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From Miami Athletics www.HurricaneSports.com
December 26, 2011
Get to Know Miami Hurricane Student-Athletes Ashley Flinn, Durand Scott, Garrett Kidd
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Congratulations to the 2011 Miami student-athletes who graduated at winter commencement.
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2011-12 Calendar of Events
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Save the Date December 28 & 29
Catch the women’s basketball team in action at the Holiday Tournament held at the BankUnited Center. Miami faces Holy Cross on Dec. 28 at 7 p.m., then will match up against either Virginia Commonwealth or Morgan State on Dec. 29.
December 30 & January 2
The Canes return to the BankUnited Center for back-to-back men’s basketball games against Appalachian State at 7 p.m. on Dec. 30 and UNC Greensboro on Jan. 2 at 9 p.m.
W. Basketball Holiday Tournament Miami’s nationally-ranked women’s basketball team hosts the Holiday Tournament Dec. 28-29.
M. Basketball vs. Appalachian State
January 12
In one of the most anticipated games of the year, Miami will go head to head with ACC foe Maryland. Get the inside scoop on this Top 10 showdown directly from Coach Katie Meier at her pregame Chalk Talk. See the advertisement on page nine for more information about the Chalk Talk.
Season Baseball Tickets
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 12 for more information about season tickets.
The Canes return to the BankUnited Center for back-toback home games vs. Appalachian State and UNC-G.
Up Next at Home 12/28 W Basketball vs. Holy Cross | 7 p.m. | Buy tickets 12/29 W Basketball vs. VCU / MSU | TBA | Buy tickets 12/30 M Basketball vs. Appalachian State | 7 p.m. | Buy tickets 1/2 M Basketball vs. UNC Greensboro | 7 p.m. | Buy tickets 1/6 W Basketball vs. NC State | 7 p.m. | Buy tickets 1/5-6 Swimming & Diving vs. Duquesne | 11 a.m.
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@HurricaneSports Tweet of the Week @DeQuanJones5: R.I.P to the competition.
Katalin H orvath Rowing At this hour the sun has yet to creep out from the horizon as the big yellow school bus rolls up to the Hecht Athletic Center. It can mean only one thing, rowing season is back. “The morning bus ride to practice is an extra half hour of sleep.” explains junior rower Katalin Horvath. It’s 5:30 a.m. and the University of Miami women’s rowing team is boarding a bus for a thirty minute drive to their boathouse on the Intracoastal Waterway in Miami Beach. This is just the first part of their day as they will return to campus to attend class, study, and practice…again. This is a day in the life of a student-athlete who has chosen the not-so-glamorous world of rowing. “Be prepared to work hard and also love what you do because you really need the passion to do this,” says Katalin who is known by her friends and teammates as Kata. The sport of rowing seems somewhat out of place in a location such as Miami. It would seem to make sense on the surface by having an abundance of water but it doesn’t fit the lifestyle. Rowing is not flash; it’s not glitz and glamour. It’s the definition of hard work in one of its purest forms. “To be successful in this sport you have to work hard every day.” Why would someone put so much work into a sport that demands so much physically and mentally and seemingly has little future beyond the collegiate realm? “I think everyone would say they do it for the competition. It’s natural to want to compete. But, I love watching the sunrises ev-
ery morning when we row. I think it’s beautiful, it’s awesome, and it’s the best part,” explains Kata, “When I’m on the water my mind is clear and I just focus on rowing, but I’m also looking for dolphins.” Kata is an extraordinary breed of student-athlete. In addition to the demands of rowing and having a double major in marine science and biology she is an international recruit, hailing from Gyor, Hungary. She was recruited by the rowing program and came to the university without ever stepping foot on campus and living 5275 miles away. “I got recruited for rowing. I wasn’t even thinking of coming overseas for school but I went to the Junior World Championships and got recruited from there. So I just decided to come and see how it goes here and I just got hooked.” She added, “I’m a junior now so at this point I think it’s good. It was a little rough at the beginning for the first few months.” There’s a reason that she was recruited from such a distance. Kata rowed for the Hungarian national team as junior in high school. The Hurricanes rowing program is relatively new on the scene and Kata cites last year’s victory at the university world championships in the 4+ B final as one of her greatest accomplishments. Kata sees the program on the rise and accomplishing big things in the near future, “It could be a big time program. The numbers are increasing which I think is very good. We started out as a small team and right now it’s
a young team so there’s a lot of potential in there and I think it’s going in the right direction.” She sees herself as a leader on the team since she is one of few upperclassmen and focuses on getting the new girls to come together and embrace the camaraderie of the team and to help others adjust to their roles as rowers. It’s not all about training and studying for science exams though. She envisions taking her chosen academic studies into a career in aquatic veterinary practices. She also takes full advantage of her free time, “I sleep a lot. Definitely I sleep a lot. I just love to sit around campus and read or study. Sitting around in the green makes it better, and just hanging out with friends like everyone else.” Before I parted ways with the accomplished rower I just had to ask, where is the one place in the world you would love to go rowing. “That’s a nice question. I would have to say Australia just because I’m also interested in the marine bio part because that’s what I’m studying so that would go together.” Look for Kata and the University of Miami rowing team this coming spring as they wrap up their fall season this weekend at the Head of the Hooch Regatta in Chattanooga, Tenn. Be sure to stay up-to-date on everything rowing at Hurricanesports.com. By Craig Bohn, UM Communications
Reggie Johnson winston-salem, N.c. | center | junior
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...
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I was raised in Winston-Salem, N.C. I started playing basketball my sophomore year of high school. My favorite holiday is Christmas because I think it’s time to be with your family and give. I love giving. Nobody knows that I can sing. Nobody besides my roommates. I sing in the shower. To be a Miami Hurricane is a great honor because of the legacy here so I am very proud to be a Hurricane. The oddest nickname I’ve ever had is Big Johnson. That’s what my teammates made up. If I wasn’t playing basketball I would be I would be in the Worldwide Federation of Wrestling. I would be wrestling right now. I’m like The Rock a little bit mixed with a little bit of Rock Legend. When I was younger I wanted to be a firefighter. I had a thing for being a firefighter and saving lives. My family is crazy! They’re my biggest fans. They always support me no matter what. They’re always going to help me out in my tough times. Winning a game is everything. That’s why I play the game of basketball. It means a lot to me. I secretly wish that Jay-Z didn’t have Beyonce and I could marry her. Legacy is something that is important to you as far as what do you want to be known as when you leave. When I leave Miami I want to be known as a guy who worked hard, played hard and brought excitement to the fans. My favorite current UM athlete is Mike James on the football team. I love the way he plays. He plays with a passion. Mike James is a good dude overall so I’m pulling for him. Blocking is what I do! I block shots. I swat them. When you go in that lane, expect to go into the stands because I’m blocking that shot! Becoming a man is something I had to do coming to college. I could have gone to Wake Forest which is a closer school to where I’m from, but I felt like I needed to go away and veer off a little bit. In high school my mother still washed my clothes and cooked for me so I had to learn how to do things in school and now I feel like I’m more prepared for life. The U is one of the best colleges in America, if not the best. There’s a lot of history in the program and it’s a well-known institution.
Fast Breaks
I’m afraid of two things: snakes and spiders. You can put snakes and spiders around me and I’ll tell you any type of secret. After college I want to play in the NBA. Careerwise, I want to do something with kids. I want a Big Brother type of program with kids and get them going in the right direction and get them on the right path to do good things in life. One thing everybody should know about Miami Basketball is this year the team will be on the rise. Everyone is returning and I really can’t wait to get out there and start competing. At The U I’ve learned so much from my former coach, Coach Haith, who obviously is not here now. He taught me a lot about on and off the court things. That’s the guy I really learned a lot from coming down here and first being away from home. The most influential person in my life is my mother and grandmother. They’re the two I always turn to when I need advice for most things. They always work hard for everything, they were never given anything. My mother supported me and my little sister by herself and sometimes she didn’t eat and that
right there showed me what type of hunger you need just to survive in life. In March I want to be dancing. I want to be out of class, dancing. I want to be in the tournament, just making the Hurricane family see excitement for the basketball tournament in March. I never thought that I could be gone from my mother this long. I’ve been gone for four years and I’m always calling every day, but I’m adjusting. Before every game I pray, always to the man above. I go through the same ritual doing the same thing over and over. I get the team going. My favorite quote is “he who works the hardest reaps the greatest rewards.” That’s from my high school coach. He always used to say that. Check out more player profiles on Miami’s athletics website at Fast Breaks Central.
Getting to Know U ashley flinn | FR | Romeo, Mich. Who has the biggest impact in your life? My mom, Jodi Flinn.
If you could visit one place in the world, where would it be? Hawaii. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas.
What is your favorite meal?
Breakfast - french toast. Favorite sport besides soccer? Football.
What one superpower would you like to have? To be able to fly.
durand scott | JUNIOR | NEW YORK, N.Y. Other than basketball, I’m talented at... Drawing.
What is your favorite meal? Stewed peas, a Jamaican dish.
If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be... My father.
When I was little, I wanted to be... My brother.
The weirdest thing I’ve ever eaten? Curried goat.
My favorite cartoon growing up was... Tom and Jerry.
GARRETT KIDD | RS-FR | Midland, Mich. What is your favorite meal?
Steak with mashed potatoes and Mom’s famous broccoli.
My favorite all-time Christmas present was...
My mountain bike I got in middle school. That bike and I were inseparable.
Why the University of Miami?
Because it’s The U. There’s nothing better. We set the standard.
Nobody knows I can...
Dunk a basketball two handed.
What is one thing on your bucket list? To climb Mt. Everest.
If you could invite three people to dinner, who would they be? Michael Jordan, Deion Sanders, Michael Irvin.
Coach's ChalkTalk
Thurs., Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. vs. Maryland Adult: $15 Youth: $5
Chalk Talk Package
In one of the most anticipated games of the year, Miami will go head to head with ACC foe Maryland. Both squads have been ranked tenth or above since week one, but only one team can come out on top. Get the inside scoop on this TOP TEN SHOWDOWN directly from Coach of the Year Katie Meier. Each game ticket includes a pre-game Chalk Talk invitation, snacks and a cash bar. Plus, you will receive a complimentary long sleeved Miami Basketball T-shirt.* All for unbeatable price of $15. The Chalk Talk will begin approximately at 5:30 p.m. providing you plenty of time to mentally prepare for the matchup. *T-shirt sizes are not guaranteed. T-shirts are not included in the youth package.
A Note From The
2012 Hurricane Club Membership Renewals With the calendar year coming to a close, if you would like to take advantage of the year-end tax deadline by renewing your 2012 Hurricane Club membership, please be sure to complete your donation over the phone by December 30. All donations made via mail must be postmarked by December 31. 2012 Hurricane Club renewals will be hitting mailboxes in early January. Thank you to all our 2011 Hurricane Club donors. Your gift to the Hurricane Club enables our current student-athletes to have the necessary resources to pursue their academic and athletic aspirations.
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: 7:00 PM Call the Hurricane Club at 305-284-6699 for more information
Live Chat A new feature available for Hurricane Club members is Live Chat. Live Chat is a fast and easy way for donors to connect instantly with a Hurricane Club representative to answer all your questions regarding Hurricane Club membership and donations. Please visit hurricanesports.com to chat today.
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