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Thompson Connects on Two More Homers in 15-2 Win

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Courtesy UM: WINSTON-SALEM. N.C. – David Thompson just won't cool down. The reigning NCBWA National Hitter of the Week hit his second grand slam in as many games, driving in a career-high seven runs and leading Miami to a 15-2 romp over Wake Forest in the series opener. The Miami native, who opened his night with an RBI double in the first, added a two-run shot in the seventh inning, his team-leading eighth homer of the season. He extended his hitting streak to a career-best 12 games with another standout showing at the plate before being removed in the ninth. The Hurricanes (17-6, 5-2 ACC) chased Demon Deacons ace Matt Pirro after just 1.2 innings, tagging him for a career-high nine runs. Seven of those runs came in the second inning, when Thompson's second career grand slam gave Miami a 7-1 lead at Gene Hooks Field. Over the last seven games, Thompson is hitting an eye-popping 16-for-30 (.533) with seven home runs and 25 RBI. Aided by another explosion from Thompson, Miami's offense clicked on a night when Wake Forest started its top righthander in Pirro (5-1). Every Miami starter recorded at least one hit, while four - Thompson, Willie Abreu (2-for-4), Garrett Kennedy (2-for-5) and Johnny Ruiz (2-for-3) - recorded multi-hit games. Miami outhit the hosts 15-7, with 10 different players recording a hit. Miami's offense got off to a quick start, plating three runs in the first inning to give starter Thomas Woodrey a comfortable early lead. RBI singles from George Iskenderian and Willie Abreu were sandwiched around an RBI double from Thompson, who cracked a Pirro offering to leftfield for his first hit of the night. Though Wake Forest (14-9, 3-4 ACC) scored a run on an RBI single from Ben Breazeale to cut Miami's lead to 3-1, the Hurricanes responded with seven runs in the second to chase Pirro and enter cruise control. After loading the bases on two walks and an error to open the second, Miami nearly had its scoring opportunity foiled when Iskenderian's lineout to center resulted in a double play at second base. But after sophomore Zack Collins drew his second walk of the game, Thompson cracked a 2-1 pitch from Pirro way over the leftfield fence for a grand slam. Abreu followed Thompson's shot with a single through the leftside, and a no-doubt two-run blast from Kennedy to rightfield signaled the end of Pirro's night. Woodrey delivered another strong outing for Miami, pitching 6.0 innings for the fifth consecutive start. One week after missing his scheduled start to a stomach virus, Woodrey struck out four batters, walked just one and needed 89 pitches to get through a largely stress-free outing. Junior Ricky Eusebio added a solo home run in the seventh inning, while Miami scored a pair of runs in the ninth on a wild pitch from Wake Forest reliever Will Finley. Sophomore Derik Beauprez, senior Ryan Otero and freshman Jesse Lepore combined to pitch the final three scoreless innings. Miami returns to Gene Hooks Field Saturday for game two of its series with Wake Forest. First pitch for the game, slated for broadcast on ESPN 3 and WVUM 90.5 FM, is set for 4 p.m.

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Miami's Pro Day 4/1 10:30AM

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The Following Players will participate: Raphael Akpejiori Thurston Armbrister Anthony Chickillo Hugo Delapenha Phillip Dorsett Jonathan Feliciano Nantambu-Akil Fentress Ereck Flowers Ladarius Gunter Jake Heaps Duke Johnson Shane McDermott Denzel Perryman Olsen Pierre Clive Walford Ryan Williams

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Congratulations to Jekiri, McClellan, Rodriguez

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Tonye Jekiri " 2015 ACSMA All-ACC Defensive Team & All-ACC Honorable Mention. Sheldon McClellan " All-ACC Honorable Mention Angel Rodriguez " All-ACC Honorable Mention

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Brad Kaaya, after the 1st Spring Scrimmage

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"We've had enough, it's our turn to get after teams."

Brad Kaaya

Brad Kaaya, after the 1st Spring Scrimmage

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"We've had enough, it's our turn to get after teams."

Brad Kaaya

Matt Goudis leaves Hurricanes

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Source tells me K Matt Goudis has left the Canes for a non-football opportunity. Good dude. Wish him well.

— Matt Porter (@mattyports) February 22, 2015

No. 8 Baseball Set for Rivalry Weekend vs. Florida

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Miami Hurricanes (4-1, 0-0 ACC) at Florida Gators (4-0, 0-0 SEC) Feb. 20-22, 2015 Alfred McKethan Stadium | Gainesville, Fla. GAME TIMES: 7 p.m. | 7 :30 p.m. | 1 p.m. TV: SEC Network+ (Friday, Sunday) | SEC Network (Saturday) Radio: WVUM 90.5 FM | WVUM.org (all games) Twitter: @CanesBaseball Facebook: /TheUBaseball Instagram: @TheUBaseball Miami against Florida: 126-110-1 all-time series lead Projected Starters: · Miami LHP Andrew Suarez vs. Florida TBD · Miami LHP Thomas Woodrey vs. Florida TBD · Miami RHP Enrique Sosa vs. Florida TBD

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UM statement/release on hiring Kevin Beard

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CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The University of Miami football team announced today the promotion of Kevin Beard as the Hurricanes’ new wide receivers coach for the 2015 season. Beard played with the Hurricanes from 1999-2003 and was a key member of Miami’s 2001 National Championship team. He finished his career with over 900 yards receiving and nine touchdowns. "We are thrilled to promote former Cane and National Champion Kevin Beard to wide receivers coach," said head coach Al Golden. "This is something that Kevin has pursued for more than a decade now, so it’s truly awesome to see his dream become a reality." As a player, Beard served as a team captain on the Hurricanes’ 2003 squad that finished with an 11-2 record and came away with a 16-14 victory over Florida State in the 2004 Orange Bowl. During his career at Miami, Beard played with some of the best wide receivers to ever play in a Hurricane uniform, including Andre Johnson, Reggie Wayne, Santana Moss and Roscoe Parrish. "To coach at my alma mater is a dream come true," Beard said. "This opportunity takes me back to my playing days, where you were always playing for the man next to you. I want my players to know that you’re not just playing for the person next to you, but also our alumni and diehard fans, who expect excellence." Following his graduation from Miami with a degree in Liberal Arts and a minor in Sociology in 2003, Beard spent four years playing professionally in the Arena Football League. Following his stint in the AFL, Beard returned to South Florida where he would begin his coaching and training career, working primarily with 7 on 7 teams and at University High School in Davie, Fla. During his four-year tenure at University High School, Beard coached the wide receivers and helped the Suns to the 2012 3A Florida High School State Championship. During his time as a high school and 7 on 7 coach, Beard mentored some of college football’s top wide receivers in Amari Cooper (Alabama), Travis Rudolph (Florida State), Ermon Lane (Florida State), Macgarrett Kings (Michigan State) and Jordan Cunningham (Vanderbilt). He also coached current Miami wide receivers Tyre Brady, Malcolm Lewis and Herb Waters during their respective 7 on 7 seasons. "Kevin brings with him a wealth of knowledge as a well-respected wide receivers coach and mentor here in South Florida for more than 10 years," Golden said. "Kevin had a great impact for us last year in operations as he transitioned back into the college game. His strengths are his interpersonal relationships, life-skill building and overall development of our student-athletes. Kevin is a man of great faith, a former student-athlete at The U and someone who knows what it takes to be a champion on and off the field here at Miami." Beard spent this past fall, serving as the Hurricane’s Assistant Director of Operations. "I can’t thank Coach Golden enough for giving me this opportunity. I truly feel in my heart that I am the right guy at the right time to lead these young men to greatness both on and off the field." Beard and his wife Nordea reside in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. What they are saying about Kevin Beard: Reggie Wayne "I believe they have found the right guy in Kevin Beard to finally get us back to Receiver U. Kevin knows what it takes to be a successful wide receiver being that he himself is a former wide receiver at the University of Miami, who was part of the last national championship team at UM. He will certainly get the boys on the right track with technique and fundamentals. Andre Johnson "I am just excited to hear that he got the job. Kevin played there and won a national championship there, so he knows everything about the program and what we want the program to get back to in the future. I just think it is great to have a guy who knows how to do things right. I know he is going to get the best out of the players and at the end of the day his guys are going to know he is trying to get the best out of them. I think this is a big for the school." Sinorice Moss "This is the right move at the right time for our program. He (Kevin) truly knows what it means to be a Hurricane. I couldn't be more excited than I am right now. This is the person you want on your coaching staff. He is a great teammate and friend on and off the field. Kevin exemplifies resilience. He's now in the perfect position to mold our younger CANES to become great student athletes through commitment, hard work and dedication."

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Blake James Statement regarding Shoved player

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Statement from Blake James, Director of Athletics After tonight’s game I was made aware of an incident involving one of our fans and a North Carolina State University student-athlete. First I want to apologize to the student-athlete involved, Coach Mark Gottfried and North Carolina State University. This type of behavior is not representative of the University of Miami or our athletic program, and will not be tolerated. We will review the video and discuss with the ACC the appropriate actions in addressing this issue.

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4-star ATH Marcus Lewis announces top three

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Washington (DC) Gonzaga athlete Marcus Lewis (6-foot-1, 187) released his top three via Twitter tonight and Kentucky, Miami and Washington State made the cut.

Marcus Lewis, 24/7 Sports
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