CORAL GABLES, Fla. – University of Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke has trademarked a nickname.
Through an attorney, Van Dyke filed a trademark for ‘Tyler Van Dime.’
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Van Dyke will lead the Hurricanes offense against No. 23 Texas A&M on Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium.
That game will be seen in South Florida on Local 10.