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Miami Hurricanes fans didn’t learn much about the most recent incarnation of their football team in Saturday afternoon’s sleepy, business-like 41-13 win over Bethune-Cookman. To be honest, the biggest news to come out of the game was the fact that Hurricanes defensive players get to rock a gold “Turnover Chain” after each take away they are responsible for. Outside of that fun little revelation, beating up on a lesser opponent didn’t reveal much about what to expect out of Coral Gables this season.
One thing was obvious on Saturday, though. And that gold turnover chain couldn’t have been a more fitting symbol: The Miami Hurricanes and their fans have that swagger back.
No, “The U” isn’t back on the field just yet. Anyone who claims the Miami Hurricanes football program is
Miami is different. Football isn't just a game here, it's a way of life.
— Canes Football (@CanesFootball) August 31, 2017
No other place represents that lifestyle more than… THE U. pic.twitter.com/z28NKKZ2x3
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During the Al Golden years, that wasn’t the case. The vibe wasn’t like this. The coaches didn’t exude confidence, which made those teams decidedly un-Hurricanes like.
Mark Richt has pushed all the right buttons so far. He’s brought back old players like Ed Reed and Michael Irvin to remind 18-year-old players that were still in diapers the last time Miami won a championship that the ‘U’ on their helmet represents more than just a couple ESPN 30 for 30 hits. He’s scored top recruiting classes complete with a hint of local stars.
The season open showed again that Richt has once again encouraged Miami Hurricanes football players to be Miami Hurricanes football players, for better or for worse.
