Miami Hurricane, November 01, 1996

              Volume 74, Number 18	University of Miami	Friday November 1, 1996
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By ARMANDO BONICHE
Managing Editor
Following allegations of unruly behavior by West Virginia fans during last Saturday's West Virginia-Miami football game. University of West Virginia President David C. Hardesty, Jr. officially extended University of Miami President Edward T. Foote II a formal apology on Tuesday.
According to Becky Lofstead, director of news and informational services for WVU, the university offered an apology after UM football coaches and players complained of debris thrown onto the field during pregame warm-ups and throughout the game.
"The most memorable (incident) was one of our 'so-called' fans throwing a plastic trash can over a concourse and hitting one of the UM assistant coaches on the head,” Lofstead said. "We don't condone that kind of behavior."
Other sources report that allegations of debris being thrown onto the field have been exaggerated. Ranessa Porter, news director for WWVU radio, said she did not see any items being thrown at coaches or players.
"I was down oil the field and saw behav-
ior of what Mountaineer fans are known for," said Porter. "The Miami people experienced what happens normally, but it was magnified."
Several factors Saturday may have contributed to the unusually unruly crowd, said Lofstead. First of all, the game started later, giving fans more time to drink and tailgate before kick-off.
Secondly, the reported attendance at Saturday's game was over 66.000, making it the fourth-largest crowd ever at Mountaineer Field.
“I don't believe that we had anything that volatile before," said Lofstead.
Saturday's incidents have prompted university officials to take corrective measures. This includes the closing of a privately-owned lot near the stadium referred to as "The Pit," where fans regularly tailgate before games.
"We have leased that area and will fence it off for the final home game this weekend," Lofstead said.
"No alcohol wilt be sold at the stadium
and security personnel will be reassigned to problem areas," added Porter.
SUNE WOODS/Photo Editor
RAMBUNCTIOUS CROWD: West Virginia fans were out of control at Saturday night's game. After various incidents occurred during the game, the West Virginia University president personally apologized to UM.
Lofstead added that reports about West Virginia fans rocking and trying to tip over the ambulance transporting injured UM running back Danyell Ferguson to the hospital are false, Lofstead said.
"WVU also issued a statement to correct the ambulance incident," Lofstead said of the rocking allegations. "That did not happen: the ambulance was slapped by fans."
Porter dismissed allegations WVU fans
were openly hostile towards UM coaches and players. In fact, many had left the stadium following Tremain Mack's blocked punt and subsequent touchdown to give Miami the lead.
"Most of the fans were shocked, not violent," Porter said. "They were not concerned with 'kicking Miami ass.'"
Lofstead noted that several Miami players may have instigated a heightened crowd
response through excessive celebration and taunting.
"Your players were not gracious in the victory," Lofstead said. ”IUM] players kind of ran over to the student section after the win to do a little dancing and taunting."
But Lofstead was quick to point out that behavior by UM players was no excuse for the crowd's response.
"There is no excuse for doing that.”
West Virginia apologizes to UM for unruly behavior
UM ticketing turned over to Coral Gables
By SARAH CUARNACCIA
Staff Writer
The city of Coral Gables claimed their streets last week by taking down University of Miami parking meters and installing city-issued meters on the public streets on campus.
Meters were installed on Stanford Drive, Dickinson Drive, Pavia Street and Miller Drive. Coral Gables will be issuing city parking tickets for overtime meters, which cost $18 initially, and then $45 after 30 days. UM Parking Services will continue to patrol commuter and resident lots looking for offenders.
According to Bill Gerlach, a Coral Gables police officer working for UM, the new enforcement of parking regulations will make (he ticket-appeals process more taxing on students.
"Students are going to have to go to the courthouse when they want to appeal a parking ticket. If they had a University ticket, they could go through University appeals. It's a heck of a lot easier than going to the courthouse," Gerlach said.
The recipient of a ticket from a parking meter violation must comply with the city of Coral Gables for payment or appeals.
"That doesn't make me happy. I don’t
understand why they have to put us through all of the hassle. I would prefer to deal with the University because it's easier," said freshman Matt Campo
Campo said the University should rely on its independent Parking Services bureau.
"They should be independent. We don't need to have Coral Gables come in. I thought we were doing fine independently," said Campo.
Up until last week, the campus enforced parking procedures at metered spaces. As of now, duties have been handed over to the city where they will collect the money from the meters and write the tickets. UM Parking services officers are authorized to write tickets for both the University and the City of Coral Gables.
"I'm certified to write both tickets (for UM and Coral Gables]," said Gerri Duperme, parking enforcement specialist of UM. "I just do what they say."
To senior Adrian Villaraos, the person writing the ticket has little effect on him as a driver on campus.
"I don't think it makes a difference. They are still going to write tickets," he said.
In the past six weeks, UM installed
new parking meter heads only to have them replaced by the city meters
"It was a surprise to us. I am not sure what the reason was," said Kay Kehoe, service assistant for the UM Parking Services Department.
UM Department of Public Eafety employees will continue to write tickets for other usual parking violations such as missing parking decals or parking in tow-away zones. Now, enforcing the regulations for the meters is off-limits to those not employed by Coral Gables.
"In a way this is better for us. We no longer have to patrol, enforce or collect any money," Kehoe said.
Gerlach said students should be aware of the changes in the parking situation.
"It is in the student's best interest to make sure they pay the meters,' Gerlach said.
Villaroas does not think parking meters are a problem, but the lack of space for commuter parking spaces is.
"I am going to write a letter to the University," said senior Adrian Villaraos. "There should be more commuter parking spaces. We shouldn't have that many metered spaces."
Election
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See a preview of the ballot items on Page 5.
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SCOTT SOENS/ Staff Photographer
HALLOWEEN SPIRIT: (From Left) UM Admissions office staff Jackie Martin, Rick Perez, Jennie Klein, and Andria Hanley dress up in various fun costumes Thursday at the UC patio.
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See an interview with Romeo and Juliets Claire Danes. Page 8.
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Read about eating disorders on page 10.
Turn to page 6 for a preview of this weekend's game against Temple.
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