In a surprise move, the University of Miami's football team, the 'Championship Canes,' made a special appearance at the North Carolina General Assembly, bringing a much-needed dose of enthusiasm to the often-grueling budget negotiations. The team's visit, which took place deep in the wee hours of budget overtime, was intended to boost the morale of lawmakers as they worked to finalize the state's budget. According to reports, the Canes delivered a rousing pep talk, urging the General Assembly members to push through the challenging negotiations and emerge victorious. The unusual intervention has sparked both praise and criticism, with some hailing the team's motivational visit as a breath of fresh air and others questioning the use of taxpayer dollars to bring in outside cheerleaders.

Championship Canes storm General Assembly, deliver pep talk deep in budget overtime  NC Newsline