For years members of the local and national media ridiculed the University of Miami for not investing in the football program that put the school on the map. The facilities were old and years behind compared to the rest of college football. When it came to hiring new coaches they were not willing to pay for the elite, instead opting for cheap up-and-coming coaches.

Times are changing and with the decisions the university has made in the past two years, it is safe to say that the Hurricanes football program is finally headed into the right direction. Since 2012, UM’s athletic director Blake James has done an excellent job in positioning the football program for future success.

James was instrumental in the switch from Nike to Adidas, which brought Miami more money and equipment than ever before. This was not an easy decision to make; Miami had been with Nike for 27 years. It was also not the popular choice, but the most beneficial for the school.

Since Julio Frenk was announced UM’s president in August of last year, it seems that sports are of higher importance compared to when his predecessor Donna Shalala held the position. Since Frenk was announced, Miami has hired a proven head coach in Mark Richt, and have provided him with the necessary funds to hire a reputable staff.

The Hurricanes are also fortunate that the Dolphins chose to spend more than $500 million on a two-year renovation.

Here you can see the changes to the stadium.

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UM's football team has gone through quite the makeover in the past two years, and that will continue as an announcement for an indoor practice facility is imminent. The future looks bright!

Here is some insight on how UM has played since 2008.