Storm Sessions, an official podcast of the Miami Hurricanes, brings you inspiring and unfiltered stories from Miami Hurricanes Student-Athletes, diving into their journeys, challenges and what shaped them into the game-changers they are today. Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes that reveal the heart, hustle and passion of the stars who wear the U.
You can find Storm Sessions on the official Miami Hurricanes YouTube channel, @miamihurricanesallaccess, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
In this episode of Storm Sessions, we’re joined by Miami Hurricanes offensive tackle Markel Bell. Markel reflects on growing up in Cleveland, Mississippi, where—as he puts it—there were only three options: go to school, play football, or end up in the streets. He shares how football started as a way to spend time with friends but quickly became his path forward, offering him both structure and a sense of community. Markel talks about his late growth spurt, learning to move with agility at his size, and the journey that took him from junior college to The U. He gives insight into the tight bond shared by the offensive line and the guidance he’s found under Coach Mirabal. Off the field, he opens up about his hobbies and how he’s giving back—one signature burger at a time. We wrap up with fan-submitted questions to close out the conversation.
