Behind The U

Josh Darrow catches up with ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year Rueben Bain, who talks about his outstanding freshman campaign, how he found out about his ACC honor, what he’s learned from the Miami coaching staff, some of his biggest high school highlights, his go-to order at Sonic and his growing interest in photography.

Josh Darrow checks in with ESPN broadcaster Molly McGrath, who talks about how she prepares for her role as a college football sideline reporter, how she adapts and reacts during the games, some of her most memorable moments on air and what she foresees for the Canes after working three Miami games this past season.

Josh Darrow catches up with Canes punter Dylan Joyce, who talks about growing up playing Aussie Rules football, how he gravitated towards the American version, the path that ultimately led him to Miami, his relationship with fellow punting mate Lou Hedley, what food he misses from Down Under and how he’s enjoying his first season as a Cane.

In honor of the Canes retiring Gino Torretta’s No. 13 jersey this Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium, we re-air Josh Darrow’s 2021 conversation with the 1992 Heisman Trophy winner, who reflects on his recruitment to Miami from northern California, taking over the starting quarterback role, the 1991 national title, his memories of Hurricane Andrew and his award-winning senior campaign.

Josh Darrow catches up with Canes kicker and Groza Award Semifinalist Andy Borregales, who talks about shifting from soccer to football, following in his All-America brother’s footsteps at Miami, some of his most memorable kicks as a Cane, his pregame and in-game routines and what he still hopes to accomplish wearing the orange and green.

Josh Darrow checks in with former Canes and current NFL kicker Michael Badgley, who talks about playing numerous football positions in high school, what eventually pushed him towards kicking, why he chose to come to Miami, how it felt to become UM’s all-time scoring leader, how he broke into the NFL and the whirlwind life of a pro kicker.

Josh Darrow checks in with Canes offensive lineman Jalen Rivers, who talks about growing up in a military family, why he gravitated towards football, what made Miami his first choice for college, how he approaches his craft on and off the field, his relationship with offensive line coach Alex Mirabal and his longtime friendship with Canes defensive lineman Chantz Williams.

Josh Darrow sits down with former Canes All-America tight end Jeremy Shockey, who talks about how he matriculated to Miami from junior college in Oklahoma, what made those 2000 and 2001 UM teams so dominant, his famous touchdown catch against FSU at the Orange Bowl, the Rose Bowl win over Nebraska, his two Super Bowl triumphs, and how Tight End U has made its mark in the NFL. 

Josh Darrow catches up with former Canes and NFL offensive lineman and current ACC Network analyst Orlando Franklin, who talks about finding football in Canada, moving to Florida for high school, getting recruited to Miami by Mario Cristobal, his battles on Greentree, getting drafted by the Broncos, how he got into broadcasting and what motivated him to recently lose more than 100 pounds.

Josh Darrow checks in with former Canes defensive end and NFL linebacker Anthony Chickillo, who talks about his three-generation UM football family, his favorite moments as a Cane, how he tackled a position switch at the NFL level, his newfound interest in MMA training, his thoughts on the direction of the football program and how he continues to stay connected to current and former Canes.