matchup doubters wrong by making it to against FIU leans in UM’s favor, the NCAA tournament for the 6-3-1, and it includes a 3-1 win last second time in program history. year at University Park. “The success we experienced While the Canes proved a last season was due to years worth force to be reckoned with last year of work,” head coach Tricia Talia- by beating powerhouse North Carferro said. “Since the first day I olina en route to a 9-7-5 record, stepped on campus at Miami, I the Panthers finished 3-11-3 and had a vision to build this program are looking to turn things around to national prominence. The op- in the Sun Belt Conference. portunity to compete in the first “We are hungry to taste vicround made us very proud, but tory again and have worked exalso drives us to improve.” tremely hard over the last nine After getting off to a good months to do that,” Taliaferro start with a 3-0 victory against said. “The goals for this team Stetson this past Sunday after- are to improve our ACC regular noon, the Canes (1-0-0) host cross- season standing and win in the town rival Florida International (0-1-0) at 7 p.m. Friday. SEE SOCCER, PAGE 21

Canes look to build off recent success

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HURRICANE KILL: Genny Mayhew looks on as Bridget Bomhack reaches to spike a ball during a game last season. “I feel really good for Genny to get that honor,” Lantagne Welch said. “She had a great sophomore year, and to see her get recognized by the coaches is something she definitely deserves.” Although Mayhew is proud of the honor, she knows she still has to perform well on the court. “[The honor] feels pretty good,” Mayhew said. “But it doesn’t mean a lot yet because it is preseason, and we still have to prove ourselves and I still have to prove myself.” Gallagher was named to the 2007 ACC All-Freshman team and looks to have an even bigger

year. She is a dominant server; last year she set a UM single season record with 67 aces. Gallagher believes the team’s biggest asset is its team unity. “We all get along, and we really are a team. We click well together,” she said. The team, which is ranked ninth out of 12 teams in the ACC preseason poll, echoes Lantagne Welch’s sentiments when she says the goal of the season is to win the ACC title and go the NCAA tournament. Justin Antweil may be contacted at jantweil@themiamihurricane.com.

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Team united with Shannon pledges not to make excuses Canes looking to impress critics BY LELAN LEDOUX SENIOR SPORTS WRITER

With no votes in the AP or USA Today Coaches Poll, this year’s Miami Hurricanes will have considerable ground to gain to reach the pinnacle of college football. Last season was the first time in 10 years the Hurricanes missed out on a bowl game. “When you’re 5-7, you’re not going to get any votes,” head coach Randy Shannon said. “We’re expecting to be a much better team than we were last year.” Regardless of the program’s recent struggles, the Miami Hurricanes remain unified under second-year coach Shannon. “We’re following our leader, coach Shannon,” quarterback Robert Marve said. “We’re not going to start off as the No. 1 offense in the nation or the No. 1 defense in the nation, but we are going to be a great team together. And that’s the way we’re going to go at the nation. I feel great about where we’re going and where we’re headed.”

After a season full of disappointments, this team’s attitude is never more evident than in their motto “No Excuses.” The team has created wristbands sporting the slogan to remind players that they need to be responsible for their own actions. “Maybe last year the team was making too many excuses,” Shannon said. “This team is different. When you have that team and that concept in them, it’s going to be good for them.” Sophomore guard Orlando Franklin reflected on how last season was a letdown, and how he looks forward to a new year. “We worked so hard toward games last year,” Franklin said. “We put so much time into it. Last year it hurt a lot. Fortunately, it is in the past. We have a whole new season in front of us, to do better. We can make ourselves a whole lot better.” This positive outlook is shared by the players and coaching staff alike. “We’re excited about the things we’ve got to accomplish this season,” Shannon said. “We’re looking for a better season than we had last year. The coaching staff and players on the team feel good about this season. We’re also expecting some guys coming in as freshmen to help us out.”

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RUN GAME: Running backs Graig Cooper (2) and Javarris James (5) celebrate with a hug on the sidelines. The pair will anchor the offense in the backﬁeld. The Hurricanes obtained another elite recruiting class, regarded by some as the No.

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NCAA tournament.” Eight starters return to Coral Gables, including sophomore Brittney Steinbruch. Not only did the ACC Freshman of the Year score two goals in Sunday’s game, but she recently earned the SoccerFla.com Player of the Week Award. The standout sophomore also garnered a spot on TopDrawerSoccer.com’s weekly national team. “The best part of this team is how selfless each one of us is in striving to achieve the team goals we have set,” said Taliaferro, who was named the ACC Coach of the Year last season. Meanwhile, freshman goalkeeper Vikki Alonzo replaces the most accomplished Hurricane goalie, Lauren McAdam. In the

first match of her career, Alonzo earned a shutout and stopped a penalty kick while communicating effectively with her defense. Five other newcomers join the mix to fill voids left by the loss of three starters, including midfielder Sheuneen Ta. A few weeks ago, the ACC coaches voted Miami to finish seventh in the ACC preseason poll, behind six teams that ended the season in the top 25 – including three that were in the top 10. “I look forward to climbing up the ranks in the ACC, because if you do that, a national championship is in sight,” Taliaferro said. Christina De Nicola may be contacted at cdenicola@themiamihurricane.com.

freshmen are ecstatic about the upcoming season. “We have a great group of guys,” freshman cornerback Brandon Harris said. “I’m excited to be on the team and for the season to start.” “I can feel this bond,” freshman defensive tackle Marcus Forston said. “I see a family coming together.” Players and the coaching staff are confident that Shannon will bring the Canes back to national prominence. “I know he is going to lead us to the promised land,” freshman wide receiver LaRon Byrd said.

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Shed the shyness as a defense mechanism

, I’m really excited about the new school year starting. I’m even more excited because I met a guy I like at the end of last semester and now I finally get to see him again. I haven’t met that many decent guys recently, so it is very rare that I did find someone that catches my eye. The problem is that I don’t know if I catch his eye too. I’m not very experienced in the whole romance department. In fact, I get extremely shy when it comes to guys, especially ones I’m interested in. What should I do? -Shy Girl

Dear Shy Girl, It’s time for school again and even after 12+ years, that feeling of excitement for an upcoming year never gets old. And do you know why? It’s the very reason you’re describing: the hope of what could be. We are who we are, but in the choices we make, we narrate the story of our college experience. Therein lays the beauty of “Back to School.” You know you are shy, but what you don’t know is that it doesn’t really matter. Sure, being shy makes it just a little bit harder for us to open up the way we

know we should, but it’s no excuse to miss out on good opportunities. Trust me, I know what it’s like to be the “shy girl,” but I also know what it’s like to overcome that and just be myself without the burden of the shy stigma. Think about: being shy is a defense mechanism for what? Keeping yourself from feeling uncomfortable in unfamiliar situations with unfamiliar people? You may avoid that uncomfortable feeling for the moment, but you will remain unfamiliar with the person and thereby perpetuate the shyness. Next time you are around a guy, even one who interests you,

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MIAMI vs. Charleston Southern MATCHUP O-LINE: This is one of Miami’s strongest groups. Miami has some big bodies with some quick feet and deﬁnite talent. CSU features six guys with starting experience but they are not nearly as talented or deep.. ADVANTAGE: MIAMI

RUNNING BACKS: Javarris James and

Graig Cooper are the best two players on the Hurricane roster. They could each go for 100 yards and catch some passes as well. They are just too fast for the opposing defense. CSU is very young at running back, as they feature a number of freshmen and sophomore DeMarcus Moon, who ran for 404 yards last season

ADVANTAGE: MIAMI

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THE CANES SPELL-OUT: At a Wednesday pep rally for the ﬁrst game of the season, Sebastian teams with cheerleaders and the Band of the Hour to pump up the crowd at the Rock.

First game at stadium is a new beginning for program BY LELAN LEDOUX SENIOR STAFF WRITER

The Miami Hurricanes are looking to establish a strong foundation for the upcoming season starting Thursday against Charleston Southern at Dolphin Stadium. This will mark the first time in school history Miami will play Charleston Southern. “You can’t take them lightly,” head coach Randy Shannon said. “You got to make sure you’re doing things solid on defense and solid on offense.” The Hurricanes are coming off a disappointing season during which the team finished 5-7 and missed out on their first bowl game since 1997. And, Miami got shut out in the final home game at the Orange Bowl by Virginia. The Orange Bowl was the home of the Hurricanes since 1937. Now it’s time for the Canes to adopt new stomping grounds at Dolphin Stadium. “We have to keep building the foundation,” Shannon said. “The expectations are always high

here at Miami. This team believes in what we’re doing and has a lot of confidence in what we’re doing.” The Charleston Southern Buccaneers finished the 2007 season with a 5-6 record and didn’t qualify for the Division I-AA playoffs. Quarterback Robert Marve has been suspended for the Charleston Southern game due to minor legal issues stemming from an incident last fall. True freshman Jacory Harris will begin the season as starting quarterback. Likewise, the Buccaneers lack experience at the quarterback position. Due to the lack of experience and the average offseason display of Charleston Southern’s two quarterbacks, the team will be starting Clemson transfer Tribble Reese. Miami’s running game was a strong point in 2007 and all signs show that this unit will be the strength once again. Javarris James and Graig Cooper will be relied on heavily to take pressure off of the young quarterback core. One player that has been turning heads during fall practice is freshman receiver Travis Benjamin. During fall testing, Benjamin ran the fastest ever 40-yard dash for a freshman, clocking in at 4.26 seconds. “That guy is blazing,” defensive back DeMarcus Van

Dyke said. “If you let that guy get one step one-on-one, it’s touchdown.” Said Shannon: “He’s making plays when he touches the football, so that’s very exciting. The more he does that, the better off we’ll be as an offense.” Bill Young, who led a surprising Kansas team to a shocking Orange Bowl victory over ACC foe Virginia Tech, takes the reins as defensive coordinator. A year after Young lead Kansas to a top-15 defense, Miami players trust his ability to lead their defense. “They really like his enthusiasm,” Shannon said. “They feel comfortable with him. Those guys are excited to play for him” The Miami defensive backs will face the Charleston Southern duo of wide receivers, Dee Brown and Markus Murry. Look for cornerbacks Chavez Grant, Bruce Johnson, Van Dyke and freshman Brandon Harris to halt the spread offense of the Buccaneers. The Canes must establish a good defensive line rotation to keep bodies fresh and constantly have plenty of pressure on the quarterback. The Miami Hurricanes seem poised to take a step in the right direction. “Right now we’re a very confident team,” Harris said. Aug. 28 - Sep. 3, 2008

RECEIVERS: This is a very young, inexperienced Miami group. They are loaded with talent, but the offense is relying upon a lot of guys who have never played in college. Against a more talented opponent, this probably goes the other way. But this should be a good game for working out some kinks. CSU has three of its top four receivers coming back, including All-Big South selection Dee Brown, but AllConference tight end Ryan Ard has moved to defense. ADVANTAGE: MIAMI

QUARTERBACKS: With Robert Marve

suspended, Miami will play Jacory Harris against the Buccaneers. It is always hard to predict how well a true freshman will do in his ﬁrst game, but Harris features the calm, cool and talent to get it done against a lesser opponent. Some may recognize former Clemson Tiger Tribble Reese at the helm for CSU

ADVANTAGE: MIAMI

D-LINE: The question is whether or not Allen Bailey and Eric Moncur will play for the Canes. If they do, the Canes have far too much talent. If not, it is closer, as Miami’s line is thin and inexperienced at defensive end. Still, Miami’s talent level is just too high. This may be CSU’s strongest position, as they boast two AllConference players playing on the line.

ADVANTAGE: MIAMI

LINEBACKERS: Maybe Miami’s deepest group. They have depth, experience and talent. Look for as many as ten players to rotate in against the Bucs. New Defensive Coordinator Bill Young will send them in swarms. The loss of All-American middle linebacker Jada Ross really hurts this unit for CSU. ADVANTAGE: MIAMI

SECONDARY: Miami is experienced and

talented at both positions. They are a little thin here, mostly because of the suspension, but the slower CSU receivers should not present much of a challenge. This is a soft sport for CSU, as they have lost three of the four best pickoff men in the history of their program.

ADVANTAGE: MIAMI

SPECIAL TEAMS: Miami has really struggled here lately. Sophomore Matt Bosher showed he was a solid punter last year, but he will most likely pull double duty against CSU, adding ﬁeld goals to his duties. Will this affect ﬁeld position? The Miami return game should be much more explosive this season. On sheer talent, Miami wins this, but this is where CSU could do some real damage (e.g., Appalachian State against Michigan) ADVANTAGE: MIAMI Dan Stein may be contacted at dstein@ themiamihurricane.com

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