Behind The U

Josh Darrow chats with the host of On3’s “The Hard Count” J.D. PicKell, who talks about the state of college football, what excites him about spring ball, what he anticipates from the Canes this upcoming season, his days as an Ivy League running back and how he broke into the college football media business.

Josh Darrow visits with Canes head baseball coach J.D. Arteaga, who talks about growing up a Canes fan in Westchester, playing with Alex Rodriguez all the way through high school, why he chose to play at Miami, how he became one of UM’s legendary pitchers, his transition from player to coach, how he’s approaching his first season as skipper and the people who have inspired him on the road to secur...

Josh Darrow catches up with former Canes and current NFL punter Pat O’Donnell, who talks about growing up a Canes fans in South Florida, playing with the Kelce brothers at Cincinnati, why he transferred to Miami, how his one season at UM helped prepare him for the league, the intricacies of punting at the highest level, and how he enjoys promoting his Dad SZN venture.

For our 150th episode, Josh Darrow catches up with Houston Texans tight end and former Canes standout Brevin Jordan, who talks about why he chose to attend Miami, how he teamed up with Will Mallory to form a dynamic pass-catching duo, how the Texans earned a division title this past season, what he would tell young college players today and the impact his mother has had on his life both on and off...

Josh Darrow checks in with Canes defensive lineman Branson Deen, who talks about transferring to Miami from Purdue, what he learned matching up with the likes of Michigan and Ohio State, his “knowledge wars” with Matt Lee, the future of the Canes in the trenches, how he’s preparing for the NFL Draft and why he decided to pursue a degree in industrial engineering technology.

Josh Darrow catches up with Canes tight end Cam McCormick, who talks about his incredible journey to his final season of eligibility, including his injury history, his perseverance in the face of adversity, how his mother has helped along the way, why he followed Mario Cristobal from Oregon to Miami, and what he’s looking forward to as he suits up for the Canes again this season.

Josh Darrow checks in with Canes offensive lineman Javion Cohen, who talks about growing up in Alabama, committing to the Crimson Tide and winning a national title, why he chose to transfer to Miami, what he learned from Mario Cristobal and Alex Mirabal, how he is preparing for the NFL Draft and what he expects from the Canes in 2024.

Josh Darrow catches up with Canes cornerback Jaden Davis, who talks about growing up in Broward County, why he committed to Oklahoma out of high school, why he decided to transfer to Miami for his graduate season, what he learned from Lance Guidry, what excites him about the future of the Canes and how he’s preparing for the NFL Draft.

Josh Darrow visits with new Canes head soccer coach Ken Masuhr, who talks about his coaching journey, what he learned from successful stops at Penn and Vanderbilt, how he has developed his coaching and recruiting philosophies, what intrigued him about the Miami job, his first meeting with his new team and how he plans to build the program going forward.

Josh Darrow checks in with Chief of UHealth Sports Medicine Dr. Lee Kaplan, who talks about the comprehensive care his team provides Miami student-athletes, how he interacts with student-athletes and their parents, how his team approaches injury rehabilitation with their Back to Play methodology, and how the athletic department works in concert with the Lennar Foundation Medical Center. 

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. 

Josh Darrow sits down with legendary Canes defensive lineman Vince Wilfork, who talks about his parents’ influence and early love of football, why he chose to play for the Canes, the battles on Greentree, his appreciation for Miami’s history and tradition, why football games are won and lost in the trenches, and his thoughts on UM’s current staff and players.

Josh Darrow catches up with former Canes defensive tackle and 1983 national champion Tony Fitzpatrick, who talks about getting recruited by Miami, how Howard Schnellenberger built the program from the ground up, how the Canes built momentum during that magical season, what made the difference in UM’s upset win over Nebraska and how much fun the team had during their 40th anniversary celebration.

Josh Darrow checks in with former Canes All-American offensive lineman and NFL veteran Eric Winston, who talks about growing up under the Friday Nights Lights of West Texas, why he chose Miami, why he switched from tight end to offensive line, who were the toughest defensive linemen he faced on Greentree, and his thoughts on the future of college football on and off the field.

Josh Darrow sits down with UM’s Director of Sports Science Eric Renaghan, who talks about transitioning from strength and conditioning into sports science, working for three NHL teams, how he got connected with the Canes, how his staff leverages data to help student-athletes achieve peak performance and how he sees his field growing across college athletics. 

Josh Darrow checks in with former Canes wide receiver and current San Francisco 49ers wide receivers coach Leonard Hankerson, who talks about growing up a Canes fan in South Florida, his record-breaking 2010 season at UM, the relationships he built with his teammates, his NFL playing days, and what inspired him to get into coaching.