The tragic death of Miami Marlins star pitcher Jose Fernandez has touched those in and around the South Beach community, including the flagship college football program in the area.
Fernandez, along with two friends, was killed in a boating accident off of South Beach last Sunday. For Saturday’s ACC opener against Georgia Tech, The U will wear helmet stickers with Fernandez’s No. 16 on the back to honor the late All-Star pitcher.
The football program unveiled the sticker as displayed on the helmet of starting quarterback Brad Kaaya.This past Sunday, we lost a big piece of our community.
Tomorrow, we honor his memory. #JDF16 pic.twitter.com/LVGLosJPbC
— Canes Football (@CanesFootball) September 30, 2016