CORAL GABLES, Fla. — On Tuesday morning at the University of Miami, it was quiet.
Classes were pushed back to the afternoon as fans shook off a long night following the Hurricanes’ national championship loss to the Indiana Hoosiers.
But for one freshman Local 10 caught up with, there’s already hope for what’s next.
“I still have a lot of hope for next year,” he said.
It wasn’t the ending Canes fans dreamed of. But it was a night South Florida won’t forget.
From Hard Rock Stadium to Miller’s Ale House in Doral -- fans were out, loud and proud, to cheer on the U.
“Unbelievable. What are the odds? You get to play your home team ― on your field,“ fan Lisa Gonzalez said Monday night. ”Nobody thought we were gonna make it here and here we are.”
It was an underdog season that reached the championship stage, with South Florida ties on both sides of the field.
Sure, the final score didn’t go Miami’s way. But maybe something good came out of Monday night’s game: Newfound friends, shared memories and fans who are already itching for next season.
“I’m grateful,” the UM freshman said. “Still a crazy run, and I think next year, we have a great shot.”
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