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Behind The U

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Behind the U, the official podcast of Miami Athletics, features entertaining and engaging interviews with Hurricanes past and present, giving listeners exclusive insight into what makes The U one of the most storied and fascinating programs in college athletics. The University of Miami Department of Continuing & International Education is the presenting sponsor of Behind the U.

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Episodes

Episode 15 - David Cooney

Josh Darrow catches up with UM Director of Recruiting David Cooney, who discusses his rise through the South Florida high school coaching ranks, his decision to jump to college coaching, his transition to the recruiting department and how the Canes are approaching their recruiting efforts for the upcoming class.

Mar 16, 202140 minEp. 15

Episode 14 - David Feeley

Josh Darrow checks in with UM football’s strength and conditioning director David Feeley, who details his training philosophy, his rise in the college ranks, the challenges his staff faced during the pandemic and how the Canes are gearing up for the start of spring ball.

Mar 09, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 14

Episode 13 - Jess Simpson

Jess Simpson talks with Josh Darrow about his return to Coral Gables as assistant head coach/defensive line, how working in the NFL helped him grow as a coach, his legendary high school coaching career in Georgia, and what excites him personally and professionally about coming back to The U.

Mar 02, 202159 minEp. 13

Episode 12 - Bruce Brown

Joe Zagacki checks in with Brooklyn Nets guard Bruce Brown, who talks about his two seasons at The U, how Jim Larrañaga and the staff helped hone his game, his NBA development and what it’s like to suit up with the likes of Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving on a Nets squad contending for a title.

Feb 23, 202130 minEp. 12

Episode 11 - UM Athletics Trailblazers

Josh Darrow sits down with the inaugural winners of the UM Athletics Trailblazer Award. Hurricanes legends and pioneers Will Allen, Ray Bellamy and Kim Sands discuss their journey to Miami, the challenges they faced, the lasting legacies they have created and their memories of fellow honoree Dr. Henry King Stanford.

Feb 16, 20211 hr 11 minEp. 11

Episode 10 - Yonder Alonso

As baseball season approaches Josh Darrow checks in with Hurricanes great Yonder Alonso, who discusses his family’s emigration from Cuba, his decision to go to UM, the Canes’ stacked 2008 squad and his 10-year Major League Baseball career.

Feb 09, 202154 minEp. 10

Episode 9 - DeMarcus Van Dyke

Episode 9: DeMarcus Van Dyke New cornerbacks coach DeMarcus Van Dyke talks with Josh Darrow about growing up a Canes fans in Miami, his playing days at The U and his new coaching role on Manny Diaz’s staff -- all while securing some surprise guests to crash the episode.

Feb 02, 202151 minEp. 9

Episode 8 - Travaris Robinson

New defensive backs coach Travaris Robinson talks with Josh Darrow about his Miami roots, his climb up the college coaching ladder, his decision to join Manny Diaz’s staff and what excites him about UM’s program going forward.

Jan 26, 202152 minEp. 8

Episode 7 - Mark Richt

Former UM quarterback and head coach Mark Richt chats with Josh Darrow about his playing days under Howard Schnellenberger, his rise up the college coaching ranks, his return to The U in 2016 and his new career as an ACC Network college football analyst.

Jan 19, 202151 minEp. 7

Episode 6 - Dan Morgan

Legendary Canes linebacker and current Bills Director of Player Personnel Dan Morgan catches up with Josh Darrow on his historic career at UM, Buffalo’s current playoff run and getting the call this week for the College Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021.

Jan 12, 202149 minEp. 6

Episode 5 - Brock Berlin

Josh Darrow talks with Brock Berlin about his record-setting high school career in Louisiana, transferring to The U and earning the starting quarterback job, the historic 2003 comeback against Florida and his undefeated record against the Canes’ Sunshine State rivals.

Jan 05, 202145 minEp. 5

Episode 4 - Chris Fallica

Josh Darrow talks with ESPN’s Chris Fallica about his days as a UM undergraduate working in the athletic department, his expanding role on College GameDay and how Lee Corso coined his nickname “The Bear.”

Dec 29, 202036 minEp. 4

Episode 3 - Manny Diaz

Fresh off National Signing Day, Josh Darrow breaks down Miami’s 2021 signing class with Manny Diaz as the head coach discusses how this class evolved and how the newest Hurricanes will impact the roster going forward.

Dec 22, 202054 minEp. 3

Episode 2 - Rhett Lashlee

Miami offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee chats with Josh Darrow about the roots of his up-tempo offensive philosophy, how his coaching journey eventually landed him in Coral Gables and how he and his wife draw up the playbook to raise two sets of twins.

Dec 15, 202054 min

Episode 1 - Jimmy Johnson

In the first episode, host Josh Darrow chats with former Canes head coach and College and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jimmy Johnson on his time in Coral Gables, his road to Canton and his love of South Florida.

Dec 04, 202048 min
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