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| First season | 1926 | ||
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| Athletic director | Kirby Hocutt | ||
| Head coach | Randy Shannon | ||
| 1st year, 5–7–0 | |||
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| Home stadium | Dolphin Stadium | ||
| Stadium capacity | 76,500 | ||
| Stadium surface | Grass | ||
| Location | Miami, Florida | ||
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| Conference | ACC | ||
| Division | Coastal | ||
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| All-time record | 545–302–19 (. Before the Season Roster changes Safety Kenny Phillips and defensive end Calais Campbell made the decision to forgo their senior years and declare Year 1926 ( MCMXXVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Kirby Hocutt is the Director of Athletics at University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida For the coaching strategy game see NFL Head Coach. A head coach is a professional who is responsible for the overall actions of Randy Lennard Shannon (born February 24, 1966 in Miami Florida) is the current head football coach of the University of Miami Hurricanes Dolphin Stadium (previously known as Joe Robbie Stadium, Pro Player Park, Pro Player Stadium, and Dolphins Stadium) is a football Grass is the common word that generally describes Monocotyledonous green Plants The family Gramineae ( Poaceae) are the "true grasses" and include The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. 644) | ||
| Postseason bowl record | 18–13 | ||
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| National titles | 5 | ||
| Conference titles | 9 | ||
| Heisman winners | 2 | ||
| All-Americans | 72 | ||
| Pageantry | |||
| Colors | Orange and Green | ||
| Fight song | Miami U. How-dee-Doo | ||
| Mascot | Sebastian the Ibis | ||
| Marching band | Band of the Hour | ||
| Rivals | Florida State Seminoles Florida Gators Virginia Tech Hokies |
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| Website | HurricaneSports.com | ||
"The U" redirects here. The Band of the Hour is the name of the marching band at the University of Miami in Florida. The Florida State Seminoles football team is a College football program that competes in NCAA Division I-FBS and the Atlantic Division The Florida Gators football team represents the University of Florida in the Southeastern Conference 's Eastern division The Virginia Tech Hokies football team is a College football program that competes in NCAA Division I-FBS, specifically in the Coastal For other uses, see The U (disambiguation).
The University of Miami Hurricanes football team is a collegiate football program that represents the University of Miami. The University of Miami (also known as Miami of Florida, UM, or just The U) is a private non-sectarian University founded in 1925 American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with The University of Miami (also known as Miami of Florida, UM, or just The U) is a private non-sectarian University founded in 1925 The team is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference, which is a Division I Bowl Subdivision conference governed by the NCAA. The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. The National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA, often pronounced "N-C-Double-A" is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions conferences organizations The program began in 1926 and is the winningest program of the last quarter century. The Hurricanes have won 5 national championships (1983, 1987, 1989, 1991, 2001) and two of its players have won the prestigious Heisman Trophy. The 1983 Miami Hurricanes were the national champions of the 1983 NCAA Division I-A football season. The 1987 Miami Hurricanes were the national champions of the 1987 NCAA Division I-A football season. The 1989 Miami Hurricanes were the national champions of the 1989 NCAA Division I-A football season. The 1991 Miami Hurricanes were the national champions of the 1991 NCAA Division I-A football season, as determined by the AP Poll. The 2001 Miami Hurricanes football team were the national champions of the 2001 college football season. In addition, the program holds the record for the longest home winning streak in NCAA history with 58 straight victories. The National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA, often pronounced "N-C-Double-A" is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions conferences organizations
The team is currently coached by Randy Shannon and its home games are played at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. Randy Lennard Shannon (born February 24, 1966 in Miami Florida) is the current head football coach of the University of Miami Hurricanes Dolphin Stadium (previously known as Joe Robbie Stadium, Pro Player Park, Pro Player Stadium, and Dolphins Stadium) is a football This article is about the city in Miami-Dade County Florida. For the census-designated place in Broward County Florida, please see Miami Gardens Broward At the time of his hiring, Randy Shannon was only the sixth African-American head coach in Division I-A college football. Randy Lennard Shannon (born February 24, 1966 in Miami Florida) is the current head football coach of the University of Miami Hurricanes African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa [1]
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History
The Beginning (1926-1936)
Before competition even took place on a freshman level, plans for a 50,000-seat on-campus stadium were proposed in 1926 by the school's first president, Bowman Foster Ashe. The 1983 Miami Hurricanes were the national champions of the 1983 NCAA Division I-A football season. Howard Schnellenberger (born March 16, 1934) is an American football coach at both the professional and college level The Orange Bowl is an annual College football game that is usually played the first week in January in the Miami Florida metro area in the United States The 1987 Miami Hurricanes were the national champions of the 1987 NCAA Division I-A football season. James William Johnson (born July 16, 1943) is an American football coach and broadcaster The Orange Bowl is an annual College football game that is usually played the first week in January in the Miami Florida metro area in the United States The 1989 Miami Hurricanes were the national champions of the 1989 NCAA Division I-A football season. Dennis Erickson (born March 24, 1947, in Everett Washington) is the Head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils football team The Sugar Bowl is an annual American College football Bowl game played in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans Louisiana. The 1991 Miami Hurricanes were the national champions of the 1991 NCAA Division I-A football season, as determined by the AP Poll. Dennis Erickson (born March 24, 1947, in Everett Washington) is the Head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils football team The Orange Bowl is an annual College football game that is usually played the first week in January in the Miami Florida metro area in the United States The 2001 Miami Hurricanes football team were the national champions of the 2001 college football season. Larry Coker (born June 23, 1948 in Okemah Oklahoma) is the former head coach at the University of Miami from 2001 to 2006 The Rose Bowl Game is an annual American College football Bowl game, usually played on January 1 ( New Year's Day) at the Rose Reasons for being Independent In recent years most Independent FBS schools have joined a conference for two primary The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association, or SIAA was one of the first collegiate athletic conferences formed in the United States Reasons for being Independent In recent years most Independent FBS schools have joined a conference for two primary The Big East Conference is a collegiate athletics conference consisting of seventeen Universities in the northeastern southeastern and midwestern United The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. The Big East Conference is a collegiate athletics conference consisting of seventeen Universities in the northeastern southeastern and midwestern United The Big East Conference is a collegiate athletics conference consisting of seventeen Universities in the northeastern southeastern and midwestern United The Big East Conference is a collegiate athletics conference consisting of seventeen Universities in the northeastern southeastern and midwestern United The Big East Conference is a collegiate athletics conference consisting of seventeen Universities in the northeastern southeastern and midwestern United The Big East Conference is a collegiate athletics conference consisting of seventeen Universities in the northeastern southeastern and midwestern United The Big East Conference is a collegiate athletics conference consisting of seventeen Universities in the northeastern southeastern and midwestern United The Big East Conference is a collegiate athletics conference consisting of seventeen Universities in the northeastern southeastern and midwestern United The Big East Conference is a collegiate athletics conference consisting of seventeen Universities in the northeastern southeastern and midwestern United The Big East Conference is a collegiate athletics conference consisting of seventeen Universities in the northeastern southeastern and midwestern United Bowman Foster Ashe ( April 3, 1885 - December 16, 1952) was a U Work began on a temporary, 8,000-seat structure on campus, but one day later, on September 17, 1926, a hurricane leveled much of South Florida, killing more than 130 people, damaging over 10,000 homes and shelving plans for the stadium. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Year 1926 ( MCMXXVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. From 1926 to 1937 the University of Miami played in a stadium near Tamiami Park and also at Moore Park until Burdine Stadium (later named the Miami Orange Bowl) was built.
Due to the storm, classes started late and it wasn't until October 23 that Miami played its first game, a 7-0 win over Rollins in front of 304 spectators. Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Rollins College is a liberal arts college located in Winter Park Florida, United States, a suburb of Orlando Florida. The season included two wins over the University of Havana, with a Thanksgiving Day game in Miami and a Christmas Day meeting in Cuba. The University of Havana or UH (in Spanish, Universidad de La Habana) is a university located in the Vedado district of Havana
The undefeated then know as (Miami Warriors) helped to spur the development of a renewed campaign for a football stadium in Coral Gables 1927. This campaign, "Its Our University," promoted season ticket subscriptions to support the building fund for a 60,000 seat stadium on the Coral Gables Campus. [2]
The first varsity competition came in 1927 when coach Howard Buck guided the Miami Warriors to a 3-6-1 record with a 39-3 win over Rollins in the first game. Rollins College is a liberal arts college located in Winter Park Florida, United States, a suburb of Orlando Florida. But a 4-4-1 record the next year and lopsided losses prompted a group of local businessmen to offer financial backing to bring in a well-known coach.
J. Burton Rix, who had coached at Texas and SMU, arrived in time for the 1929 season and Miami's first varsity road games. The Texas Longhorns football team is the interscholastic football team at The University of Texas in Austin Texas. Southern Methodist University ("SMU" is a private, Coeducational University in University Park, Texas (an enclave The team traveled via the city's private car, The Spirit of Miami on the Eastern Seaboard Railroad. But the stock market crash doomed the off-campus financing and extended the financial woes of the area caused by the hurricane. Rix quit after one season and was replaced by Ernest Brett, who inherited an ambitious schedule in 1930.
Included in the season was a hectic road trip with three games in eight days, beginning with an indoor contest against Temple in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has a long-running and prestigious athletic program New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. It was Miami's first intersectional game and UM players presented their opponents with coconuts prior to the contest; in return Temple handed Miami a 34-0 defeat. Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has a long-running and prestigious athletic program The following Tuesday, UM lost to Howard in Dothan, Alabama, then salvaged a 6-0 win over Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette on Saturday. Samford University is a private, Coeducational Alabama Baptist-affiliated University located in Homewood, Alabama, a suburb of Alabama (formally the State of Alabama;) is a State located in the southern region of the United States of America. History Timeline 1898 - State approved the creation of an "industrial institute and academy Lafayette is a City in and the Parish seat of Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States, on the Vermilion River.
Also that season, the Warriors played one of the nation's first night games. The October 31 game vs. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Bowden College in Miami took place under high watt, unprotected bulbs that could be heard exploding when it rained, causing the field to grow darker as the game progressed.
Several seasons later UM entered the bowl business, upsetting Manhattan in the Palm Festival on January 1, 1933, at Moore Park in Miami. Manhattan College is a Roman Catholic liberal arts college in the Lasallian tradition in New York City. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 1933 ( MCMXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The next year UM went 5-0-2 but lost in the Palm Festival to a Duquesne team coached by Frank Layden (one of the four Horsemen of Notre Dame). Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit is a private Catholic university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Frank Layden is a former coach and executive of the NBA 's Utah Jazz, in addition to being a former coach and player with Niagara University.
UM played Bucknell on New Year's Day following the 1934 season in the Wooden Bowl, which seated 4,000. Bucknell University is a Private university located along the West Branch Susquehanna River in the rolling countryside of Central Pennsylvania in the The stadium was built by the American Legion in conjunction with the post-depression WPA and was purchased by Earnest Seiler recreation director for the city of Miami.
The following two years under Irl Tubbs (1935-36), UM posted winning records but bowed out as hosts of the New Year's Day games in Miami. Ira "Irl" Tubbs (born c 1888; date of death unknown was an American college football coach at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, the University
The Jack Harding Era (1937-1942, 1945-1947)
When Tubbs resigned to take the job at Iowa, Jack Harding came in to serve as both head coach and athletic director. The Iowa Hawkeyes are the athletics teams that represent the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. Jack Harding ( January 4, 1898 &ndash February 1963 was the head coach of the University of Miami football program from 1937 to 1942 and 1945 to
In nine seasons as head coach (with a two-year break for service in World War II), Harding moved the Hurricanes from the ranks of the small time into major college status. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including In 1937 they moved into the Roddy Burdine Municipal Stadium (later known as the Orange Bowl). In 1938, they won the first meeting against Florida and that same year captured the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association championship for the first time. The Florida Gators football team represents the University of Florida in the Southeastern Conference 's Eastern division
Eddie Dunn, a fabulous running back out of Pittsburgh, starred for the Hurricanes in the late 1930s and took over as head coach for two years (1943-1944) during the war. When Harding returned just prior to the 1945 season, it appeared that UM would suffer through another miserable season after going 1-7-1 in 1944.
But enrollment began to swell as hundreds returned from the service, and although Harding didn't even know the names of all of his players prior to the first game, by mid-season many were household names in South Florida. The Hurricanes forged a 9-1-1 record that included one of the most memorable Orange Bowl games in history. The Orange Bowl is an annual College football game that is usually played the first week in January in the Miami Florida metro area in the United States
On January 1, 1946, UM and Holy Cross had battled to a 6-6 tie with just a few seconds remaining. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 1946 ( MCMXLVI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full 1946 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Crusader quarterback Gene DeFilippo threw a desperation pass that went in and out of the arms of an open receiver and wound up in the hands of the Hurricanes' Al Hudson. A former Miami Edison High track star, Hudson juggled the ball and sprinted 89 yards for the winning score as time ran out.
Harding resigned as coach in 1948 and brought in his running mate from Pittsburgh, Andy Gustafson, who led the Hurricanes into the first glory years of UM football. Andy Gustafson was Head coach of the University of Miami football program from 1948 to 1963
The Andy Gustafson Era (1948-1963)
In 16 seasons, Gustafson's teams went to four bowls and appeared on national television nine times. He developed the "Miami Drive Series," a form of the belly option generally considered the forerunner of the wishbone, and coached Al Carapella as Miami's first major college All-American (1950). His 1950 squad went 9-1-1, defeated Purdue one week after the Boilermakers had broken Notre Dame's unbeaten streak at 39 games, and earned an Orange Bowl bid against Clemson. Boilermakers is the official moniker for the intercollegiate athletic teams of Purdue University. The Orange Bowl is an annual College football game that is usually played the first week in January in the Miami Florida metro area in the United States The Clemson Tigers are a College football program that competes in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision and the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Also in 1950, Miami broke a Southern tradition by playing against African-American players in a 14-6 defeat of Iowa in the Orange Bowl. The Iowa Hawkeyes football team is the interscholastic football team at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. The Miami Orange Bowl was a Stadium in the City of Miami, west of Downtown in Little Havana. In the late 1950s, Miami won a battle with the City of Miami to open seating to African-Americans in the entire Orange Bowl, and on January 31, 1961, Miami trustees voted unanimously to open the door to all students. The Miami Orange Bowl was a Stadium in the City of Miami, west of Downtown in Little Havana. Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
While NCAA probation kept Miami out of possible bowls for three years (1954-56), it did not diminish interest in the program. The National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA, often pronounced "N-C-Double-A" is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions conferences organizations A No. 9 ranking by both UP and INS in 1954 marked Miami's first Top 10 ranking at the end of the season. In 1956, on the strength of an 8-1-1 mark, the Hurricanes finished sixth in all three wire service polls. Standouts like All-American fullback Don Bosseler, and future Hurricanes Head Coach and All-American quarterback Fran Curci, helped usher Miami out of the 1950s and into the new decade. Donald John Bosseler (born January 24, 1936 in Wethersfield, New York) is a former American football fullback who But the major concerns facing the University and the community heading into the 1960s were the expected arrival of a professional football team and the integration of college football in the South.
The early 1960s at Miami became known as the so-called "Age of MIRAcles" as Key West native George Mira led Miami to a pair of bowl games, the 1961 Liberty Bowl vs. Key West is a city in Monroe County Florida, United States. The city encompasses Key West, the namesake island the part of Stock Island George Mira (born January 11, 1942 in Key West Florida) was a former professional American football player The Liberty Bowl is an annual US American College football Bowl game played in December of each year since 1959 Syracuse, and the now-defunct Gotham Bowl in 1962 against the Nebraska, while twice earning All-America status. Syracuse University (SU is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York. The Gotham Bowl was a post-season College football bowl game that was played in New York City, United States, in 1961 and 1962 The University of Nebraska is the public University system in the state of Nebraska, USA. Along with Mira, the Hurricanes of this era included two-time All-American offensive end Bill Miller, versatile running backs Jim Vollenweider, Nick Ryder and Nick Spinelli, as well as Ben Rizzo, a "tough as a truck" terror at defensive end and former "walk-on" voted team Captain in 1962, and All-American tackle and future Oakland Raiders star Dan Conners. The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in the city of Oakland California. Dan Conners (born February 6, 1941 in Clearfield Pennsylvania) is a former American college and professional football player who played
Mira, nicknamed "The Matador", set nearly every passing record in the school's history, finished fifth in the Heisman Trophy voting as a junior, and tenth as a senior while tying a national completion record (368) despite Miami's 3-7 record during a disappointing senior season, Gustafson's last as the Hurricanes' head coach.
The Charlie Tate Era (1964-1970)
The death of Jack Harding in March of 1963 prompted Gustafson to step down as football coach and take over athletic director duties after the 1963 season. Jack Harding ( January 4, 1898 &ndash February 1963 was the head coach of the University of Miami football program from 1937 to 1942 and 1945 to After a national search, Miami appointed Georgia Tech assistant and former Miami prep coach Charlie Tate as head man in early 1964. The Yellow Jackets is the name used for all of the intercollegiate athletic teams that play for the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta Georgia. Charlie Tate was the head coach of the Miami Hurricanes football program from 1964 to 1970 While Tate had outstanding players such as future Oakland Raider Pete Banszak, and All-Americans Ed Weisacosky and Tom Beier, the first two years of the Tate era rendered only a . The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in the city of Oakland California. 500 record. However, under Tate, another star emerged to lead UM to back-to-back bowl games. The most pivitol recruit during the Charlie Tate area was Ted Hendricks, nicknamed "The Mad Stork," who was signed by the Hurricanes and quickly became one of the most feared pass rushers in college football. Theodore (Ted Paul Hendricks (born November 1, 1947) is a former American football Linebacker who logged 15 seasons for the 1969 to 1973 As the school's first and only three-time All-American (1966-1968), the late George Gallet, Miami's sports publicist for more than four decades, rated Hendricks the greatest player in University of Miami history.
While many ground-breaking strides were made by the University of Miami in the '50's and early 60's with respect to desegregation, it wasn't until December of 1966 that Miami signed an African-American athlete, Ray Bellamy, a 6-5, 210-pound wide receiver from Palmetto, Florida, who chose Miami over Florida State, Florida A&M and a number of major colleges in the Midwest. Palmetto is a city in Manatee County, Florida, United States. The Florida State Seminoles football team is a College football program that competes in NCAA Division I-FBS and the Atlantic Division Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, commonly known as Florida A&M or FAMU, is a historically black university located in Tallahassee Miami became the first major college in the Deep South with an African-American football player on scholarship, and Bellamy became a standout both on and off the football field. Tom Sullivan, a tailback from Jacksonville, became the second African-American signee in 1968 and was followed one year later by future pro stars Burgess Owens and Chuck Foreman. Clarence Burgess Owens (born August 2, 1951 in Columbus Ohio) was a safety who played ten seasons in the National Football League Chuck Foreman (born Walter E Forman on October 26, 1950 in Frederick Maryland) was an NFL football player
Following a Liberty Bowl berth in 1966 and a 1967 trip to the Bluebonnet Bowl, Tate's program fell on hard times. The Liberty Bowl is an annual US American College football Bowl game played in December of each year since 1959 The Bluebonnet Bowl was an annual College football bowl game played in Houston Texas. Lackluster seasons in 1968 and 1969 prompted his resignation as coach and athletic director two games into the 1970 season. Tate cited the pressures of winning, harassment of his family and the creeping tide of pro football as major problems. That year the AFL and NFL merged, Don Shula arrived as head coach of the Miami Dolphins, and Dolphins hysteria gripped South Florida. Note There were three earlier and unrelated major American professional football leagues of the same name One in 1926, one in 1936-1937 and one in 1940-1941 Donald Francis Shula (born January 4, 1930 in Grand River, Ohio) is an American former professional football coach The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football team based in the Miami Florida Metropolitan Area.
Walt Kichefski, a long-time Hurricane football legend as an assistant coach, took over on an interim basis. Walt Kichefski (born June 17, 1916) was a professional football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Miami struggled through a 3-8 season. The bad times were eased some when Miami pulled a stunning 14-13 upset of Florida in Gainesville. The Florida Gators football team represents the University of Florida in the Southeastern Conference 's Eastern division Gainesville is the largest City in and County seat of Alachua County, Florida, United States.
The 1970s
Miami spent the next two seasons under "The Little General," former Hurricane All-America quarterback Fran Curci. Fran Curci was an All-American quarterback at the University of Miami in 1959 His teams suffered through a pair of losing campaigns, the second of which was topped off by one of the school's most infamous gridiron incidents. After three games in 1972, the Hurricanes were winless and playing at home against Tulane when a fifth down play gave Miami a 24-21 win. NCAA intercollegiate sports Football See also Tulane Green Wave football The Tulane football team established in 1893 competes in NCAA Division
After that season, Curci left the University and, less than 24 hours later, he was replaced by Pete Elliott, a man who had led both California and Illinois to the Rose Bowl. For the Canadian Anglican priest see Peter Elliott. For the middle distance runner see Peter Elliott (athlete. The California Golden Bears is the nickname used for 27 varsity athletic programs of the University of California Berkeley. The Fighting Illini (also known as The Illini) are the intercollegiate athletic teams of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The Rose Bowl Game is an annual American College football Bowl game, usually played on January 1 ( New Year's Day) at the Rose
But Elliott continued Miami's merry-go-round of coaches, staying two years and compiling a combined mark of 11-11. Both seasons started off with big wins over ranked foes, but each time disaster struck in the form of losses to lesser opponents. Besides declining attendance, another factor haunting the program was the loss of area blue-chip players to recruiters around the country.
When Ernie McCoy retired as athletic director in 1975, Elliott resigned as head coach to replace McCoy. Offensive coordinator Carl Selmer immediately signed a five-year contract, becoming Miami's fifth head coach in six years.
Selmer lasted two seasons, compiling dismal 2-8 and 3-8 records against some of the nation's stiffest competition. Attendance continued to drop despite a 1975 home schedule that featured Oklahoma, Colorado, Houston, Navy, Notre Dame and Florida. The Colorado Buffaloes football team represents the University of Colorado at Boulder in the Big 12 Conference at the NCAA Division I-A Houston Cougars is the name given to the sports teams of the University of Houston. The United States Naval Academy is an undergraduate college in Annapolis, Maryland, United States that educates and commissions officers of the United States The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are the varsity sports teams of the University of Notre Dame. The Florida Gators are the athletic teams that collectively represent the University of Florida in Gainesville Florida.
Near the end of the 1976 season, Dr. John L. Green, Miami's executive vice president who oversaw athletics, decided to make a coaching change. When the news leaked out to the local media, Green decided to contact Selmer in Houston where Miami was preparing for the season finale. Selmer was located at The Summit, where the team was watching a pro hockey game and was told he had been terminated. It marked the only time a Miami football coach has been fired.
The Lou Saban Era (1977-1978)
On December 27, 1976, journeyman Lou Saban began his two-year tenure as head coach, and in that span laid the foundation for the program's rise to national prominence in the 1980s. Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Louis Henry Saban (born October 13, 1921) is a retired football player and coach
Despite several major setbacks before he even coached his first game (including coronary by-pass surgery), Saban was in Miami for the final week of pre-season practice. His team performed well in the opener, a 10-0 loss at Ohio State. The Ohio State University 's intercollegiate sports teams and players are called the "Buckeyes" (after the state tree the Buckeye) and participate in the NCAA But Miami lost the last six games of the year for a 3-8 record.
Searching for quality players, Saban and his coaching staff went on a recruiting blitz of the East Coast, Midwest and the state of Florida in the winter of 1977-78. Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the Miami signed the maximum 30 players that year, including 19 from Florida, in what was perhaps the school's first great recruiting class. A total of six first-team Class AAAA all-state Floridians were in that group, and 11 players went on to professional football.
In 1978, Miami closed out Saban's Miami career with a win over rival Florida and fashioned a 6-5 record, only the second winning season in over a decade. The Florida Gators football team represents the University of Florida in the Southeastern Conference 's Eastern division
Out of the turmoil of the mid-1970s emerged the most prolific running back in the school's history, Ottis Anderson. Ottis Jerome "OJ" Anderson (born January 19, 1957 in West Palm Beach Florida) is a retired American football Running back The West Palm Beach native led Miami in rushing three years (1976-1978). West Palm Beach, also known as West Palm, is the most populous city in Palm Beach County, Florida, USA. He still stands as the career rushing leader and was the first back at Miami to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a season. [3]
The Howard Schnellenberger Era (1979-1983)
In 1979, soon after Lou Saban left for Army, Miami hired Howard Schnellenberger as their new head coach. The Army Black Knights football program represents the United States Military Academy. Howard Schnellenberger (born March 16, 1934) is an American football coach at both the professional and college level Schnellenberger had been the head coach of the Baltimore Colts and had also served as an assistant coach under both Bear Bryant and Don Shula. The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis Indiana.
After taking the job, Schnellenberger spoke in front of countless alumni groups and community organizations to extol his vision of Miami winning a National Championship within the next five years, a claim that no one took very seriously at the time.
The integral step in Schnellenberger's rebuilding project was the implementation of a pro-style passing offense that would give the Hurricanes an edge over schools that were unaccustomed to defending it. The new offense received a boost a year before Schnellenberger's arrival when Saban recruited blue chip quarterback Jim Kelly out of Pennsylvania. James Edward Kelly (born February 14, 1960 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a former American football Quarterback The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ( often colloquially referred to as PA (its abbreviation by natives and Northeasterners is a state located in the Northeastern Miami offered Kelly the chance to be a quarterback, while other schools like Penn State wanted him to play linebacker. The Pennsylvania State University (commonly known as Penn State) is a state-related, land-grant, space grant public research University
The highlight of Schnellenberger's first season was a 26-10 upset win over #19 Penn State in State College. The Pennsylvania State University (commonly known as Penn State) is a state-related, land-grant, space grant public research University State College is the largest borough in Centre County in the U One low point was a 16-13 loss to Division 1-AA Florida A&M in Tallahassee. The Hurricanes made great progress in the next three years. In 1980, Miami finished the regular season 8-3 while earning its first bowl appearance since 1966. The team was rewarded with a bid to play in the Peach Bowl against Virginia Tech. The Chick-fil-A Bowl, formerly called the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, and before that simply (and perhaps more familiarly called the Peach Bowl, is an annual Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, better known as Virginia Tech, is a public land grant polytechnic University in The Hurricanes defeated the Hokies 20-10 to finish the season at 9-3.
In 1981 the Hurricanes took another step forward by finishing the season with a 9-2 record and a #8 ranking in the AP poll. The season was highlighted by a 17-14 win over then #1 Penn State on Halloween night in the Orange Bowl. The Pennsylvania State University (commonly known as Penn State) is a state-related, land-grant, space grant public research University The Miami Orange Bowl was a Stadium in the City of Miami, west of Downtown in Little Havana. But due to probation the team was forbidden from participating in a bowl game after the 1981 regular season.
Despite a setback in 1982, and an injury to Heisman Trophy candidate Jim Kelly, the groundwork had been laid for a national championship run. James Edward Kelly (born February 14, 1960 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a former American football Quarterback
1983 National Championship
Miami entered the 1983 season with a number of question marks. The 1983 Miami Hurricanes were the national champions of the 1983 NCAA Division I-A football season. The most glaring of those question marks was the quarterback position. With the departure of star quarterback Kelly to the USFL, coach Schnellenberger had to choose between three young signal callers, each of whom had limited collegiate-level experience. For the proposed "New USFL" see United States Football League (2010.
After summer workouts and two-a-day's in the fall, coach Schnellenberger chose 20-year-old redshirt freshman Bernie Kosar as Miami's starting quarterback. Bernard Joseph Kosar Jr (born November 25, 1963 in Youngstown Ohio) is a former American football Quarterback in the The Hurricanes began the season in Gainesville against archrival Florida. Gainesville is the largest City in and County seat of Alachua County, Florida, United States. The Florida Gators football team represents the University of Florida in the Southeastern Conference 's Eastern division The Gators took advantage of the Hurricane's inexperience enroute to a 28-3 win. Despite the loss, Kosar set a school record for a completions in a game with 25.
Miami followed the loss in Gainesville, with wins in its next 10 games, including victories over Notre Dame and Florida State. Gainesville is the largest City in and County seat of Alachua County, Florida, United States. Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team is the football team of the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, United States The Florida State Seminoles football team is a College football program that competes in NCAA Division I-FBS and the Atlantic Division The win over the Seminoles in Tallahassee in the regular season finale propelled the Hurricanes into the Orange Bowl. The Orange Bowl is an annual College football game that is usually played the first week in January in the Miami Florida metro area in the United States Trailing 16-14 late in the 4th quarter, Kosar led the Hurricanes into field goal range where Jeff Davis hit the game winning kick as time expired. The Hurricanes finished the regular season 10-1 and ranked #5 in the Associated Press poll. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio
Due to existing bowl commitments at the time, Miami was able to match up with #1 Nebraska in the 1984 Orange Bowl. The Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in College football. The 50th anniversary Orange Bowl Classic was played on January 2, 1984, between the unbeaten Nebraska Cornhuskers and the once-beaten Miami Hurricanes The Cornhuskers were regarded by many as the greatest college team to suit up in over two decades. The Hurricanes were a double digit underdog leading up to the game.
Early on January 2, 1984, #2 Texas was upset by Georgia, 10-9, #4 Illinois was blown out by UCLA, 45-9 and #3 Auburn barely beat Michigan 9-7, setting the table for Miami to take the National Championship should they upset the Cornhuskers later that night. Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) The Texas Longhorns football team is the interscholastic football team at The University of Texas in Austin Texas. The Georgia Bulldogs football team represents the University of Georgia in football. The Illinois Fighting Illini are a major College football program The UCLA Bruins football program competes in NCAA Division I-A and is a member of the Pacific-10 Conference. The Auburn Tigers football team represents Auburn University in College football as a member of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision The Michigan Wolverines football program represents the University of Michigan.
In front of a decidedly pro-Miami crowd, the Hurricanes jumped out to an early 17-0 lead. With the use of a trick play known as the fumblerooski, Nebraska scored in the 2nd quarter to make it 17-7 and by the 3rd quarter they had tied the game at 17. In American football, the fumblerooski is a Trick play, most famously used by the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers against the University The Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in College football. Kosar responded by leading the Hurricanes down the field on two scoring drives to build a 31-17 lead.
Nebraska responded in the 4th quarter with reserve running back Jeff Smith, in for injured Heisman Trophy winner Mike Rozier, scoring two touchdowns, including one in the last minute to make it 31-30. The Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in College football. Michael Rozier (born March 1, 1961 in Camden New Jersey) is a former American collegiate and professional football Running back Nebraska coach Tom Osborne then made a fateful decision: rather than win the national title by having the game end in a 31-31 tie, he elected to go for a 2-point conversion. The Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in College football. Miami defensive back Ken Calhoun deflected the attempted pass, giving Miami its first national championship.
"It's unlikely that any team in the history of college football ever got higher for a game than Miami did for Nebraska," wrote John Underwood of Sports Illustrated. Sports Illustrated is an American Sports Magazine owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. "And if you missed Monday night's game, you missed an emergence . . . Down went Nebraska's 22-game winning streak, and up went the burgee of a team that may well be the next great name in the game. "[4] Underwood's statement proved prophetic, with Miami's 1983 national championship being the first of five such championships over the coming quarter century to make Miami the most successful collegiate football program of this period.
The Jimmy Johnson Era (1984-1988)
In the aftermath of Miami's national championship, Schnellenberger elected to take a head coaching job with a proposed Miami USFL franchise that never materialized. For the proposed "New USFL" see United States Football League (2010. Miami Athletic Director Sam Jankovich scrambled to find a replacement for coach Schnellenberger on short notice. Sam Jankovich was born in Butte, Montana and lettered in football while playing for the University of Montana in 1957 A national search was conducted and after 10 days of interviewing potential candidates, Miami hired Oklahoma State head coach Jimmy Johnson. The Oklahoma State Cowboys program is a College football team that represents Oklahoma State University-Stillwater. James William Johnson (born July 16, 1943) is an American football coach and broadcaster
The hiring of coach Johnson was met with a chorus of "Jimmy Who?" by local alumni, fans and media, as well as Schnellenberger's assistants who partially resented Johnson for being selected over someone from within the program.
In Johnson's first game at the helm, the Hurricanes faced off against preseason #1 Auburn in the Kickoff Classic at Giants Stadium in the Meadowlands. The Auburn Tigers football team represents Auburn University in College football as a member of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Giants Stadium, is the home Stadium for the New York Giants and New York Jets football teams of the NFL, and the Red Bull New The game had several interesting subplots. Not only was it coach Johnson's debut but Auburn felt that they deserved at least a share of the 1983 national championship. The Auburn Tigers football team represents Auburn University in College football as a member of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision The Hurricanes, ranked #10, defeated the Tigers, 20-18.
Following its big win over Auburn, Miami defeated Florida, 32-20, in heartstopping fashion in Tampa. The Auburn Tigers football team represents Auburn University in College football as a member of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision The Florida Gators football team represents the University of Florida in the Southeastern Conference 's Eastern division The Hurricanes jumped to #1 in both polls following the win over the Gators.
After dropping a game at Michigan, Miami regrouped to win 6 of their next 7 games before playing in two of the most improbable games in college football history in consecutive contests. The Michigan Wolverines football program represents the University of Michigan. The Hurricanes jumped out to a 31-0 halftime lead in their November 10 game against Maryland before allowing the Terrapins to score 42 points in the second half in the largest comeback in the history of college football. Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw The Maryland Terrapins (commonly referred to as 'the Terps' is the intercollegiate football team that represents the University of Maryland in Two weeks later, on November 23, the night after Thanksgiving, Miami was a victim again as Doug Flutie's hail mary pass to Gerard Phelan helped Boston College beat the Hurricanes, 47-45. Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day, is a traditional North American Holiday, which is a form of harvest festival. Douglas Richard Flutie (born October 23, 1962) is a retired American football and Canadian football Quarterback. Gerard Phelan is a former College football player who lined up at Wide receiver for Boston College. The Boston College Eagles football team is the collegiate football program of Boston College.
The Hurricanes finished the season 8-5 after losing their third straight game, 39-37, to UCLA in the Fiesta Bowl. The UCLA Bruins football program competes in NCAA Division I-A and is a member of the Pacific-10 Conference. The Fiesta Bowl, now sponsored by Tostitos tortilla chips is a United States College football Bowl game played annually since 1971
The next year, Bernie Kosar made himself eligible for the NFL Supplemental Draft and the keys to the offense were handed over to Junior Vinny Testaverde. Bernard Joseph Kosar Jr (born November 25, 1963 in Youngstown Ohio) is a former American football Quarterback in the The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. Vincent Frank Testaverde (born November 13, 1963 in Brooklyn New York) is a former American football Quarterback who last played The tall, athletic quarterback from Elmont, NY began his career on a sour note, losing the 1985 season opener to rival Florida in the Orange Bowl. Elmont is a hamlet (and Census-designated place) as well as a bedroom suburb of New York City in Long Island, Nassau County New York The Florida Gators football team represents the University of Florida in the Southeastern Conference 's Eastern division The Miami Orange Bowl was a Stadium in the City of Miami, west of Downtown in Little Havana.
From there, Miami would win ten straight games, including a road win over #2 Oklahoma and a convincing 58-7 win over Notre Dame. The University of Oklahoma features 17 varsity sports teams Both men's and women's teams are called the Sooners, a nickname given to individuals who participated in the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team is the football team of the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, United States
On the strength of a 10-1 season and a #2 national ranking, Miami received an invitation to play Tennessee in the Sugar Bowl. Vincent Frank Testaverde (born November 13, 1963 in Brooklyn New York) is a former American football Quarterback who last played The Tennessee Volunteers football team is the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK NCAA division I football team The Sugar Bowl is an annual American College football Bowl game played in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans Louisiana. Although Oklahoma upset #1 Penn State in the Orange Bowl, the Hurricanes couldn't lay claim to the national championship after being thumped by Tennessee, 35-7. Penn State Nittany Lions football is a College football program that competes in NCAA Division I-A and the Big Ten Conference. The Orange Bowl is an annual College football game that is usually played the first week in January in the Miami Florida metro area in the United States The Tennessee Volunteers football team is the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK NCAA division I football team
In 1986, Miami capped an undefeated regular season with a victory over top ranked Oklahoma in a rare regular-season clash between #1 and #2. The University of Oklahoma features 17 varsity sports teams Both men's and women's teams are called the Sooners, a nickname given to individuals who participated in the Quarterback Vinny Testaverde's performance against the Sooners set the stage for his Heisman Trophy winning season. Vincent Frank Testaverde (born November 13, 1963 in Brooklyn New York) is a former American football Quarterback who last played
After finishing the regular season #1, the Hurricanes were invited to the Fiesta Bowl to play #2 Penn State. The Fiesta Bowl, now sponsored by Tostitos tortilla chips is a United States College football Bowl game played annually since 1971 Penn State Nittany Lions football is a College football program that competes in NCAA Division I-A and the Big Ten Conference. Many pundits predicted a blowout for the heavily-favored Hurricanes. Some of the players, confident in their ability to dominate, arrived in Arizona wearing combat fatigues. The State of Arizona ( is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. Unfortunately for the renegade Hurricanes, the Nittany Lions harassed Testaverde all night, forcing 7 turnovers en route to a shocking 14-10 upset.
1987 National Championship
In the wake of the devastating loss to Penn State, the Hurricanes lost several key players to the NFL including quarterback Vinny Testaverde, running back Alonzo Highsmith and defensive tackle Jerome Brown. The 1987 Miami Hurricanes were the national champions of the 1987 NCAA Division I-A football season. Penn State Nittany Lions football is a College football program that competes in NCAA Division I-A and the Big Ten Conference. The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. Vincent Frank Testaverde (born November 13, 1963 in Brooklyn New York) is a former American football Quarterback who last played Alonzo Walter Highsmith (born February 26, 1965 in Bartow Florida) is a former professional American football player Jerome Brown ( February 4, 1965 - June 25, 1992) was an American football player who played Defensive tackle for the The 1987 seasons was, therefore, seen as somewhat of a rebuilding year.
The highlight of the regular season came in October against archrival Florida State in Tallahassee. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) The Miami Herald is a daily Newspaper owned by The McClatchy Company headquartered in Downtown Miami Florida. The Florida State Seminoles football team is a College football program that competes in NCAA Division I-FBS and the Atlantic Division The Hurricanes rallied from a 19-3 deficit to defeat the Seminoles, 26-25. Quarterback Steve Walsh found Michael Irvin for a 73 yard touchdown catch late in the fourth quarter to give the Hurricanes the lead. Stephen John Walsh (born December 1, 1966 in St Paul Minnesota) is a former American football Quarterback in the National Football Michael Jerome Irvin (born March 5, 1966) is a former American football player for the Dallas Cowboys. Safety Bubba McDowell deflected a two point conversion attempt to preserve the victory. Bubba McDowell (born November 4, 1966 in Fort Gaines Georgia) was an American football safety who played seven seasons in the
Miami rolled through the rest of the schedule on their way to another undefeated regular season. At 11-0, the Hurricanes were ranked #2 headed into their Orange Bowl matchup with #1 Oklahoma on New Years Day. The Orange Bowl is an annual College football game that is usually played the first week in January in the Miami Florida metro area in the United States The Hurricanes bottled up OU's wishbone attack, holding the Sooners to just 179 yards on the ground (OU came in averaging 428. 8). Elation for Miami was frustration for OU - the Sooners only three losses over the last three seasons had come to the Hurricanes. [5]
Miami attempted to defend their national championship in 1988 but a loss to Notre Dame in October, a game which came to be known as the Catholics vs. Convicts, derailed the effort. Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team is the football team of the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, United States Catholics vs Convicts was a colloquial name given to the 1988 college football matchup between the University of Notre Dame ("the Catholics" and the The Hurricanes then ran the table, winning their last seven games and topping Nebraska 23-3 in the Orange Bowl to finish the season 11-1 and #2 in the final polls. The Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in College football. The Orange Bowl is an annual College football game that is usually played the first week in January in the Miami Florida metro area in the United States
Not long after the 1988 season, the Dallas Cowboys were bought by Arkansas oil prospector Jerry Jones. The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football team in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference (NFC in the National Arkansas ( is a state located in the southern region of the United States. Jerral "Jerry" Jones (born October 13, 1942, in Los Angeles California) is the owner of the Dallas Cowboys NFL franchise Jones' first order of business was removing Tom Landry as head coach and hiring Jimmy Johnson, his former teammate at Arkansas. Thomas Wade Landry ( September 11, 1924 – February 12, 2000) was an American football player and coach Jimmy Johnson, Jimmie Johnson or Jim Johnson may refer to Jimmy Johnson (American football (born 1938 Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback The Arkansas Razorbacks football program is a College football team that represents the University of Arkansas.
The Dennis Erickson Era (1989-1994)
Sam Jankovich was once again tasked with finding a new head coach. Sam Jankovich was born in Butte, Montana and lettered in football while playing for the University of Montana in 1957 The students, players and local community lobbied heavily for offensive coordinator Gary Stevens to get the job. But Jankovich, having remembered the formula from the hiring of Jimmy Johnson, preferred a candidate with head coaching experience. Jimmy Johnson, Jimmie Johnson or Jim Johnson may refer to Jimmy Johnson (American football (born 1938 Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback The choice was Washington State head coach Dennis Erickson. The Washington State Cougars football team is the interscholastic Football team of the Washington State University. Dennis Erickson (born March 24, 1947, in Everett Washington) is the Head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils football team
Erickson had garnered the reputation as an offensive guru in his stints as head coach at Idaho, Wyoming and Washington State. The University of Idaho is Idaho 's oldest public university located in the rural city of Moscow in Latah County. The University of Wyoming is a Land-grant university located in Laramie, Wyoming, situated on Wyoming's high Laramie Plains, at an elevation Washington State University ( WSU) is an American public Research university in Pullman, Washington. His one-back offensive set was heavily criticized in his first several months in Coral Gables. Coral Gables (sometimes referred to as The Gables) is a City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, southwest of Miami, in the United
1989 National Championship
Steve Walsh, who had threatened to leave if Stevens wasn't promoted, entered the NFL supplemental draft soon after Erickson's hiring. The 1989 Miami Hurricanes were the national champions of the 1989 NCAA Division I-A football season. Stephen John Walsh (born December 1, 1966 in St Paul Minnesota) is a former American football Quarterback in the National Football The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. Craig Erickson became Miami's new starting QB. Craig Neil Erickson (born May 17, 1969 in Boynton Beach Florida) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the
The Hurricanes rolled through their first 4 games but suffered a setback when Craig Erickson broke a finger on his throwing hand in a late September victory over Michigan State. Craig Neil Erickson (born May 17, 1969 in Boynton Beach Florida) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the The Michigan State Spartans football program competes in NCAA Division I-A and the Big Ten Conference. Freshman Gino Torretta was forced into action in the absence of the injured Erickson. Gino Louis Torretta (born August 10, 1970 in Pinole California) is a former Heisman Trophy winning American football Quarterback Torretta performed well but his inexperience was evident in a late October loss to bitter rival Florida State. The Florida State Seminoles football team is a College football program that competes in NCAA Division I-FBS and the Atlantic Division
Despite the midseason loss to the Seminoles, Miami would stay in the national championship picture with a dominating 27-10 victory over Notre Dame in front of a then-record crowd at the Orange Bowl. Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team is the football team of the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, United States The Miami Orange Bowl was a Stadium in the City of Miami, west of Downtown in Little Havana. However, it was Notre Dame who was chosen to play in the Orange Bowl against #1 Colorado, while #2 Miami had to settle for Alabama in the Sugar Bowl. Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team is the football team of the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, United States The Orange Bowl is an annual College football game that is usually played the first week in January in the Miami Florida metro area in the United States The Colorado Buffaloes football team represents the University of Colorado at Boulder in the Big 12 Conference at the NCAA Division I-A The Alabama Crimson Tide football program is a College football team that represents the University of Alabama (variously "Alabama" or "UA" The Sugar Bowl is an annual American College football Bowl game played in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans Louisiana.
Ironically, Notre Dame's win over Colorado helped pave the way for Miami to win its third National Championship following its victory over Alabama, 33-25. The Colorado Buffaloes football team represents the University of Colorado at Boulder in the Big 12 Conference at the NCAA Division I-A The Alabama Crimson Tide football program is a College football team that represents the University of Alabama (variously "Alabama" or "UA" After the game, Alabama coach Bill Curry said "We never had control of the game. The Alabama Crimson Tide football program is a College football team that represents the University of Alabama (variously "Alabama" or "UA" William " Bill " Curry (born October 21, 1942) is an American College football coach and the current Head Miami's got to be No. 1. " The 3rd National Championship win since 1983 would go on to solidify Miami as "The Team of the Decade" in the eyes of critics. [6]
1991 National Championship
The 1990 Hurricanes had high expectations heaped upon them by fans and the national media. The 1991 Miami Hurricanes were the national champions of the 1991 NCAA Division I-A football season, as determined by the AP Poll. Miami was ranked #1 in the preseason and was a clear favorite to repeat as champions. But a season opening loss to BYU and Heisman trophy winner Ty Detmer put a damper on Miami's hopes of repeating. History The early years Football made a brief appearance at Brigham Young Academy in 1896 but was discontinued in 1903 Ty Hubert Detmer (born October 30, 1967 in San Marcos Texas) is a former American football Quarterback who starred at Brigham
The highlight of the 1990 season was a 46-3 pounding of Texas in the Cotton Bowl. The Texas Longhorns football team is the interscholastic football team at The University of Texas in Austin Texas. The Cotton Bowl Classic is a United States College football Bowl game played annually since 1937 at the self-named stadium in Dallas Texas The Hurricanes performance on New Years Day 1991 set the stage for their run to another national championship the following season.
With Gino Torretta now as the full-time starter in 1991, Miami rolled through its first 8 games leading up to a high-noon showdown against #1 Florida State in Tallahassee. Gino Louis Torretta (born August 10, 1970 in Pinole California) is a former Heisman Trophy winning American football Quarterback The Florida State Seminoles football team is a College football program that competes in NCAA Division I-FBS and the Atlantic Division The Seminoles jumped out to a 16-7 lead, but Miami scored 10 points in the 4th quarter to take the lead, 17-16. Florida State attempted one last desperation drive and with time running out, Seminole kicker Gerry Thomas missed a 34-yard field goal to the right in a moment that would come to be known as Wide Right I. The Florida State Seminoles football team is a College football program that competes in NCAA Division I-FBS and the Atlantic Division
Miami finished out the season 11-0 and earned a berth in the Orange Bowl to face Big 8 champion Nebraska. The Orange Bowl is an annual College football game that is usually played the first week in January in the Miami Florida metro area in the United States The Big Eight Conference, a former NCAA -affiliated Division I-A college athletic association that sponsored American football, was formed in January 1907 as the The Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in College football. The Hurricanes dominated the Cornhuskers en route to a 22-0 victory that clinched at least a share of the national championship. Late in the game, NBC experienced technical difficulties due to a fire in the control room caused by short circuiting as a result of the rain falling during the game. The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's The video feed was not off for long, but the audio feed had to be switched to that of the Japanese broadcast. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Studio hosts Paul Maguire and Gayle Gardner attempted to call the game from the studio. [7]
The AP poll had the Hurricanes at #1 since their win over Florida State. The Florida State Seminoles football team is a College football program that competes in NCAA Division I-FBS and the Atlantic Division But the coaches poll had a tie between the Hurricanes and Washington. College football has a long and storied history at the University of Washington. The Huskies beat Michigan convincingly in the Rose Bowl, 34-14, setting the stage for a close vote the following morning. The Michigan Wolverines football program represents the University of Michigan. The Rose Bowl Game is an annual American College football Bowl game, usually played on January 1 ( New Year's Day) at the Rose The AP poll kept Miami at #1 giving them their 4th national championship. But the coaches poll tilted in Washington's favor giving them a split. [8]
1992-1994
The 1992 season was a year of ups and downs. The aftermath of Hurricane Andrew was a year-long distraction for the Hurricanes, with Dennis Erickson even taking several players into his home because their own homes had been destroyed. Hurricane Andrew is the second most powerful and the last of three Category 5 hurricanes that made U Dennis Erickson (born March 24, 1947, in Everett Washington) is the Head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils football team Then, after nearly losing to unheralded Arizona, Miami barely defeated Florida State when a game-tying field goal attempt went wide to the right yet again. The University of Arizona (also referred to as UA, U of A, or Arizona) is a Land-grant and space-grant public institution The Florida State Seminoles football team is a College football program that competes in NCAA Division I-FBS and the Atlantic Division Miami's luck ran out against the hard-nosed defense of Alabama, who dominated the 'Canes in the Sugar Bowl to win the national title by a score of 34-13. The Alabama Crimson Tide football program is a College football team that represents the University of Alabama (variously "Alabama" or "UA" The Sugar Bowl is an annual American College football Bowl game played in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans Louisiana.
With mainstays like Torretta, Micheal Barrow and Jessie Armstead all gone the following year, Miami needed to rely on a new cast of characters. Jessie Willard Armstead (born October 26, 1970 in Dallas, Texas) is a former American football Linebacker in the National A quarterback controversy between Frank Costa and Ryan Collins lasted the entire season. Despite the transition year, Miami still managed to go 9-2, and was invited to the Fiesta Bowl. The Fiesta Bowl, now sponsored by Tostitos tortilla chips is a United States College football Bowl game played annually since 1971 However, a hungry Arizona team pounced on a listless and apathetic Hurricanes squad 29-0. The Arizona Wildcats football team is the football team of the University of Arizona, located in Tucson, Arizona, United States
In 1994, with the promise that the team would improve itself after the embarrassment in January, Miami raced to a 10-1 record and saw the emergence of new stars such as Warren Sapp and Ray Lewis. Warren Carlos Sapp (born December 19, 1972 in Orlando Florida) is a retired American football player who played Defensive tackle Ray Anthony Lewis (born May 15, 1975 in Bartow Florida) is an American football Linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of The one regular season loss was 38-20 to Washington at the Orange Bowl, ending the home win streak at an NCAA-record 58 games. College football has a long and storied history at the University of Washington. The Miami Orange Bowl was a Stadium in the City of Miami, west of Downtown in Little Havana. Miami, however, would end the season ranked #3 and would get a chance for a piece of the national title against Nebraska in the Orange Bowl. The Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in College football. The Orange Bowl is an annual College football game that is usually played the first week in January in the Miami Florida metro area in the United States
Miami started strong, but the powerful Nebraska offensive line eventually wore down the Hurricanes defense. The Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in College football. The Huskers were able to score 15 points in the 4th quarter (via two up-the-middle runs by Huskers FB Cory Schlesinger and a two-point conversion pass) to win the National championship, 24-17. Cory Schlesinger (born June 23, 1972 in Columbus Nebraska) is an former American football fullback.
The Butch Davis Era (1995-2000)
Shortly after the 1994 season, Dennis Erickson resigned in order to accept the job as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks. Dennis Erickson (born March 24, 1947, in Everett Washington) is the Head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils football team The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle Washington, USA Several early candidates to replace Erickson, including Sonny Lubick, withdrew from consideration. Louis “Sonny” Lubick (b) is a former head football coach at Colorado State University in Fort Collins Colorado. Eventually Miami settled on former Hurricanes Assistant and Dallas Cowboys Defensive Coordinator Butch Davis. The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football team in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference (NFC in the National Paul Hilton "Butch" Davis Jr is the current head football coach at the University of North Carolina.
The Hurricanes finished Davis' first season bowl-eligible with a record of 8-3. However, on December 20, 1995 the NCAA announced that Miami would be subject to severe sanctions for numerous infractions within the athletic department. Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 The National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA, often pronounced "N-C-Double-A" is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions conferences organizations Among the sanctions was a one-year ban from postseason participation and a scholarship reduction of 31 over a three year period beginning in 1996.
The imposition of scholarship reductions led to a long and sometimes painful rebuilding period for the Hurricanes.
The low point for Miami came in 1997 when they posted a 5-6 record, the first losing season since Howard Schnellenberger's first year in 1979. The 1997 season saw the Hurricanes suffer one of the program's most humiliating losses, a 47-0 beating at the hands of in-state rival Florida State. Florida State Seminoles are the men's and women's sports teams of Florida State University in Tallahassee Florida.
The Hurricanes began to reassert themselves in 1998. In late September, Miami was forced to postpone their game with UCLA due to Hurricane Georges. The UCLA Bruins football program competes in NCAA Division I-A and is a member of the Pacific-10 Conference. Hurricane Georges (ʒɔʒ was the seventh tropical storm fourth hurricane and second major hurricane of the 1998 Atlantic hurricane season. The game was rescheduled for December 5 and for the #2-ranked Bruins, a trip to the National Championship game was at stake. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. The Hurricanes put up over 600 yards of total offense and the result was a stunning 49-45 victory for the Hurricanes.
The following season carried high hopes and expectations for the Hurricanes. They opened the year with a 23-12 win over Ohio State in East Rutherford. The Ohio State Buckeyes football team is an intercollegiate varsity sports team of The Ohio State University. East Rutherford is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Early success, however, was tempered by tough losses to Penn State and Florida State during a three game losing streak. Penn State Nittany Lions football is a College football program that competes in NCAA Division I-A and the Big Ten Conference. The Florida State Seminoles football team is a College football program that competes in NCAA Division I-FBS and the Atlantic Division The Hurricanes rebounded to win their last 4 games including a 28-13 win over Georgia Tech in the Gator Bowl. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team represents the Georgia Institute of Technology in collegiate level football. The Gator Bowl is an annual College football Bowl game that is played at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium in Jacksonville Florida.
In 2000, Miami was shut out of the BCS National Championship Game. The Bowl Championship Series ( BCS) is a selection system designed to give the top two teams in the NCAA FBS Bowl Subdivision System an opportunity to compete in a "national Despite beating Florida State head-to-head and being ranked higher in both human polls, it was the Seminoles that were chosen to challenge the Oklahoma Sooners for the national championship. Florida State University (commonly referred to as Florida State or FSU) is a public Research University located in Tallahassee University of Oklahoma, abbreviated OU, is a Coeducational public Research university located in the U The Seminoles were also chosen over Washington, who also had one loss and who had handed Miami's only loss early in the season. College football has a long and storied history at the University of Washington. Washington had been ranked third or fourth in the human polls, behind Miami. The Hurricanes were left with a bitter sense of disappointment, believing they had been deprived of a national championship.
The Larry Coker Era (2001-2006)
On January 29, 2001, Butch Davis abrupty left Miami to take a head coaching job with the Cleveland Browns. Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Paul Hilton "Butch" Davis Jr is the current head football coach at the University of North Carolina. The Cleveland Browns are a professional American football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. Rumors circulated that Barry Alvarez, the head coach at Wisconsin, was the leading candidate because of his ties to newly-appointed University of Miami president Donna Shalala. Barry Alvarez (born December 30, 1946 in Langeloth Pennsylvania) is a retired College football Head coach and current Director The Wisconsin Badgers are a College football program that represents University of Wisconsin-Madison in NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision and the Donna Edna Shalala (surname pronounced ʃəˈleɪlə born February 14, 1941) has served as president of the University of Miami, a private university After a few days, however, Alvarez turned down the job. In the meantime, several Miami players lobbied athletic director Paul Dee on behalf of offensive coordinator Larry Coker. Larry Coker (born June 23, 1948 in Okemah Oklahoma) is the former head coach at the University of Miami from 2001 to 2006 After unsuccessfully trying to lure Miami Dolphins head coach Dave Wannstedt, Dee promoted Coker to the position of head coach. Dave Wannstedt (born May 21, 1952 in Baldwin Pennsylvania) is the current Head coach of the University of Pittsburgh Panthers
2001 National Championship
The Hurricanes began the season with a 33-7, primetime win over Penn State in Beaver Stadium. The 2001 Miami Hurricanes football team were the national champions of the 2001 college football season. The Pennsylvania State University (commonly known as Penn State) is a state-related, land-grant, space grant public research University Miami followed up the victory with blowout wins over Rutgers, Pittsburgh, and Troy State. Athletic heritage See also History of Rutgers University Rutgers was among the first American institutions to engage in intercollegiate athletics and participated The Pittsburgh Panthers football teams traditionally the most popular sport at the University of Pittsburgh, have represented the University in competition since 1889 Troy University is a public University located in Troy, Alabama and founded in 1887, as "Troy Normal School" After building up a 4-0 record, the Hurricanes defeated Florida State in Doak Campbell Stadium, 49-27, ending the Seminoles' 54-game home unbeaten streak and 37-game home winning streak. The Florida State Seminoles football team is a College football program that competes in NCAA Division I-FBS and the Atlantic Division Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium is the football Stadium on the Campus of the Florida State University in Tallahassee Florida The 'Canes then defeated West Virginia, 45-3, and Temple, 38-0, before heading to Chestnut Hill to take on Boston College. West Virginia University is a Coeducational public Research university in Morgantown, West Virginia, USA. Temple University is a state-related public research University in Philadelphia. This article is about the neighborhood in Greater Boston. See also Chestnut Hill Belchertown Massachusetts, and Chestnut Hill Blackstone Massachusetts The Boston College Eagles football team is the collegiate football program of Boston College.
In the final minute of the fourth quarter, with Miami clinging to a 12-7 lead, Boston College quarterback Brian St. Pierre led the Eagles from their own 30-yard line all the way down to the Hurricanes' 9. With BC on the verge of a momentous upset, St. Pierre attempted to pass to receiver Ryan Read at the Miami 2-yard line. However, the ball deflected off the leg of Miami cornerback Mike Rumph, landing in the hands of defensive end Matt Walters. Michael Jamaine Rumph (born November 8, 1979 in Delray Beach, Florida) is a retired American football free safety Walters ran ten yards with the ball before teammate Ed Reed grabbed the ball out of his hands at around the Miami 20-yard line and raced the remaining 80-yards for a touchdown, icing an 18-7 victory for the Hurricanes. Edward Earl Reed Jr (born September 11, 1978 in St Rose Louisiana) is an American football free safety for the Baltimore
After surviving the scare from Boston College, Miami demolished #14 Syracuse, 59-0, and #12 Washington, 65-7, in consecutive weeks. The Boston College Eagles football team is the collegiate football program of Boston College. Syracuse University (SU is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York. College football has a long and storied history at the University of Washington. The combined 124-7 score was a record for the largest margin of victory over consecutive ranked opponents. The final hurdle to the Rose Bowl BCS National Championship Game was at Virginia Tech. The Rose Bowl Game is an annual American College football Bowl game, usually played on January 1 ( New Year's Day) at the Rose The Bowl Championship Series ( BCS) is a selection system designed to give the top two teams in the NCAA FBS Bowl Subdivision System an opportunity to compete in a "national The Virginia Tech Hokies football team is a College football program that competes in NCAA Division I-FBS, specifically in the Coastal Miami jumped on the Hokies, leading 20-3 at halftime. Virginia Tech added a couple of late touchdowns, attempting two-point conversions on each. The Virginia Tech Hokies football team is a College football program that competes in NCAA Division I-FBS, specifically in the Coastal The first conversion was successful, pulling them to 26-18, but receiver Ernest Wilford dropped a pass from quarterback Grant Noel in the endzone for the second conversion. Reed's late interception in the 4th quarter sealed the win for the Hurricanes. Miami's 26-24 victory earned the top-ranked Hurricanes an invitation to the Rose Bowl to take on BCS #2 Nebraska for the national championship. The Rose Bowl Game is an annual American College football Bowl game, usually played on January 1 ( New Year's Day) at the Rose The University of Nebraska is the public University system in the state of Nebraska, USA.
In the Rose Bowl, the Hurricanes took a 34-0 halftime lead and cruised to a 37-14 rout of the Huskers to capture their fifth national championship and put the finishing touches on a perfect 12-0 season. The Rose Bowl Game is an annual American College football Bowl game, usually played on January 1 ( New Year's Day) at the Rose The Miami defense shut down Heisman winner Eric Crouch and the Huskers offense, holding Nebraska 200-yards below its season average. Eric Eugene Crouch (born November 16, 1978 in Omaha Nebraska) is an American and Canadian football Quarterback who The Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in College football. Ken Dorsey and Andre Johnson were named Rose Bowl co-MVPs. Kenneth Simon Dorsey (born April 22, 1981 in Orinda California) is an NFL Quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. Andre Lamont Johnson (born July 11, 1981 in Miami Florida) is an American football Pro Bowl Wide receiver currently playing The Rose Bowl Game is an annual American College football Bowl game, usually played on January 1 ( New Year's Day) at the Rose [9]
Six Hurricane players earned All-American status and six players were finalists for national awards, including Maxwell Award winner, Ken Dorsey, and Outland Trophy winner, Bryant McKinnie. The Maxwell Award is presented annually to the collegiate American football player adjudged by a panel of Sportscasters Sportswriters and Kenneth Simon Dorsey (born April 22, 1981 in Orinda California) is an NFL Quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. The Outland Trophy is awarded to the best United States College football Interior lineman by the Football Writers Association of America Bryant McKinnie (born September 23 1979 in Woodbury New Jersey, is an American football offensive tackle currently playing for the Dorsey was also a Heisman Trophy finalist, finishing third.
The 2001 Miami Hurricanes are considered by some in the media as one of the greatest teams in college football history. The 2001 Miami Hurricanes football team were the national champions of the 2001 college football season. [10]
2003 Fiesta Bowl
Miami started the 2002 season as the defending national champion and the #1 ranked team in the country. The 2003 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl took place on January 3, 2003 in Tempe Arizona at Sun Devil Stadium, with the Ohio Behind a high-powered offense led by senior quarterback Ken Dorsey and new starting running back Willis McGahee coupled with a stout defense the Hurricanes completed their regular season schedule undefeated. Kenneth Simon Dorsey (born April 22, 1981 in Orinda California) is an NFL Quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. Willis Andrew McGahee (born October 20, 1981 in Miami, Florida) is an American football Running back in the National The season was highlighted by a 41-16 win over rival Florida at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, the first regular season meeting between the rivals since 1987. The Florida Gators football team represents the University of Florida in the Southeastern Conference 's Eastern division Florida Gators football Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field (aka The Swamp) is the American football Stadium for the University of Florida
The Hurricanes' toughest test was an October clash against rival Florida State at the Orange Bowl. The Florida State Seminoles football team is a College football program that competes in NCAA Division I-FBS and the Atlantic Division The Miami Orange Bowl was a Stadium in the City of Miami, west of Downtown in Little Havana. Miami overcame a 13-point second half deficit to defeat the Seminoles, 28-27. The game was clinched when Florida State kicker Xavier Beitia missed a 43-yard field goal, wide left, as time expired. The Florida State Seminoles football team is a College football program that competes in NCAA Division I-FBS and the Atlantic Division Xavier Beitia aka Fagatron (born 1982-11-23) is an American football Placekicker for the Georgia Force of the Arena Football League
Miami would finish 12-0 and clinch a berth in the Fiesta Bowl BCS National Championship Game after a 56-45 victory over Virginia Tech. The Fiesta Bowl, now sponsored by Tostitos tortilla chips is a United States College football Bowl game played annually since 1971 The Virginia Tech Hokies football team is a College football program that competes in NCAA Division I-FBS, specifically in the Coastal Both Ken Dorsey and Willis McGahee were named as finalists for the Heisman Trophy. Kenneth Simon Dorsey (born April 22, 1981 in Orinda California) is an NFL Quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. Willis Andrew McGahee (born October 20, 1981 in Miami, Florida) is an American football Running back in the National
Miami, in the midst of a 34-game winning streak, was installed as a 13-point favorite in the Fiesta Bowl match up against #2 Ohio State. The Fiesta Bowl, now sponsored by Tostitos tortilla chips is a United States College football Bowl game played annually since 1971 The Ohio State Buckeyes football team is an intercollegiate varsity sports team of The Ohio State University. A Willis McGahee touchdown run brought the Hurricanes within 3 points by the beginning of the fourth quarter and Miami was able to fight back and force overtime on a 40-yard field goal by Todd Sievers on the final play of the fourth quarter. Miami scored a touchdown on its first possession in overtime and appeared to have won the game, 24-17, after stopping Ohio State's offense on a fourth-and-3 from the Miami 5. Miami players and coaches rushed the field and stadium fireworks were set off.
However, the game was not over, as Big 12 official Terry Porter called a penalty for pass interference on Miami cornerback Glenn Sharpe. The call gave Ohio State a first down and they scored a touchdown to tie it at 24-24 after the first overtime. The Ohio State Buckeyes football team is an intercollegiate varsity sports team of The Ohio State University. The Buckeyes scored a touchdown on their possession in the second overtime to take a 31-24 lead. Miami then drove to the Ohio State 2 but were held to one yard on their next three plays. The Ohio State Buckeyes football team is an intercollegiate varsity sports team of The Ohio State University. Facing a fourth-and-goal from the Ohio State goal line, Miami called a pass play. The Hurricane offensive line was unable to pick up the blitz. Dorsey’s heaved a desperation pass into the end zone toward Andre Johnson. Andre Lamont Johnson (born July 11, 1981 in Miami Florida) is an American football Pro Bowl Wide receiver currently playing The ball fell to the turf. The loss was Coker's first in 25 games as Miami's head coach.
2004 to 2006: The slow decline
Miami suffered through some offensive struggles in 2003 behind new quarterback Brock Berlin. Brock Berlin (born July 4, 1981 in Shreveport Louisiana) is an American football Quarterback for the St A blowout loss at Virginia Tech in early November ended Miami's 39-game regular season winning streak and a loss the following week to Tennessee ended Miami's national championship aspirations. The Virginia Tech Hokies football team is a College football program that competes in NCAA Division I-FBS, specifically in the Coastal The Tennessee Volunteers football team is the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK NCAA division I football team The Hurricanes rebounded to win the Big East Conference championship and finish the season 11-2 with an Orange Bowl (game) victory over Florida State. The Orange Bowl is an annual College football game that is usually played the first week in January in the Miami Florida metro area in the United States Florida State Seminoles are the men's and women's sports teams of Florida State University in Tallahassee Florida.
Miami joined the ACC in 2004 and despite 3 conference losses, the Hurricanes ended the season with a Peach Bowl victory over rival Florida. The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. The Chick-fil-A Bowl, formerly called the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, and before that simply (and perhaps more familiarly called the Peach Bowl, is an annual The Florida Gators football team represents the University of Florida in the Southeastern Conference 's Eastern division
The 2005 season ushered in the long-awaited debut of Kyle Wright as Miami's starting quarterback, although the much-ballyhooed Wright would struggle with consistency during the season with much of Miami's success that year fueled by their defense. The 2005 Miami Hurricanes football team began the 2005 season ranked #8/9 ( USA Today Coaches Poll / AP Poll) after a 9-3 campaign in After suffering a heartbreaking loss to archrival Florida State after placekick holder Bryan Monroe bobbled the snap for what would have been a game-tying field goal attempt, Miami would rattle off eight straight wins, including a road win over 3rd-ranked Virginia Tech, only to stumble two weeks later against underdog Georgia Tech. The 2nd conference loss of the season bounced Miami out of a place in the inaugural ACC Championship game and left them with another invite to the Peach Bowl, where they faced LSU and suffered the worst bowl loss in school history, 40-3. The Chick-fil-A Bowl, formerly called the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, and before that simply (and perhaps more familiarly called the Peach Bowl, is an annual
The 2006 season was one of the most disappointing in Miami's history. It was punctuated by an ugly on-field brawl against Florida International, the shooting death of Miami defensive tackle Bryan Pata, and a four game late-season losing streak. The Miami-FIU brawl was a Bench-clearing brawl that occurred on October 14, 2006 in a College football game between the University of Miami Florida International University, commonly referred to as FIU or Florida International, is a public Research University located Career Pata played three seasons at North Miami High School before moving on to Miami Central High School. Only a Thanksgiving night victory over Boston College, in Miami's last game of the regular season, saved the Hurricanes from a losing regular season record. Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day, is a traditional North American Holiday, which is a form of harvest festival. The Boston College Eagles are the athletic teams representing Boston College.
Immediately following the Boston College victory, which was broadcast nationally on ESPN, Coker was asked if he expected to return as Miami's coach. ESPN, originally an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American Cable television network dedicated to Coker stated emphatically that he did. The following day, however, reflecting the poor communication between Coker and university president Donna Shalala, Shalala terminated Coker. Coker coached through the postseason, where he won his final game, a 21-20 victory over Nevada on December 31, 2006, in the MPC Computers Bowl. The University of Nevada Reno ( Nevada) is a University located in Reno Nevada, USA and is known for its programs in agricultural research journalism Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Humanitarian Bowl is a post-season NCAA -sanctioned Division I FBS College football Bowl game that has been played annually at 30000-seat
Randy Shannon Era (2007-current)
Randy Shannon was officially introduced as the head coach of Miami on December 8, 2006. Randy Lennard Shannon (born February 24, 1966 in Miami Florida) is the current head football coach of the University of Miami Hurricanes Shannon reportedly agreed to a four-year deal worth over $4 million. He is the sixth black head coach in Division I-A NCAA football, the others being Karl Dorrell, (UCLA), Sylvester Croom (Mississippi State), Tyrone Willingham (Washington), Ron Prince (KSU), and Turner Gill (Buffalo). Karl Dorrell (born December 18, 1963 in Alameda, California) is an American football Assistant coach with the Miami The UCLA Bruins football program competes in NCAA Division I-A and is a member of the Pacific-10 Conference. Sylvester Croom Jr (born September 25, 1954) is the football Head coach at Mississippi State University. Mississippi State University is a Land-grant university located in north east-central Mississippi, United States, in the town of Starkville and Lionel Tyrone Willingham, or Ty Willingham (born December 30, 1953 in Kinston North Carolina) is the head football coach at College football has a long and storied history at the University of Washington. Ron Prince (born September 18, 1969, in Omaha Nebraska) is the head football coach at Kansas State University. Kansas State University 's (variously "K-State" or "KSU" athletic teams are called the Wildcats and their official color is royal purple white and silver Turner Gill (born August 13, 1962, in Fort Worth Texas) is the Head coach of the Buffalo Bulls College football team and State University of New York at Buffalo, commonly known as University at Buffalo (UB is a Coeducational public research University, which [11] Shannon's first year as UM head coach was one of the worst in the Hurricanes' modern history, with the team registering a losing record (5-7) including losses to unranked teams. Under Shannon, the team failed to reach a bowl game for the first time in a decade.
Move to Dolphin Stadium
In the summer of 2007, Miami announced that, beginning with its 2008 season, its team will play its home games at Dolphin Stadium. Dolphin Stadium (previously known as Joe Robbie Stadium, Pro Player Park, Pro Player Stadium, and Dolphins Stadium) is a football 2007 marked UM's final season of football at the Orange Bowl. The Miami Orange Bowl was a Stadium in the City of Miami, west of Downtown in Little Havana. The move to Dolphin Stadium was approved by the university's Board of Trustees, on the recommendation of UM President Donna Shalala, on August 21, 2007. Donna Edna Shalala (surname pronounced ʃəˈleɪlə born February 14, 1941) has served as president of the University of Miami, a private university [12]
Due to the condition of the Orange Bowl there had been much speculation in recent years over the venue's continued viability as Miami football's home stadium. With an on-campus stadium not practical due to substantial opposition from neighboring home owners in Coral Gables, the university was left with two options: move 25 miles north to Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, which serves as home to the NFL's Miami Dolphins, or renovate the Orange Bowl, adding more restrooms and a video replay screen and making assorted repairs to the stadium infrastructure. Dolphin Stadium (previously known as Joe Robbie Stadium, Pro Player Park, Pro Player Stadium, and Dolphins Stadium) is a football This article is about the city in Miami-Dade County Florida. For the census-designated place in Broward County Florida, please see Miami Gardens Broward The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football team based in the Miami Florida Metropolitan Area.
Records
Winning streaks
Miami owns the record for the longest home winning streak in NCAA history, winning 58 straight games at the Orange Bowl. The National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA, often pronounced "N-C-Double-A" is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions conferences organizations The Miami Orange Bowl was a Stadium in the City of Miami, west of Downtown in Little Havana. The record streak began with a 38-0 shutout victory over Cincinnati on October 12, 1985 and ended with a 38-20 loss to Washington on September 24, 1994. The Cincinnati Bearcats are the NCAA athletic teams representing the University of Cincinnati. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) College football has a long and storied history at the University of Washington. Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar)
Miami also owns 2 of the longest winning streaks in NCAA Division I history. The following is a list of the top 50 longest winning streaks in Division 1 College football history
From 2000 to 2003, Miami ran off 34 consecutive wins, tying for sixth all-time. The streak started on September 23, 2000 with a 47-10 victory at West Virginia and ended on January 3, 2003 with a 31-24 double overtime loss to Ohio State in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. West Virginia University is a Coeducational public Research university in Morgantown, West Virginia, USA. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Ohio State Buckeyes football team is an intercollegiate varsity sports team of The Ohio State University. The Fiesta Bowl, now sponsored by Tostitos tortilla chips is a United States College football Bowl game played annually since 1971
Miami also won 29 straight games from October 27, 1990 to January 1, 1993, good for thirteenth on the all-time list. Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) That streak was snapped when the top-ranked Hurricanes were upset by second-ranked Alabama, 34-13 in the 1993 Sugar Bowl. Athletic teams at The University of Alabama are known as the Crimson Tide. The Sugar Bowl is an annual American College football Bowl game played in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans Louisiana.
In addition to its own lengthy winning streaks, Miami has snapped opponents' winning streaks, halting four streaks of 20 games or more in its history. The only other school to snap four winning streaks of 20 or more games is Princeton. Princeton University is a private Coeducational research university located in Princeton, New Jersey. [13]
The Hurricanes ended top-ranked Notre Dame's 23-game winning streak with a 27-10 win on November 25, 1989. Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team is the football team of the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, United States Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) In the 1984 Orange Bowl, Miami ended top-ranked Nebraska's 22-game winning streak and won its first national championship with a 31-30 victory. The 50th anniversary Orange Bowl Classic was played on January 2, 1984, between the unbeaten Nebraska Cornhuskers and the once-beaten Miami Hurricanes The Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in College football. The Canes halted top-ranked Oklahoma's 20-game streak and won their second national championship when they defeated the Sooners, 20-14, in the 1988 Orange Bowl. The Orange Bowl is an annual College football game that is usually played the first week in January in the Miami Florida metro area in the United States UCLA became the fourth victim when Miami defeated the third-ranked Bruins 49-45 on December 5, 1998, snapping their 20-game winning streak. The UCLA Bruins are the sports teams for University of California Los Angeles (UCLA Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar)
Notable team records
- Consecutive Wins: 34, 2000-02
- Consecutive Regular Season Wins: 39, 2000-03
- Consecutive Home Wins: 58, 1985-94 (NCAA record)
- Consecutive Road Wins: 20, 1984-86
- Consecutive Games without being shut out: 188, 1979-94
- Consecutive Shutouts of Opponent: 4, 1926, 1936, 1941
- NFL Draft Record, Most players drafted in the first round in a single year: 6, 2004
All-time bowl results
Miami has played in 31 bowl games, going 18-13 for a . 581 winning percentage. Its most common bowl destination has been the Orange Bowl, where the Canes have appeared 9 times and compiled a 6-3 record. The Orange Bowl is an annual College football game that is usually played the first week in January in the Miami Florida metro area in the United States Miami's most common opponent in bowl play has been Nebraska. The Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in College football. The schools have met six times in bowl play, with the Hurricanes winning four of the meetings.
Rivalries
Miami's traditional rivals are Florida and Florida State. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 1935 ( MCMXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Orange Bowl is an annual College football game that is usually played the first week in January in the Miami Florida metro area in the United States Bucknell University is a Private university located along the West Branch Susquehanna River in the rolling countryside of Central Pennsylvania in the New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 1946 ( MCMXLVI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full 1946 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. 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The Clemson Tigers are a College football program that competes in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision and the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Liberty Bowl is an annual US American College football Bowl game played in December of each year since 1959 The Syracuse Orange is the Nickname used by the athletic teams of Syracuse University. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Year 1962 ( MCMLXII) was a Common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Gotham Bowl was a post-season College football bowl game that was played in New York City, United States, in 1961 and 1962 The Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in College football. Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. The Liberty Bowl is an annual US American College football Bowl game played in December of each year since 1959 The Virginia Tech Hokies football team is a College football program that competes in NCAA Division I-FBS, specifically in the Coastal Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. The Bluebonnet Bowl was an annual College football bowl game played in Houston Texas. The Colorado Buffaloes football team represents the University of Colorado at Boulder in the Big 12 Conference at the NCAA Division I-A Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. 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The Florida Cup is the state -sponsored American football trophy given to either the Florida State University Seminoles, the University of Three Florida Cups have been awarded, and Miami has won all three.
Florida
Miami's rivalry with Florida dates all the way back to 1938, when the Hurricanes defeated the Gators, 19-7, in the first meeting between the geographic rivals. The War Canoe Trophy was hand carved by Seminole Indians from a 200 year old cypress tree that was struck by lightning The Florida Gators football team represents the University of Florida in the Southeastern Conference 's Eastern division The Seminole War Canoe was carved in 1950 out of a cypress struck by lightning and was given to the winner of the annual meeting. The canoe is meant to symbolize the fighting spirit of the Seminole people that is often on display during games between the Hurricanes and Gators.
Miami holds the edge in the all-time series with a 28-25 record against Florida. The Florida Gators football team represents the University of Florida in the Southeastern Conference 's Eastern division The two schools met every year from 1944 until 1987, but have not played regularly since then. Florida canceled the annual rivalry after the SEC announced the addition of an extra conference game. The Florida Gators football team represents the University of Florida in the Southeastern Conference 's Eastern division Nevertheless, the rivalry remains incredibly intense, with many Hurricane fans still considering Florida a more "hated" rival than Florida State. The Florida Gators football team represents the University of Florida in the Southeastern Conference 's Eastern division The Florida State Seminoles football team is a College football program that competes in NCAA Division I-FBS and the Atlantic Division Miami has won the last six meetings between the schools dating back to 1986, including victories in the 2001 Sugar Bowl and the 2004 Peach Bowl. The Sugar Bowl is an annual American College football Bowl game played in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans Louisiana. The Chick-fil-A Bowl, formerly called the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, and before that simply (and perhaps more familiarly called the Peach Bowl, is an annual The next matchup is scheduled for the 2008 season, where the two teams will meet in Gainesville on September 6, 2008. Gainesville is the largest City in and County seat of Alachua County, Florida, United States.
Florida State
- See also: Wide Right (Florida State)
The Miami-Florida State rivalry dates to 1951, when the Hurricanes defeated the Seminoles 35-13 in their inaugural meeting. "Wide Right" is a term used to describe the series of losses by the Florida State University Seminoles football team to its rival the University of The schools have played uninterrupted since 1966, with Miami holding the all-time advantage, 30-22.
During the 1980s and 90s, the series emerged as one of the premier rivalries in college football. Between 1983 and 2002, the Hurricanes and Seminoles combined to win 7 national championships and play in a whopping 14 national championship games. The rivalry has been popular not only because of its profound national championship implications and the competitiveness of the games, but also because of the immense talent typically present on the field when the two teams meet. The 1988 meeting starred an unbelievable 57 future NFL pros on the combined rosters. The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league.
The rivalry is a television ratings bonanza, accounting for the two highest rated college football telecasts in ESPN history. Nielsen Ratings are audience measurement systems developed by Nielsen Media Research to determine the Audience size and composition of television ESPN, originally an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American Cable television network dedicated to The 2006 game between Miami and FSU was the most-viewed college football game, regular season or bowl, in the history of ESPN, averaging 6,330,000 million households in viewership (6. ESPN, originally an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American Cable television network dedicated to 9 rating). It was also the second-highest rated game in ESPN history, behind only the 1994 game between Miami and FSU, which notched a 7. ESPN, originally an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American Cable television network dedicated to 7 rating. [14]
Individual Award Winners
Players
Coaches
Miami All-Time Roster
As chosen by Athlon Sports publications in 2001. Vincent Frank Testaverde (born November 13, 1963 in Brooklyn New York) is a former American football Quarterback who last played The 1986 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with Penn State winning the National Championship. Gino Louis Torretta (born August 10, 1970 in Pinole California) is a former Heisman Trophy winning American football Quarterback The 1992 NCAA Division I-A football season was the first year of the Bowl Coalition, and ended with Alabama 's first national The Maxwell Award is presented annually to the collegiate American football player adjudged by a panel of Sportscasters Sportswriters and Vincent Frank Testaverde (born November 13, 1963 in Brooklyn New York) is a former American football Quarterback who last played The 1986 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with Penn State winning the National Championship. Gino Louis Torretta (born August 10, 1970 in Pinole California) is a former Heisman Trophy winning American football Quarterback The 1992 NCAA Division I-A football season was the first year of the Bowl Coalition, and ended with Alabama 's first national Kenneth Simon Dorsey (born April 22, 1981 in Orinda California) is an NFL Quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. The 2001 NCAA Division I-A football season saw the hurricane winds blow again as the University of Miami, the team of the 80s returned The Walter Camp Award is given annually to the collegiate American football player adjudged by a group of National Collegiate Athletic Association Vincent Frank Testaverde (born November 13, 1963 in Brooklyn New York) is a former American football Quarterback who last played The 1986 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with Penn State winning the National Championship. Gino Louis Torretta (born August 10, 1970 in Pinole California) is a former Heisman Trophy winning American football Quarterback The 1992 NCAA Division I-A football season was the first year of the Bowl Coalition, and ended with Alabama 's first national The Chuck Bednarik Award is presented annually to the defensive collegiate football player adjudged by the Maxwell Football Club to be the best Warren Carlos Sapp (born December 19, 1972 in Orlando Florida) is a retired American football player who played Defensive tackle The 1994 NCAA Division I-A football season saw yet another controversial finish as both Nebraska and Penn State finished undefeated and yet Daniel Thomas Morgan Jr (born December 19, 1978 in Clifton Heights Pennsylvania) is a former American football Linebacker for the The 2000 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with fans singing Oklahoma! as the Sooners claimed the first national championship The Bronko Nagurski Trophy has been awarded annually since 1993 to the collegiate American football player adjudged by the membership of the Football Warren Carlos Sapp (born December 19, 1972 in Orlando Florida) is a retired American football player who played Defensive tackle The 1994 NCAA Division I-A football season saw yet another controversial finish as both Nebraska and Penn State finished undefeated and yet Daniel Thomas Morgan Jr (born December 19, 1978 in Clifton Heights Pennsylvania) is a former American football Linebacker for the The 2000 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with fans singing Oklahoma! as the Sooners claimed the first national championship The Dave Rimington Trophy is awarded to the player considered to be the best center in College football. Brett Christopher Romberg (born October 10, 1979) is an American football center for the St The 2002 NCAA Division I-A football season bucked the trend of boring national title games providing a game that lived up to the hype The Davey O'Brien Award, officially the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award, is presented annually to the Vincent Frank Testaverde (born November 13, 1963 in Brooklyn New York) is a former American football Quarterback who last played The 1986 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with Penn State winning the National Championship. Gino Louis Torretta (born August 10, 1970 in Pinole California) is a former Heisman Trophy winning American football Quarterback The 1992 NCAA Division I-A football season was the first year of the Bowl Coalition, and ended with Alabama 's first national The Butkus Award, instituted in 1985 is given annually to the top linebacker in College football. Daniel Thomas Morgan Jr (born December 19, 1978 in Clifton Heights Pennsylvania) is a former American football Linebacker for the The 2000 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with fans singing Oklahoma! as the Sooners claimed the first national championship The Jim Thorpe Award, named in memory of multi-sport legend Jim Thorpe, has been awarded to the top defensive back in College football since 1986. Horatio Benedict Blades (born September 3, 1966 in Fort Lauderdale Florida) is a former American football Cornerback and safety The 1987 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with Miami winning its second National Championship during the 80's in The John Mackey Award is presented annually to College football 's top Tight end. Kellen Boswell Winslow II (born July 21, 1983 in San Diego California) is an American football Tight end for the Cleveland Browns The 2003 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with an abundance of controversy The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award is given annually in the United States to the nation's outstanding senior Quarterback in Craig Neil Erickson (born May 17, 1969 in Boynton Beach Florida) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the The 1990 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with a split championship and the ensuing controversy led to the creation of the Bowl Coalition Gino Louis Torretta (born August 10, 1970 in Pinole California) is a former Heisman Trophy winning American football Quarterback The 1992 NCAA Division I-A football season was the first year of the Bowl Coalition, and ended with Alabama 's first national The Rotary Lombardi Award is awarded annually to the best College football lineman or linebacker Warren Carlos Sapp (born December 19, 1972 in Orlando Florida) is a retired American football player who played Defensive tackle The 1994 NCAA Division I-A football season saw yet another controversial finish as both Nebraska and Penn State finished undefeated and yet The Outland Trophy is awarded to the best United States College football Interior lineman by the Football Writers Association of America Russell James Maryland (born March 22, 1969 in Chicago Illinois) is a former American football player in the NFL. The 1990 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with a split championship and the ensuing controversy led to the creation of the Bowl Coalition Bryant McKinnie (born September 23 1979 in Woodbury New Jersey, is an American football offensive tackle currently playing for the The 2001 NCAA Division I-A football season saw the hurricane winds blow again as the University of Miami, the team of the 80s returned The Paul 'Bear' Bryant Award is an award that has been given annually since 1986 to NCAA College football 's national coach Howard Schnellenberger (born March 16, 1934) is an American football coach at both the professional and college level The 1983 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with the University of Miami winning their first national championship over perennial Larry Coker (born June 23, 1948 in Okemah Oklahoma) is the former head coach at the University of Miami from 2001 to 2006 The 2001 NCAA Division I-A football season saw the hurricane winds blow again as the University of Miami, the team of the 80s returned The Broyles Award is an annual award given to honor the best assistant coach in college football. Randy Lennard Shannon (born February 24, 1966 in Miami Florida) is the current head football coach of the University of Miami Hurricanes The 2001 NCAA Division I-A football season saw the hurricane winds blow again as the University of Miami, the team of the 80s returned [1]
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Traditions
Touchdown Tommy
Touchdown Tommy is the cannon that is fired off after every point that the hurricanes score. Ray Anthony Lewis (born May 15, 1975 in Bartow Florida) is an American football Linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of Daniel Thomas Morgan Jr (born December 19, 1978 in Clifton Heights Pennsylvania) is a former American football Linebacker for the James William Dooley ( February 8, 1930 &ndash January 8, 2008) was a former American football player and coach Tom Beier (born June 23, 1944) was an American football player who played safety at the University of Miami (Florida and professionally for Fred Donald Marion (born January 2, 1959 in Gainesville Florida) is a former American Football Defensive back who was selected by Horatio Benedict Blades (born September 3, 1966 in Fort Lauderdale Florida) is a former American football Cornerback and safety Edward Earl Reed Jr (born September 11, 1978 in St Rose Louisiana) is an American football free safety for the Baltimore Sean Michael Maurice Taylor ( April 1 1983 &ndash November 27 2007) was an American football free safety who The cannon is kept by the Sigma Chi fraternity and fired off during the games by the brothers of Sigma Chi. Touchdown Tommy is the third oldest tradition at the University of Miami.
The Smoke
One of the Hurricanes' most recognizable traditions is its dramatic entrance scene. The team enters the field through a large cloud of white smoke billowing from its entrance tunnel, amid a tape of a hurricane blasting over the sound system. The smoke comes from a series of pipes welded together by school transportation director Bob Nalette in the 1950s and comprised simply of fire extinguisher exhaust.
Following Miami's rise to prominence in the 1980s, many college and NFL teams copied this practice. The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league.
Ring of Honor
In 1997, the university established the 'Ring of Honor' as a way to honor outstanding players who have passed through the Hurricane football program. The inaugural class of included Jim Dooley, Ted Hendricks, George Mira, and Vinny Testaverde. Theodore (Ted Paul Hendricks (born November 1, 1947) is a former American football Linebacker who logged 15 seasons for the 1969 to 1973 George Mira (born January 11, 1942 in Key West Florida) was a former professional American football player Vincent Frank Testaverde (born November 13, 1963 in Brooklyn New York) is a former American football Quarterback who last played These four players are the only ones in the history of the program to have their numbers retired by the university.
In 1999, a second group of players were inducted: Ottis Anderson, Don Bosseler, Bernie Kosar, and Burgess Owens. Ottis Jerome "OJ" Anderson (born January 19, 1957 in West Palm Beach Florida) is a retired American football Running back Donald John Bosseler (born January 24, 1936 in Wethersfield, New York) is a former American football fullback who Bernard Joseph Kosar Jr (born November 25, 1963 in Youngstown Ohio) is a former American football Quarterback in the
Four Fingers
Prior to the start of the fourth quarter of every home game, Miami players, coaches, and fans hold up four fingers in recognition of their belief that a game is won or lost in the fourth quarter. This isn't much of a tradition, as many other schools do the same thing. Since 1985, the 'Canes have gone 196-6 (97%) in regular-season games in which they held a lead entering the fourth quarter. The six losses in this span occurred against North Carolina State (2007), Florida State and Georgia Tech (2006), Clemson (2004), East Carolina (1999) and West Virginia (1997), with no such losses from 1985-1996. [15]
NFL U
Miami has had great success in producing players who go on to play in the National Football League. The University of Miami 's football program has had great success in producing players who go on to the National Football League. The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. The Hurricanes hold the record for most players selected in the first round in a single draft (6, 2004); most first-round draft picks in a two-year period (11, 2003-2004); most first-round draft picks in a three-year period (15, 2002-2004); and most first-round picks in a four-year period (19, 2001-2004). [16] For the past 14 years, Miami has had at least one player selected in the first round of the NFL draft. The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. The Hurricanes also hold a record streak of 82 consecutive regular season weeks where a Miami Hurricane has scored a touchdown in an NFL game. The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league.
The role of Miami alumni in the NFL has been the subject of numerous national sports media articles. FHM magazine, in its September 2006 issue, carried a five-page article, titled: "University of Miami Hit Squad: The Hurricanes are taking over the NFL. FHM or For Him Magazine is an international monthly Men's Lifestyle magazine. Deal with It. " The article prominently featured up-and-coming Miami alumni in the NFL, including Vernon Carey, Bryant McKinnie, Antrel Rolle, Jonathan Vilma, D.J. Williams, and others. Vernon A Carey (born July 31, 1981 in Miami, Florida) is an American football Offensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins Bryant McKinnie (born September 23 1979 in Woodbury New Jersey, is an American football offensive tackle currently playing for the Antrel Rocelious Rolle (born December 16, 1982 in Homestead Florida) is an American football Free safety, drafted eighth overall Jonathan Polynice Vilma (born April 16 1982 in Coral Gables Florida) is an American football Linebacker for the New Orleans Genos Derwin Williams Jr (born July 20, 1982 in Sacramento California) colloquially named D
The school has earned the designation of 'Quarterback U' as a result of the football program turning out a number of high-profile quarterback prospects in succession, including Jim Kelly, Bernie Kosar, Vinny Testaverde, Steve Walsh, Craig Erickson, Gino Torretta, and Ken Dorsey. James Edward Kelly (born February 14, 1960 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a former American football Quarterback Bernard Joseph Kosar Jr (born November 25, 1963 in Youngstown Ohio) is a former American football Quarterback in the Vincent Frank Testaverde (born November 13, 1963 in Brooklyn New York) is a former American football Quarterback who last played Stephen John Walsh (born December 1, 1966 in St Paul Minnesota) is a former American football Quarterback in the National Football Craig Neil Erickson (born May 17, 1969 in Boynton Beach Florida) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Gino Louis Torretta (born August 10, 1970 in Pinole California) is a former Heisman Trophy winning American football Quarterback Kenneth Simon Dorsey (born April 22, 1981 in Orinda California) is an NFL Quarterback for the Cleveland Browns.
Miami head coaches have also had great success in obtaining head coaching positions in the professional ranks. Out of Miami's last five head coaches, four (Howard Schnellenberger, Jimmy Johnson, Dennis Erickson, Butch Davis) have gone directly on to coach at the professional level. Howard Schnellenberger (born March 16, 1934) is an American football coach at both the professional and college level James William Johnson (born July 16, 1943) is an American football coach and broadcaster Dennis Erickson (born March 24, 1947, in Everett Washington) is the Head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils football team Paul Hilton "Butch" Davis Jr is the current head football coach at the University of North Carolina.
As of the 2006 season, the University of Miami has more of its alumni on active NFL rosters than any other college or university in the nation. The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league.
Controversies and Scandals
The University of Miami has also experienced some degree of controversies, scandals and incidents which at times have led to NCAA sanctions, suspensions, and negative publicity for the university. The University of Miami (also known as Miami of Florida, UM, or just The U) is a private non-sectarian University founded in 1925 The National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA, often pronounced "N-C-Double-A" is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions conferences organizations
1980s: Luther Campbell's "pay for play"
A long-time booster of Hurricanes Football, 2 Live Crew member and local philanthropist Luther Campbell was said to have been behind what was referred to as a "pay-for-play" system, which involved cash rewards for things such as touchdowns and big hits. 2 Live Crew is a hip hop group from Miami Florida. They caused considerable controversy with the Sexual themes in their work particularly on their Luther R Campbell (born December 22, 1960) also known as Doo Doo Brown, Luke Skyywalker, Uncle Luke or Luke, is [17] His ties to the program were at one point so close that former Hurricanes coach Dennis Erickson used to occasionally call upon Campbell as an intermediary when he was having a problem with his players. Dennis Erickson (born March 24, 1947, in Everett Washington) is the Head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils football team
1989-1995: Pell Grant scandal and Self-Imposed/NCAA sanctions
In 1994, Tony Russell, a former University of Miami academic advisor, pleaded guilty to helping more than 80 student athletes, 57 of whom were football players, falsify Pell Grant applications in exchange for kickbacks from the players themselves. The University of Miami (also known as Miami of Florida, UM, or just The U) is a private non-sectarian University founded in 1925 The Pell Grant program is a type of post-secondary educational Federal grant program sponsored by the U The scandal dated all the way back to 1989 and secured more than $220,000 in federal grant money. In late 1995, the NCAA concluded that, in addition to the fraudulent Pell Grants facilitated by Mr. The National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA, often pronounced "N-C-Double-A" is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions conferences organizations Russell, the university had also provided or allowed over $400,000 worth of other, improper payments to Miami football players. The NCAA also found that the university had failed to wholly implement its drug testing program, and permitted three football student-athletes to compete without being subject to the required disciplinary measures specified in the policy. The National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA, often pronounced "N-C-Double-A" is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions conferences organizations Finally, the NCAA concluded, the university had lost institutional control over the football program. The National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA, often pronounced "N-C-Double-A" is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions conferences organizations [18] Miami lost seven scholarships as a result of a self-imposed sanction in 1995, and another 24 scholarships were disallowed by the NCAA over the next two years, but Miami avoided the so-called "death penalty. The National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA, often pronounced "N-C-Double-A" is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions conferences organizations " As a result of the scandal, Sports Illustrated in the summer of 1995 argued in a controversial cover story that Miami should shut down its football program. Sports Illustrated is an American Sports Magazine owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. [19]
2005: 7th Floor Crew
In 2004, an informal hip hop music group called the 7th Floor Crew, allegedly comprised of several University of Miami students, including a few football players, and named for the 7th floor of Miami's Pearson Residential College[2], recorded a rap song. The 7th Floor Crew is an underground rap group comprised primarily of current and former University of Miami students in Coral Gables Florida in the Hip hop music, also referred to as rap music, is a Music genre typically consisting of a rhythmic vocal style called rap which is accompanied with The 7th Floor Crew is an underground rap group comprised primarily of current and former University of Miami students in Coral Gables Florida in the The song ultimately fell into the hands of national media in 2005, including ESPN and Sports Illustrated. ESPN, originally an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American Cable television network dedicated to Sports Illustrated is an American Sports Magazine owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. Sung to the beat of Aaliyah's "If Your Girl Only Knew", the song's lyrics are filled with what were considered lewd sexual references. Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16 1979 – August 25 2001 better known as Aaliyah (əˈliːə was a Grammy -nominated American Singer " If Your Girl Only Knew You " is an R&B song written by Missy Elliott and Tim "Timbaland" Mosley for Aaliyah 's second studio Following ESPN's coverage of the song and the role of several UM football players in creating it, the university issued a statement condemning its lyrical content.
2006: FIU Brawl
On October 14, 2006, in the first meeting of cross-town programs, Miami and the Florida International Golden Panthers brawled after a PAT. The Miami-FIU brawl was a Bench-clearing brawl that occurred on October 14, 2006 in a College football game between the University of Miami Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The FIU Golden Panthers is the football team that represents Florida International University in Miami Florida. In American and Canadian football, the convert, conversion, try, extra point, point after touchdown, point-after try
FIU cornerback Chris Smith wrestled Miami holder Matt Perelli to the ground after the kick and appeared to punch him in the chin. Another FIU cornerback, Marshall McDuffie, Jr. , kicked Perelli in the head. [20] Miami players, including Calais Campbell, came to Perelli's defense, separating Miami and FIU players. FIU's Lionel Singleton punched Campbell in the back of the helmet, which was quickly followed by retaliation from both teams, escalating the fight to a bench-clearing brawl. Miami's Anthony Reddick swung his helmet at FIU players and Miami's Brandon Meriweather kicked an FIU player. Brandon Meriweather (born January 14, 1984 in Apopka Florida) is an American football safety for the New England Patriots FIU's A'Mod Ned, who was injured, came onto the field and swung at Miami players with his crutches. The fight lasted just over one minute [3] before the coaches of both teams were able to separate the players. The Miami-Dade County police arrived on the field shortly afterward and remained a visual presence on the field and in the stands to prevent further fighting. Miami-Dade County (often referred to as simply Miami or Dade) is a County located in the southeastern part of the state of Florida The game was delayed approximately 15 to 20 minutes as the officials attempted to sort out which players were ejected and what, if any, penalty yards needed to be enforced.
The next day, 31 players from both schools — 18 from FIU, 13 from Miami — were handed one-game suspensions. [21]
Tragedies
Despite Miami's extraordinary on-field success, the University of Miami has been plagued in recent years by equally extraordinary tragedy that some have labeled the "Miami Curse. "
Since 1992, four current or former University of Miami football players have been murdered, four died in airplane or vehicle accidents, one was shot non-fatally and another was paralyzed in an on-field injury:
1990s Hurricanes tragedies
- Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro and former Hurricane Jerome Brown died on June 25, 1992, at the age of 27, following an automobile accident in Florida, in which both he and his nephew were killed when Brown lost control of his vehicle at high speed. The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jerome Brown ( February 4, 1965 - June 25, 1992) was an American football player who played Defensive tackle for the Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the
- Indianapolis Colts player and former Hurricane Shane Curry, picked 40th in the 1991 NFL draft, was shot and killed by a 15-year-old on May 4, 1992 outside a bar in his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis Indiana. Shane Clifton Curry (born April 7 1968 in Cincinnati, Ohio died May 4 1992 in Cincinnati Ohio was an American The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Ohio ( is a Midwestern state of the United States. As part of the Great Lakes region, Ohio has long been a cultural and geographical crossroads
- On May 11, 1996, former Hurricane outside linebacker Robert Woodus was aboard ValuJet Flight 592 when it crashed into the Florida Everglades. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) ValuJet Flight 592 was a flight that crashed on May 11 1996 en route from Miami International Airport in Miami Florida, United States to Hartsfield
- On April 13, 1996, former Hurricane linebacker Marlin Barnes and a female companion were bludgeoned to death in Barnes's on-campus Coral Gables apartment by the woman's jealous ex-lover. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) The assailant is currently on Florida's death row on two counts of first-degree murder. Death row is a term that refers to the section of a Prison that houses individuals awaiting execution. Murder is the unlawful killing of another human person with Malice aforethought, as defined in Common Law countries
2000s Hurricanes tragedies
- In 2002, a car accident claimed the life of former Hurricane linebacker Chris Campbell.
- In 2003, former Hurricane safety Al Blades was killed in a car accident.
- On July 28, 2005, former Hurricane defensive end Jerome McDougle of the Philadelphia Eagles was shot in the abdomen while in his car in Miami. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Jerome McDougle (born December 15, 1978 in) is an American football Defensive end for the New York Giants of the National Football Initially expected to recover quickly, McDougle ended up missing the entire 2005-2006 NFL season.
- On November 7, 2006, Hurricane defensive lineman Bryan Pata was murdered in the parking lot of his apartment complex several hours after practice had ended. Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Career Pata played three seasons at North Miami High School before moving on to Miami Central High School. At present, the case remains unsolved. [22]
- In September 9, 2007, former Hurricane tight end Kevin Everett of the Buffalo Bills incurred a cervical spine injury and paralysis during the Bills' 2007 opening game against the Denver Broncos. Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Kevin Everett (born February 5, 1982 in Port Arthur, Texas) is a former American football Tight end who played for The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team based in the Buffalo New York Metropolitan area, playing seven of their home games in the suburb In Vertebrates cervical vertebrae (singular vertebra) are those vertebrae immediately behind (posterior to the Skull. The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. The injury was so severe that Everett's physicians originally described it as a nearly fatal injury, though Everett has since made drastic improvement. It was thought he would never walk again, but in just three months he is walking on his own.
- On November 27, 2007, former Hurricane safety Sean Taylor, then playing with the Washington Redskins, was shot and killed in his Miami home, where he was recuperating from a football injury. Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Sean Michael Maurice Taylor ( April 1 1983 &ndash November 27 2007) was an American football free safety who The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team based in the Washington D Four defendants in their late teens and early 20s were arrested and charged with Taylor's murder. Taylor's murder generated an outpouring of sympathy from University of Miami students and alumni.
References
- ^ Shannon: 'Hard Times' to 'Canes Coach (HTML) (English). abcnews. go. com. Retrieved on 2006-12-08. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe.
- ^ Athletics > Buy Our Stadium
- ^ Miami Hurricanes football history. Hurricanesports. com (2007-07-24). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily.
- ^ The Miracle in Miami. Hurricanesports. com (2007-07-24). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily.
- ^ Dominance from Start to Finish. Hurricanesports. com (2007-07-24). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily.
- ^ Two Erickson's And A Tenacious 'D'. Hurricanesports. com (2007-07-24). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily.
- ^ YouTube - NBC Technical Difficulties at the Orange Bowl January 1992
- ^ Gino, The Ruthless Posse And Wide Right I. Hurricanesports. com (2007-07-24). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily.
- ^ Character, Class And Poise = Championship. Hurricanesports. com (2007-07-24). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily.
- ^ USC's Place In History: 2001 Miami. ESPN. com (2007-07-24). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily.
- ^ The Associated Press, Mark Schlabach & Joe Schad (2006-12-07). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Defensive coordinator Shannon new Miami Coach. ESPN.com. ESPNcom is the official website of ESPN and a division of ESPN Inc Retrieved on 2006-12-07. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways
- ^ AP (2007-08-21). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Miami leaving Orange Bowl, will play in Dolphin Stadium. ESPN. com.
- ^ 2006 University of Miami Football Media Guide: The History of Hurricanes Football (PDF) (English). Hurricanesports. com. Retrieved on 2006-11-11. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare
- ^ Associated Press (2006-9-6). FSU-Miami Game Grabs ESPN's Largest Audience. TheACC. com.
- ^ Miami Hurricanes vs. Maryland Terrapins Game Notes (11/11/06) (PDF) (English). Hurricanesports. com. Retrieved on 2006-11-11. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare
- ^ Miami's NFL Draft History (07/24/07) (PDF) (English). Hurricanesports. com. Retrieved on 2006-11-11. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare
- ^ Cash Bounties Reported at Miami
- ^ 1995 Public Infraction Report (HTML) (English). NCAA. org. Retrieved on 2006-11-11. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare
- ^ Why the University of Miami should drop football (HTML) (English). CNNSI. com. Retrieved on 2006-11-11. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare
- ^ Miami, FIU extend brawl punishments
- ^ 31 Players were suspended for their involvement. Retrieved on 2007-05-21. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily.
- ^ Canes lineman Pata shot, killed (HTML) (English). MiamiHerald. com. Retrieved on 2006-11-08. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration
External links
- University of Miami's Official Football Site.
- University of Miami "Band of the Hour" Official Web Site.