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Susan Miller Degnan

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University of Miami football beat writer alum of The Miami Herald (and mom of 3 awesome kids)

Joined May 2009
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Susan Miller Degnan
4 years
My beautiful mother: 10-18-1926 to 5-11-2020
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PERSONAL NOTE: Today is my first day of retirement after 39 years at the Miami Herald, where I grew up and had the time of my life. Thank you to the thousands of readers who have been with me through this extraordinary run.
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SAD NEWS: My beloved mother, Mildred Miller Kovner, died last night at age 93. She saw me take my first breath and I saw her take her last. Love her very much and have been helping to take care of her for some time now. Vibrant mom, ahead of her time, daugher of immigrants (more)
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How happy does this dude look? Mario Cristobal met with team and staff this morning and QB Tyler Van Dyke said he felt a different kind of energy in the room. He told me he is “happy”
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Will Mallory: “This is one of the coolest places I’ve ever played”
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BREAKING NEWS Attorney: Avantae Williams to be readmitted to Miami football after charges were dropped @CanesFootball
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BREAKING: Miami Herald has confirmed through a source that Alabama quarterbacks coach Dan Enos will become the new University of Miami offensive coordinator.
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Mario just said former star RB Duke Johnson will be a student assistant because he’s in school now
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Former LSU coach/former Miami assistant coach Ed Orgeron next to Mario Cristobal as Cristobal works hands-on with O-linemen
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5 years
The Miami Herald can confirm that Manny Diaz has been hired by the University of Miami as its newest head coach.
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BREAKING: Against all odds, former @CanesFootball linebacker Jermaine Grace makes @AtlantaFalcons roster.
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New Miami head coach Manny Diaz right now just said his being "bombarded" with a lot of phone calls by people who want to coach on offensive side.
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They’re throwing up the U on our flight. @HeraldSports
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5-star DT Leonard Taylor of Miami Palmetto commits to Miami Hurricanes. "Go Canes!" Taylor just said.
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Paul Finebaum @finebaum just said after he interviewed me that I am the "most upbeat person that's not named Pipo in relation to the Hurricanes' chances Saturday night against Florida.''
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Jeff Thomas just posted on Instagram that he will be playing football at Miami. "I have decided to keep playing football and earning my degree at the University of Miami...''
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Bryant McKinnie makes Coach Cristobal look small
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Malik Rosier: "They call us convicts. We're No. 1 with community service. I don't think convicts do that, willingly at least."
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BREAKING/CONFIRMED: Former Miami Hurricanes football star leaves NFL to join UM athletic department. Sentinel first. @CanesFootball
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If we have to change what we were doing because of the transfer portal then we weren’t doing it right to begin with
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Wild! Michael Irvin jacks up @CanesFootball fans in Orlando. @HeraldSports @MiamiHerald
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UM defensive coordinator Manny Diaz: “1 of 15 on third down. Just awesome, man. This is a unit that should be appreciated for years to come.”
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Mario Cristobal just told me (and a lot of other reporters) that UM is working on an “extensive” plan to allow former players on the sideline during games. #ACCKickoff
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Cristobal just asked how he is going to keep elite talent recruiting wise in South Fla. He starts by saying: “It’s not going to be through a tweet or proclamation…”
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. @CanesFootball will open the 2019 season against @GatorsFB in Orlando, previously announced.
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Manny Diaz re offensive coaches he fired: Those were good men, they’re good coaches and to be honest they were friends. If there was ever one thing it would be so easy to fix. But at the same time there has to be accountability. The U of M cannot rank second to last in anything…
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5 years
Just a suggestion echoed by probably every Hurricanes fan watching this game: How about Jarren Williams?
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I have confirmed Bruce Feldman report through source that Josh Gattis is the new UM offensive coordinator
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Rudy Fernandez, one of the main movers and shakers of the hiring of Mario Cristobal
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BREAKING: Miami Hurricanes close to finalizing deal with Oregon football coach Mario Cristobal @CanesFootball @oregonfootball @univmiami
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SOURCE: Former Miami defensive tackle Nesta Jade Silvera is enrolling at Arizona State to play for coach Herm Edwards. ASU began classes last week so Silvera expected to begin classes ASAP. @ASUFootball
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I’ve been told UM Defensive Line coach Jess Simpson was told yesterday he will coach the bowl game. WR coach Rob Likens will be the offensive coordinator for bowl.
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BREAKING AS THE SKY FALLS AT MIAMI: Miami Hurricanes star running back Travis Homer has signed with an agent and will enter the NFL Draft
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GOOD NEWS: Jeff Thomas will play Thursday night, Mark Richt just said.
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I know I rarely post personal tweets, but every now and then I’m compelled. My baby: The future Doctor Degnan. @univmiami @UMiamiHealth @MiamiHurricanes
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'Hard Rock Stadium...is a wonderful place to play, but it’s a little far from campus. If you have something close by, the benefits to the...campus community are almost immeasurable' NEW: Miami AD Radakovich willing to explore football stadium near campus
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This is really cool: every Miami Hurricanes player who traveled to Duke played tonight. You have to love that.
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. @CanesFootball star S Jaquan Johnson told me it was “a no-brainer” that he would return next season. He wants to earn degree & win a title
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MANNY DIAZ ON QB POSITION: "We have some young guys on campus who have been inconsistent... This is their time now. But at same time we have to create competition whether that's a transfer, grad transfer... We've got to get that position up and running.''
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NEW: UM football star Malek Young avoided paralysis, but was forced to end his career. Look at him now! My story on what's next for @MalekYoung . @CanesFootball @univmiami @HeraldSports
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Manny Diaz getting it done. This just reported by @BruceFeldmanCFB : "Former #FSU assistant Telly Lockette is getting hired [by Miami] as an offensive analyst. Lockette, the former HC at Miami Central, was OC at Miami Northwestern, his alma mater."
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After recuperating from major surgery (all is now well) and the passing of my beautiful brother (a wonderful man and huge @CanesFootball fan), I am back at work. Twitter hugs to all. @HeraldSports
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The Miami Herald has learned that Jason Taylor has been hired as the new Miami Hurricanes DE coach. BREAKING NEWS: Miami Hurricanes hire Dolphins great Jason Taylor as DE coach to complete staff @CanesFootball @MiamiDolphins
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UM CB Jaden Davis (Oklahoma transfer) said he took a "leap of faith" going into transfer portal and he is very thankful for UM coaches
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Question to Tyler Van Dyke: “You plan to be back next year?” Van Dyke: “Yeah, of course”
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D'Eriq King's father's funeral is Saturday in Houston. UM pushed back spring practice to ensure King is there. NEW MIAMI HURRICANES: Spring practice to start Monday with ‘organized chaos.’ New OC talks to @HeraldSports re QB order, naming starter.
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Manny Diaz says he wants the newest UM recruits visiting to "grasp the different energy in the building and different excitement.'' He says there certainly will be a difference now.
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Somebody call the ACC officials police. They just said the ruling on the field stand. Travis's right knee is on the goal line and the ball is in the end zone. What the F.
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3 years
Justice Oluwaseun, your new starting right tackle
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THANK YOU: I am overwhelmed by the support I’ve gotten after yesterday’s announcement. Broke into full-fledged crying mode on my flight when the tweets and texts came pouring in. Before I start slowly getting back to many of you, I wanted you to know that. Kindness matters.
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Just confirmed through source that DeMarcus Van Dyke, a former UM cornerback who was fast as heck, drafted by the Raiders in the third round in 2011 and has always been a super nice person, will become the Utah State cornerbacks coach. Happy for him.
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Former Canes coach Mark Richt visited today as an ACC Network analyst. Good to see him.
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Canes defensive end Jaelan Phillips and kicker Jose Borregales earn first-team All-American from The Athletic .
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On plane and flight attendant just said something like, “If you’re going to game, whoever you’re rooting for, have a good time.!” Then, another attendant took the mic and said “What he really meant was ‘GO CANES!’ FSU fans didn’t like that..
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Pilot just now as we landed: "Let's go Canes!" Then came cheers.
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MORE UM NEWS: Miami Herald has learned former Canes great/SF 49ers WR coach Leonard Hankerson has been interviewed for UM WR coaching vacancy. NEW: Miami great to be hired as RB coach. Fellow UM great interviewed for WR coach   @CanesFootball #49ers
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Dan Enos seems more ticked off by this loss than anyone else...
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5-Star OT Samson Okunlola picks the U!
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Manny Diaz just said Lorenzo Lingard is cleared to play Saturday vs CMU
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Positive UM news: Safety Bubba Bolden will be back for the Virginia Tech game, per Manny Diaz.
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UM kicker Bubba Baxa has entered the transfer portal, according to 247Sports (Andrew Ivins). Wise decision.
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Ed Orgeron just walked by reporters and said “Go Canes”
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Mario Cristobal now: “It’s a small class of high quality”
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Former UM TE Greg Olsen and the @ACCFootball Coach of the Year Mark Richt. @HeraldSports
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Mario Cristobal and wife Jessica and sons — and the @MiamiHerald
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STORY: MEET THE MAN WHO'S BEEN COMMITTED TO THE MIAMI HURRICANES SINCE HE WAS BORN. @AlBlades_Jr @CoachRumph16 @HeraldSports @CanesFootball @STA_Football
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Standing ovation for Mario Cristobal, attending his first Canes baseball game of 2022. @CanesFootball
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Thank God!!
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That’s one tough Cane 🤞 (picture via Merdie Kinchens-Butler)
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Miami Hurricanes safety Avantae Williams meets the media
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Mario Cristobal said Matt Lee is OK and Henry Parrish is OK.
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Yup, I think Jeff Thomas’ muff ultimately was the killer — and the missed field goal. 10 sacks unbelievably could have been overcome. And Jarren Williams, despite getting crushed, did not throw a pick. He’s going to be great! Will get better for sure.
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Welcome to @CanesFootball 's newest member: freshman linebacker Avery Huff, who has been added to the UM roster. He is listed as 6-3 and 200 pounds and wears No. 9.
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Shaq Quarterman first Cane drafted: Round 4, 140th overall, to Jacksonville Jaguars. Yes! Congratulations. @CanesFootball
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Look who’s at the Canes baseball game. Zo is in the house! @alonzohighsmith
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I just asked Manny Diaz about Jalen Hurts reportedly transferring and visiting UM this weekend, and if Diaz would love to get him. Diaz, without commenting on Hurts specifically, said he wants anybody from "Miami to Maine" to "LA to Seattle" who would be best at UM.
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Just talked to Jimmy Johnson. He loves Mario. Great quotes. UPDATED DONE DEAL: Mario Cristobal to be Miami’s next head football coach @CanesFootball @univmiami
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Another SWEET cover photo by @aldiazphoto . Click on photo and by all means please read my story: @CanesFootball
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'The bottom line in this business…is not about friends. It’s about wins' NEW: Michael Irvin: ‘It’s time for Miami to find somebody to set Miami in right direction’ @CanesFootball @univmiami
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What the…
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Congratulations to @CanesFootball 's DeeJay Dallas, who JUST scored his first career touchdown for the Seahawks -- a 2-yard receiving touchdown from Russell Wilson! @DallasDeejay
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Mario Cristobal in the house for the press conference introducing new @univmiami AD Dan Radakovich
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DeeJay Dallas to UM fans: “Stop booing Malik.”
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S Bubba Bolden told me today in a 1-on-1 interview that Tate Martell is not going anywhere and will stay at UM. Bubba played with Tate at Bishop Gorman and has talked with him since QB decision. We didn’t have access to Tate or N’Kosi Perry.
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Miami DT Leonard Taylor just announced a bit ago on Instagram what we already reported a couple days ago: He’s entering draft.
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Anyone know this guy? @CanesFootball @HeraldSports
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MORE GOOD UM NEWS: RB Lorenzo Lingard, per Manny Diaz: "He got banged up in practice on Wednesday. By all accounts he should be good to go [Saturday] for Central Michigan.
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According to Cristobal, UM has asked the ACC for clarification on the fumble call of Don Chaney, Jr. He said he hasn't heard back yet.
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Brevin Jordan just said he’s probably going to go to his grave with his UM Jersey on. “My love for this university is infinite”
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D’Eriq King: “Nick Saban is the best coach of all time”
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