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The Miami Hurricanes , of Coral Gables, Florida , (known informally asThe U,UMorMiami) are the varsity sports teams of the football , baseball , basketball , diving , , and . Women's teams compete in basketball , diving , golf , soccer , , , and . UM has approximately equal participation by male and female varsity athletes in these sports.

Team colors are green, orange, and white. The school mascot is Sebastian the Ibis . The ibis was selected as the school's mascot because, according to university legend, it is the last animal to flee an approaching marching band is the Band of the Hour .

Rivalries

Their traditional athletic rivals include the Seminoles of Florida State University and the Gators of the Chick-fil-A Bowl ). The Hurricanes and the Gators have played football only twice since UM began ACC play in the 2004 season, but the rivalry was renewed in 2008 when UM met the Gators in Gainesville .

Baseball

UM has won four national championships (1982, 1985, 1999 and 2001) and reached the College World Series 22 times in the 34 seasons since 1974. Five UM graduates are currently active on MLB teams.

Cross country Diving Men's basketball Tennis Track and field Volleyball Women's basketball Women's golf Women's rowing Women's soccer Women's swimming Other sports Gender equity Sports Hall of Fame See also References

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