Saturday afternoon, Miami fans got their first extended looks at the Mark Richt era, and they had to like what they saw.
Although the Hurricanes’ spring game, which was played before 15,000 fans in Fort Lauderdale due to ongoing renovations at Sun Life Stadium, was far from perfect, Richt’s new players showed that Miami’s on-field renovation could come together quicker than expected.
I think it's an understatement to say the energy here at Lockhart is palpable. And yes, it's different from a year ago.
— Christy Chirinos (@ChristyChirinos) April 16, 2016
With talented Brad Kaaya at quarterback and tough defensive back Corn Elder leading the defense, even a banged-up Hurricanes group flashed potential that could make Miami contenders in the wide-open ACC Coastal Division this fall.