Behind The U

Josh Darrow catches up with ESPN’s Jorge Sedano, who talks about calling the Miami Spring Game for ACC Network, what he expects from the Canes and Mario Cristobal this season, growing up in South Florida and where his career path has led him in both radio and television.

Josh Darrow visits with former Canes diver David Dinsmore, who talks about what drew him to diving as a youngster, why he chose Miami, winning a national championship, competing internationally, how he coped with a career-ending injury and how his love of the water launched his new career as a fishing guide in the Florida Keys.

Josh Darrow checks in former Canes tight end and current NFL Draft prospect Will Mallory, who talks about growing up in a football family, why he chose Miami, meeting some Tight End U legends, how he’s preparing for the draft and what it was like to room with a fellow Cane who hops on the show as a surprise guest.

Josh Darrow checks in with new Miami running backs coach and UM Sports Hall of Famer Tim Harris, Jr., who talks about the influence his legendary coaching father had on his athletic career, why he decided to come to UM as a track standout, what got him into coaching at the high school level, how he transitioned to college coaching and what he expects from the Canes’ running backs room in 2023.

Josh Darrow chats with former Canes and MLB pitcher Danny Graves, who talks about his days in Coral Gables, Ron Fraser’s last season as head coach, his big-league career, how hard he can still throw, how he has transitioned to broadcast work, and his family’s amazing story as they escaped to the U.S. during the Fall of Saigon.

As Miami heads to its first Final Four, Josh Darrow catches up with three of Jim Larrañaga’s former assistants – Chris Caputo, Eric Konkol and Michael Huger – who all became head coaches and talk about Coach L’s coaching style, what they remember from their days at Miami, how Coach L has influenced their coaching careers, and how they have been cheering on the Canes during this incredible run.

Josh Darrow checks in with new Canes wide receivers coach Kevin Beard, who talks about returning to his alma mater, why he fell in love with coaching, what he has learned from each coaching stop, what traits he looks for when recruiting student-athletes and why he thinks Mario Cristobal and his staff can restore the Miami Standard.

Josh Darrow moderates a reunion roundtable as Jim Larrañaga is joined by Chris Caputo, Garrius Adams, Julian Gamble, Reggie Johnson and Joe Zagacki to share stories and memories about Miami’s 2013 ACC regular season and tournament championship team 10 years after that remarkable season.

As March Madness begins Josh Darrow checks in with Canes forward Norchad Omier, who talks about growing up in Nicaragua, how he gravitated from baseball to basketball, why he decided to pursue college basketball in the U.S., what motivated him to transfer to Miami, how his work ethic has fit into the Canes’ system and culture, and what it means to represent his home country on the hardwood. 

Josh Darrow catches up with Paige Yaroshuk-Tews who recently earned her 400th win as Canes women’s tennis coach and talks about growing up in Miami, how her father influenced her competitive spirit, her college playing career at UCLA, how she ended up at UM, how she has built the program into one of the country’s best and her expectations for this season.