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Miami University - Athletics - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.08

Athletics

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Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division I-A
Athletic Conferences Football: Mid-American Conference
Basketball: Mid-American Conference
School Colors Red and white
School Nickname RedHawks
Men Playing Varsity Sports 261 - 4%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 239 - 3%
Students Receiving Athletic Financial Aid Football: 79
Basketball: 26
Baseball: 34
Cross Country/Track: 61
Other Sports: 162
Graduation Rates of Athletic Financial Aid Recipients Football: 73%
Basketball: 83%
Baseball: 50%
Cross Country/Track: 85%
Other Sports: 88%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Students support athletics at Miami, but most agree that school spirit could improve when it comes to football and basketball attendance. Hockey is the most popular varsity sport at Miami and always draws large, often inebriated crowds to Goggin Ice Center. Many students participate in intramural sports, especially broomball, which is the most popular IM sport at the University. Broomball participation has been known to peak at 2,000 participants per tournament season! In fact, in the coming years, Miami plans to break ground on a new ice arena—not just for the varsity hockey team but also to accommodate all the recreational users the arena draws on a daily basis.

Attending athletic events at Miami is quite fun, whether the stadium is full or not. There are times when football draws a large crowd, especially when Miami plays some of its bigger rivals, such as Marshall and Toledo. However, if you’re looking for a school where the students camp out a week before season tickets go on sale and tailgate parties start at 7 a.m., look elsewhere. On the other hand, if the thought of running on ice in tennis shoes sounds appealing, come to Miami—you’ll fit right in with all of the fanatic broomball players.

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Athletics at Miami University

CumminsC

'15

Environmental Sciences

4.2
A-

Not a Huge Deal.

If you play a Varsity sport here, it's good and all, but... it's not a huge deal. As long as you're in shape you're good. And there are plenty of intramurals to participate in. However, the hockey games and football games are pretty fun to go to!

Jan 16, 2012

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Athletics at Miami University

danaetolle

'10

Psychology

3.1
B-

Not So Upper Class

The athletics at Miami University are not very well known, nor are they much good. But, our students are still supportive and our athletes do catch some recognition.

Aug 04, 2011

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Athletics at Miami University

joshuadriscol

'14

Finance

3.8
B+

Athletics

At Miami, sports here are more for the fans, it seems. The only really dominate teams are hockey and girl's soccer. Hockey games are the ones to go to, though, because the crowd goes nuts, and we are usually number 1 in the nation every year. The facilities for all the teams here are great, and are known for their quality. And if you want to play intramural sports, we have hockey, soccer, broomball, ultimate frisbee, and a lot more.

Jul 15, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

How popular are varsity sports on campus?

How popular are intramurals and club sports?

How would you describe the athletic facilities?

Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Ice hockey
  • Swimming and diving
  • Track and field
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Field hockey
  • Other sports
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
Intramurals
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Dodgeball
  • Flag football
  • Racquetball
  • Running
  • Soccer (indoor and outdoor)
  • Softball
  • Tennis (indoor and outdoor)
  • Volleyball (sand and court)
Club Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Boxing
  • Broomball
  • Cycling
  • Dodgeball
  • Equestrian
  • Fencing
  • Field hockey
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Ice hockey
  • Ice skating
  • Lacrosse
  • Martial arts
  • Paintball
  • Quidditch
  • Racquetball
  • Roller hockey
  • Rowing/crew
  • Rugby
  • Running
  • Sailing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Synchronized swimming
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Triathlon
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Water polo
  • Water skiing
  • Wrestling
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Corwin M. Nixon Aquatic Center
  • Field Hockey Complex
  • George L. Rider Track
  • Goggin Ice Center
  • Hepburn Tennis Courts
  • McKie Field at Hayden Park
  • Millett Hall
  • Recreational Sports Center
  • Soccer Field
  • Softball Diamond
  • Yager Stadium

Most Popular Sports

Hockey games attract a lot of spectators, and broomball is definitely the most popular intramural sport.

Most Overlooked Teams

Miami’s women’s basketball team consistently does well (it won the MAC championship in 2007-08 and earned the team's first NCAA tournament appearance) but doesn't get as much love from the student body.

School Spirit

Students have school spirit here, especially when it comes to ice hockey. However, spirit could be better for some of the other teams.

Getting Tickets

Admission to sporting events is free for students with a simple flash of their student ID card. The only time you might have problems watching some pigskin action is when the RedHawks take on their biggest rivals. For hockey games, get to Goggin Ice Center early because the arena fills up rather quickly. If you want to take your parents to a game, you will need to purchase tickets for them.

Best Place to Take a Walk

Uptown is close enough to campus to provide a nice stroll in good weather, and Miami has a very walker-friendly campus when the sidewalks aren’t covered in ice and neglected by salt. There is also a nature trail by East Quad behind the Marcum Conference Center, and Hueston Woods State Park is a short drive away and home to Acton Lake and many hiking trails. Western Campus is gorgeous in the fall, as well.

Did You Know?

Former Miami quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2004 as the 11th pick in the NFL draft.

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