Frenk also spoke of the importance of what the facility will provide to the U’s student-athletes:
"“The Carol Soffer Football Indoor Practice Facility will help support and strengthen our student-athletes’ ability to perform and compete at the highest levels…Hurricane Athletics’ quest of ‘Building Champions’ complements the University’s ‘Roadmap to our New Century’ and enhances our commitment to overall excellence.”"
Richt pointed out that several of his players attended the groundbreaking ceremony. Shaquille Quarterman, Chad Thomas, Trent Harris and R.J. McIntosh were among the attendees.
Soffer is a native of Chicago that has been a supporter of the University of Miami since arriving in South Florida. She has been a donor of the athletic program for more than 20 years.
She mentioned she has been a fan of the football program since she and her family moved to South Florida from Pittsburgh in 1970.
Soffer discussed her feelings on the importance of the facility and what it means to her.:
"”The indoor practice facility is a major step forward for the University of Miami…It’s not only important for the football program but also for the athletic department as a whole. It’s going to be an amazing, state-of-the-art facility and I am proud and honored to have my name on the building.”"