Christy Cabrera Chirinos
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Miami, FL, United States
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UM 2019 football playbook: Players to watch, crucial games and keys to the season
As the Hurricanes prepare for their first season under coach Manny Diaz, a look at some of the questions they face, players to watch and games to circle on the schedule. → Read More
‘He is Miami’: For Manny Diaz, taking over as UM’s head coach has been personal
Miami-born Manny Diaz grew up cheering for his hometown Hurricanes. Now, he is finally living his dream as UM's head coach. → Read More
Hurricanes confident depth, experience will keep defensive line humming
Miami's defensive line has been one of its strongest units in recent seasons, despite the fact top players have left and the group has had three different coaches in three years. Still, there is depth and experience on the line that should keep Miami's front performing at a high level. → Read More
UM coach Manny Diaz on QB competition and more: ‘This is the week of all weeks’
The Hurricanes held their first scrimmage of fall camp late Sunday night. With the opener against Florida fast approaching, coach Manny Diaz says it's this week when he will start deciding on a starting quarterback. → Read More
UM coach Manny Diaz breaks down the Hurricanes first scrimmage of fall camp
The Hurricanes held a closed scrimmage on Sunday night. Here's what first-year coach Manny Diaz had to say about the event, in his own words. → Read More
Cornerbacks Al Blades Jr., DJ Ivey vying for playing time in new-look Hurricanes secondary
Miami's secondary has undergone massive changes after the departures of cornerbacks Michael Jackson and Jhavonte Dean and safeties Sheldrick Redwine and Jaquan Johnson. Sophomores Al Blades Jr. and DJ Ivey say they are ready to try and help fill the void. → Read More
Hurricanes safeties showing promise as competition for playing time heats up
With Jaquan Johnson and Sheldrick Redwine in the NFL, the Hurricanes have to settle on more than just two starting safeties. → Read More
Hurricanes QBs sticking together despite fierce battle for starting job
Hurricanes quarterbacks Tate Martell, N'Kosi Perry and Jarren Williams all used the offseason to adjust their mechanics, reshape their bodies and learn Dan Enos' offense. Now each is working to prove he deserves the starting job. → Read More
Hurricanes tight ends Brevin Jordan, Will Mallory ready to shine in Dan Enos’ offense
Miami Hurricanes tight ends Brevin Jordan and Will Mallory may not yet know which quarterback will be throwing them the ball Aug. 24th against Florida, but they know if things go as expected in coordinator Dan Enos' offense, they'll each have the opportunity to shine and make big plays. → Read More
Hurricanes tight ends Brevin Jordan, Will Mallory ready to shine in Dan Enos’ offense
Miami Hurricanes tight ends Brevin Jordan and Will Mallory may not yet know which quarterback will be throwing them the ball Aug. 24th against Florida, but they know if things go as expected in coordinator Dan Enos' offense, they'll each have the opportunity to shine and make big plays. → Read More
UM’s Shaq Quarterman determined to make his last year as a Hurricane his best
Miami Hurricanes senior linebacker Shaq Quarterman returned to UM for one big reason: He felt his work there wasn't finished. As the Hurricanes begin to start their first camp under coach Manny Diaz, Quarterman -- Miami's vociferous leader -- is determined to keep the defense humming. → Read More
Manny Diaz bringing his ‘New Miami’ mantra to the start of Hurricanes training camp
The Hurricanes are set to open their first camp under new coach Manny Diaz on Friday. And the coach has already implemented a few new twists. → Read More
Which Hurricanes will miss the start of camp next week? Manny Diaz provides clarity
During Thursday's ACC Kickoff event in Charlotte, Hurricanes coach Manny Diaz gave an update on which injured players will miss the start of camp and which newcomers are still working to clear eligibility hurdles before enrolling at Miami. → Read More
What are Hurricanes coach Manny Diaz and his players saying at ACC Kickoff?
What are Hurricanes coach Manny Diaz, linebacker Shaq Quarterman and receiver K.J. Osborn talking about at this year's ACC Kickoff? → Read More
What questions can the Miami Hurricanes expect to face at this year’s ACC Kickoff?
Hurricanes coach Manny Diaz, linebacker Shaq Quarterman and receiver K.J. Osborn are set to represent Miami at this year's ACC Kickoff, the league's annual media days event. What kind of questions can they expect to face ahead of training camp, which begins next week? → Read More
Recruiting Q&A: Meet Hurricanes five-star running back commit Donald Chaney Jr.
As one of the nation's top running back prospects, Donald Chaney Jr. had his pick of college football programs. But for him, there was only one choice and so, he committed to Miami in February, becoming one of first-year coach Manny Diaz's first big wins on the recruiting trail. → Read More
Former UM greats certain to make big impression on recruits at annual Paradise Camp
Ahead of Miami's annual Paradise Camp event, Hurricanes assistant coach Ephraim Banda shared how recruiting has changed under new coach Manny Diaz. → Read More
How a group of 'Canes are working to avoid the dreaded ‘sophomore slump’
As the Hurricanes move closer to the start of next month's training camp, several of their sophomore standouts — including cornerback Al Blades Jr., kicker Bubba Baxa, running back Cam Harris and defensive tackle Nesta Silvera — say they're building on the lessons they learned as freshmen to be bigger contributors this fall. → Read More
Linebacker Corey Flagg commits to Miami, helps Hurricanes address position of need
The Hurricanes continued their impressive June recruiting haul, adding three-star linebacker Corey Flagg to their 2020 class late Monday night. In the process, they addressed a significant position of need. → Read More
Recruiting Q&A: Meet Miami Hurricanes commit Antonio ‘Tony’ Smith
Antonio "Tony" Smith, a three-star offensive tackle prospect out of Ocala's Vanguard High, grew up cheering for the Miami Hurricanes. Getting a scholarship offer from them was a dream come true, especially since he's hoping to block for former high school teammate N'Kosi Perry once again. → Read More