Behind The U

Josh Darrow checks in with Canes center Matt Lee, who talks about why he transferred from UCF to Miami, the intricacies of playing offensive line, what intrigues him about playing for Mario Cristobal and Alex Mirabal, working with quarterback Tyler Van Dyke, what he sees from his fellow linemen, his favorite food selections and his favorite “old” movies.

As the Major League Baseball Draft approaches Josh Darrow checks in with Canes slugger Yohandy Morales, who talks about growing up in Miami, why he chose to attend UM, how he transformed into a power hitter, where he gets his confidence from, and what he expects to feel when his name gets called in the upcoming draft.

Josh Darrow catches up with new men’s basketball guard Matthew Cleveland, who talks about transferring from Florida State to Miami, what intrigued him about the UM program, how he fits in with the rest of the roster, what he has been doing this summer in Coral Gables and a certain shot he hit at Watsco Center last February.

Josh Darrow checks in with Canes women’s basketball guard Ja’Leah Williams, who talks about staying home to play for UM, the team’s magical run to the Elite Eight this past season, her offseason workout routine, what she’s looking forward to next season and how she overcame a severe medical diagnosis to keep her basketball dreams on track.

Josh Darrow chats with Ramiro Restrepo -- UM alum and co-owner of reigning Kentucky Derby champion Mage -- who talks about growing up in Miami as a fifth-generation horseman, what drew him to the track, how he discovered Mage, the thrill of winning the Derby, his lifelong love for the Canes and how building a racing stable is similar to constructing a football roster.

Josh Darrow catches up with recent UM Sports Hall of Fame inductee David Gil, who talks about why he chose his hometown school, how he broke into the Canes’ pitching lineup, his three trips to Omaha, his phenomenal 12-0 season that culminated with a national championship, and his relationship with current Canes head coach Gino DiMare and pitching coach J.D. Arteaga.

As the NCAA Baseball Tournament approaches, Josh Darrow talks to Canes All-America closer Andrew Walters, who details his rise through the high school and junior college ranks, his decision to come to Miami, his goals for this season, how he approaches hitters, his penchant for fishing, his search for a walkup song and his uncle Matt’s role in one of the most famous plays in UM football history.

Josh Darrow chats with former Canes slugger and recent UM Sports Hall of Famer Kevin Brown, who reacts to two surprise guests and talks about getting recruited to Miami, playing on two national championship teams, his incredible postseason surge in 2001 and what getting elected to the Hall of Fame means to him. 

Josh Darrow catches up with All-America tight end and newly minted UM Sports Hall of Famer Willie Smith, who talks about his prolific four-sport high school career, why he picked Miami, his switch from wide receiver to tight end, breaking records in Jimmy Johnson’s offense, watching his son Chase play for the Canes and what the recent Hall of Fame induction means to him.

Josh Darrow visits with Canes track and field sprinter Moriah Oliveira, who talks about why she chose to come to Miami with her twin sister Sierra, how she worked to become an ACC champion, how she has been able to build her brand through NIL opportunities, and how the UM track family has helped her family cope with tragedy.