Behind The U

Josh Darrow catches up with All-America safety Kam Kinchens, who talks about his breakout sophomore season, his leadership role, why he chose to stay close to home at UM and how excited he is about the future of Canes football under Mario Cristobal. 

Josh Darrow walks down memory lane with longtime Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Training Vinny Scavo, who worked under Ron Fraser and Howard Schnellenberger, roomed with an ibis and a Heisman winner, circled the bases with two Major League Baseball teams, and in his latest stint with the Canes was just elected to the UM Sports Hall of Fame. 

Josh Darrow checks in with former Canes All-American cornerback and first-round draft pick Kelly Jennings, who talks about why he picked Miami over other in-state schools, how the Canes were able to construct such a talented secondary, what made Sean Taylor special, how he prepared for life after the NFL and how he fits home schooling into his busy days.

Josh Darrow catches up with Canes senior guard Jordan Miller, who talks about last year’s Elite Eight run, why he decided to transfer from George Mason to Miami, how the team is looking to improve this season and how he prepared to deliver the graduation speech at his high school this past spring.

Josh Darrow checks in with former Canes defensive coordinator and NFL head coach Dave Wannstedt, who talks about working with Jimmy Johnson, how their coaching philosophy fit in Miami, the abundance of defensive talent on those UM rosters, how the team bounced back to win the 1987 national title and how his time in Coral Gables prepared him for a long career in the pro ranks. 

Josh Darrow catches up with former Canes All-America center K.C. Jones, who talks about playing under the Friday Night Lights in West Texas, why he chose to come to Miami, his toughest battles on Greentree, how UM prepared him for life in the NFL and his relationship with new Canes head coach Mario Cristobal.

Josh Darrow talks to legendary Canes linebacker Jessie Armstead, who looks back at his ballyhooed recruitment coming out of Dallas, why he chose to come to Coral Gables, what made UM’s defense so dominant, his favorite memories of two national championship runs and how he overcame injuries to play more than a decade in the NFL. 

Josh Darrow catches up with 1987 national champions Melvin Bratton and Greg Mark, who talk about their favorite moments from the 12-0 season, what fueled the team from start to finish, Jimmy Johnson’s influence on their careers and what they think the future holds for Canes football under Mario Cristobal.

Josh Darrow checks in with Canes offensive line great Joaquin Gonzalez, who talks about growing up in Miami, why he decided to attend UM, his favorite memories, moments and teammates from the 2001 national championships team and how both Mario Cristobal and Alex Mirabal have impacted his life on and off the field.

Josh Darrow checks in with UM alum Bruce Feldman, who talks about covering college football for The Athletic, Mario Cristobal returning to Miami, his outlook on the Canes this season, how he developed his famous “Freaks List” and what he sees on the horizon for college football after a newsworthy summer.