Christy Cabrera Chirinos
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A year ago, quarterback Carson Beck faced an uncertain future after a serious elbow injury.
Today, he's ready to lead the Hurricanes to their first game in the College Football Playoff. And he says his journey – and Miami's – is far from finished.
miamihurricanes.com/news/2025/12...
Today, he's ready to lead the Hurricanes to their first game in the College Football Playoff. And he says his journey – and Miami's – is far from finished.
miamihurricanes.com/news/2025/12...
Full Circle
A year ago, quarterback Carson Beck faced an uncertain future after a serious elbow injury. Today, he's ready to lead the Hurricanes to their first game in the College Football Playoff. And he says hi...
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December 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
A year ago, quarterback Carson Beck faced an uncertain future after a serious elbow injury.
Today, he's ready to lead the Hurricanes to their first game in the College Football Playoff. And he says his journey – and Miami's – is far from finished.
miamihurricanes.com/news/2025/12...
Today, he's ready to lead the Hurricanes to their first game in the College Football Playoff. And he says his journey – and Miami's – is far from finished.
miamihurricanes.com/news/2025/12...
Canes RB Mark Fletcher Jr., on what it means for the veterans to have the opportunity to play in the CFP:
“This is what we came here to do. We came here to change the culture…we’re excited about this opportunity…”
“This is what we came here to do. We came here to change the culture…we’re excited about this opportunity…”
December 16, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Canes RB Mark Fletcher Jr., on what it means for the veterans to have the opportunity to play in the CFP:
“This is what we came here to do. We came here to change the culture…we’re excited about this opportunity…”
“This is what we came here to do. We came here to change the culture…we’re excited about this opportunity…”
Canes QB Carson Beck is checking in after today’s practice on Greentree.
On the expected environment in College Station:
“The atmosphere and environment is going to be next to none…but you have to focus on your preparation…”
On the expected environment in College Station:
“The atmosphere and environment is going to be next to none…but you have to focus on your preparation…”
December 16, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Canes QB Carson Beck is checking in after today’s practice on Greentree.
On the expected environment in College Station:
“The atmosphere and environment is going to be next to none…but you have to focus on your preparation…”
On the expected environment in College Station:
“The atmosphere and environment is going to be next to none…but you have to focus on your preparation…”
Canes DC Corey Hetherman, on Rueben Bain:
"He's constantly working on his technique, his get-off, his pad level...constantly working on his pass rush...he's always going to be doing his job 100 miles-per-hour..."
"He's constantly working on his technique, his get-off, his pad level...constantly working on his pass rush...he's always going to be doing his job 100 miles-per-hour..."
December 15, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Canes DC Corey Hetherman, on Rueben Bain:
"He's constantly working on his technique, his get-off, his pad level...constantly working on his pass rush...he's always going to be doing his job 100 miles-per-hour..."
"He's constantly working on his technique, his get-off, his pad level...constantly working on his pass rush...he's always going to be doing his job 100 miles-per-hour..."
Canes DC Corey Hetherman, on Texas A&M's wide receivers:
"They do a really good job...they're very talented, even on special teams...those guys change the game...they've got some very talented guys on the perimeter."
"They do a really good job...they're very talented, even on special teams...those guys change the game...they've got some very talented guys on the perimeter."
December 15, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Canes DC Corey Hetherman, on Texas A&M's wide receivers:
"They do a really good job...they're very talented, even on special teams...those guys change the game...they've got some very talented guys on the perimeter."
"They do a really good job...they're very talented, even on special teams...those guys change the game...they've got some very talented guys on the perimeter."
Canes DC Corey Hetherman, on Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed:
"I think he's very talented...his ability to extend plays...he does a very good job with that."
"I think he's very talented...his ability to extend plays...he does a very good job with that."
December 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Canes DC Corey Hetherman, on Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed:
"I think he's very talented...his ability to extend plays...he does a very good job with that."
"I think he's very talented...his ability to extend plays...he does a very good job with that."
Canes OC Shannon Dawson, on QB Carson Beck's experience:
"When you're the quarterback and you have a challenge ahead, like we have with their defense, you have to be poised...he's been in big games. This is nothing he hasn't been in...I do think that matters..."
"When you're the quarterback and you have a challenge ahead, like we have with their defense, you have to be poised...he's been in big games. This is nothing he hasn't been in...I do think that matters..."
December 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Canes OC Shannon Dawson, on QB Carson Beck's experience:
"When you're the quarterback and you have a challenge ahead, like we have with their defense, you have to be poised...he's been in big games. This is nothing he hasn't been in...I do think that matters..."
"When you're the quarterback and you have a challenge ahead, like we have with their defense, you have to be poised...he's been in big games. This is nothing he hasn't been in...I do think that matters..."
Canes OC Shannon Dawson is checking in now.
On Texas A&M's defense:
"They've got an elite pass rush...No. 1 in the nation in sacks. Their third-down defense is really good...you've got to do a really good job in protection...we've got to be on-point..."
On Texas A&M's defense:
"They've got an elite pass rush...No. 1 in the nation in sacks. Their third-down defense is really good...you've got to do a really good job in protection...we've got to be on-point..."
December 15, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Canes OC Shannon Dawson is checking in now.
On Texas A&M's defense:
"They've got an elite pass rush...No. 1 in the nation in sacks. Their third-down defense is really good...you've got to do a really good job in protection...we've got to be on-point..."
On Texas A&M's defense:
"They've got an elite pass rush...No. 1 in the nation in sacks. Their third-down defense is really good...you've got to do a really good job in protection...we've got to be on-point..."
Canes HC Mario Cristobal, on Indiana QB -- and fellow Christopher Columbus alum Fernando Mendoza -- winning the Heisman Trophy:
"Adelante. It's a tremendous job by him and his teammates. Awesome family, awesome people."
"Adelante. It's a tremendous job by him and his teammates. Awesome family, awesome people."
December 15, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Canes HC Mario Cristobal, on Indiana QB -- and fellow Christopher Columbus alum Fernando Mendoza -- winning the Heisman Trophy:
"Adelante. It's a tremendous job by him and his teammates. Awesome family, awesome people."
"Adelante. It's a tremendous job by him and his teammates. Awesome family, awesome people."
Canes HC Mario Cristobal, on QB Carson Beck:
"To see a guy that came in under so much scrutiny, having to recover from surgery...to grow the way he has grown...it's awesome to see...he's really, really driven...his practices have been outstanding."
"To see a guy that came in under so much scrutiny, having to recover from surgery...to grow the way he has grown...it's awesome to see...he's really, really driven...his practices have been outstanding."
December 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Canes HC Mario Cristobal, on QB Carson Beck:
"To see a guy that came in under so much scrutiny, having to recover from surgery...to grow the way he has grown...it's awesome to see...he's really, really driven...his practices have been outstanding."
"To see a guy that came in under so much scrutiny, having to recover from surgery...to grow the way he has grown...it's awesome to see...he's really, really driven...his practices have been outstanding."
Canes HC Mario Cristobal, on the importance of managing emotions ahead of a game of this magnitude:
"This is going to come down to the 22 that are on the field, that are actually executing against each other...you prepare for this way back in January & bring it all together..."
"This is going to come down to the 22 that are on the field, that are actually executing against each other...you prepare for this way back in January & bring it all together..."
December 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Canes HC Mario Cristobal, on the importance of managing emotions ahead of a game of this magnitude:
"This is going to come down to the 22 that are on the field, that are actually executing against each other...you prepare for this way back in January & bring it all together..."
"This is going to come down to the 22 that are on the field, that are actually executing against each other...you prepare for this way back in January & bring it all together..."
Canes HC Mario Cristobal, on Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion:
"The more you watch tape on him...everyone knows how fast he is. I don't think people realize the incredible body control that he has..."
"The more you watch tape on him...everyone knows how fast he is. I don't think people realize the incredible body control that he has..."
December 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Canes HC Mario Cristobal, on Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion:
"The more you watch tape on him...everyone knows how fast he is. I don't think people realize the incredible body control that he has..."
"The more you watch tape on him...everyone knows how fast he is. I don't think people realize the incredible body control that he has..."
Canes HC Mario Cristobal, on the Canes:
"The best thing about this team, besides the fact that they're fun to be around, is that they love to work. They love the grind...they push coaches...It's a very hungry, driven team. It's a team with tremendous heart..."
"The best thing about this team, besides the fact that they're fun to be around, is that they love to work. They love the grind...they push coaches...It's a very hungry, driven team. It's a team with tremendous heart..."
December 15, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Canes HC Mario Cristobal, on the Canes:
"The best thing about this team, besides the fact that they're fun to be around, is that they love to work. They love the grind...they push coaches...It's a very hungry, driven team. It's a team with tremendous heart..."
"The best thing about this team, besides the fact that they're fun to be around, is that they love to work. They love the grind...they push coaches...It's a very hungry, driven team. It's a team with tremendous heart..."
Canes HC Mario Cristobal:
"There's no arrived syndrome. It's a 'get-back-to-work' mentality..."
"There's no arrived syndrome. It's a 'get-back-to-work' mentality..."
December 15, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Canes HC Mario Cristobal:
"There's no arrived syndrome. It's a 'get-back-to-work' mentality..."
"There's no arrived syndrome. It's a 'get-back-to-work' mentality..."
Canes HC Mario Cristobal, on the run game heading into Saturday:
"I think it's improved the last month or so...I think it's a combination of a lot of things...I think we've gotten more in sync..."
He mentions Mark Fletcher Jr. is healthy and a full-go now.
"I think it's improved the last month or so...I think it's a combination of a lot of things...I think we've gotten more in sync..."
He mentions Mark Fletcher Jr. is healthy and a full-go now.
December 15, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Canes HC Mario Cristobal, on the run game heading into Saturday:
"I think it's improved the last month or so...I think it's a combination of a lot of things...I think we've gotten more in sync..."
He mentions Mark Fletcher Jr. is healthy and a full-go now.
"I think it's improved the last month or so...I think it's a combination of a lot of things...I think we've gotten more in sync..."
He mentions Mark Fletcher Jr. is healthy and a full-go now.
Hi, hi everyone...
Figured a playoff week is as good as any to try and get things going back over on this side.
So, hello again. And updates coming shortly from Miami head coach Mario Cristobal's presser ahead of Saturday's game against Texas A&M.
Figured a playoff week is as good as any to try and get things going back over on this side.
So, hello again. And updates coming shortly from Miami head coach Mario Cristobal's presser ahead of Saturday's game against Texas A&M.
December 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Hi, hi everyone...
Figured a playoff week is as good as any to try and get things going back over on this side.
So, hello again. And updates coming shortly from Miami head coach Mario Cristobal's presser ahead of Saturday's game against Texas A&M.
Figured a playoff week is as good as any to try and get things going back over on this side.
So, hello again. And updates coming shortly from Miami head coach Mario Cristobal's presser ahead of Saturday's game against Texas A&M.
The Canes have wrapped up their Wednesday practice ahead of Sunday's season opener against Notre Dame.
Anez Cooper is checking in with reporters now.
On QB Carson Beck:
"Carson has been doing a great job since he's been here...he's a great leader..."
Anez Cooper is checking in with reporters now.
On QB Carson Beck:
"Carson has been doing a great job since he's been here...he's a great leader..."
August 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The Canes have wrapped up their Wednesday practice ahead of Sunday's season opener against Notre Dame.
Anez Cooper is checking in with reporters now.
On QB Carson Beck:
"Carson has been doing a great job since he's been here...he's a great leader..."
Anez Cooper is checking in with reporters now.
On QB Carson Beck:
"Carson has been doing a great job since he's been here...he's a great leader..."
Canes DC Corey Hetherman:
"We need 11 hats swarming to the ball, no matter what...we need to make sure our guys are playing fast and swarming..."
"We need 11 hats swarming to the ball, no matter what...we need to make sure our guys are playing fast and swarming..."
August 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Canes DC Corey Hetherman:
"We need 11 hats swarming to the ball, no matter what...we need to make sure our guys are playing fast and swarming..."
"We need 11 hats swarming to the ball, no matter what...we need to make sure our guys are playing fast and swarming..."
Canes DC Corey Hetherman, on DB OJ Frederique:
"He had a really good year last year, and he's an even better player...he's trying to maximize his strengths...I think he's had a really good camp..."
"He had a really good year last year, and he's an even better player...he's trying to maximize his strengths...I think he's had a really good camp..."
August 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Canes DC Corey Hetherman, on DB OJ Frederique:
"He had a really good year last year, and he's an even better player...he's trying to maximize his strengths...I think he's had a really good camp..."
"He had a really good year last year, and he's an even better player...he's trying to maximize his strengths...I think he's had a really good camp..."
Canes DC Corey Hetherman, on the atmosphere he hopes to see at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday:
"We want it to be as loud as possible out there..."
"We want it to be as loud as possible out there..."
August 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Canes DC Corey Hetherman, on the atmosphere he hopes to see at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday:
"We want it to be as loud as possible out there..."
"We want it to be as loud as possible out there..."
Canes DC Corey Hetherman is at the podium now.
On the opportunity to coach his first game at Miami:
"Excited for the opportunity, and excited for our guys to get out there and play fast."
On the opportunity to coach his first game at Miami:
"Excited for the opportunity, and excited for our guys to get out there and play fast."
August 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Canes DC Corey Hetherman is at the podium now.
On the opportunity to coach his first game at Miami:
"Excited for the opportunity, and excited for our guys to get out there and play fast."
On the opportunity to coach his first game at Miami:
"Excited for the opportunity, and excited for our guys to get out there and play fast."
Canes OC Shannon Dawson, on offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa growing as a leader:
"I do see him being more vocal...that's probably been the biggest deal. As a player, he's been steady since he's been here...we need him to be more vocal and he does a good job of that..."
"I do see him being more vocal...that's probably been the biggest deal. As a player, he's been steady since he's been here...we need him to be more vocal and he does a good job of that..."
August 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Canes OC Shannon Dawson, on offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa growing as a leader:
"I do see him being more vocal...that's probably been the biggest deal. As a player, he's been steady since he's been here...we need him to be more vocal and he does a good job of that..."
"I do see him being more vocal...that's probably been the biggest deal. As a player, he's been steady since he's been here...we need him to be more vocal and he does a good job of that..."
Canes OC Shannon Dawson, on wide receiver Jojo Trader:
"He's waited his turn. He's worked hard. He's earned everything he's going to get. He's a very talented guy..."
"He's waited his turn. He's worked hard. He's earned everything he's going to get. He's a very talented guy..."
August 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Canes OC Shannon Dawson, on wide receiver Jojo Trader:
"He's waited his turn. He's worked hard. He's earned everything he's going to get. He's a very talented guy..."
"He's waited his turn. He's worked hard. He's earned everything he's going to get. He's a very talented guy..."
Canes OC Shannon Dawson, on the Notre Dame defense:
"Their d-line is as good as advertised, their linebackers trigger ... we're going to have to execute against a very talented group."
"Their d-line is as good as advertised, their linebackers trigger ... we're going to have to execute against a very talented group."
August 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Canes OC Shannon Dawson, on the Notre Dame defense:
"Their d-line is as good as advertised, their linebackers trigger ... we're going to have to execute against a very talented group."
"Their d-line is as good as advertised, their linebackers trigger ... we're going to have to execute against a very talented group."
Canes HC Mario Cristobal, on the progression of the o-line and d-line during his tenure:
"They are self-motivated, they are driven, they are starters...they let us push them...we feel great about them as competitors and people..."
"They are self-motivated, they are driven, they are starters...they let us push them...we feel great about them as competitors and people..."
August 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Canes HC Mario Cristobal, on the progression of the o-line and d-line during his tenure:
"They are self-motivated, they are driven, they are starters...they let us push them...we feel great about them as competitors and people..."
"They are self-motivated, they are driven, they are starters...they let us push them...we feel great about them as competitors and people..."