Welcome State of the U readers to our new series “Yeah, No, Pero...” a review of off-topic subjects about University of Miami fandom. Here we will explore the peculiar, quirky, irreverent, fringe, and sometimes odd subjects that help define the phrase: “It’s a Canes Thing, U Wouldn’t Understand.” Our inaugural topic...

Mustaches of the U!

In 1979, Howard Schnellenberger and his push broom ‘stache arrived in Coral Gables ready to build the Hurricanes into a national championship program. For the next five years, Coach Schnellenberger’s lip foliage was the face of Hurricanes football.

Today, the U’s mustache tradition is alive and well.