Canes Down No. 7/5 Duke
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Get to Know Miami Hurricane Student-Athletes Kenny Kadji, Gabriel Flores, Jessica Capers
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Raising Canes - Coach Larranaga Philosophy
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Reggie Johnson notched 27 points and 12 rebounds as Miami defeated No. 7/5 Duke, 78-74, at Cameron Indoor Stadium
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The annual rite of spring, baseball season, begins with FanFest on February 11, 2012 when fans will have the opportunity to bring the family to Alex Rodriguez Park and meet the 2012 Canes. This year’s team returns the entire starting rotation and a host of talented young players ready to make an impact as they look to advance to their record 40th consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. Season tickets are on sale now starting at less than $4 a game for general admission or take advantage of our family plan offer with tickets less than $1.50 a game. See page nine for more info about season tickets.
Save the Date February 10-11
Miami is set to hold the sixth annual Hurricanes Baseball FanFest and First Pitch Banquet the weekend of Feb. 10-11. The banquet will be Friday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. followed by FanFest and the Alumni Game on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. A season ticket Select-A-Seat will be held during the FanFest and Alumni Game. For information on the First Pitch Banquet call the Hurricane Club at 305.284.6699. For info on FanFest and the season ticket Select-A-Seat, call 1.800.GO.CANES.
M. Basketball vs. North Carolina
The Canes face off against No. 5/6 North Carolina on Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. at the BankUnited Center.
W. Hoops - Feb. 8 vs. North Carolina
No. 7 Miami battles No. 23 North Carolina at 7 p.m. on Feb. 8 in Coral Gables.
Up Next at Home 2/8 W Basketball vs. UNC | 7 p.m. | Buy Tickets 2/9 M Basketball vs. Virginia Tech | 9 p.m. | Buy Tickets 2/11 Baseball Alumni Game | 6 p.m. 2/15 M Basketball vs. UNC | 8 p.m. | Buy Tickets 2/17-19 Baseball vs. Rutgers | 7/7/1 p.m. | Buy Tickets 2/18 M Basketball vs. Wake Forest | 1 p.m. | Buy Tickets 2/19 W Basketball vs. Florida State | 3:30 p.m. | Buy Tickets
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@HurricaneSports Tweet of the Week @scejas: What did $5 get you in #Miami ? For me it was a great view @CanesHoops game & a double OT victory.
NationalFootball Signing Day Head Coach Al Golden and the Miami Hurricanes’ football coaching staff wrapped up National Signing Day with 24 new signees joining the University of Miami as studentathletes.
The efforts of Coach Golden and his staff to retain the top talent in their backyard paid off on Wednesday, as 20 of the team’s 24 signees hailed from the state of Florida. The Canes hauled in six defensive backs, include AP The Hurricanes had success all All-State First-Team selections Verover the state of Florida, but most non Davis (Coral Reef) and Antoimportantly in convincing several nio Crawford (Plant), Nate Dortch South Florida players to join the of Fort Myers, and do-it-all safety Miami family. Rayshawn Jenkins (Admiral Farragut Academy). The newest group of local Hurricanes includes Miramar team- All-State First-Team lineman Danmates Tracy Howard (the nation’s iel Isidora (Cypress Bay), ranked No. 1 cornerback according to Ri- as the No. 17 offensive guard prosvals) and Malcolm Lewis (ranked pect by ESPN, will be blocking for No. 145 on ESPNU150), Randy Johnson and fellow signee Danny “Duke” Johnson of state cham- Dillard (Venice) in the backfield. pion Miami Norland (Rivals’ No. Wide receivers D’Mauri Jones 1 running back), Columbus de- (Leesburg), Herb Waters (Homefensive back Deon Bush (Rivals’ stead), and Robert Lockhart (Fork No. 4 safety) and wide receiver Union Military Academy) may end Angelo Jean-Louis of Palm Beach up catching passes from quarCentral (ranked No. 46 on the ES- terback signee David Thompson PNU150). (Westminster Christian), who is a standout two-sport athlete.
Defensive coordinator Mark D’Onofrio will enjoy the additions of four Florida standouts on his defensive line. 300-pound tackles Dequan Ivery (Columbia) and Earl Moore (Hillsborough) were key pickups, while St. Thomas Aquinas product Jelani Hamilton (No. 9 defensive end according to Rivals) and Tampa defensive end Tyriq McCord (No. 96 on ESPNU150) also figure to be key additions to a line that graduated some of its most important contributors. Jawand Blue and Gabriel Terry are two more in-state signees at linebacker that will replenish a position that graduated some important contributors. Not all of the players signed by Golden’s staff were Florida natives, however. The staff reached out to Louisiana (Jacoby Briscoe), Georgia (Jontavious Carter), and even Pennsylvania (Jake O’Donnell) to finish their signing class.
Malcolm Grant BROOKLYN, N.Y. | GUARD | SENIOR
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They are stories of perseverance. Stories about growing up, becoming men and being a part of a family. One-by-one, we hear from them. These are the Miami Hurricanes...
I started playing basketball at the age of four. When I was young and my parents wanted me to stop crying they would put on Michael Jordan “Come Fly with Me” and I would sit on the end of the couch and watch the whole tape. My family is my whole life. I love them. They’ve been with me through thick and thin and I don’t know where I would be without them. The U is a family-oriented place. I’m so glad I came here and I’m always going to be a part of the U. Playing basketball has given me so many experiences. It has shown me that I have truly been blessed and I’m just thankful every day that I’m able to play the game. I’ve been able to travel around the world. I’ve been to France because of basketball. I’ve played in the world’s most famous arena in Madison Square Garden, so the game means everything to me. Basketball has given me so much joy. When I’m having problems off the court, those problems go away when I step on the court because it’s something I love doing. It’s my life. Hopefully, one day when I have kids, I can pass it on to them. I like to play video games, watch movies, and sing in the house, stuff like that. I play NBA2k the latest one, Uncharted, things like that. When I get my vocals warmed up, I think I can compete at a high level. When I was introduced to Coach L I started smiling. I was happy to see him. I remember playing against him when I was at Villanova. So I wanted to see if he would remember me and surely he did. He said “I hope you’re going to hit as many threes for us as you did against us.” The hardest part of being away from home is missing my family every day, especially my niece and my nephews. I love them so much and I don’t get a chance to see them a lot, so when I go home I try to make sure I’m around them and show them how much I miss them. I can’t lie, I’m addicted to my phone. Everybody always gets on me. I’m always texting. Always on the phone. I’m just talking to family members and friends or sometimes I’m just on Google looking up stuff. My best Google search is looking at Beyonce’s photos. I’ve learned how to be a respectful young man, how to carry myself with class and treat others with respect. My family, my mother and my father taught me those things. I was raised in Brooklyn, N.Y. I love Brooklyn. It’s everything that I am because I was born there. It’s just fun to be there and I miss all my friends and just the environment. In my house growing up on Saturdays, early in the morning, like eight o’clock I was bouncing the ball, throwing the ball on the walls. My brothers and my mother would be yelling saying “Sit down, stop dribbling!” But my father would be like “Hey, this is your dream, keep doing it.” So that was my house every day, especially on the weekends. When I was growing up I thought I was a Power Ranger, especially the green one, Tommy. When the show came on and Tommy wasn’t on there I was mad because that’s who I wanted to see. I used to mimic him in class and at home sometimes. When I played basketball as a kid, I pretended to be Michael Jordan. I was at the house with my Fisher Price rim dunking with my tongue out, trying all kinds to dunks, breaking plants in the house. I was doing all types of stuff. Then I also thought I was Kenny Anderson. I thought I was my brother LaVar Grant. Every other day I was somebody different. I had everything that Mike had, including the shoes. I’ll never forget the first time I met Michael Jordan. It was after his game, we all took a picture and I was just staring at him because I couldn’t believe the man I looked up to for so long was right in front of me. I took a picture with him then I spoke with him and asked him how he used to make those unbelievable shots. He told me he used to practice them all the time, and that’s one thing I remembered.
Fast Breaks
I’m a Hurricane because I wouldn’t have it any other way in the world. I bleed the green, the white and the orange so that’s where I want to be for life. Some of my personal goals especially this year, I want to be Player of the Year, I want to be first team All-ACC. Hopefully, God-willing, I’ll be able to make it to the NBA and take care of my family and my neighborhood. I want to be able to come back and give tournaments and show my face and show that just because I made it, I haven’t changed. I’m still the same person everyone knew when I was growing up and I appreciate what they all have done for me. The whole neighborhood knew me because they knew my father. Everyone knew my father. Every time I walk around they say, “that’s pops”- they called my father pops. Just growing up, whatever park I went to, everyone knew me and made sure I stayed in line and didn’t get in trouble. If I make it, I’ll let those people know I remember that. At the U I’ve learned so much from my teammates and my peers. Just interacting with them and they’re always with me when I’m going through things. Lance Hurdle really took me under his wing. He’s a former player on the basketball team. That’s my brother and my right hand man. When I got here he definitely took me under his wing and to this day we’re still close. My favorite thing about the U family is how loving it is. When we’re playing, you see other sports in the arena cheering us on and vice versa. When those guys are playing football or women’s basketball, we’re in the stands cheering for them. So I like that and appreciate that. One thing people need to know about UM hoops is that we’re going to be really good this year and we’re going to get to
the tournament. From this year on, we’re going to be an elite basketball team. I didn’t think I would make it this far in basketball. You know I was just playing the game and you never know what happens in life. It just shows that if you work hard and believe in God and just let him take care of it, then anything is possible. Competition is everything to me. If you ask Durand or Reggie, when I’m in the room playing a game and I’m losing, I’ve broken plenty of things, punch walls. I can’t lose. I can’t control it so sometimes I get beside myself and I have to control myself a little bit. I like to compete against North Carolina and Duke. Everybody looks at them as the standard of success and they’re the best team. So anytime I get a chance to compete against them I always want to come out on top. I’m looking forward to playing against every player. Whoever steps in front of me, I want to make sure they remember that name. I secretly wish I could fly. I don’t know why but sometimes I find myself in the room and I just wish I could get up and fly to this place or that place. I guess it’s because I watched Superman when I was younger. New York is a place where dreams come true. (big smile) The Big Apple. If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere. Check out more player profiles on the University of Miami’s athletics website at Fast Breaks Central.
Getting to Know U KENNY KADJI | JR | DOUALA, CAMEROON First memory of playing basketball? Scoring 30 points in my first game ever.
Other than basketball, I’m talented at ... Playing the piano.
I’m a Hurricane because...
I like Miami, the team and my brother goes to school here, too.
If I could spend a day with someone, who would it be? Magic Johnson.
The weirdest thing I’ve ever eaten is... Alligator tail.
If I could play any other sport at UM, it would be ... Tennis.
GABRIEL FLORES | SO | GUAYNABO, PUERTO RICO What is the best thing about being a Hurricane? The tradition and pride of wearing the U.
If you could visit one place in the world, where would it be? Alaska.
What is your favorite meal? Mofongo with churrasco.
What person would you love to trade places with for a day? Marat Safin.
What is your all-time favorite Christmas present? A drum set.
What one superpower would you like to have? Teleportation.
JESSICA CAPERS | JUNIOR | GASTONIA, N.C Favorite candy?
Haribo Gold Gummi Bears.
Favorite song?
Kirk Franklin – Imagine Me.
Farthest you have traveled from home? Kenya.
Early morning workouts make me want to... Go back to bed.
Favorite saying? Get your cape on!
Favorite flavor of ice cream? Vanilla.
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2012 Hurricane Club Membership Renewals Goals • Raise $10.1 million for scholarship support • Increase Hurricane Club membership to 5,500 active members • Achieve a 40% participation rate among active members in the 40for40 Campaign in honor of the Hurricane Club’s 40th anniversary, with each member increasing his or her annual gift by $40
Important 2012 Dates • 01/01 Annual giving cycle begins • 01/31 Hurricane Club contributions due in full or on approved five-month payment plan from January 31 to May 31 • 01/31 Payment plan charge #1 • 02/15 Priority Points update #1 • 02/29 Payment plan charge #2 • 03/30 Payment plan charge #3 • 04/30 Payment plan charge #4 • 05/25 Payment plan charge #5 • 05/31 Priority deadline for Notre Dame and away-game tickets • 06/15 Priority Points update #2 • 11/15 Priority Points update #3
Please Note: • All Hurricane Club donations are due in full or on an approved payment plan by Tuesday, January 31, 2012. • Ticket invoices for 2012 Football & 2012-2013 men’s basketball will not be mailed until your Hurricane Club membership is renewed in full or on an approved payment plan. • Only Hurricane Club members at the Orange Level ($250+) and above are guaranteed priority to order tickets for the Miami vs. Notre Dame game, October 6, 2012 at Soldier Field in Chicago. The number of tickets allocated per giving level will be announced this June. Click here to Renew your 2012 Hurricane Club Membership Now Please use your Account ID and your security password. If you do not have your security password, use the password reminder link at sign in. Click here to download 2012 Giving Opportunities Brochure
Save the Date
First Pitch Baseball Banquet, February 10, 2012 Featuring your 2012 Miami Hurricane baseball team and guest speaker, Skip Bertman, former Miami Beach High School coach, UM player, and UM assistant coach Location: Jungle Island Time: 7 p.m. Call the Hurricane Club at 305-284-6699 for more information.
Save the Date
University of Miami Baseball Golf Tournament, February 13, 2012 Come out and enjoy a great day of golf with Coach Jim Morris and some current and former UM Baseball stars Location: Deering Bay Golf Club Registration: 10:30 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. Shotgun Start: 12 p.m. Dinner & Auctions: 5 p.m. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Call UM Baseball at 305-284-4171 for more information. Please Note Tip-off for the Miami vs. North Carolina men’s basketball game on February 15 has been changed to 8 p.m.
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* University of Miami full-time and part-time benefited employees receive a 20% discount off the full season ticket price shown above. ** Premium games are the Florida series and ACC games . Week day games are Monday thru Thursday, excluding the Virginia game .
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