Behind The U

Miami Hurricanes

Behind the U, the official podcast of Miami Athletics, features entertaining and engaging interviews with Hurricanes past and present, giving listeners exclusive insight into what makes The U one of the most storied and fascinating programs in college athletics.  

  • 36 minutes 35 seconds
    Episode 179 - Lamar Miller

    Josh Darrow catches up with former Canes and NFL running back Lamar Miller, who talks about growing up in Miami, the numbers he put up in high school, why he chose to come to UM, playing football and running track for the Canes, getting drafted by his hometown Dolphins, how he would run behind UM’s current offensive line, and the group of Canes he still works out with.

    14 October 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 32 minutes 9 seconds
    Episode 178 - Roland Smith

    Josh Darrow checks in with Miami’s director of high school relations Roland Smith, who talks about playing on Canes title teams under Jimmy Johnson and Dennis Erickson, how he got into high school coaching, the dominant programs he built at Miami Central and Northwestern, how Mario Cristobal recruited him back to UM, and how his experience and ties to South Florida are helping recruit the next generation of Canes. 

    7 October 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 36 minutes 16 seconds
    Episode 177 - Jimmy Graham

    In the second of a two-part conversation, Josh Darrow talks to legendary Canes tight end Jimmy Graham about the immense challenges he faced growing up in North Carolina, his connection to his mentor Becky Vinson, how he got drafted into the NFL, learning from Jeremy Shockey and Drew Brees early in his career, his extensive charitable endeavors, and his decision to participate in the Artic Challenge.

    23 September 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 47 minutes 38 seconds
    Episode 176 - Jimmy Graham

    In part one of a two-part conversation, Josh Darrow catches up with legendary tight end Jimmy Graham, who talks about why he chose to play basketball at Miami, how he transitioned to football, what he learned from other Canes NFL greats, how “Top Gun” launched his lifelong love of flying, and why he devotes so much of his time to helping military veterans.

    16 September 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 31 minutes 23 seconds
    Episode 175 - Mike Rumph

    Josh Darrow checks in with former Canes cornerback great and current director of player personnel Mike Rumph, who talks about how he conducts tours for recruits, his favorite spots on UM’s campus, how much the university has grown over the years, how he was recruited as a player, his days in the secondary with Ed Reed, and what fueled the Canes’ incredible three year run from 2000-02.

    9 September 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 48 minutes 8 seconds
    Episode 174 - Jason Taylor

    Josh Darrow catches up with Canes defensive line coach Jason Taylor, who talks about the path to his legendary football career, playing for renowned coaches such as Jimmy Johnson and Nick Saban, his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, how he transitioned into coaching, why he decided to work with Mario Cristobal at Miami, what excites him about this season, and the incredible work his foundation does in South Florida.

    2 September 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 38 minutes 29 seconds
    Episode 173 - Maurice Sikes

    Josh Darrow catches up with former Canes defensive back Maurice Sikes, who talks about the historic Canes run from 2000-02, his talented teammates on both sides of the ball, the UM-Florida rivalry, growing up with recent Hall of Fame inductee Andre Johnson, his thoughts on the upcoming season, and how he transitioned to his current line of work as a Coral Gables police officer.

    26 August 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 50 minutes 13 seconds
    Episode 172 - Josh Pate

    Josh Darrow chats with the host of 247 Sports’ The Late Kick with Josh Pate, who talks about the upcoming college football season, how he thinks the Canes will fare, the players on Miami’s roster that he’s expecting to shine, what he admires about Mario Cristobal, his thoughts on the 12-team playoff and the state of college football, and how he has been able to grow his show and his audience.

    19 August 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 30 minutes 44 seconds
    Episode 171 - Joe Echevarria

    Josh Darrow talks to the University of Miami’s Acting President and Chief Executive Officer Joe Echevarria, who details his journey from the South Bronx to Coral Gables, how UM launched his career at Deloitte, where his longtime passion for UM’s sports programs took root, some of his favorite Hurricanes moments, how athletics continues to elevate the institution’s brand, and how the university is striving for excellence in all its pursuits.

    12 August 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 35 minutes 56 seconds
    Episode 170 - Meesh Powell

    Josh Darrow visits with Canes defensive back Meesh Powell, who talks about pivoting from baseball to football in high school, why he decided to walk on at Washington, how he eventually earned his scholarship, his favorite moment of the Huskies’ 2023 run, what it’s like to face quarterback Cam Ward, what intrigues him about Lance Guidry’s defense, and how he’s providing veteran leadership in Miami’s locker room.

    5 August 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 28 minutes 20 seconds
    Episode 169 - Francisco Mauigoa

    Josh Darrow checks in with Canes linebacker Francisco Mauigoa, who talks about growing up in American Samoa, how popular football has become there, moving to California in high school, why he decided to transfer to Miami from Washington State, how he’s preparing for the upcoming season, the inspiration behind his jersey number switch, how he tackled offseason workouts, and what he thinks of a certain new video game on the market.

    29 July 2024, 1:00 pm
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