Miami will honor famed Cradle of Coaches on Nov. 12
Fans encouraged to wear black Miami gear to football game; new themed jerseys to debut
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Miami University’s vaunted Cradle of Coaches takes center stage on Nov. 12.
To celebrate, Yager Stadium will be home to a “black out” as fans are encouraged to wear black Miami gear for the nationally televised football game with the University of Toledo. The RedHawks will debut a new look, too, with Cradle of Coaches-themed jerseys, to be revealed on Miami Athletics social media platforms in early November.
Kickoff for the Nov. 12 Mid-American Conference contest is 7 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase online. The game will air on ESPN2, ESPNU, and CBSSN.
Bob Kurz, a 1958 Miami graduate and former sports information director, created the Cradle of Coaches moniker in 1959 to convey the inspiring success Miamians achieved in both collegiate and professional football. In 1983, Kurz wrote the book “Miami of Ohio: The Cradle of Coaches” and detailed how Miami products helped revolutionize the sport.
“Miami University’s Cradle of Coaches has a long and storied history and is well respected throughout the sports world. We are thrilled to continue to honor this tradition in a new and exciting way,” said David Sayler, Miami’s director of Athletics. “We look forward to celebrating this uniquely Miami legacy and hope to see a stadium of black Miami gear for our game against Toledo.”
Yager Stadium is home to the Cradle of Coaches Plaza, which is located in the south end of the stadium. The plaza features bronze statues of Miami coaching alumni and depicts the likenesses of Paul Brown, Weeb Ewbank, Paul Dietzel, Ara Parseghian, John Pont, Carm Cozza, Bo Schembechler, Red Blaik, John Harbaugh, and Sean McVay.
A documentary on the lasting impact Miamians have made on the game of football is currently in production. “Cradle of Coaches” will premiere in spring 2026 before a wider release in the fall.
To celebrate, Yager Stadium will be home to a “black out” as fans are encouraged to wear black Miami gear for the nationally televised football game with the University of Toledo. The RedHawks will debut a new look, too, with Cradle of Coaches-themed jerseys, to be revealed on Miami Athletics social media platforms in early November.
Kickoff for the Nov. 12 Mid-American Conference contest is 7 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase online. The game will air on ESPN2, ESPNU, and CBSSN.
Bob Kurz, a 1958 Miami graduate and former sports information director, created the Cradle of Coaches moniker in 1959 to convey the inspiring success Miamians achieved in both collegiate and professional football. In 1983, Kurz wrote the book “Miami of Ohio: The Cradle of Coaches” and detailed how Miami products helped revolutionize the sport.
“Miami University’s Cradle of Coaches has a long and storied history and is well respected throughout the sports world. We are thrilled to continue to honor this tradition in a new and exciting way,” said David Sayler, Miami’s director of Athletics. “We look forward to celebrating this uniquely Miami legacy and hope to see a stadium of black Miami gear for our game against Toledo.”
Yager Stadium is home to the Cradle of Coaches Plaza, which is located in the south end of the stadium. The plaza features bronze statues of Miami coaching alumni and depicts the likenesses of Paul Brown, Weeb Ewbank, Paul Dietzel, Ara Parseghian, John Pont, Carm Cozza, Bo Schembechler, Red Blaik, John Harbaugh, and Sean McVay.
A documentary on the lasting impact Miamians have made on the game of football is currently in production. “Cradle of Coaches” will premiere in spring 2026 before a wider release in the fall.
Established in 1809, Miami University is located in Oxford, Ohio, with regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown, a learning center in West Chester, and a European study center in Luxembourg.
