History........................................................156 Beating the Best................................................164 Sensational Seasons.............................................165 1983 National Champions........................................ 166 1987 National Champions........................................ 167 1989 National Champions........................................ 168 1991 National Champions........................................ 169 2001 National Champions........................................ 170 All-Time Lettermen.............................................. 171 All-Americans 1950-1966......................................... 173 All-Americans 1971-1981......................................... 174 All-Americans 1981-1989......................................... 175 All-Americans 1990-1994......................................... 176 All-Americans 1994-2001......................................... 177 All-Americans 2001-2005......................................... 178 1986 Heisman Winner Vinny Testaverde............................. 179 1992 Heisman Winner Gino Torretta................................ 179 2003 Mackey Award Winner Kellen Winslow Jr.........................180 2002 Rimington Award Winner Brett Romberg........................ 180 Maxwell Award Winners.......................................... 181 Butkus Award Winner Dan Morgan................................. 181 Outland Trophy Winners.......................................... 182 Lombardi Award Winner Warren Sapp............................... 182 Thorpe Award Winner Bennie Blades............................... 183 Bednarik Award Winner Dan Morgan................................ 183 Nagurski Award Winners..........................................184 O Brien Award Winners.......................................... 184 Unitas Award Winners........................................... 185 Academic Heisman Winner Joaquin Gonzalez........................ 185 Jack Harding MVP Award Winners................................. 186 Miami Players in Awards Voting....................................187 NCAA Record Home Winning Streak................................ 188 Ring of Honor/Retired Numbers.................................... 189 UM Athletic Hall of Fame......................................... 190 Football Hall of Famers.......................................... 191 Miami in the Final Polls.......................................... 192 Ted Hendricks (1966-68) was a three-time All-American. He is a member of both the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame. 155
THE OF HURRICANES FOOTBALL Two-time All-America quarterback (Jim Martz contributed much of the following material from his book, Hurricane George Mira - The Matador Watch ) Miami Hurricanes football has flourished through five national championships, two Heisman Trophy winners and a period spanning more than seven decades, which began with a freshman squad in 1926. Through the years, events surrounding the University, the city and the area have had a tremendous impact on the program. Here is a look at the history of Miami Hurricanes football. NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1983 1987 1989 1991 2001 THE BEGINNING (1926-36) 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, Dr. Bowman Ashe. 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. Due to the storm, classes started late and it wasn t until October 23 that UM played its first game: a 7-0 win over Rollins in front of 304 spectators. 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 first varsity competition came in 1927 and coach Howard Buck guided the Hurricanes to a 3-6-1 record with a 39-3 win over Rollins in the first game. 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 Southern Methodist, arrived in time for the 1929 season and Miami s first varsity road games. 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 Ernie 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 University in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It was Miami s first intersectional game and the UM players presented their opponents with coconuts prior to the contest; in return Temple handed Miami a 34-0 defeat. The following Tuesday, UM lost to Howard in Dothan, Alabama, then salvaged a 6-0 win over Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette on Saturday. Also that season, the Hurricanes played one of the nation s first night games. The October 31 game vs. 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. The next year, UM went 5-0-2 but lost in the Palm Festival to a Duquesne team coached by Elmer Layden (one of the famed Four Horsemen of Notre Dame). UM played Bucknell on New Year s Day following the 1934 season in the Wooden Bowl, which seated 4,000. 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. A halftime parade that included an orange-colored bowl was the humble beginning of the famed Orange Bowl extravaganzas produced by Seiler. 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. THE JACK HARDING ERA (1937-42; 1945-47) When Tubbs resigned to take the job at Iowa, Jack Harding came in to serve as both head coach and athletic director. 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. In 1937 they moved into the Roddy Burdine Municipal Stadium (later renamed 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. Eddie Dunn, a fabulous running back out of Pittsburgh, starred for the Hurricanes in the late 30s and took over as head coach for two years (1943-44) during World War II. 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 did not even know the names of all of his players prior to the first game, by midseason many were household names in South Florida. The Canes forged a 9-1-1 record that included one of the most memorable Orange Bowl games in history. On January 1, 1946, UM and Holy Cross had battled to a 6-6 tie with just a few seconds remaining. 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 Pitt, Andy Gustafson, who would lead the Hurricanes into the glory years of University of Miami football. THE ANDY GUSTAFSON ERA (1948-63) 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 156 Miami 12, Florida Southern 0, on November 6, 1926
THE OF HURRICANES FOOTBALL option generally considered the forerunner of the wishbone, and coached Al Carapella as UM s first major college All-American (1950). Gustafson s 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. While NCAA probation kept UM out of possible bowls for three years (1954-56), it did not diminish interest in the program. A No. 9 ranking by both UP and INS in 1954 marked UM 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. Continued good attendance and a pair of 6-4 records ushered UM out of the 1950s and into the new decade. INTEGRATION But the major concerns facing the University and the community heading into the 60s were the expected arrival of the pros and the integration of college football in the South. History shows that UM had cancelled a game with UCLA in 1940 because of two African-American Bruin players, Jackie Robinson and Kenny Washington. And in 1946, a game with Penn State was cancelled because of the presence of African-American players. But in 1950, UM broke a Southern tradition by playing against African-American players in a 14-6 defeat of Iowa in the Orange Bowl. In the late 1950s, UM had won a battle with the city to open seating to African- Americans in the entire Orange Bowl, and on January 31, 1961, the UM trustees voted unanimously to open the door to all students. It wasn t until December 1966 that the University of 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. Miami became the second major college in the 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. The early 1960s at Miami became known as the The Age of MIRAcles, as Key West native George Mira led Miami to a pair of bowl games while twice earning All- America honors. Nicknamed The Matador, Mira set nearly every passing record in the school s history, finished fifth in the Heisman Trophy voting as a senior and tied a national completion record (368) despite UM s 3-7 record. Mira would be the first of many great UM quarterbacks. But Elliott continued UM 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 UM s fifth head coach in a span of only 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. Only 24,944 showed for the Notre Dame game, the smallest crowd to see an Irish contest since World War II. Near the end of the 1976 season, Dr. John L. Green, UM executive vice president who oversaw athletics, decided to make a coaching change. It still marks the only time a UM football coach has been fired. SABAN LAUNCHES THE TURNAROUND (1977-78) 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. 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 1977 preseason practice. His team performed well in the opener, a 10-0 loss at Ohio State. But UM lost the last six games of the year for a 3-8 record. Realizing that quality players were the key to success at Miami, 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. UM signed the maximum 30 players that year, including 19 from Florida, in what was perhaps the school s first great recruiting THE CHARLIE TATE ERA (1964-69) The death of Jack Harding in March 1963 prompted Gustafson to step down as football coach and take over athletic director duties after the 1963 season. After a national search, UM tabbed Georgia Tech assistant and former Miami prep coach Charlie Tate as head man in early 1964. And after two years at.500 under Tate, another star emerged to lead UM to back-to-back bowl games. Born in Guatemala and raised in South Florida, Ted Hendricks, nicknamed The Mad Stork, became one of the most feared pass rushers in college football. He became the school s first and only three-time All-American (1966, 1967 and 1968), and the late George Gallet, UM s sports publicist for more than four decades, rated Hendricks the greatest player in the University s history. Following a Liberty Bowl berth in 1966 and a 1967 trip to the Bluebonnet Bowl, Tate s program fell on hard times. Lackluster seasons in 1968 and 1969 prompted Tate s 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 Dolphins, and Dolphins hysteria gripped South Florida. THE 1970s Walt Kichefski, a long-time Hurricane football legend as an assistant coach, took over on an interim basis in 1970. UM struggled through a 3-8 season. The bad times were eased some when Miami pulled a stunning 14-13 upset of Florida in Gainesville. UM spent the next two seasons under The Little General, former Hurricane All-America quarterback Fran Curci. 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. The Hurricanes had started with a first-and-10 from Tulane s 12-yard line late in the game. After four plays (plus a nullified penalty down), Miami was exiting the field, still trailing 21-17. But the officials called the UM offense back onto the field for another down, which resulted in a 32-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Ed Carney to split end Witt Beckman. 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. Don Latimer (1974-77) earned All-America honors as a senior in 1977 when he made a then-school record 15 sacks 157
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1983 1987 1989 1991 2001 THE OF HURRICANES FOOTBALL Quarterback Bernie Kosar class. A total of six first-team Class AAAA All-State Floridians were in that group, and 11 players went on to play professional football. In 1978, Miami closed out Saban s UM career with a win over rival Florida and fashioned a 6-5 record, only the second winning season in more than a decade. Out of the turmoil of the mid-1970s emerged the most prolific running back in the school s history, Ottis (O.J.) Anderson. The West Palm Beach native led UM in rushing three consecutive years (1977, 1978 and 1979). Anderson 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. THE HOWARD SCHNELLENBERGER ERA (1979-83) In January 1979, Saban left for West Point to take the job as football coach at Army and UM hired Dolphins offensive coordinator Howard Schnellenberger as its eighth head coach since 1963. Schnellenberger installed a pro-style passing attack, and in his first year at the helm UM became known as the Jet-Lag Kids. The team traveled more than 28,000 miles in 1979, an NCAA record, including trips to the Japan Bowl, San Diego State, Penn State and Syracuse, posting a 5-6 record. A year later, Schnellenberger s Hurricanes went 8-3 and were invited to the Peach Bowl. They posted a 20-10 victory over Virginia Tech to finish 9-3 for the season. That game is cited by many as the turning point in the UM football program. UM went 9-2 in 1981 and 7-4 in 1982, both respectable seasons. Still, nobody knew what was coming next. By Schnellenberger s fifth and last season of 1983, UM had traveled even further - to the national championship of college football. Behind the passing wizardry of freshman quarterback Bernie Kosar, the Hurricanes upset Nebraska 31-30 in the 50th Orange Bowl Classic to cap a storybook 11-1 season and a No. 1 spot in both wire-service polls. It was the beginning of Miami Hurricanes as a national power. loss to Boston College and an appearance in the Fiesta Bowl. The 1985 squad was led by quarterback Vinny Testaverde, who led a high-powered offense to a matchup with Tennessee in the Sugar Bowl for a claim of the national championship. A 35-7 loss dashed any hopes of a second title. In 1986, the 60th year of UM s varsity football history, the Hurricanes fielded what many consider to be one of the best college football teams ever. Led by Miami s first Heisman Trophy winner, Testaverde, the Hurricanes swept through the regular season with a perfect 11-0 mark. Miami held down the No. 1 national ranking for 15 weeks in the fall of 86 on the strength of a record-breaking offense and the nation s No. 5 ranked defense, a unit that featured first-team All-Americans Jerome Brown and Bennie Blades. The dream of a second national crown in four years ended with a 14-10 loss at the Fiesta Bowl. But the Hurricanes of 1986 will long be remembered as one of the nation s most talented and televised teams of all time. In all, Miami appeared on network TV in eight of its 12 games, and in the spring of 1987, three Hurricanes (Testaverde, Alonzo Highsmith and Eddie Brown) were selected in the first nine picks of the National Football League draft. The Hurricanes firmly established themselves as the Team of the 1980s in 1987 by winning the school s second national championship in five years. The season was highlighted by The Game of the Year, as it was later called, on October 3 in Tallahassee, as No. 3 Miami faced No. 4 Florida State on national television (CBS). Miami overcame a 19-3 deficit behind three Steve Walsh touchdown passes and Bubba McDowell knocked down an FSU two-point conversion attempt to preserve a 26-25 Hurricanes victory. The win set up the No. 2 ranked Hurricanes showdown against the top-ranked Oklahoma Sooners in the 1988 Orange Bowl. For the third consecutive season, Miami dealt the powerful Sooners their only defeat of the year, 20-14, completing a 12-0 season, the first undefeated record by a UM varsity team. At season s end safety Bennie Blades, Miami s all-time interceptions leader, was named consensus All-American for the second straight year and in January 1988 he was named co-recipient of the Jim Thorpe Award, which honors the nation s finest defensive back. Defensive end Daniel Stubbs, Miami s all-time sack leader, also closed out his memorable career as a consensus All-American and finished as a finalist for the Outland Trophy. On January 29, 1988, the Hurricane players and coaches were honored guests of President Ronald Reagan at the White House, a first for any collegiate athletic team in the state of Florida. The Hurricanes opened the 1988 season with a nationally televised 31-0 win over preseason No. 1 Florida State. Miami went on to extend its regular season win streak to 36 games before finally falling to eventual champion Notre Dame 31-30 in South Bend, Ind. First-team All-Americans Bill Hawkins (defensive end) and Steve Walsh (quarterback) led the 1988 Hurricanes to a remarkable season against what is perhaps the school s most difficult schedule ever. Miami finished the year with a No. 2 national ranking after playing in its sixth straight New Year s Day Bowl game. THE DENNIS ERICKSON ERA (1989-94) On February 25, 1989, Jimmy Johnson resigned to become the head football coach of the NFL s Dallas Cowboys. Following a national search for Johnson s successor, athletic director Sam Jankovich named 41-year old Dennis Erickson of Washington State as UM s 18th head coach on March 5. It was a great choice. Erickson earned the distinction of being only the second Division I head coach to win a national title in his first season at a school, leading the Hurricanes to an 11-1 record and the school s third national championship in seven seasons. Truly the Team of the 80s, Miami stormed to the crown with a 33-25 win over Alabama in the Sugar Bowl. Quarterback Craig Erickson won Sugar Bowl MVP honors. THE JIMMY JOHNSON ERA (1984-88) In May 1984, Schnellenberger resigned to pursue a position with an expansion franchise in the USFL (a team which never materialized). UM athletic director Sam Jankovich acted quickly and two weeks later plucked Jimmy Johnson away from Oklahoma State. Johnson s first campaign resulted in an 8-5 record, including the Hail Flutie 158 Miami s all-time career rushing leader Ottis Anderson Head coach Howard Schnellenberger
THE OF HURRICANES FOOTBALL With All-American defensive linemen Greg Mark and Cortez Kennedy, Miami boasted the nation s No. 1 defense, leading the country in fewest yards permitted per game (216.5) and fewest points allowed per game (9.3). Additionally, UM established an NCAA record for fewest yards allowed on punt returns, surrendering just two yards on 12 returns for the season. The 1990 edition of the Hurricanes went on to set school records in total offense (482.9 yards per game) and in passing yardage (324.8 ypg). A powerful defensive unit anchored by All-Americans Russell Maryland (who went on to become the Hurricanes first Outland Trophy winner and was the first overall pick in the NFL draft) and Maurice Crum (a Butkus Award finalist) allowed just 79.7 yards per game rushing. Miami finished the season with a 10-2 record and a 46-3 victory over Texas in the Mobil Cotton Bowl (in UM s eighth straight New Year s Day Bowl). With its No. 3 final ranking, it became only the second team in college football history to finish No. 1, 2 or 3 for five straight seasons. Following the season Miami officially became a charter member of the Big East Football Conference, joining Boston College, Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Temple, Virginia Tech and West Virginia. In 1991, Miami went 12-0 for only the second time in its history, winning the Associated Press (media) National Championship, while Washington, which also finished 12-0, was voted National Champion by CNN/USA Today (coaches). It was the second title in Dennis Erickson s three years (a feat matched by only one other coach), the third for the school in five years, and fourth in nine. Kicker Carlos Huerta set an NCAA record with 157 consecutive extra points and set or tied 13 Miami records. He finished with 397 career points, third on the NCAA career list, and was one of five UM first-team All-Americans, joining defensive back Darryl Williams, offensive lineman Leon Searcy, linebacker Darrin Smith and receiver/kick returner Kevin Williams. The season ended with a third visit to the White House in five years, this time to see President George H.W. Bush, following a convincing 22-0 win over Nebraska in the Federal Express Orange Bowl. The 1992 season saw the Hurricanes face a level of adversity previously unimagined. Just prior to the season, on August 24, South Florida was devastated by Hurricane Andrew causing Erickson, five other coaches and several staff and players families to move out of their severely damaged homes. The Miami football team was forced to move nearly 200 miles north to Dodgertown in Vero Beach to complete preseason drills before playing the season opener. The 24-7 road victory at Iowa was the first positive symbol for a ravaged Miami community. However, the reality of the rebuilding effort which was needed in South Florida vastly overshadowed the difficulty of the opponents which awaited the UM football team. There was no fairness in the second-toughest schedule in the nation that produced what may perhaps be the three most rigorous weeks a college football team has ever faced. Just one month after Hurricane Andrew struck, Miami triumphed through a three-week blitz of two home games and a treacherous road contest: defeating Arizona 8-7, which would later defeat top-ranked Washington; topping third-ranked Florida State (Wide Right II) 19-16; and knocking off seventhranked Penn State 17-14 on the road. Three victories by a total of just seven points left the Hurricanes battling Washington in the polls for the No. 1 spot in the nation. The hardship of what could easily be considered the most arduous campaign in the history of collegiate sports finally caught up to the Hurricanes in the Sugar Bowl, as an undefeated Alabama squad upset Miami s hopes of a second straight national title 34-13. Head coach Dennis Erickson was named the Big East Coach of the Year, while quarterback Gino Torretta earned college football s highest individual honor, becoming Miami s second Heisman Trophy winner. Torretta became the most honored college player in history and was joined by linebackers Micheal Barrow and Darrin Smith and cornerback Ryan McNeil as first-team All- Americans. A 41-17 defeat of Memphis State in the 1993 season finale gave the Canes their 57th consecutive home victory, tying the NCAA record set by Alabama, and sent a senior class to graduation without a loss in the Orange Bowl during their careers. Miami s new year opened on a down note, as the Arizona Wildcats handed the Hurricanes a 29-0 defeat in the Fiesta Bowl to leave UM with a 9-3 final record. Miami dropped to No. 15 in the polls, ending an amazing streak of 137 consecutive polls in the Top 10. Defensive lineman Kevin Patrick was named Big East Defensive Player of the Year and a first-team All-American. Miami opened the 1994 campaign by etching its name atop an NCAA record that may never fall. With a 56-0 victory over Georgia Southern, the Hurricanes recorded their 58th consecutive victory in the Orange Bowl, a streak that began in 1985. After posting a road victory at Arizona State, the Canes returned home to face another Pac-10 foe, Washington. The Huskies capitalized on a series of UM miscues early in the third quarter to produce 22 points, and the Miami home win streak ended with a 38-20 defeat. Miami earned a trip to its 12th straight New Year s Day Bowl by staying home to host No. 1-ranked Nebraska in the Orange Bowl. The Canes led Nebraska 10-0 in the first quarter and 17-9 in the final stanza before eventually falling, 24-17. The Cornhuskers win gave them their first national title since 1971 and dropped Miami to a final ranking of sixth in both polls. Defensive tackle Warren Sapp etched his name among the great defensive linemen in UM history as he was named a consensus All-American and Miami s first Lombardi Award winner while safety C.J. Richardson was named to the Associated Press (AP) All-America Team. THE BUTCH DAVIS ERA (1995-2000) January of 1995 began a busy off-season for the Hurricane football program as head coach Dennis Erickson departed for the NFL s Seattle Seahawks and former UM assistant Butch Davis returned to Coral Gables following six seasons as an assistant coach with the Dallas Cowboys. By mid-october, Miami found itself with a 1-3 record, including a 0-1 mark in Defensive lineman Rubin Carter (1972-74) earned All-America honors in 1974 and is a member of the UM Sports Hall of Fame Above: QB Vinny Testaverde celebrates a touchdown vs. Florida State in 1986 Above: Wide receiver Michael Irvin against Florida State in 1987 159
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1983 1987 1989 1991 2001 THE OF HURRICANES FOOTBALL conference play, and seven consecutive weeks of games remaining in the regular season, six of which were Big East contests. Undaunted, the Hurricanes regrouped and reeled off seven straight wins to finish the season with an 8-3 record. Junior middle linebacker Ray Lewis finished second in the balloting for the 1995 Butkus Award and was honored as a first-team All-American by the Associated Press. The 1996 season began with four consecutive wins and a return to the AP top 10 rankings. The Hurricanes became the first team in Big East history to record back-to-back shutouts with wins over Rutgers (33-0) and Pitt (45-0). UM put an exclamation point on its season with its first bowl win in five seasons, a 31-21 Carquest Bowl triumph over Virginia. Center K.C. Jones proved to be among the best players in the country by garnering AP All-American honors. Tremain Mack was a unanimous choice as the Big East Special Teams Player of the Year. The 1997 Hurricanes became the first team in the history of the program to put together three consecutive games of rushing for more than 300 yards. Miami accomplished the feat in wins over Boston College, Temple and Arkansas State. In the thrilling, double overtime victory over BC, running back Edgerrin James set what was then a Big East and University of Miami single-game rushing record with 271 yards in the 45-44 win. A young Hurricanes squad also received individual recognition, as wide receiver Reggie Wayne and tight end Daniel Franks were named Freshman All- Americans and linebacker Dan Morgan received second-team honors. Wayne established a UM freshman receiving record with 48 catches and was also named Big East Rookie of the Year. In 1998 the Hurricanes began their ascent back to the top of college football. A team that featured 71 sophomores and freshmen battled to a Big East Conference title showdown with Syracuse in the conference finale. Miami rebounded from a bitter defeat at Syracuse to ruin UCLA s national title hopes in the regular-season finale. In a game that was originally scheduled to be played in the Orange Bowl on September 26 but was rescheduled for December 5 as Hurricane Georges set its sights on South Florida, Miami hosted the third-ranked Bruins and their 20-game winning streak. When Cade McNown s Hail Mary pass fell through the back of the end zone as time expired, fans stormed the Orange Bowl field to celebrate UM s dramatic 49-45 victory. The Hurricanes had sent notice to the college football world that the program was headed back in the right direction. Miami finished 1998 with a 9-3 mark and a No. 20 final ranking following a 46-23 dismantling of North Carolina State in the Micron PC Bowl at nearby Pro Player Stadium. Offensive lineman Joaquin Gonzalez became the first lineman in Big East history to be named conference Rookie of the Year, as Miami placed eight players on the All-Big East squad and three earned Freshman All-American honors. The 1999 season marked another major step forward for Miami. The Hurricanes opened with a 23-12 win over Ohio State in the Kickoff Classic. Two games later, Miami lost to then-no. 2 Penn State, 27-23, as the Hurricanes pushed the Nittany Lions to the threshold in the game s waning minutes. Then, Miami traveled to No. 1 Florida State and played FSU even for a half before falling 31-21. The Hurricanes produced the largest comeback in UM history at Boston College, erasing a 28-0 third quarter deficit to win, 31-28. That win provided UM with momentum as the Canes would win seven of their final eight games, the only loss coming to No. 2 Virginia Tech. The successful season was capped by a 28-13 win over Georgia Tech in the Gator Bowl, providing a springboard toward 2000. The 2000 Hurricanes set their sights on returning Miami football to the national elite. For 17 seniors who had weathered the tough times, nothing short of a run for the national title would suffice. Despite an early loss road loss to eventual Rose Bowl champion Washington (29-34), the Hurricanes met their main goal and many others in a memorable season that was both exhilarating and excruciating. Exhilarating because of Miami s big victories over top-ranked Florida State and No. 2-ranked Virginia Tech. Excruciating because the Hurricanes, acknowledged nationally as college football s hottest team at season s end, were not given a chance to play for the national championship. Still, Miami ripped through its schedule and laid an impressive 37-20 win on Florida in the Nokia Sugar Bowl to make a case for a fifth championship and setting the stage for another title run in 2001. The architect of Miami s turnaround, Davis wasn t around to see the program regain its place atop college football. He resigned on Jan. 29, 2001, to accept the head coaching job with the NFL s Cleveland Browns. Just nine days away from recruiting s signing day, UM athletic director Paul Dee was faced with a monumental decision that would directly affect the future of the program. Should he look for a name coach from around the nation, or hire from within the current staff? THE LARRY COKER ERA (2001-PRESENT) Paul Dee chose to break with Miami s recent history, naming long-time assistant coach Larry Coker as UM s 19th head football coach on February 3, 2001. The impact of that hire was immediate. Miami s top-notch recruiting class held together, as did much of the coaching staff. And Coker s ascension kept the returning players focused on the stated goal of winning Miami s fifth national title. The 2001 season started with Coker facing coaching legend Joe Paterno and the Penn State Nittany Lions. A crowd of 109,313 the largest ever for a Miami game watched the Hurricanes open the season with a resounding statement. Miami raced to a 30-0 halftime lead on the way to a 33-7 victory before a national television audience. Quarterback Ken Dorsey orchestrated a 344-yard passing performance and the Hurricanes were stifling on defense in the victory. Victories over Rutgers (61-0), Pittsburgh (43-21) and Troy State (38-7) followed before the annual clash with Florida State. The Seminoles were riding a 54- game home unbeaten streak (37 straight wins), and had not lost on their home turf since a UM victory in 1991. Miami s mission to Break History and Make History was accomplished in spectacular fashion with a 49-27 defeat of the Seminoles. Another national television audience watched the Hurricanes defense cause six FSU turnovers. 160 Coach Dennis Erickson celebrates UM s fourth national title on January 1, 1992 Above: Carlos Huerta s field goal gives UM a 31-30 win at Michigan in 1988 Above: Defensive Tackle Russell Maryland won the 1990 Outland Trophy
THE OF HURRICANES FOOTBALL Miami scored via offense, defense and special teams en route to its largest points total ever against the Seminoles, a victory that returned UM to the top of the rankings. Resounding wins over West Virginia (45-3) and Temple (38-0) followed before a heart-stopping finish at Boston College. Miami weathered five turnovers and was clinging to a 12-7 lead late in the game on the strength of four Todd Sievers field goals when BC marched to the shadow of the UM end zone. With less than 20 seconds remaining, cornerback Mike Rumph deflected a BC pass into the arms of defensive tackle Matt Walters at the UM nine-yard line. Walters cradled the ball tightly as he returned it to the 20-yard line before All-America free safety Edward Reed took the ball from Walters and set sail on an 80-yard interception for a touchdown to clinch an 18-7 victory. The Hurricanes were hitting on all cylinders in their next two home games, laying shocking defeats on nationally ranked Syracuse (59-0) and Washington (65-7). Those victories were the largest consecutive blowouts over ranked opponents in modern NCAA history. But just when it seemed this Miami team was invincible, and a lock for a Rose Bowl berth, a final test remained. Miami already had clinched the Big East title and was looking to reserved its place in the national championship game in Pasadena, but the Virginia Tech Hokies would not go down quietly as UM s 11th victim. Miami built a 24-7 lead in the fourth quarter as tailback Clinton Portis, who rushed for 1,200 yards in the regular season, scored one touchdown and Dorsey connected with tight end Jeremy Shockey for another score. Three Todd Sievers field goals also contributed to the lead and, when he added a fourth midway through the period to give UM a 26-14 lead, it appeared only a miracle finish could deprive the Hurricanes of their goal. Tech s miracle would have been Miami s nightmare and it almost happened. A blocked punt was returned for a touchdown, drawing Tech to within two points at 26-24. Tech then went for two points on a pass play, but the pass fell incomplete. The UM defense held off Tech on two late possessions and Miami survived its closest call of the season, setting up Miami s Rose Bowl berth for the right to play Nebraska for the national championship. The Rose Bowl game hosted the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) title game for the first time, the first time in 56 years that teams from conferences other than the Pacific Ten Conference and the Big Ten Conference were com- peting in the game. Miami left little doubt about which team was college football s best, racing to a 34-0 halftime lead behind a huge first half performance by game co-mvps Dorsey and Andre Johnson. Dorsey and Johnson connected for two touchdowns and 199 yards in the game with Dorsey throwing for a career-best 362 yards. Portis added another score on a brilliant 39-yard touchdown run and the Hurricanes were able to enjoy the second half of their national title victory. Miami s fifth national title team in 19 years ranked among its most dominating, setting a school and Big East record with 475 points in the regular season. Miami s 37-point outburst in the Rose Bowl gave the team 512 points overall. In BIG EAST games, the 2001 Hurricanes scored 290 points, second to 2000 s 310. During the 2001 regular season, UM outscored its opponents by an average margin of 43.2 to 9.4. The total included a 239-33 (21.7-3.0) advantage in the first half and 236-70 (21.5-6.36) mark in the second half. That consistent domination not only solidified the team s place among the best in recent college history, but made history for Coker who became the first rookie head coach to lead his team to a national title since 1948. Coker earned two national Coach of the Year honors, winning the Bear Bryant Award from the National Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association, and sharing the American Football Coaches Association honor with Maryland s Ralph Friedgen. With a large nucleus of players returning from the 2001 national champs, the Hurricanes embarked on a quest for another national title in 2002 as Miami attempted to win titles in successive seasons for the first time in the program s storied history. A daunting schedule loomed, including road games at traditional national powers Florida and Tennessee and games with seven 2001 bowl teams overall. Many predicted Miami would struggle against the harsh schedule, but the Hurricanes came incredibly close to another unbeaten national title season while running their winning streak to a school-record 34 games (the longest in college football in 32 years). The season opening 63-17 spanking of Florida A&M in the Orange Bowl served as a precursor to one of Miami s most anticipated regular season games in recent history, a road trip to Gainesville to take on the Florida Gators. The first regular season meeting between UM and UF in 16 years was a matchup of a pair of teams ranked in the nation s top 10. The top-ranked Hurricanes, slight underdogs entering the game, dominated the sixth-ranked Gators with an impressive show of offensive versatility and defensive force in a stunningly east 41-16 victory. The outcome was the most lopsided UF home loss in more than 20 years. Quarterback Ken Dorsey threw for four touchdowns, tailback Willis McGahee rushed for 204 yards, the Miami defense created three turnovers and harried UF quarterback Rex Grossman into the worst passing day of his career. Miami s dominant victory solidified the Hurricanes as college football s best team as the meat of the 2002 season began. McGahee and Dorsey emerged as a duo of leading Heisman Trophy candidates as the Hurricanes raced to easy wins over Temple (44-21), Boston College (38-6) and Connecticut (48-14). But the Hurricanes were put to their greatest test on October 12 when the Florida State Seminoles shut down Miami s running game and built a 27-14 lead in the fourth period of this annual showdown. Dorsey rallied the offense late in the game, leading a lightning fast touchdown march to pull Miami within 27-21 on a two-yard pass to Kevin Beard with 8:10 remaining. Miami forced an FSU punt and raced to another touchdown as Dorsey passed to McGahee, who took a screen pass 68 yards to the FSU 11. Jason Geathers took a delayed handoff the distance on the next play to put Miami up by a point, 28-27, with 5:17 left. FSU took the ensuing possession to within field goal range, but Xavier Beitia s 43-yard attempt was wide left as time expired to preserve another dramatic Miami victory over the Seminoles. Road victories at West Virginia (40-23 as Dorsey passed for 422 yards), Rutgers (42-17) and Tennessee (26-3 before 107,745 fans) followed before another close call in a 28-21 win over Pittsburgh at home. After a 49-7 rout at Syracuse and a wild 56-45 home win over Virginia Tech, the Hurricanes had earned a shot at their sixth national title with a berth in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. The Hurricanes took on the Ohio State Buckeyes in Tempe, Ariz., and the matchup provided one of college football s most dramatic games. Miami overcame a 17-7 second-half deficit to tie the game when Todd Sievers nailed a 40- yard field goal as time expired. Miami took the lead 24-17 in the first overtime when Dorsey connected with tight end Kellen Winslow for a score. Ohio State responded with a touchdown to send it to a second overtime, a score made possible by a controversial pass interference call in the end zone on a fourth-down play that kept the Buckeyes drive alive. OSU took a 31-24 lead, a lead they held when Miami s final possession ended on an incompletion from the two-yard line on fourth down. Miami s 34-game winning streak had ended, and its hopes for back-to-back national championships did, too. Miami s 2003 season was a new beginning in many ways. The leadership core of the program s great run had largely departed, but the high expectations remained the same. Miami entered the season still riding a win streak of 32 straight in regular-season games, but there were plenty of new faces in key positions on a team that was loaded with talent. The Hurricanes raced to a 7-0 start, but faced several tough obstacles along Above: 1994 Lombardi Trophy winner Warren Sapp 161
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1983 1987 1989 1991 2001 THE OF HURRICANES FOOTBALL Miami s woes continued as its confidence waned. Tennessee came to the Orange Bowl and capitalized on Miami s problems by taking a 10-6 verdict in front of a stunned crowd. Miami outgained UT 321 to 170 but committed four turnovers to none by the Volunteers. Twice in the fourth quarter Miami drove within scoring range but turnovers ended both possessions. The Hurricanes righted their ship over the ensuing weeks, taking a 17-10 win over Syracuse in which freshman tailback Tyrone Moss sparked the running game; using big plays by the special teams and the defense, along with a revived rushing game to beat Rutgers by a 34-10 count; and clinching their fourth consecutive BIG EAST title and BCS bowl berth with a bruising rushing performance in a dominant 28-14 win at Pittsburgh. Miami closed its season in the FedEx Orange Bowl Classic against rival Florida State. The unusual rematch played out much like the first meeting after Miami fell behind early. After trailing 14-3 early in the second quarter, Miami physically took over the game with its running game to mount a comeback. Jarrett Payton rushed for 131 yards on 22 carries to earn game Most Valuable Player honors. His 46-yard run set up Miami s first touchdown. Jon Peattie nailed three field goals and Miami s defense held FSU to 206 total yards while limiting Chris Rix to 6-of-19 passing for only 96 yards. A missed FSU field goal attempt in the fourth period continued Miami s roll in the series as the Hurricanes ended 2003 with a five-game win streak over their rivals from Tallahassee. Eight Hurricanes earned first-team All-Big East honors in 2003, led by Conference Defensive Player of the Year Sean Taylor. Taylor and tight end Kellen Winslow were consensus first-team All-Americans while linebacker Jonathan Vilma was mentioned on several All-America squads and was a finalist for the Butkus Award. Winslow continued Miami s string of award winners as he was named winner of the John Mackey Award as college football s top tight end. The 2004 season was to be somewhat of a rebuilding season for Miami, which saw six players selected in the first round of the NFL draft in April, the most ever of any college. It would also be the Hurricanes first season as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The season was to start on Labor Day night against Florida State in the Orange Bowl in front of a nationally televised ABC audience. However, the arrival of another Hurricane this one called Hurricane Francis closed down the campus and delayed the game four days. On September 10, a Friday night, the Hurricanes hosted the Seminoles and were trailing 10-3 in the fourth quarter. With 4:09 remaining, the Seminoles attempted a 34-yard field goal that would have iced the victory. But Devin Hester blocked the kick, giving the Hurricanes a chance. Not long after, Brock Berlin led Miami on an 80-yard drive, throwing a 30-yard touchdown pass to Sinorice Moss with 30 seconds remaining. The game went into overtime and Miami s momentum held. The Hurricanes forced a fumble on Florida State s first possession, and two plays later Frank Gore scored on an 18-yard run for a 16-10 victory. The Hurricanes rolled through several more victories (48-0 over Louisiana Tech, 38-13 over Houston and 27-3 over Georgia Tech). Then came another nationally televised game, this time against 18th-ranked Louisville at the Orange Bowl on a Thursday night. The Cardinals jumped out to a 31-14 lead before Miami stormed back for a 41-38 victory. Once again, Berlin and Hester were the keys, as the quarterback passed for 308 yards and Hester returned his third kick of the year for a touchdown. The Hurricanes were at No. 2 in the first BCS rankings of the season, and a run at another national championship was in the making. The remaining six games of the year were all against ACC schools. Miami defeated North Carolina State 45-31, but by then the defense was showing some vulnerabilities. The national title hopes were dashed a week later, when North Carolina upset the Hurricanes 31-28 on a last-second field goal. Miami returned home to face Clemson at the Orange Bowl and lost again, this time 24-17 in overthe way. The first came in the home opener against Florida. Mistakes on offense and uncharacteristic letdowns on defense led to a stunning collapse as Miami fell behind the Gators, 33-10, midway through the third quarter. A packed house at the Orange Bowl was in disbelief but the Hurricanes rallied behind the hot hand of quarterback Brock Berlin who compiled one of the most amazing performances in Miami history in the second half. Berlin led Miami to a 38-33 comeback win by completing 19 of his final 21 passes over the game s final 21 minutes, leading four touchdown drives and taking the Hurricanes to the winning score with just over a minute remaining. A few weeks later, Miami s offense bogged down again in a close game with West Virginia on a Thursday night before an ESPN audience. Miami led the entire game before WVU shockingly took a 20-19 lead with two minutes remaining. Berlin and the Hurricanes faced a fourth-and-13 situation with just more than a minute left, but Kellen Winslow made an acrobatic catch for an 18-yard gain to get the offense rolling. Berlin completed six of seven passes on the game-winning drive that was capped by a 22-yard Jon Peattie field goal (his UM-record fifth of the game) for a 22-20 victory. Berlin set UM records for pass completions (37) and pass attempts (54) in the game. Miami s early struggles against Florida and West Virginia put the secondranked Hurricanes in the strange position of being decided underdogs for their annual clash with fifth-ranked Florida State in Tallahassee. But the Hurricanes physically dominated the game on both sides of the football to take a 22-14 win in a driving rainstorm. The Miami defense set the tone for the game by harassing FSU quarterback Chris Rix into two interceptions and sacking him three times. Safety Sean Taylor had a school-record eight pass breakups and returned an intercepted pass 50 yards for a score as Miami opened up a 19-0 halftime lead and coasted to its fourth consecutive win in the heated rivalry. Miami moved to 7-0 with a win over Temple before a crucial road trip to Virginia Tech. Miami s 39-game regular season win streak and its 27-game Big East Conference win streak both ended as the Hokies took advantage of Miami miscues and turnovers for a 31-7 defeat of the Hurricanes. Miami lost decisively despite outgaining Tech 377 to 219 and limited Tech to just 11 first downs and 44 passing yards. Tech returned a fumble and an interception for touchdowns to take a 17-0 lead and never was challenged. The loss was Miami s first road loss since Sept. 9, 2000, a span of 18 road games. 162 All-American middle linebacker Dan Morgan Edgerrin James rushed for a UM-record 1,416 yards in 1998 Bryant McKinnie brought home Miami s second Outland Trophy in 2001
THE OF HURRICANES FOOTBALL time after leading 17-3 at halftime. The Hurricanes headed to Virginia with All- American cornerback Antrel Rolle out of the lineup and not one senior starting on defense. Things looked grim, but Miami played strong, led by Frank Gore s 195 yards rushing. UM won 31-21. The next game, the Hurricanes clobbered Wake Forest 52-7, setting up a showdown in the Orange Bowl two weeks later against Virginia Tech. The winner would win the ACC and go to the Sugar Bowl; the loser would be out of the BCS bowl series. The Hurricanes had numerous opportunities but lost 16-10, finishing in a tie for third place in their inaugural season in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Miami was invited to the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, to play state-rival Florida. Although not playing in a BCS game for the first time in five years, the Hurricanes struggled early on offense but saw the return of a ferocious defense that sacked Gators quarterback Chris Leak five times. Devin Hester returned a blocked field goal 78 yards for a touchdown and Roscoe Parrish took a punt back 72 yards for another score. In the second half, Berlin connected with Ryan Moore on a TD pass and Jon Peattie kicked two field goals for the decisive 27-10 victory that gave the Hurricanes a 9-3 record. The 2005 season opened on Labor Day night against Florida State, this time in Tallahassee. Sophomore Kyle Wright started his first game at quarterback, but the offense struggled and the Hurricanes trailed 10-7 in the fourth quarter. Wright led the team on a 19-play drive in the final minutes, hitting tight end Greg Olsen with four consecutive third-down passes to keep the ball. However, a botched snap and hold on a 28-yard field goal attempt killed the Hurricanes chances of winning, and they opened the season 0-1 for the first time in eight years. In the next game, Miami came back to defeat Clemson in three overtimes, as Tyrone Moss scored three touchdowns. The Hurricanes went on a eight-game winning streak, adding victories over Colorado, South Florida, Duke, Temple, North Caroliona, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest. By midseason, the defense was ranked No. 1 in the country, and the offense was slowly picking up steam. In the North Carolina game, Moss scored four touchdowns and rushed for 195 yards. The Virginia Tech showdown put Miami back in the national spotlight. The Hurricanes forced six turnovers of Hokies quarterback Marcus Vick and won 27-7, moving up to third in the polls after the game. Then came a game against Georgia Tech that had been delayed four weeks because of Hurricane Wilma. Miami came out flat, losing 14-10 when another fourth-quarterback comeback fell short. A win over Virginia closed out the regular season, and the Hurricanes were invited back to the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, where they lost 40-3 to Louisiana State. UM COMPOSITE COACHING RECORDS Coach Tenure Years Record Pct Howard Buck............. 1926-28*....... 3....... 15-10-2........593 J. Burton Rix............. 1929........... 1......... 3-2.........600 Ernest Brett.............. 1930........... 1........ 3-4-1.........438 Tom McCann............. 1931-34........ 4....... 18-15-4........541 Irl Tubbs................. 1935-37........ 2....... 11-5-2........667 Jack Harding............. 1937-42, 45-47... 9....... 54-32-3........624 Eddie Dunn.............. 1943-44........ 2........ 6-8-1.........433 Andy Gustafson........... 1948-63....... 16....... 93-65-3........587 Charlie Tate.............. 1964-69#....... 6....... 34-27-3........554 Walt Kichefski............. 1970^.......... 1......... 2-7.........222 Fran Curci............... 1971-72........ 2........ 9-13.........409 Pete Elliott............... 1973-74........ 2........ 11-11.........500 Carl Selmer.............. 1975-76........ 2........ 5-16.........238 Lou Saban............... 1977-78........ 2........ 9-13.........409 Howard Schnellenberger.... 1979-83........ 5........ 41-16........719 Jimmy Johnson........... 1984-88........ 5........ 52-9.........852 Dennis Erickson........... 1989-1994...... 6........ 63-9.........875 Butch Davis.............. 1995-2000...... 6........ 51-20........718 Larry Coker.............. 2001-2005...... 5........ 53-9.........855 19 Coaches.............. 1926-2005..... 80...... 533-291-19.......644 * 1926 was a freshman-only schedule; # two games in 1970; ^ Completed the 1970 season YEAR-BY-YEAR ACC FINISHES Year Overall Conference Finish 2004 9-3 5-3 Third (tied) 2005 9-3 6-2 Second in Coastal Division MIAMI ENDS MAJOR STREAKS The University of Miami has made a habit of snapping opponent win streaks. Since 1983 the Hurricanes have ended opponent win streaks of 10 or more games 10 times. Each win-streak ending victory has come against a team ranked in the top 3, with eight of the triumphs coming against the nation s top-ranked squad. Over the last 20 years, UM has ended four win streaks of 20 or more games, the most of any school in the nation. Miami is one of two schools in college football history (Princeton) to snap win streaks of 20 or more games on four occasions. Win Streaks of 10 or more games snapped by Miami Streak Team (Rank) Date Score Location 23... Notre Dame (1)...... 11/25/89...... 27-10.......... Orange Bowl 22... Nebraska (1)......... 1/2/84........ 31-30.......... Orange Bowl 20... Oklahoma (1)........ 1/1/88........ 20-14.......... Orange Bowl 20... UCLA (3)............ 12/5/98....... 49-45.......... Orange Bowl 19... Virginia Tech (3)...... 11/4/00....... 41-21.......... Orange Bowl 17... Florida State (1)...... 10/7/00....... 27-24.......... Orange Bowl 16... Florida State (1)...... 11/16/91...... 17-16....... Tallahassee, Fla. 14... Florida State (2)...... 10/6/90....... 31-22.......... Orange Bowl 10... Oklahoma (1)........ 9/27/86....... 28-16.......... Orange Bowl 10... Auburn (1).......... 8/27/84....... 20-18...... E. Rutherford, N.J. Safety Sean Taylor earned Conference Defensive Player of the Year and Consensus first-team All- America honors in 2003 163
BEATING THE BEST Miami vs. No. 1 in the AP Poll Miami as No. 1 in the AP Poll NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1983 1987 1989 1991 2001 Since the Associated Press began its national collegiate football poll in 1936, the University of Miami has faced the top-ranked team on 16 occasions. Over the years, the Hurricanes have gone 9-7 against AP s top-ranked team. Following are the results of those games: UM Date Opponent Rank Result Score October 10, 1959.......at LSU...........NR.........L..........3-27 September 26, 1975....Oklahoma........NR.........L.........17-20 November 17, 1979.....at Alabama.......NR.........L..........0-30 October 31, 1981.......Penn State.......NR.........W.........17-14 January 2, 1984........^ Nebraska.......5th.........W.........31-30 August 27, 1984.......Auburn..........10th........W.........20-18 September 27, 1986....Oklahoma........2nd.........W.........28-16 January 1, 1988........^ Oklahoma......2nd.........W.........20-14 September 3, 1988.....Florida State......6th.........W..........31-0 November 25, 1989.....Notre Dame......7th.........W.........27-10 November 16, 1991.....at Florida State....2nd.........W.........17-16 October 9, 1993........at Florida State....3rd.........L.........10-28 January 1, 1995........^ Nebraska.......3rd.........L.........17-24 October 7, 1995........at Florida State....NR.........L.........17-41 October 9, 1999........at Florida State...19th.........L.........21-31 October 7, 2000........Florida State......7th.........W.........27-24 The Hurricanes have played in 49 games all-time while holding the AP s No. 1 ranking and have forged a 43-6 record in those contests. Prior to the loss to Ohio State (24-31) in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl, UM had won 22 straight games when it held the top spot in the polls dating back to the 2001 season. In the regular season, UM has been ranked No. 1 by the AP in 44 games and has recorded a 41-3 mark. UM last lost a regular season game while holding the No. 1 ranking in the 1990 season opener at BYU, 28-21 on Sept. 8. Following are the results of games in which Miami was ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press poll. Opp. Date Opponent Rank Result Score September 8, 1984.....at Michigan......14th.........L.........14-22 October 4, 1986........Northern Illinois....NR.........W..........34-0 October 11, 1986.......at West Virginia...NR.........W.........58-14 October 18, 1986.......at Cincinnati......NR.........W.........45-13 November 1, 1986......Florida State.....20th........W.........41-23 November 8, 1986......at Pittsburgh......NR.........W.........37-10 November 15, 1986.....Tulsa............NR.........W.........23-10 November 27, 1986.....East Carolina.....NR.........W.........36-10 January 2, 1987........* Penn State......2nd.........L.........10-14 September 17, 1988....at Michigan.......9th.........W.........31-30 September 24, 1988....Wisconsin........NR.........W..........23-3 October 1, 1988........Missouri.........NR.........W..........55-0 October 15, 1988.......at Notre Dame....4th.........L.........30-31 September 8, 1990.....at BYU..........16th.........L.........21-28 November 23, 1991.....at Boston College..NR.........W.........19-14 November 30, 1991.....San Diego State...NR.........W.........39-12 January 1, 1992........^ Nebraska.......10th........W..........22-0 September 5, 1992.....at Iowa..........23rd........W..........24-7 September 19, 1992....Florida A&M......NR.........W..........38-0 September 26, 1992....Arizona..........NR.........W...........8-7 October 24, 1992......at Virginia Tech....NR.........W.........43-23 October 31, 1992.......West Virginia.....NR.........W.........35-23 November 14, 1992.....Temple..........NR.........W..........48-0 November 21, 1992.....at Syracuse.......7th.........W.........16-10 November 28, 1992.....at San Diego St....NR.........W.........63-17 January 1, 1993........# Alabama.......2nd.........L.........13-34 September 8, 2001.....Rutgers..........NR.........W..........61-0 September 27, 2001....at Pittsburgh......NR.........W.........43-21 October 6, 2001........Troy State........NR.........W..........38-7 October 25, 2001.......West Virginia.....NR.........W..........45-3 November 3, 2001......Temple..........NR.........W..........38-0 November 10, 2001.....at Boston College..NR.........W..........18-7 November 17, 2001.....Syracuse........14th........W..........59-0 November 24, 2001.....Washington......12th........W..........65-7 December 1, 2001......at Virginia Tech...14th........W.........26-24 January 3, 2002........! Nebraska.......4th.........W.........37-14 August 31, 2002.......Florida A&M......NR.........W.........63-17 Sept. 7, 2002..........at Florida.........6th.........W.........41-16 Sept. 14, 2002.........at Temple........NR.........W.........44-21 Sept. 21, 2002.........Boston College....NR.........W..........38-6 Oct. 5, 2002...........Connecticut.......NR.........W.........48-14 Oct. 12, 2002..........Florida State......9th.........W.........28-27 Oct. 26, 2002..........at West Virginia...NR.........W.........40-23 Nov. 2, 2002..........at Rutgers........NR.........W.........42-17 Nov. 9, 2002..........at Tennessee.....NR.........W..........26-3 Nov. 21, 2002.........Pittsburgh........17th........W.........28-21 Nov. 30, 2002.........at Syracuse.......NR.........W..........49-7 Dec. 7, 2002..........Virginia Tech.....17th........W.........56-45 Jan. 3, 2003...........* Ohio State......2nd.........L.........24-31 * Fiesta Bowl ^ Orange Bowl # Sugar Bowl! Rose Bowl 164 September 27, 1986: No. 2 Miami defeated No.1 Oklahoma 28-16
SENSATIONAL SEASONS National Championships Until the BCS Championship came along, the national championship team in college football generally was considered to be the top-rated team in the final rankings issued by the poll of sportswriters and broadcasters (Associated Press) and the poll of coaches (USA Today). Since the AP began certifying the winner of its national title in 1936, Miami has won five national championships (1983, 1987, 1989, 1991 and 2001), a total that ranks among the national leaders (Notre Dame has eight, Oklahoma has seven, and Alabama has six). The coaches poll has voted a national champion since 1950. Miami has won four national titles via the coaches rankings since then (1983, 1987, 1989 and 2001) with Oklahoma leading the nation with six coaches poll national championships, just ahead of the five won by Southern California. A variety of other systems have been recognized over the years in determining college football s finest team. Among them, the Football Writers Association of America has presented the Grantland Rice Award since 1954 and the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame has presented the MacArthur Bowl to its national champion since 1959. Wire Service Review A comprehensive listing of wire service poll titles won, combining the Associated Press (1936-present) with the coaches polls from United Press International (1950-1990), USA Today/CNN (1991-1996), ESPN/USA Today (1997-2004), and USA Today (2005 to the present). National Championship Selectors College football s national champion normally is considered the top-ranked team in the final rankings issued each year by the poll of sportswriters and broadcasters (Associated Press) and the poll of college football head coaches (United Press International through 1990, USA Today/CNN from 1991-96, USA Today/ESPN 1997-2004 and USA Today starting in 2005). Since AP began certifying the winner of its title in 1936, Miami has won five national championships (1983, 1987, 1989, 1991 and 2001). Only three other schools Notre Dame (8), Oklahoma (7) and Alabama (6) have won more AP titles. The coaches poll has selected a national champion since 1950. Miami won two UPI titles (1983 and 1987). The UPI poll was taken following the end of the regular season from 1950-73. UPI began taking a final ranking following bowl games beginning with the 1974 season. The Football Writers Association of America has presented the Grantland Rice Award since 1954, with Miami earning the trophy five times (1983, 1987, 1989, 1991 and 2001). The National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame has presented the MacArthur Bowl to its national champion since 1959. Miami has won the MacArthur Bowl four times (1983, 1987, 1989 and 2001). Several other ratings systems have been recognized over the years in attempting to determine college football s top team each season. Miami is generally considered to have won four consensus national championships (1983, 1987, 1989 and 2001). However, there have been eight seasons in which Miami has qualified as a national champion from at least one legitimate poll. Total School Titles AP Coaches BCS First Last 1. Oklahoma.......... 14..... 7..... 6....... 1... 1950....... 2000 Southern California.. 12..... 5..... 6....... 1... 1962....... 2004 3. Notre Dame........ 11..... 8..... 3........... 1943....... 1988 Alabama........... 11..... 6..... 5........... 1961....... 1992 5. MIAMI............ 10..... 5..... 4....... 1... 1983....... 2001 6. Nebraska........... 8..... 4..... 4........... 1970....... 1997 Ohio State.......... 8..... 4..... 3....... 1... 1942....... 2002 Texas.............. 8..... 3..... 4....... 1... 1963....... 2005 9. Minnesota........... 5..... 4..... 1........... 1936....... 1960 Florida State......... 5..... 2..... 2....... 1... 1993....... 1999 Tennessee.......... 5..... 2..... 2....... 1... 1951....... 1998 12. Louisiana State...... 4..... 1..... 2....... 1... 1958....... 2003 Penn State.......... 4..... 2..... 2........... 1982....... 1986 14. Pittsburgh........... 3..... 2..... 1........... 1937....... 1976 Michigan State....... 3..... 2..... 1........... 1952....... 1965 16. Army............... 2..... 2..... 0........... 1944....... 1945 Maryland........... 2..... 1..... 1........... 1953....... 1953 Syracuse........... 2..... 1..... 1........... 1959....... 1959 Georgia............ 2..... 1..... 1........... 1980....... 1980 Clemson............ 2..... 1..... 1........... 1981....... 1981 Brigham Young....... 2..... 1..... 1........... 1984....... 1984 Florida............. 2..... 1..... 1........... 1996....... 1996 Michigan............ 2..... 2..... 0........... 1948....... 1997 Seven other titles went to different schools: TCU (AP 1938), Texas A&M (AP 1939), UCLA (UPI 1954), Auburn (AP 1957), Colorado (AP 1990), Georgia Tech (UPI 1990), Washington (UPI 1991) Summary: 101 of the 134 titles have gone to 12 teams There have been disputed titles in 1954, 1957, 1965, 1970, 1973, 1974, 1978, 1990, 1991, 1997 and 2003. Miami s Four Consensus Seasons Year Record Head Coach 1983 11-1-0 Howard Schnellenberger 1987 12-0-0 Jimmy Johnson 1989 11-1-0 Dennis Erickson 2001 12-0-0 Larry Coker Miami s Shared Season Year Record Head Coach 1991 12-0-0 Dennis Erickson Three Seasons In Which Miami Received Some Mention Year Record Head Coach Selector 1986 11-1-0 Jimmy Johnson FACT 1988 11-1-0 Jimmy Johnson Berry, Sag 1990 11-1-0 Dennis Erickson Bill, FACT, NYT, Sag Legend: AP Associated Press, Berry Berryman, Bill Billingsley, DeVold Harry DeVold, Dunkel Dunkel System, FACT David Rothman, FN Football News, FWAA Football Writers, NCF National Championship Foundation, NFF National Football Foundation (MacArthur Bowl), NYT New York Times, Sag Jeff Sagarin computer ratings, TSN The Sporting News, UPI United Press International, USA/CNN USA Today/Cable News Network Sensational Seasons In 80 seasons of college football beginning in 1926, Miami has had 54 winning seasons, 22 losing seasons, and four others with a.500 record. The Hurricanes have had four unbeaten, untied seasons (1926, 1987, 1991, 2001) and nine seasons in which one loss marred an otherwise unbeaten record (1943, 1954, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1992, 2000, 2002). Three times Miami has had one loss and a tie marring an otherwise perfect season (1945, 1950, 1956). 165
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1983 1987 1989 1991 2001 1983 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS The Miracle in Miami Less than a decade removed from a period of uncertainty in which there was open talk of dropping the football program, the University of Miami Hurricanes stunned the college football world by defeating the top-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers, 31-30, in the 1984 Orange Bowl Classic on January 1, 1984. The victory was monumental for UM football and for college football in general. Monumental not only because the Cornhuskers were widely considered to be among the most powerful teams in college football history, but it also heralded the dawn of a new dynasty in the sport from a program that had been all but dead just a few short years earlier. That victory - combined with losses by second-ranked Texas in the Cotton Bowl and Illinois in the Rose Bowl - vaulted the Hurricanes into the top spot in the final national rankings. 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. 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. This was the first national title team without a single player making an All-America first team voted by AP, UPI, the Football Writers Association or the College Football Coaches Association. One of the keys was a melting pot offensive line a Canadian (center Ian Sinclair), a Cuban-American (guard Juan Comendeiro), an African-American (guard Alvin Ward), an Italian-American (tackle Paul Bertucelli) and an Irish-American (tackle Dave Heffernan). Miami was only the second national title team to gain more passing yards than rushing yards. It s a tribute to a lot of gutty players and a real team effort, head coach Howard Schnellenberger said. We ve got a lot of overachievers on our team or else there has been a poor job of selection done by the All-American selectors. 1983 (11-1-0) Head Coach: Howard Schnellenberger Date UM Rank Opponent Result Score Sept. 3................ at (7) Florida............... L............ 3-28 Sept. 10............... at Houston................ W........... 29-7 Sept. 17............... Purdue................... W........... 35-0 Sept. 24............... (13) Notre Dame........... W........... 20-0 Oct. 1........ 15....... at Duke.................. W.......... 56-17 Oct. 8........ 12....... Louisville................. W.......... 42-14 Oct. 15....... 10....... at Mississippi State......... W........... 31-7 Oct. 22........ 8....... at Cincinnati............... W........... 17-7 Oct. 29........ 7....... (12) West Virginia.......... W........... 20-3 Nov. 5........ 5....... East Carolina.............. W........... 12-7 Nov. 12....... 6....... at Florida State............ W.......... 17-16 Jan. 2......... 5....... *vs. (1) Nebraska........... W.......... 31-30 313-136 *Orange Bowl Classic, Miami Starting Lineup Offense WR Eddie Brown, OT Paul Bertucelli, OG Juan Comendeiro, C Ian Sinclair, OG Alvin Ward, OT Dave Heffernan, TE Glenn Dennison, QB Bernie Kosar, FB Albert Bentley, HB Keith Griffin, WR Stanley Shakespeare Defense DE Danny Brown, RT Kevin Fagan, MG Tony Fitzpatrick, LT Fred Robinson, DE Julio Cortes, LB Jay Brophy, LB Ken Sisk, SC Rodney Bellinger, QC Reggie Sutton, R Kenny Calhoun, FS Eddie Williams Specialists PK Jeff Davis, P Rick Tuten, LS Bruce Fleming, HOL Rick Tuten, PR Eddie Brown, KOR Reggie Sutton Coaching Staff Head Coach: Howard Schnellenberger Assistant Coaches: Hubbard Alexander, tight ends; Harold Allen, defensive line; Mike Archer, defensive backs; Joe Brodsky, running backs; Tom Olivadotti, defensive coordinator/linebackers; Mike Rodriguez, offensive line; Gary Stevens, offensive coordinator/ receivers; Marc Trestman, quarterbacks; Bill Trout, defensive ends; Christ Vagotis, offensive line; Art Kehoe, graduate assistant. 1983 Statistical Leaders Rushing Att. Yards Avg. TD LP Bentley 144 722 5.0 5 60 Griffin 101 447 4.4 0 20 Passing A-C-I Yards Pct. TD LP Kosar 327-201-13 2329 61.5 15 73 Receiving No. Yards Avg. TD LP Dennison 54 594 11.0 3 25 Interceptions No. Yards Avg. TD LP Calhoun 3 92 30.7 1 92 Punting No. Yards Avg. I20 LG Tuten 50 2008 40.2 14 52 Punt Returns No. Yards Avg. TD LP Brown 31 143 4.6 0 26 Kickoff Returns No. Yards Avg. TD LP Sutton 14 331 23.6 0 40 Field Goals 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Total Davis 1-1 3-3 6-6 1-7 0-3 11-20 166 1984 Orange Bowl Classic No.5 Miami 31, No.1 Nebraska 30
1987 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Dominance From Start to Finish The Hurricanes were supposed to be rebuilding. Reloading was more accurate. This Miami team was supposed be the lull before the storm of 1988 and 1989. After all, the Hurricanes had lost five starters on offense from a team that had come within a whisper of a national title in 1985 and a 1986 squad that was considered among the best ever, only to lose its title shot in the Fiesta Bowl. But this team was more offensively balanced than the previous season s juggernaut and, with nine starters returning to an underrated defense, the Hurricanes were a more well-rounded team altogether. Ranked 10th in the preseason Associated Press rankings, this team quickly showed it would be better than advertised. Miami ripped rival Florida in the season opener, then embarrassed Arkansas on the Razorbacks home field. The season s third game was a classic. Being dominated by fourth-ranked Florida State, 19-3, late in the third quarter, Miami launched one of its greatest comebacks. The Hurricanes scored three lightning-quick touchdowns: a 49-yard bomb from Steve Walsh to Melvin Bratton, a 26-yarder from Walsh to Michael Irvin (plus a two-point conversion to tie it at 19), then a 73-yard strike from Walsh to Irvin for the lead with 2:22 remaining. Miami would have to stop an FSU two-pointer to hold for a 26-25 victory. There seemed to be no stopping these Hurricanes after that. Miami rolled through the remainder of the regular season, ripping 10th-ranked Notre Dame (24-0) and surviving a scare from eighth-ranked South Carolina (20-16) to set up a matchup with top-ranked Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl Classic on New Year s Day. 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. 1987 (12-0-0) Head Coach: Jimmy Johnson Date UM Rank Opponent Result Score Sept. 5....... 10....... (20) Florida............... W........... 31-4 Sept. 26....... 5....... at (10) Arkansas........... W........... 51-7 Oct. 3......... 3....... at (4) Florida State.......... W.......... 26-25 Oct. 10........ 3....... Maryland................. W.......... 46-16 Oct. 24........ 3....... at Cincinnati............... W.......... 48-10 Oct. 31........ 3....... at East Carolina............ W........... 41-3 Nov. 7........ 3....... Miami (Ohio).............. W........... 54-3 Nov. 14....... 3....... Virginia Tech.............. W.......... 27-13 Nov. 21....... 3....... Toledo................... W.......... 24-14 Nov. 28....... 2....... (10) Notre Dame........... W........... 24-0 Dec. 5........ 2....... (8) South Carolina.......... W.......... 20-16 Jan. 1......... 2....... *(1) Oklahoma............. W.......... 20-14 412-125 *Orange Bowl Classic, Miami Starting Lineup Offense SE Brian Blades, LT Matt Patchan, LG Mike Sullivan, C Bobby Garcia, RG Scott Provin, RT John O Neill, TE Charles Henry, FL Michael Irvin, QB Steve Walsh, FB Melvin Bratton, HB Warren Williams Defense RE Bill Hawkins, RT Greg Mark, LT Derwin Jones, LE Daniel Stubbs, WLB Rod Carter, MLB George Mira, Jr., SLB Randy Shannon, RCB Tolbert Bain, FS Bennie Blades, SS Selwyn Brown, LCB Bubba McDowell Specialists PK Greg Cox, P Jeff Feagles, DS Willis Peguese, HOL Jeff Feagles, PR Cleveland Gary, KOR Randal Hill, Alex Johnson Coaching Staff Head Coach: Jimmy Johnson Assistant Coaches: Hubbard Alexander, receivers; Joe Brodsky, running backs; Dave Campo, defensive backs; Butch Davis, defensive line; Art Kehoe, offensive line; Don Soldinger, tight ends; Gary Stevens, asst. head coach/offensive coordinator/quarterbacks; Dave Wannstedt, defensive coordinator/linebackers; Tony Wise, offensive line; Steve Hoffman, graduate assistant; Bill Johnson, graduate assistant; Ron Meeks, graduate assistant; Tom Tuberville, graduate assistant; Dan Werner, graduate assistant. 1987 Statistical Leaders If we stick together, we can climb mountains. Any mountain, anywhere. - Bennie Blades, safety We played our way to this championship. We have the best record versus anybody in the country... We beat Oklahoma three in a row, Florida State and Notre Dame three in a row, Florida a couple... What is sweetest is that we did it as a team. We lost starters and had other guys come in and played magnificently. - Jimmy Johnson, head coach Rushing Att. Yards Avg. TD LP Williams 135 673 5.0 5 49 Passing A-C-I Yards Pct. TD LP Walsh 298-176-7 2249 59.1 19 73 Receiving No. Yards Avg. TD LP Irvin 44 715 16.3 6 73 Interceptions No. Yards Avg. TD LP Be. Blades 5 61 12.2 0 26 Punting No. Yards Avg. I20 LG Feagles 34 1319 38.8 66 Punt Returns No. Yards Avg. TD LP Perriman 15 97 6.5 0 13 Kickoff Returns No. Yards Avg. TD LP Hill 19 497 26.2 0 60 Field Goals 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Total Cox 0-0 6-6 3-5 7-10 1-1 17-22 1988 Orange Bowl Classic No.2 Miami 20, No.1 Oklahoma 14 167
1989 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Two Ericksons and a Tenacious D By the time head coach Dennis Erickson arrived in Coral Gables to take over the UM football program prior to the 1989 season, Miami football had established itself as the Team of the 80s. But the Team of the Decade faced a new challenge as that decade closed. The departure of head coach Jimmy Johnson to the NFL s Dallas Cowboys in February had also cost the UM program the services of six assistant coaches and several support staff. Miami s switch to a one-back offense caused much off-season debate, but the Hurricanes remained in their trademark 4-3 defense and had the talent on both sides of the ball to maintain their level of excellence. Twelve starters returned, but the loss of quarterback Steve Walsh, running back Cleveland Gary, linebacker Randy Shannon and cornerback Bubba McDowell would be felt. Nonetheless, the Hurricanes reloaded and ran off six victories to start the season. Quarterback Craig Erickson was lost for three games in the middle of the season including a 24-10 loss at Florida State before returning and leading the Hurricanes on an impressive stretch run. 1989 (11-1-0) Head Coach: Dennis Erickson Date UM Rank Opponent Result Score Sept. 9........ 3....... at Wisconsin.............. W........... 51-3 Sept. 16....... 3....... California................. W........... 31-3 Sept. 23....... 2....... at Missouri................ W........... 38-7 Sept. 30....... 2....... at Michigan State........... W.......... 26-20 Oct. 7......... 2....... Cincinnati................. W........... 56-0 Oct. 14........ 2....... San Jose State............ W.......... 48-16 Oct. 28........ 2....... at (9) Florida State.......... L........... 10-24 Nov. 4........ 7....... East Carolina.............. W.......... 40-10 Nov. 11........ 7....... at (14) Pittsburgh........... W........... 24-3 Nov. 18....... 7....... San Diego State............ W........... 42-6 Nov. 25....... 7....... (1) Notre Dame............ W.......... 27-10 Jan. 1......... 2....... *(7) Alabama.............. W.......... 33-25 426-127 *Sugar Bowl, New Orleans How good was Miami s defense? The Hurricanes didn t allow a touchdown for one 10-quarter stretch during the regular season, held six opponents without a touchdown and allowed just 9.3 points per game. Miami rebounded from the FSU loss to whip their remaining opponents by an average margin of 18 points, including a 27-10 trouncing of defending national champion and top-ranked Notre Dame (27-10), ending the Irish s 23-game win streak (the seventh season in a row in which UM had defeated a No. 1-ranked team). That victory clinched a Sugar Bowl berth against seventh-ranked Alabama. Miami dispatched Alabama by a deceptively close 33-25 score in New Orleans and moved into the top spot of the rankings when Notre Dame knocked off top-ranked Colorado in the Orange Bowl, giving the Hurricanes their third national title in seven seasons. Starting Lineup Offense SE Randal Hill, OT Mike Sullivan, OG Rod Holder, C Bobby Garcia, OG Darren Handy, OT Leon Searcy, TE Rob Chudzinski, FL Dale Dawkins, WB Wesley Carroll, QB Craig Erickson, FB Leonard Conley Defense RE Greg Mark, RT Cortez Kennedy, LT Russell Maryland, LE Willis Peguese, WLB Maurice Crum, MLB Bernard Clark, SLB Richard Newbill, RCB Ryan McNeil, FS Charles Pharms, SS Hurlie Brown, LCB Kenny Berry Specialists PK Carlos Huerta, P Tim Kalal, DS Mike Azer, HOL Tim Kalal, PR Wesley Carroll, KOR Alex Johnson, Randal Hill NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1983 1987 1989 1991 2001 Miami is in a different class. They would give the (NFL s Chicago) Bears a problem. - Tim Grunhard, Notre Dame offensive guard We never had control of the game. Miami s got to be No. 1. - Bill Curry, Alabama head coach Coaching Staff Head Coach: Dennis Erickson Assistant Coaches: Gregg Smith, assistant head coach/offensive line; Bob Bratkowski, offensive coordinator/receivers; Sonny Lubick, defensive coordinator/defensive backs; Dave Arnold, tight ends/special teams; Bob Karmelowicz, defensive line; Art Kehoe, offensive line; Ed Orgeron, defensive line; Tommy Tuberville, linebackers; Alex Wood, running backs; Carmen Grosso, graduate assistant; Ronnie Lee, graduate assistant; Scott Runyan, graduate assistant; Pete Savage, graduate assistant; Dan Werner, volunteer assistant. 1989 Statistical Leaders Rushing Att. Yards Avg. TD LP L. Conley 134 529 3.9 4 30 Passing A-C-I Yards Pct. TD LP C. Erickson 273-147-13 2007 53.8 16 55 Receiving No. Yards Avg. TD LP D. Dawkins 54 833 15.4 7 55 Interceptions No. Yards Avg. TD LP R. Smith 6 28 4.7 0 22 Punting No. Yards Avg. I20 LG Kalal 48 1809 37.7 16 56 Punt Returns No. Yards Avg. TD LP Carroll 32 381 11.9 0 36 Kickoff Returns No. Yards Avg. TD LP Hill 12 237 19.8 0 32 Field Goals 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Total Huerta 0-0 6-6 5-7 6-6 1-3 18-22 168 1990 Sugar Bowl No.2 Miami 33, No.7 Alabama 25
1991 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Gino, The Ruthless Posse and Wide Right I A combustible offense, a rock-solid defense and the nation s best special teams by 1991 all these traits had become synonymous with Miami football and this team represented the zenith of its era. Quarterback Gino Torretta, a group of skill players nicknamed The Ruthless Posse, and a linebacker corps that ranks among the greatest ever assembled, led these Hurricanes. Miami was seldom challenged. When they were, the Hurricanes passed every test. They started the season by ripping Arkansas on the road and dominating a Houston offense that had terrorized opponents for four seasons up to that game. Their first stiff challenge came against Penn State on October 12 and the Hurricanes, behind staunch defense and big plays by Horace Copeland (80-yard scoring catch) and Kevin Williams (91-yard punt return for a TD) held off the Nittany Lions. Two challenges in November punctuated the season. First was the annual grudge match in Tallahassee against Florida State. In what became known as Wide Right I the Hurricanes erased a 16-7 deficit in the final period on a 45-yard field goal by Carlos Huerta and a one-yard run by Larry Jones with 3:01 left to take a 17-16 lead. FSU marched down for a potential game-winning field goal in the closing seconds, but Gerry Thomas 34-yard attempt was wide right. Miami escaped another close call a week later, slipping by Boston College on the road. The Hurricanes defense held off a late BC drive in the final seconds to preserve the 19-14 victory. A blowout of San Diego State clinched an Orange Bowl berth. With their fourth national title in their sights, there was no stopping the Hurricanes against Nebraska. Miami stymied the Huskers offense as few have, limiting the famed Nebraska ground game to just 82 rushing yards and throwing a shutout of the Big Eight Conference champions. The victory gave Miami the national title in the Associated Press rankings. The Hurricanes shared overall national honors with Rose Bowl champ Washington, which nudged ahead in the coaches poll. To win one national championship is amazing. For guys to win their second in three years, that hasn t been accomplished by many. That s what makes this championship special. And it came in a situation where we had not been picked to be that good. Some people said we d be No. 3 in the state of Florida. - Dennis Erickson, Miami head coach 1991 (12-0-0) Head Coach: Dennis Erickson Date UM Rank Opponent Result Score Aug. 31....... 3....... at Arkansas............... W........... 31-3 Sept. 12....... 2....... (10) Houston.............. W.......... 40-10 Sept. 28....... 2....... at Tulsa.................. W.......... 34-10 Oct. 5......... 2....... Oklahoma State............ W........... 40-3 Oct. 12........ 2....... (9) Penn State............. W.......... 26-20 Oct. 19........ 2....... Long Beach State.......... W........... 55-0 Oct. 26........ 2....... at Arizona................. W........... 36-9 Nov. 9........ 3....... West Virginia.............. W........... 27-3 Nov. 16....... 2....... at (1) Florida State.......... W.......... 17-16 Nov. 23....... 1....... at Boston College.......... W.......... 19-14 Nov. 30....... 1....... San Diego State............ W.......... 39-12 Jan. 1......... 1....... *vs. (11) Nebraska.......... W........... 22-0 386-100 *Orange Bowl Classic, Miami Starting Lineup Offense SE Horace Copeland, TE Coleman Bell/Joe Moore, WT Leon Searcy, WG Rudy Barber, C Kelvin Harris, SG Claude Jones, ST Mario Cristobal, FL Lamar Thomas, QB Gino Torretta, FB Stephen McGuire, TB Darryl Spencer Defense RE Rusty Medearis, RT Eric Miller, LT Anthony Hamlet, LE Kevin Patrick, WLB Jessie Armstead, MLB Micheal Barrow, SLB Darrin Smith, RCB Herbert James, FS Darryl Williams, SS Hurlie Brown, LCB Ryan McNeil Specialists PK Carlos Huerta, P Paul Snyder, DS Tom Patterson, HOL Joe Moore, PR Kevin Williams, KOR Kevin Williams, Darryl Spencer Coaching Staff Head Coach: Dennis Erickson Assistant Coaches: Gregg Smith, assistant head coach/offensive line; Bob Bratkowski, offensive coordinator/receivers; Sonny Lubick, defensive coordinator/defensive backs; Dave Arnold, tight ends/special teams; Bob Karmelowicz, defensive line; Art Kehoe, offensive line; Ed Orgeron, defensive line; Tommy Tuberville, linebackers; Alex Wood, running backs; Carmen Grosso, volunteer assistant; Scott Auker, graduate assistant; Eddie Gran, graduate assistant; Jim Michalczik, graduate assistant; Randy Shannon, graduate assistant. 1991 Statistical Leaders Rushing Att. Yards Avg. TD LP S. McGuire 123 608 4.9 9 34 Passing A-C-I Yards Pct. TD LP G. Torretta 371-205-8 3095 55.3 20 99 Receiving No. Yards Avg. TD LP L. Thomas 39 623 16.0 6 71 Interceptions No. Yards Avg. TD LP R. McNeil 5 73 14.6 0 50 Punting No. Yards Avg. I20 LG P. Snyder 36 1381 38.4 7 50 Punt Returns No. Yards Avg. TD LP K. Williams 36 560 15.6 3 91 Kickoff Returns No. Yards Avg. TD LP K. Williams 10 185 18.5 0 42 Field Goals 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Total Huerta 0-0 10-10 3-3 4-6 0-2 17-21 1992 Orange Bowl Classic No.1 Miami 22, No.11 Nebraska 0 169
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1983 1987 1989 1991 2001 2001 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Character, Class and Poise = Championship The Hurricanes fifth national championship may have been the program s most rewarding. No longer was Miami looked at as the bad boys of college football. A veteran senior class that had endured the shame of a losing season in 1997 and had rebuilt the program inside and out led this team. Miami returned to the top in 2001 by showing character, class and poise. How good was this team? Many argue it may have been the school s best ever. A strong statement, but one that has some factual backing. This team beat opponents by the largest average margin in UM history (33.2 points per game), produced the biggest two-game whippings of any pair of ranked teams in history by defeating Syracuse and Washington by a combined 124-7, set a new UM record for scoring and featured a defense that scored eight touchdowns and led the nation in pass defense, scoring defense and turnover margin. Throw in a kicking game that featured one of the nation s finest punters and a placekicker that led the nation in field goals and it s hard to argue against the 2001 edition. An astounding seven Hurricanes were named to at least one All-America team s first unit. Six players were finalists for national awards, led by Outland Trophy winner Bryant McKinnie at offensive tackle and Maxwell Award winning quarterback Ken Dorsey. The 2001 Hurricanes could be a scary bunch when clicking on all cylinders. And they were for much of the season. They started with a stunning rout of Penn State on the road before the largest crowd (109,313) ever to see a Miami game. They ended Florida State s 54-game unbeaten streak in Tallahassee with a resounding 49-27 whipping. Then Miami fought off challenges from Boston College and Virginia Tech on the road, holding it together in situations that would have broken most teams. The stars were numerous. On offense: quarterback Ken Dorsey, tailback Clinton Portis (1,200 yards rushing), tight end Jeremy Shockey, an offensive line that allowed an incredibly low two sacks by the starting unit, a receivers corps led by Andre Johnson, a defensive line in which nine players could play without losing a step and led by William Joseph, a linebacker corps that developed into a force and a secondary that was the nation s best, led by safety Edward Reed and cornerbacks Mike Rumph and Phillip Buchanon. The power of this team was evident for all to see in its Rose Bowl rout of Nebraska for the national title. Miami roared to a 34-0 halftime lead, erasing any doubts about what team was college football s best in 2001. Offense, defense, special teams -- this team is loaded. It s the best one I ve ever seen, and I think we could line up and play with any college team that s ever been. - Art Kehoe, UM offensive line coach (the only link to all five Hurricane national title teams) 2001 (12-0-0) Head Coach: Larry Coker Date UM Rank Opponent Result Score Sept. 1........ 2....... at Penn State.............. W........... 33-7 Sept. 8........ 1....... Rutgers.................. W........... 61-0 Sept. 27....... 1....... at Pittsburgh............... W.......... 43-21 Oct. 6......... 1....... Troy State................ W........... 38-7 Oct. 13........ 2....... at (14) Florida State......... W.......... 49-27 Oct. 25........ 1....... West Virginia.............. W........... 45-3 Nov. 3........ 1....... Temple................... W........... 38-0 Nov. 10....... 1....... at Boston College.......... W........... 18-7 Nov. 17....... 1....... (14) Syracuse............. W........... 59-0 Nov. 24....... 1....... (12) Washington........... W........... 65-7 Dec. 1........ 1....... (14) Virginia Tech........... W.......... 26-24 Jan. 3......... 1....... *vs. (4) Nebraska........... W.......... 37-14 512-117 *Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California Starting Lineup Offense SE Andre Johnson, TE Jeremy Shockey, LT Bryant McKinnie, LG Sherko Haji-Rasouli/Ed Wilkins, C Brett Romberg, RG Martin Bibla, RT Joaquin Gonzalez, FL Kevin Beard, QB Ken Dorsey, FB Najeh Davenport, TB Clinton Portis Defense RE Jerome McDougle, RT Matt Walters, LT William Joseph, LE Andrew Williams/Jamaal Green, WLB D.J. Williams, MLB Jonathan Vilma, SLB Chris Campbell, RCB Mike Rumph, FS James Lewis, SS Edward Reed, LCB Phillip Buchanon Specialists PK Todd Sievers, P Freddie Capshaw, DS Chris Harvey/Joe Fantigrassi, HOL Freddie Capshaw, PR Phillip Buchanon, KOR Andre Johnson, Frank Gore Coaching Staff Head Coach: Larry Coker Assistant Coaches: Rob Chudzinski, offensive coordinator/tight ends; Randy Shannon, defensive coordinator; Vernon Hargreaves, linebackers; Curtis Johnson, receivers; Art Kehoe, offensive line; Greg Mark, defensive line; Don Soldinger, special teams coordinator/running backs; Mark Stoops, defensive backs; Dan Werner, quarterbacks; Frank Giufre, graduate assistant; Rod Holder, graduate assistant. 2001 Statistical Leaders Rushing Att. Yards Avg. TD LP C. Portis 220 1,200 5.5 10 45 Passing A-C-I Yards Pct. TD LP K. Dorsey 319-184-9 2,652 57.9 23 64 Receiving No. Yards Avg. TD LP J. Shockey 40 519 13.0 7 56 Interceptions No. Yards Avg. TD LP E. Reed 9 206 22.9 2 80 Punting No. Yards Avg. I20 LG F. Capshaw 36 1,508 41.8 15 59 Punt Returns No. Yards Avg. TD LP P. Buchanon 31 464 15.0 2 59 Kickoff Returns No. Yards Avg. TD LP A. Johnson 13 254 19.5 0 30 Field Goals 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Total Sievers 0-0 5-6 9-11 7-8 0-1 21-26 170 2002 Rose Bowl No.1 Miami 37, No.4 Nebraska 14
ALL-TIME LETTERMEN A Aaron, Doyle 1988-90 Abbott, Bob 1967-68 Abdul Qawi, Rashid 1993-95 Abramson, Ross, 2005 Acuff, John 1966-68 Adams, Mike 1975-76 Adkins, Spencer, 2005 Adler, Alfred 1941-42,46-47 Aguiera, Ralph 1951-52 Albrecht, Richard 1952 Alder, Alfred 1941-42 Alekna, Dave 1985-86 Allen, Harold 1949-50 Alter, Foster 1931 Altheide, Gary 1971-73 Alvers, Steve 1977-78 Anderson, Jeff 1970 Anderson, Larry 2000-03 Anderson, Ottis 1975-78 Anderson, Rhyan, 2005 Andreadis, John 1963 Andres, Omar 1993-94 Arcangeletti, Ray 1949-51 Archer, Mike 1973-75 Arenas, Alvario 1978 Arline, Darell 1999 Armour, Carlos, 2004 Armstead, Jessie 1989-92 Arries, Verdun 1939-40 Ashman, Rod 1927-28 Atkins, Baraka, 2003-05 Atrio, Andy 1995-96 August, Phil 1973-76 Austin, Jimmy 1982 Axsom, Mozell 1977-80 Azer, Mike 1988-89 Azrak, Fred 1976-78 B Babb, Larry 1959 Bahen, John 1961, 63 Bailey, Don 1979-82 Bailey, Robert 1987-90 Bain, Andrew, 2004-05 Bain, Tolbert 1984-87 Bain, Travarous, 2003-04 Baker, Charles 1934-35 Baker, E.J. 1976-78 Baker, Frank 1965-66 Baker, Kary 1973-75 Banaszak, Pete 1963-65 Baratta, Andy 1979-82 Barbarino, Clem 1978-81 Barber, Rudy 1990-93 Barlow, John 1970 Barnes, Marlin 1994-95 Barnes, Mike 1970-72 Barnett, John 1966-68 Barnwell, Scott 1993 Barone, Steve 1973 Barrett, Pat 1969-70 Barrington, Glenn 1944 Barrow, Micheal 1989-92 Bartemus, Joe 1944 Barth, Robert 1963-65 Bartolovich, Joseph 1950-51 Barwick, Bill 1943 Bass, Robert 1992-93 Bates, Johnny 1930-32 Bates, Junior 1969-70 Bates, Larry 1974-75 Beard, Kevin 2000-03 Beary, James 1934 Beasley, Eric 1973 Beason, Jon, 2004-05 Bebber, Gene 1964 Beck, Frank 1963-65 Beckman, Witt 1971-72, 74 Beier, Tom 1965-66 Belk, Rocky 1980-82 Bell, Coleman 1990-92 Bellamy, Ray 1968-69 Bellinger, Rodney, 1980,82-83 Bender, Vic 1965 Benes, Edgar 1987-88 Bennett, Donnell 1991-93 Bennett, John 1961-63 Bennett, Phil 1955-56 Bennett, Woody 1976-77 Benson, Rowland 1962-63 Bentley, Albert 1982-83 Benton, Magic 1995-97 Bergman, Robert, 2002-04 Berlin, Brock, 2003-04 Berry, Kenny 1987-89 Bertani, Fred 1964 Bertucelli, Paul 1983-85 Best, Bobby 1968-70 Bethel, Damon 1990-92 Bethel, Randy 1987-90 Bettencourt, Joe 1975-76 Beusse, James 1933-35 Bibla, Martin 1998-2001 Bielinski, Henry 1930 Bierkamper, Gwynn 1933-34 Biletnikoff, Bob 1964-65 Binion, Cameron, 1996-98 Bishop, Bruce 1970 Black, William 1937 Blades, Al 1998-2000 Blades, Bennie 1985-87 Blades, Brian 1984-87 Blaise, Kerlin 1994-97 Blanchard, Norman 1964-65 Blasko, Byron 1957 Bleier, Theodore 1927-29 Bloxsom, Charles 1976-78 Bodie, Larry 1965-67 Bogart, Eugene 1940 Boireau, Michael 1998-99 Bolash, John 1936-38 Bolton, Broderick 1978-79 Boney, Fleeman 1934-35 Bonner, Tavokius 1997 Bonofiglio, Mario 1954-55 Bookman, John 1953-56 Boone, Jamie 1979-82 Borek, Matthew 1938-40 Bosseler, Don 1953-56 Bouffard, Frank 1958-59 Bow, Johnny 1950-51 Bowman, Bob 1945,47 Boxx, Bernard 1950 Boyd, Tyra 1942 Boyle, Ralph 1976 Brandy, Don 1967-68 Brasington, Jack 1949 Brasington, Jack 1971-73 Bratton, Melvin 1984-87 Breckner, Dennis 1974-76 Breckner, Gary 1978, 80-82 Brennan, Don 1970 Brickman, Bill 1959 Brinkos, Bruce 1962-64 Brinkworth, Kevin 1993-94 Brion, Harold 1933-34 Britton, Matt 1988-91 Brodsky, Larry 1978-81 Broker, Nick 1940-41 Brooks, Nate 1995-98 Brophy, Jay 1979, 81-83 Broughton, Willie 1981-84 Brown, Andre 1985-88 Brown, Charlie 1963 Brown, Danny 1979-83 Brown, Delvin 1997-2000 Brown, Eddie 1983-84 Brown, Fred 1963-64 Brown, Freeman 1994-97 Brown, Greg 1980-82 Brown, Hurlie 1988-91 Brown, James 1944 Brown, Jerome 1983-86 Brown, Kareem, 2003-05 Brown, Larry 1975-77 Brown, Robert 1963-64 Brown, Selwyn 1985-87 Browning, Jim 1976-78 Bruce, Darren 1987-88 Bruno, James 1961 Bryant, James, 2004-05 Buccilli, Eugene 1951-53 Buccilli, Edward 1953 Buchanon, Phillip 1999-2001 Buck, Walter 1933 Budroni, Jason 1991-93 Bujalski, Stan 1970-72 Buoyoucas, Ted 1949-50 Burgess, James 1993-96 Burke, Mike 1971-72 Burklin, Trey, 2005 Burney, Jack 1948 Burt, Jim 1978-80 Butkus, Arnold 1967-69 Butler, Rashad 2002-05 Byrd, Bobby 1990-91 Byrd, Tyrone, 2005 Bythwood, Dinavon 1992 C Caesar, Mark 1989-92 Cain, Lamont 1994 Cain, Larry 1973-76 Calhoun, Kenny 1981-84 Callejas, Carlos 1996-97 Cameron, Dallas 1982-84 Cameron, Edward 1941, 45 Campbell, Calais, 2005 Campbell, Chris 1998-2001 Campbell, Whitey 1946-49 Campoli, Sam 1974 Camut, Bert 1973-75 Canei, John 1979-82 Capello, Greg 1974 Capshaw, Freddie 1999-2002 Capraun, Bill 1972, 74 Carapella, Al 1948-50 Carbone, Marc 1995-96 Carbonneau, Harold 1927 Carden, N.J. 1943 Cardoso, Silvio 1971, 73 Carew, Hal 1966-67 Carey, Marcus 1990-93 Carey, Vernon, 2000-03 Carifeo, George 1946-47 Carifeo, Paul 1940-41, 43 Carlin, Bob 1967-68 Carney, Ed 1972-73 Carroll, Robert 1947-49 Carroll, Thomas 2002-05 Carroll, Wesley 1989-90 Carter, Matt, 2003-04 Carter, Rod 1985-88 Carter, Rubin 1972-74 Cassidy, Fred 1964-66 Castagno, John 1950-51 Catha, Lawrence 1927-29 Chaltas, James 1967-69 Chambers, Jermaine 1993-96 Chambless, Bill 1965-67 Chappas, James 1945 Chauvet, Jack 1968-70 Chesna, Lou 1937 Chickillo, Nick 1951-52 Chickillo, Tony 1979-82 Chudzinski, Rob 1988-90 Chuprevich, Joe 1942 Chwalik, Walter 1949-51 Cifra, Don 1962-64 Clancy, Don 1964 Clark, Bernard 1986-89 Clark, Howard 1999-2002 Clark, Tom 1959 Claud, Charlie 1975-77 Clausell, Dietrich 1991-93 Clement, Ryan 1994-97 Cline, Tony 1967-69 Coates, Russell 1940-42 Cobb, Donald 1947-49 Cobia, Kyle 2001-04 Cochrane, Kelly 1969-71 Cochran, Rick 1982 Cohen, Alvin 1938 Cohen, Seymour 1940 Coleman, Gene 1977-79 Coley, Tony 1993-96 Colip, Tom 1968 Collins, Hank 1967-68 Collins, Ryan 1992-95 Comendeiro, Juan 1980-84 Condon, Thomas 1937 Conley, Leonard 1987-90 Conners, Dan 1961-63 Constantino, Anthony 1951-52 Cook, Cecil 1933-35 Cook, Charles 1978-80 Cook, Glenn, 2004-05 Cooper, Mark 1978, 80-82 Cooper, Willie, 2004-05 Copeland, Horace 1990-92 Corbin, Ken 1965-67 Corcoran, John 1938-39 Corey, Walter 1957, 59 Corker, Clarence 1973-74 Corrigan, Phil 1972-73 Corrigan, William 1945 Cortes, Julio 1983-84 Cosden, Craig 1975-77 Costa, Frank 1991-94 Costello, John 1958 Coughlin, Dan 1958 Coughlin, Tom 1964-65 Courtney, Cliff 1927-29 Covington, Scott 1995-98 Cox, Greg 1984-87 Cox, James 1965-67 Crawford, James 1957-59 Crissy, Mike 1993-95 Cristiani, Tony 1971-73 Cristobal, Luis 1988-90 Cristobal, Mario 1989-92 Cronin, Joseph 1931 Crosland, Andy 1996-99 Crowe, Luke 1930-31 Crowell, Shannon 1987-90 Crudup, Derrick 2001-04 Crum, Maurice 1987-90 Csaky, Andrew 1936-38 Csaky, John 1936 Cummins, Mike 1970 Cunio, Bob 1954-56 Curci, Fran 1957-59 Curry, Shane 1988-90 Curtright, Don 1964-65 Czaplinski, Richard 1948-50 Czipulis, Bob 1966-68 D Daanen, Jerry 1965-67 Daly, Mike 1972-74 Dangel, Al 1959-60 Daniels, John 1977-80 Dangerfield, Ken 1999-2001 Daphnis, Gerard 1993-96 Dansky, Walter 1931-34 Davenport, Najeh 1998-2001 David, Sam 1948-50 Davies, Arthur 1947-49 Davis, Doug 1958-59 Davis, Ed 1984-86 Davis, Jeff 1979, 82-83 Davis, Marvin 1993-96 Davis, Romeo, 2004-05 Davis, Tanard, 2003-05 Dawkins, Dale 1987-89 Deakins, David 1982 Deas, Lonnie 1943 Deiderich, Harry 1957 Del Bello, Jack 1948-50 Delegal, Lucious 1983-84 DelGranoe, Edward 1945 Del Vecchio, Pat 1996, 98-99 Della Valle, Robert 1952-55 DeLonga, Leonard 1947 DeMarco, Mario 1945-48 Demopoulis, George 1973-75 Dennis, Chris 1974-77 Dennison, Glenn 1981-83 Dentel, Robert 1960-62 Dermigny, Samuel 1945-47 DeRoss, Bill 1967-68 deshaw, Ricou 1976 DeTroia, Tony 1956 Devereaux, William 1950 DeVore, Chuck 1955-56 Diamond, Bill 1959-61 Diamond, Charles 1956-58 Diamond, William 1950-51 DiBuono, Carl 1945 Dice, David 1965-67 Dicker, Jack 1935-36 Dielens, Gus 1944 DiGiammarino, Larry 1958, 60 Ditthardt, David 1981-84 Dittmar, Jim 1972 Dixon, Antonio, 2005 Dixon, Joseph 1937-39 Dixon, William 1942, 47 Domke, Robert 1966 Donahoo, Peanuts 1933 Dooley, Jim 1949-51 Dorn, Andrew 1970 Dorsey, Ken 1999-2002 Dorshimer, Don 1953, 56 Douglas, John 1937-38, 40 Douglas, Robert 1941-42 Downes, Robert 1928-31 Doyle, Keith 1945-47 Duggan, Bob 1974-75 Dunlop, Art 1947 Duncan, Eugene 1938 Dunn, Bo 1970-72 Dunn, Eddie 1936-38 Dunn, Gary 1973-75 Dunn, Raymond 1941-42, 46 Dye, Jimmy 1966-67 E Eastburn, Brian 1978 Eberst, Bruce 1989-92 Edwards, Eddie 1974-76 Eggert, Robert 1959-61 Eisnor, Bill 1943 Eldredge, Dave 1946 Ellis, Donald 1985-88 Ely, Bruce 1974 Erickson, Craig 1987-90 Erwin, Lou 1969 Etheredge, Carlos 1989-92 Evans, John 1976-78 Evans, Leon 1979-81 Evans, Mark 1989 Everett, Kevin, 2003-04 F Fagan, Kevin 1983-85 Fahrney, Emerson 1933 Fantigrassi, Joe 2000-02 Farr, DajLeon, 2005 Feagles, Jeff 1985-87 Felicione, Frank 1964 Fenton, John 1976, 78-80 Fenwick, William 1930 Fenwick, Bill 1932 Ferguson, Bryan 1975-77 Ferguson, Danyell 1992, 94-96 Ferguson, John 1980 Ferguson, John 1948-49 Ferguson, Ralph 1943 Fernandez, Jack 1980, 83 Fernandez, Sam 1960-61 Ferrante, Lou 1942, 46 Fersch, Harry 1962-64 Fetrow, Mike 1974 Fieler, Ralph 1947-50 Fisher, William 1951-52 Fitzgerald, Markese 1998-2001 Fitzpatrick, Tony 1982-83 Flaharty, Shon 1984 Flanagan, Tim 1978-80 Fleming, Bruce 1982-85 Flynn, Thomas 1947-49 Fogler, Floyd 1932 Folkins, Allan 1966-68 Foote, Norman 1932 Foreman, Chuck 1970-72 Fortay, Bryan 1989 Fortney, Denny 1994-97 Foster, Harvey 1961-63 Fox, Terrence 1938-40 Fowler, Otis 1989 Francis, Corwin 1991-94 Franklin, Alfred 1927-30 Franklin, Vegas, 2004-05 Franks, Daniel 1997-99 Frantz, William 1945-47 Frazier, Frank 1978-81 Frederick, Anthoney 1980 Freeman, Kirby, 2005 French, Norman 1951-54 Fritzsce, Ron 1959-60 Frohbose, Bill 1971-73 Fulcher, Mondriel 1996-99 Fullerton, Chuck 1967-68 Fullington, Darrell 1984-87 G Gagliardi, George 1941-42 Gaiero, Augustus 1934 Gaines, Robert 1950 Gaitan, Jorge 1996-98 Gaiter, Tony 1994-96 Galente, Tony 1977-78 Ganong, Ray 1975-76 Garcia, Alex, 2003-04 Garcia, Bobby 1987-89 Garcia, Carlos 1995-97 Garden, David 1964 Garrigus, Carl 1952, 54 Gary, Cleveland 1986-88 Gaunt, Steve 1970-72 Geathers, Jason 2000-03 Geatz, Phil 1956-58 Geiger, Joe 1971 Gent, Mark 2002-05 George, Charlie 1949-51 German, Jammi 1993-95 Gerrard, Stephen 1929 Ghaul, Harry 1945-48 Gibson, Chris 1993-96 Gimenez, Julio 1999-2000 Glogowski, Nat 1934-36 Glover, Frank 1974-76 Goedeker, Mike 1978-80 Golden, Derrick 1988-91 Golding, Steve 1974-76 Golloher, Marty 1991 Golmont, Van 1968-70 Gonzalez, Barry 1977-79 Gonzalez, Joaquin 1998-2001 Gonzalez, Jose 1972-74 Gonzalez, Oscar 1967-69 Gooden, Tavares, 2003-05 Gore, Frank 2001, 2003-04 Gorman, Raymond 1940-42 Gostowski, Henry 1935-36 Gracyk, Edward 1931-33 Grady, Frank 1952 Grady, Steve 1979 Graney, Thomas 1931-32 Grau, Erwin 1935 Graves, Archie 1935 Greaves, Gary 1956-58 Green, Cornelius 2000-02 Green, David 1964 Green, Jamaal 1999-2002 Green, Yatil 1994-96 Greene, Tirrell 1991-94 Greenspan, Sidney 1952 Greer, Casey 1989-92 Greer, Wallace 1932 Griffin, Keith 1980-83 Griffin, McKinney 1977-78 Griffin, Kevin 1969 Griffiths, Rich 1972-74 Grimes, Robert 1938-39 Guimento, Charles 1937-39 Guthrie, Stuart 1970 H Hackett, Jack 1949-51 Hagen, Arthur 1945 Haggerty, Mike 1965-66 Haines, Roger 1973-74 Haji-Rasouli, Sherko 1999-2001 Halas, George 1975-77 Hall, Coy 1972-73 Hall, Robert 1997-99 Hallmon, Jack 1992-96 Ham, Derrick 1995-98 Ham, Eric 1986 Hamlet, Anthony 1988-91 Hamilton, George 1938 Hamilton, Tom 1965-67 Hancock, Gene 1944-46 Handy, Darren 1988-90 Hanley, Augustus 1937 Hansen, Louis 1928-30 Harden, Bobby 1986-89 Hardy, Corries 1992-93 Harrah, Dennis 1972-74 Harrell, Robert 1944 Harris, Derrick 1992-95 Harris, Grant 1928 Harris, Jonathan 1991-94 Harris, Kelvin 1989-91 Harris, Kevin 1987 Harris, Orien 2002-05 Harris, Ray 1966-67 Harris, Reddic 1940 Harris, Ron 1981-84 Harris, Terris 1991-93 Harrison, Claude 1943 Harrison, Mike 1959-60 Hart, Robert, III 1961-63 Hart, Zachary 1999 Hartsel, Paul 1966 Harvey, Chris 2000-03 Houck, Ed 1946-47 Hauser, Francis 1927-30 Haviland, Jim 1969-70 Hawkins, Bill 1985-88 Hayes, Bill 1957-58 Hays, Bob 1979 Hayward, Harry 1937-38 Heckman, Charles 1931-33 Heffernan, David 1983-84 Hefti, Paul 1954-56 Heinly, Ray 1966-68 Hembrough, Chris 1983 Henderson, James 1932-33 Hendricks, Dwayne, 2005 Hendricks, Ted 1966-68 Heninger, Larry 1959 Henry, Charles 1984-87 Henson, Steve 1969 Herman, Jack 1959 Hester, Devin, 2003-05 Hicks, Jason 1987,89 Highsmith, Alonzo 1983-86 Highsmith, Freddy 1986, 88 Hildebrandt, Doug 1957-58 Hildreth, Paul 1944 Hill, Glenn 1975-77 Hill, Quadtrine 2002-05 Hill, Randal 1987-90 Hipps, Quincy 1997-2000 Hirschman, Chuck 1978, 80 Hlasnick, Al 1942 Hobbs, Chris 1977, 79-81 Holder, Rod 1986-89 Holmes, Kenny 1993-96 Hopgood, George 1967-69 Hornibrook, John 1971 Horschel, Paul 1972-74 Horton, Mallory 1934 Houston, Eric, 2005 Howell, Dave, 2004-05 Howington, Joe 1965 Hubbs, Fred 1964 Hudock, Mike 1954-56 Hudson, Al 1944-45, 47-48 Huerta, Carlos 1988-91 Huff, Jim 1968-69 Huffman, Rod 1974 Humphrey, Talib 2002-04 Hunt, Ken 1962 Hurtt, Clint 1997, 99-2000 Hutchings, Charles 1953-56 Hutchins, Ralph 1964-66 I Ina, J 1993-96 Ingram, Greg 1973 Injaychock, Ed 1944-47 Iredale, Phil 1972-75 Irvin, Michael 1985-87 J Jack, Sandy 1987-88 Jackson, Clif 1995-97 Jackson, Dennis 1974-76 Jackson, Dusty 1976 Jackson, Herb 1977-79 Jackson, James 1997-2000 Jahn, George 1942 James, Donald 1952-53 James, Edgerrin 1996-98 James, Harvey 1941, 43, 46 James, Herbert 1988-91 Jastrab, Bob 1985 Jefferson, David 1978-81 Jelley, Thomas 1949-50 Jenkins, Darnell, 2003-05 Jenkins, Willie 1974-76 Jennings, Kelly 2002-05 Johns, Eddie 1960 Johnson, Alex 1987-90 Johnson, Andre 2000-02 Johnson, Andrew, 2004-05 Johnson, Bruce, 2005 Johnson, Dan 1969-71 Johnson, Don 1953-56 Johnson, Dwayne 1992-94 Johnson, J 1994-96 Johnson, Jack 1955-56 Johnson, James 1941 Johnson, Ken 1976-78 Johnson, Michael 1987 Johnson, Taj 1994 Johnston, Hal 1946-47 Johnston, J.B. 1953 Joiner, Jim 1977-80 Jolla, Akieem 2002, 2004-05 Jones, Aaron 1993-94 Jones, Carl 1937-39 Jones, Carlos 1993-96 Jones, Charlie, 2004-05 Jones, Chris C. 1994-97 Jones, Chris T. 1991-94 Jones, Claude 1989-91 Jones, Daryl 1997-98, 2000-01 Jones, Derwin 1984-87 Jones, Don 1945 Jones, Ernie 1973-75 Jones, Greg 1982-84 Jones, Jerome 1981-82 Jones, Jimmie 1986-89 Jones, K.C. 1993-96 Jones, Khalil, 2005 Jones, Larry 1991-94 Jones, Rashaun, 2004-05 Jones, Trent 1994-97 Jones, William 1929-30 Joseph, Carlo 1995-97 Joseph, Carlos 2000-03 Joseph, William 1999-02 Jupin, Eugene 1941 Just, Jim 1973 Justus, Curtis, 2004 K Kalal, Tim 1988-89 Kaldor, Joe 1941 Kalina, David 1968-69 Kalix, Martin 1934-35 Kalombo, Bukasa 1989 Kaplan, Phil 1943, 46 Kasulin, Al 1941-42, 47 Kavney, Hugh 1928-31 Kearns, Tom 1939-41, 43 Kehoe, Art 1979-80 Kelleher, Dennis 1986-89 Kelly, Jim 1979-82 Kelly, Kenny 1998-99 Kelly, Maurice 1970 Kelly, Tim 2001-03 Kendall, Jack 1941 Kendrick, Jay 1946-47 Kennedy, Cortez 1988-89 Kennedy, Donald 1946 Kichefski, Walter 1936, 38-39 Kidwell, Dale 1927 Kimbrough, Stanford 1931 Kimbrough, William 1927-28 King, Andre 1997-2000 Kinsey, John 1943 Kintigh, David 1983-86 Kirkeide, Kevin 1991-92 Klein, Morris 1942-43, 46 Knust, Art 1951-53 Kochifos, Andy 1956 Kohlbrand, Joe 1983-84 Kohut, Joe 1953-55 Kolz, Bob 1942 Konovalchick, Andy 1948 Kosar, Bernie 1983-84 Koslowski, Adolph 1931-32 Krasnai, William 1945-46 Kraszewski, Ed 1963-65 Krein, Darren 1990-93 Kresl, Jim 1967-69 Kreuger, Don 1976,78 Krotec, John 1953-55 Krull, Joe 1945-48 Krutulis, Joe 1939-41, 43 Kryzak, Ed 1973-75 Kuder, Frank 1933 Kunz, Brad 2002-04 Kurucza, John 1938-40 171
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1983 1987 1989 1991 2001 ALL-TIME LETTERMEN L L Italien, William 1931-33 LaBelle, Greg 1979-82 Laffere, Greg 1999-2000 Lancaster, Larry 1971 Lang, Kenard 1994-96 Langley, Michael, 2003 Lanham, Bill 1973-74 LaPointe, Larry 1965-67 Lardani, Ray 1960 Larkin, Eric 1981-82 LaRussa, James 1952 Latimer, Mike 1973-75 Latimer, Clarence 1974 Latimer, Don 1974-77 Lawrence, Wayne 1969-70 Lawson, Michael 1995-98 Leary, Mike 1970-72 Leavitt, James 1943 LeCompte, Max 1944 Lee, George 1931 Lee, Hartford, Jr. 1940 Leggett, Lance, 2004-05 Lehn, Frank 1940-41 Leonard, Dennis 1933-35 Levitt, William 1943-45 Lewis, D.G., Jr. 1933 Lewis, Damione 1997-2000 Lewis, James 1998-2001 Lewis, LeeRoy 1964-65 Lewis, Ray 1993-1995 Ley, Chris 1985 Liddell, Rick 1972-74 Liebel, Robert 1965-66 Lillimagi, Leo 1961, 63 Lindstrom, Evan 1927-29 Linning, Charles 1958-60 Linus, James 1952-53 Lipchick, Pete 1945 Lipkvich, Gary 1971 Lippett, Ronnie 1980-82 Little, Earl 1993-96 Livingston, Charles 1959-60 Llinas, Jim 1980 London, Diego 1989, 91-92 Looram, Kevin 1973-75 Lopez, Kenny 1990-93 Losch, Jack 1954-55 Losego, Richard 1961-62 Lowe, Jack 1953 Lubas, Ted 1951-53 Ludwig, Steve 1974-75 Lumelski, Zev 1991-94 Lutes, Ed 1950-51 Luttrell, Larry 1994 Lyden, Joe 1949-50 Lyons, Herman 1927-28 M MacDowell, Buz 1969-70 MacIntyre, George 1958 Mack, Rod 1996-99 Mack, Tremain 1994-96 Maddox, Maurice 1984, 86 Mahon, Gary 1985-88 Majewski, Bill 1968-69 Makarevich, Frank 1975-76 Maler, Jim 1976 Malley, Jeff, 2003-04 Mallios, Harry 1950-52 Malloy, Gordon 1952-54 Mann, Jonathan, 2003 Marcantonio, Steve 1972-74 Marion, Fred 1978-81 Mariscal, Dan 1985-86 Mariutto, Don 1950-52 Mark, Greg 1986-89 Markowski, Stan 1959-60 Marler, Sylvan 1945 Marley, Rohan 1992-94 Marshall, Alfonso 2000-03 Marshall, Sheven 1998-99 Martens, Raymond 1930 Martin, Don 1974-75 Martin, Leo 1949-51 Martin, Sylvester 1953-55 Martinez, Willie 1983-84 Marucci, Jason 1990-92 Maryland, Russell 1986-90 Marzella, Sam 1942 Mason, George 1975-77 Mastellone, Pete 1948-50 Masters, Brett 1981 Masterson, Robert 1935-37 Mastro, Salvadore 1934-36 Matherson, Paul 1932 Matthes, Dieter 1969-70 Matlock, John 1963-65 Matthews, Gralyn 1975-76 Matthews, Wiley 1969-70 Maulty, Stanley 1961-62 Maxey, Marcus 2002-05 Mayhew, Jon 1959-60 Mazejka, Ernest 1945-47 McCloskey, Jack 1950-51 McClover, Darrell 2000-03 McCray, Teraz, 2004-05 McCreary, William 1944 McCrimmon, Steve 1937-39 McCullough, Jason 1995 McCutcheon, Kevin 1985-86 McDonald, Dave 1949 McDonald, Frank 1951-54 McDougal, Robt. 1941-42, 46 McDougle, Jerome 2001-02 McDowell, Bubba 1985-88 McFadden, Doug 1985-86 McGahee, Willis 2001-02 McGee, Doug 1965-67 McGrath, Joe 2001-03 McGriff, John 1927 McGriff, John 1975-77 McGuire, Stephen 1989-92 McGuirt, Jimmy 1966-67 McIntosh, Roger 2002-05 McKinnie, Bryant 2000-01 McMeans, Tyler, 2004-05 McMillan, Dyral 1995-96 McMillan, Kenny 1977-78 McMillian, Jerry 1965 McMurray, Darin 1983-85 McNeil, Ryan 1989-92 McPartland, Will 1998-2000 McVeigh, John 1984-85 Medearis, Rusty 1990-92, 94 Melear, John 1951-52 Mell, John 1944-46 Melwid, John 1955 Mercer, Ivan 1999-2000 Mercier, Richard, 1995-96, 98-99 Mercurio, Marion 1928-30 Meriweather, Brandon, 2003-05 Michaels, George 1990-91 Mick, Gary 1969, 71 Middleton, John 1931-32 Miller, Bill 1965-67 Miller, Bill 1959-61 Miller, Dan 1978-81 Miller, Eric 1988-91 Miller, Phil 1976 Millican, Pat 1977-78 Mills, Austin 1927-28 Mills, Reuben 1959-60 Minie, Steve 1984 Mira, George, Sr. 1961-63 Mira, George, Jr. 1984-87 Mira, Joe 1965-67 Miranda, Jesus 1976-77 Mirilovich, Jon 1957-59 Mirto, Joe 1965-67 Mitchell, Eldridge 1972-73, 75-76 Mitchell, Theron 1958 Mollinea, Al 1981 Moncur, Eric, 2005 Monroe, Brian, 2003-05 Monroe, Earl 1975-77 Monroe, Karl 1976-78 Montanti, Dennis 1964 Mooney, George 1941-42 Moore, Joe 1989-91 Moore, Lenny 1982-83 Moore, Mike 1982-84 Moore, Ryan, 2003-05 Morgan, Dan 1997-2000 Morgan, Tim 1973-76 Morris, Victor 1983-86 Morse, Derrick, 2004-05 Moser, Aaron 1998-2000 Mosketti, Robert 1952 Moskos, Jim 1957 Moss, Santana, 1997-2000 Moss, Sinorice 2002-05 Moss, Tyrone, 2003-05 Moss, Winston 1983-86 Mosso, Carl 1946-48 Moyer, Ed 1945-48 Mugler, Glenn 1952 Mundrick, Scott 1970 Murphy, Bill 1971 Murray, Krishna 1995 Musante, Andrew 1942 Myers, Chris 2001-04 Myers, Leonard, 1997-2000 N Nanton, Javon, 2003-05 Napoli, Chris, 2003-04 Nardulli, Frank 1953 Neal, Speedy 1980-83 Nealon, Robert 1942 Neely, Damond 1995, 97-98 Nelson, Bob 1978-81 Nettles, Nick 2000 Newbill, Richard 1988-89 Newcomb, Vester 1956-57 Newman, Bob 1946 Nicolas, Scott 1978-81 Nixon, Herman 1976 Nock, James 1964-65 Nodoline, Frank 1957 Nolan, Robert 1952-55 Noppenberg, John 1937-39 Novak, Andy 1946-49 Novak, Jack 1958-59 O O Boyle, Leo 1951 O Brien, Jim 1927-28 O Connell, Ken 1971 O Connor, Paul 1984-86 O Day, John, Sr. 1930-32 O Day, John, Jr. 1959-60 O Gara, Bob 1975-77 O Leary, Jack 1948 O Mahony, James 1960-62 O Neal, Maston 1940 O Neill, John 1985-88 Oespovich, John 1937, 39 Okell, George 1929-30, 32 Oliver, Darryl 1983-86 Oliver, Ed 1953, 55-56 Oliver, Kenny 1985 Olivo, David 1966-68 Olsen, Greg, 2004-05 Omiecenski, Tom 1966-67 Opalsky, Vincent 1967-69 Oram, Hal 1928 Ortega, Buck 2002-05 Ott, John 1932-33, 35 Otto, Jim 1957-59 Owens, Burgess 1970-72 P Pagley, Vincent 1951-52 Palewicz, Al 1969, 71-72 Palmer, Jeff 1974-76 Panfil, Barry 1987-88 Panker, Joe 1934-36 Panno, Phil 1952 Panther, Mark 1962 Parish, Earnest 1985-88 Parker, Charles 1968-69 Parr, Steve 1971 Parrish, Roscoe 2002-04 Parsons, Van 1961-62 Paskewich, Frank 1937-39 Pasley, Stanley, 2003-04 Pata, Bryan, 2003-05 Patchan, Matt 1985-87 Patrick, Kevin 1990-93 Patterson, Tom 1991-93 Patton, Martin 1990-91 Payne, Jack 1951-52 Payton, Jarrett 1999, 2001-03 Pearson, Malcolm 1991-94 Peattie, Jon, 2003-05 Peasley, John 1980 Pegues, Chad 1995-97 Peguese, Willis 1986-89 Penny, J.C. 1984-86 Pepsin, Thomas 1952-54 Perez, Gregory 1968-69 Perkins, Bill 1971 Perriman, Brett 1984-87 Perrin, Tom 1944 Perry, Ricky 1992-94, 96 Peterniche, John 1931-32 Petetti, Carl 1991 Petroski, Joseph 1941 Petrowski, Pete 1933-35 Pharms, Charles 1988-91 Phillips, Kenny, 2005 Phillips, Randy, 2005 Phillips, Stanley 1931-32, 34 Phillips, Willie 1993-94 Pickett, Booker 1993-96 Pickett, Malcolm 1934 Pierce, Jerry 1966-68 Pigza, Mike 1985-88 Pinckney, Vincent 1944-45 Pinkston, Jim 1973-75 Piper, Wally 1952 Pisani, Dominic 1973-74 Pittard, George 1937-39 Plasman, Howard 1941 Plevel, Joe 1956-58 Pokorney, Jim 1978-80 Pollock, Richard 1942 Ponder, Lovon, 2005 Poole, Bill 1957-58 Poore, James 1937-39 Popovich, Jeff 1996-99 Portis, Clinton 1999-2001 Pou, Alex, 2003-05 Pratt, Thomas 1953-56 Presnell, James 1952 Prewitt, Dane 1992-95 Procida, Sam 1944 Proctor, Basil 1986 Proctor, Ron 1971 Provin, Scott 1986-87 Puckett, Scott 1998-2001 Puglisi, Frank 1931 Pytel, Lew 1968-69 Q Queer, Barry 1964 R Radford, Henry 1973 Rajsich, Rob 1977-78 Rakoczy, Gregg 1983-86 Ramsbotham, Ernest 1930 Raski, Stan 1937-39 Ratesic, Patrick 1963-64 Reddick, Anthony, 2004-05 Reed, Edward 1998-2001 Reeh, Daryl 1971 Reeves, Gene 1955 Reichgott, George 1931-33 Reinhart, Frank 1959-61 Remmy, Fred 1958-59 Reyes, Manny 1975-77 Reynaud, Alan 1972-74 Reynolds, Jerry 1960-62 Rhodes, Jevon 1998-2000 Richard, Chuck 1969-71 Richardson, C.J. 1991-94 Richt, Mark 1978, 1980-82 Ridgley, Eugene 1994-97 Riesman, Albert 1932 Riley, Mike 1969-70, 72 Riley, Patrick 1991-94 Ritchie, Wilmore 1972-74 Rizzo, Ben 1960-62 Roan, Lorenzo 1979-81 Roberts, Alfredo 1984-87 Roberts, Fred 1981 Roberts, Kevin 1975-77 Robertson, Cushman 1930 Robey, Steve 1970-71 Robinson, Fred 1981-83 Robinson, Oscar 1974 Robinson, Ray 1940-41 Robinson, Richard 1965-67 Rochford, John, 2004-05 Rodberg, Allan 1952-55 Rodrigue, Mike 1978-81 Rodriguez, Joel 2001-04 Rodriguez, Nelson 1996-97 Rolle, Antrel 2001-04 Rolle, Omar 1995, 97 Romberg, Brett 1999-2002 Rosbaugh, Bob 1958-59 Rose, Warren 1934-36 Rosen, Al 1943 Rosinski, Steve, 1987-88 Ross, Fred 1972-73 Rostron, Fred 1930 Roughen, Rick 1979 Rouviere, Whitey 1952-55 Ruel, Golden 1971-72 Rumph, Mike 1998-2001 Rush, Mark 1979-82 Russell, Twan 1993-96 Russo, Art 1948 Russo, Don 1965-67 Rutledge, Chris, 2005 Ruzomberka, Edward 1941-42, 46 Ryder, Nick 1960-62 S Saey, Art 1946-48 Saladino, Tony 1962-64 Salemi, Nelson 1965-66 Salinger, Jeff 1978-79 Salisbury, Don 1937-39 Sampson, Robert 1997-99 Sandie, Bill 1956 Sandifer, Kirk 1988 Sands, Ethenic 1999-2002 Sapp, Carl 1938-40 Sapp, Earl 1941-42 Sapp, Warren 1992-94 Savini, Bud 1962-63 Savoca, Vic 1959-61 Scarborough, Buddy 1970-71 Scarnecchia, Sam 1955-56 Scavella, Steadman 1973-75 Schaefer, Bill 1986-87 Schaap, Steve 1968-70 Schemer, Mike 1939 Schirmer, Bill 1964-66 Schmidt, Joe 1968-70 Schmitt, Paul 1969 Schneidenbach, Robert 1950-52 Schneider, James 1967-69 Schnellenberger, Stu 1982-83 Schnupp, Eric 1997-99 Schottenheimer, Kurt 1969-70 Schuler, Harold 1946-47 Schultz, Joseph 1952 Schultz, Leon 1942-43 Scott, Dennis 1994-97 Scott, James 1999-2002 Scott, LaVaar 1999-2001 Searcy, Leon 1988-91 Sears, Harold 1971-72 Sebald, Brandon, 2002-04 Sedley, Tom 1976-78 Seelig, Mark 1984-86 Seely, James 1968-69 Seibel, William 1956 Seigler, Dexter 1990-93 Seiple, Todd 1991 Selmer, Brian 1973-76 Settembre, Ernest 1945-48 Settle, Cecil 1944 Shakespeare, Stanley 1983-84 Shannon, Randy 1985-88 Sharpe, Bill 1975 Sharpe, Glenn 2002-04 Shields, John 1954, 56 Shinn, Charles 1934-36 Shipman, Al 1993-94 Shirey, Brad 1990-92 Shiver, Rex 1950-52 Shockey, Jeremy 2000-01 Short, Baraka 1991-94 Shrader, Clive 1947-49 Siegel, John 1955 Sievers, Todd 1998, 2000-02 Sikes, Maurice 2000-03 Sikora, James 2001-03 Sileo, Dan 1986 Siler, Frank 1929-31 Simmons, Malcolm 1977, 79 Simon, James 1961-62 Sims, Jack 1962-64 Sinclair, Ian 1983-84 Sisk, John 1962-63 Sisk, Ken 1982-83 Sissman, Mike 1932-34 Sixkiller, Andy 1964-65 Skoog, Karl 1968 Smatana, John 1981-83 Smerdel, Joe 1961-63 Smith, Al 1944-45 Smith, Brian 1985-86 Smith, Dan 1998-99 Smith, Darrin 1989-92 Smith, Don 1975-78 Smith, Elmer 1948 Smith, Frank 1948, 50-51 Smith, Kris, 2004 Smith, Mark 1978-80 Smith, Michael 1996-99 Smith, Nate 2001 Smith, Nelson 1995 Smith, Norman 1930 Smith, Pee Wee 1988-89 Smith, Phil 1965-67 Smith, Ray 1943 Smith, Roland 1987-90 Smith, Russell 1963-65 Smith, Steve 1965-67 Smith, Tom 1971-72 Smith, William 1952-53 Smith, Willie 1984-85 Snowden, Charles 1946 Snowden, Crumpton 1938-40 Snowden, Olin 1932 Snyder, Paul 1990-92 Sobeck, John 1944 Solie, Lloyd 1927-30 Sopko, Mike 1971 Sorensen, Dick 1967-69 Sparks, Hoyt 1962-63 Spencer, Darryl 1988, 90-92 Spinelli, Nick 1962-63 Spinelli, Vincent 1945 Square, John 2001-03 St-Pierre, Jonathan, 2005 Staffier, Steve 1984, 86 Stafford, Robert 1950 Standifer, Jim 1976 Stange, Kurt, 2004 Stanish, Todd 1984-85 Stanley, Ed 1977 Stanley, Joe 1959 Stanley, Richard 1976 Stanley, Robert 1965 Stanton, Robert 1927 Starks, Duane 1996-97 Stawarz, Tony 1967-68, 70 Steiner, William 1938-40 Stephens, James 1964 Stephens, Owen 1985 Stewart, Bob 1955-57 Stewart, David 1979-81 Stewart, James 1993-94 Stewart, Michael 2000 Stewert, Terry 1957 Stinson, Brian 1998-2000 Stockdale, Grant 1938-39 Stokes, Bob 1966 Stokes, John 1954 Stolk, Wilfred 1950-51 Stone, Dean 1968-70 Stranahan, Kyle 1990-91 Stransky, Fred 1968-69 Strawbridge, Rick 1968-69 Streeter, Ron 1974 Streicher, Gary 1972-73 Streiter, Bob 1961-62 Stubbs, Daniel 1984,86-87 Sullivan, Jim 1974 Sullivan, Mike 1987-90 Sullivan, Tom 1969-71 Sunderland, John 1949-50 Sutter, Robert 1946-47 Sutton, James 1997-99 Sutton, Otis 1927-29 Sutton, Otis B. 1932 Sutton, Reggie 1983-84 Swain, John 1977-80 Swan, Rick 1964 Sweeney, Matt 1996-99 Sweeting, Walt 1971-73 Sydnor, Dave 1973-75 Symonette, Alan 1992-95 T Tassotti, Dan 1952-53 Tatarek, Bob 1965-67 Taylor, Bob 1968 Taylor, Bob S. 1970 Taylor, Jeffrey 1994-97 Taylor, Rod 1967-68 Taylor, Sean 2001-03 Teal, David 1967, 69-70 Tedder, Phil 1951 Tella, Tony, 2002-05 Tellison, A.C. 1991-94 Testaverde, Vinny 1982, 84-86 Tezanos, Ralph 1974, 76 Thomas, 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ALL-AMERICANS 1950-1966 AL CARAPELLA (T, 1950) Was Miami s first first-team All-America selection by Associated Press...a converted fullback, Carapella became a star on the defensive line...led Miami to a 9-0-1 record and a berth in the 1951 Orange Bowl (New Year s Day)...native of Tuckahoe, New York. BILL MILLER (WR, 1960 & 1961) Was a consensus All-America in 1961...named first-team All-America by Associated Press, United Press International, Newspaper Enterprise Association, The Sporting News, Football Writers Association of America and the American Football Coaches Association as a senior...became the first UM junior to earn first-team All-America honors in 1960 (Football Writers Association of America) when he caught 26 passes for 413 yards and five touchdowns...thirdround draftee of the NFL s Minnesota Vikings and second-round pick of the Dallas Texans (AFL)...native of McKeesport, Pennsylvania. JIM DOOLEY (HB, 1951) Named first-team All-America by Associated Press...first player at Miami to have his jersey retired (42)...was a 60-minute player for the Canes...started both ways as a junior and senior...set several season and career interception marks...topped the 1,000-yard rushing mark in his UM career...set UM bowl record with four interceptions vs. Clemson in 1952 Gator Bowl...member of Gator Bowl Hall of Fame...UM s first first-round selection into the NFL (Chicago Bears)...head coach of the Chicago Bears from 1968-71 (20-36,.357)...native of Miami, Florida. GEORGE MIRA, SR. (QB, 1962 & 1963) Named first-team All-America by Look Magazine (Football Writers Association of America), Associated Press and CBS Television...one of only four players in UM football history to have his jersey retired (10)...finished fifth in the 1962 Heisman Trophy balloting...rewrote the UM record book, before the current run of QBs came along...led the nation in total offense as a senior (2,318 yards)...tied an NCAA record for career pass completions (368, Don Klosterman of Loyola, California)...named Amateur Athlete of the Year in the state of Florida by the Florida Sportswriters Association in 1962...nicknamed The Matador...second round draftee of the NFL s San Francisco 49ers...also played with the Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Colts, Miami Dolphins and Birmingham of the defunct World Football League...member of Florida Sports Hall of Fame...native of Key West, Florida. NICK CHICKILLO (G, 1952) Named first-team All-America by Associated Press...a two-way player for the Hurricanes at tackle and guard...speed, quickness and durability enabled Chickillo to get downfield and deliver blocks...native of West Scranton, Pennsylvania. DAN CONNERS (T, 1963) Received first-team All-America accolades from The Sporting News...played both ways for the Hurricanes...on defense, he established a UM total tackles record (64) as a senior...finished his UM career with 202 total tackles...second-round draftee of the AFL s Oakland Raiders...still with the Raider organization in player personnel...native of St. Mary s, Pennsylvania. FRANK McDONALD (E, 1954) Named first-team All-America by The Sporting News...led the Hurricanes in pass receiving in each of the 1952-54 seasons...finished his UM career with 69 receptions for 855 yards...as a sophomore, McDonald accumulated his highest yardage total catching 32 passes for 418 yards...seventh-round draftee of the Baltimore Colts...native of Nutley, New Jersey. ED WEISACOSKY (DE, 1965) Received first-team All-America accolades from Associated Press...still holds the UM mark for most total tackles in a season (164, 1965) and solo tackles (112, 1965)...tallied 297 total tackles in his UM career...sixth-round draftee of the Miami Dolphins...eight-year veteran of pro football (Giants, 49ers, Patriots and Dolphins)...native of Pottsville, Pennsylvania. DON BOSSELER (FB, 1956) Received first-team All-America accolades from Associated Press...rushed for 1,642 yards which ranked second all-time at the end of his UM career...rushed for 723 yards on 161 carries and scored four touchdowns as a senior...first-round draftee of the Washington Redskins (ninth-pick overall and third running back behind Jim Brown and Paul Hornung) in the 1957 NFL Draft...left the Redskins after the 1964 season as Washington s all-time leading rusher (3,112 yards)...inducted in the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame in December, 1990...native of Batavia, New York. TED HENDRICKS (DE, 1966, 1967 & 1968) Miami s second inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1990, after Jim Otto) after playing for the Baltimore Colts, Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers...one of four UM inductees in the National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame...three-time University of Miami All-American...only UM football player to receive All-America acclaim three consecutive years...as a senior in 1968, was named UPI Lineman of the Year...consensus All-American in 1967 and 1968...firstteam All-America by UPI, AP, FWAA, NEA, Football News, The Sporting News, Time and the Walter Camp Football Foundation in 68...finished fifth in the 1968 Heisman Trophy balloting...still holds UM s career mark for tackles by a defensive end (227) and fumble recoveries (12)...had a UM season-record five fumble recoveries in 1968...second-round draftee of the Baltimore Colts in 1969...native of Miami. FRAN CURCI (QB, 1959) Was named first-team All-America by Associated Press...also garnered Academic All-American honors...had 1,328 yards in total offense as a senior...in 1959, completed 100 of 195 passes for 1,068 yards...led the Canes in punt returns (7 for 46 yards)...played one season for the Dallas Texans of the AFL before being called to the Armed Services...served as UM s head football coach for the 1971 and 1972 seasons finishing with a record of 9-13 (.409)...was head football coach at the University of Kentucky from 1973-81, compiling a 47-51-2 record and leading the Wildcats to the 1976 Southeastern Conference title, UK s first since 1950 and its only SEC crown since then...member of the Florida Sports Hall of Fame...native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. TOM BEIER (DB, 1966) Was named a consensus All-America following UM s 1966 (8-2-1) campaign...first-team All-America by Newspaper Enterprise Association, Associated Press, United Press International, Football Writers Association of America, America Football Coaches Association, Central Press and New York Daily News...still holds the UM record for career tackles by a cornerback (120) and the season mark for tackles by a CB (73)...10th-round draftee of the Miami Dolphins...native of Fremont, Ohio. 173
ALL-AMERICANS 1971-1981 HAROLD SEARS (LB, 1971) Named first-team All-America by Associated Press...named Associated Press Lineman of the Week for his 26-tackle (21 solos) performance vs. Notre Dame (October 9, 1971)...recorded 117 total tackles as a senior...served as a Navy radio man for 15 months in Vietnam at Cam Ranh Bay...native of Glendale, California. EDDIE EDWARDS (DT, 1976) Was first-team All-America by The Sporting News...played in the 1977 Hula Bowl and Japan Bowl...winner of the Jack Harding Memorial MVP Award in 1976...averaged 13 tackles and had a team-leading 11 sacks as a senior...high school teammate of fellow UM All-American Don Latimer...first-round draftee of the Cincinnati Bengals...native of Fort Pierce, Florida. CHUCK FOREMAN (RB, 1972) Named first-team All-America by The Sporting News...ranks fifth alltime on the UM charts with 3,365 all-purpose yards...had five career 100-yard rushing performances, returned 42 kickoffs for 882 yards and accumulated 17 touchdowns...ranks fourth and sixth all-time for all-purpose yards in a season (1,555 in 1972 and 1,467 in 1971)...finished his UM career rushing for 1,631 yards and caught 56 passes for 732 yards...a first-round draftee of the Minnesota Vikings...native of Frederick, Maryland. DON LATIMER (MG, 1977) Named first-team All-America by The Sporting News...played in the 1978 Blue-Gray Classic and Senior Bowl...set a UM record with 15 QB sacks as a senior...high school teammate of Eddie Edwards...firstround draftee of the Denver Broncos...native of Fort Pierce, Florida. BURGESS OWENS (DB, 1972) Named first-team All-America by Time magazine and The Sporting News...earned first-team All-South Independent team honors...recorded 160 tackles, eight interceptions and three fumble recoveries in his Miami career...most valuable defensive player of the 1973 Senior Bowl...first-round draftee of the New York Jets...native of Tallahassee, Florida. DON SMITH (DT, 1978) Received first-team All-America accolades from Kodak and The Sporting News...named to the Associated Press All-South Independent team...pre-season Playboy All-America in 1978...in 1977, named first-team AP All-South Independent and winner of the Jack Harding Memorial MVP Award...first-round draftee of the Atlanta Falcons...native of Palm Harbor, Florida. NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1983 1987 1989 1991 2001 TONY CRISTIANI (MG, 1972 & 1973) Named first-team All-America by the Football Writers Association of America and the Walter Camp Football Foundation...named first-team All-South Independent by Associated Press...had 279 total tackles at UM...as a senior, tallied 102 total tackles...in 1972, recorded 84 tackles including 15 quarterback sacks...native of Brandon, Florida. RUBIN CARTER (MG, 1974) Was first-team All-America by United Press International and Kodak...named first-team All-South Independent by Associated Press in 1973 and 1974...ended his career with 306 total tackles...holds the UM school mark for tackles in a season by a defensive tackle (98, 1973) and is tied for seventh in total tackles in a season with 147...fifth-round draftee of the Denver Broncos...native of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. DENNIS HARRAH (OT, 1974) Received first-team All-America honors from The Sporting News and Time magazine...named first-team All-South Independent by Associated Press in 1973 and 1974...first-round draftee of the Los Angeles Rams...native of Charleston, West Virginia. JIM BURT (MG, 1980) Was named first-team All-America by the Newspaper Enterprise Association...member of the All-South Independent team by Associated Press...1981 Peach Bowl Most Valuable Player (Defensive)...holds the UM all-time record for fumble recoveries in a game with four versus Vanderbilt (November 15, 1980)...all-time career record holder for tackles by a middle guard (177) and assists by a middle guard (86)...signed as a free agent by the New York Giants...won Super Bowl championships as a member of the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers...native of Orchard Park, New York. FRED MARION (DB, 1981) Received first-team All-America honors by United Press International, Kodak and The Football News...holds the UM career mark for most assists by a safety (152)...held the UM career mark for interceptions (16 for 170 yards) and consecutive games with an interception (4), until broken by Bennie Blades (1984-87)...had a team-leading seven interceptions during the 1980 campaign...fifth-round draftee of the New England Patriots...native of Gainesville, Florida. DANNY MILLER (K, 1981) Named first-team All-America by The Football News and the Mizlou Sports Network...first-team All-South Independent...kicked the longest field goal in UM history (57 yards) at Florida State on November 7, 1981...most remembered for his 55-yard field goal (2nd longest alltime) off the right upright to defeat Florida, 21-20, in 1981...11th-round draftee of the Washington Redskins...native of Clewiston, Florida. 174
ALL-AMERICANS 1981-1989 LESTER WILLIAMS (DT, 1981) Received first-team All-America honors by the Walter Camp Football Foundation, Playboy, Kodak, and Mizlou...named first-team All- America and Lineman of the Year by Parade magazine...holds the UM career record for most tackles by a defensive tackle (210)...tallied 76 tackles, including 58 solos, five sacks and two fumble recoveries as a senior...first-round draftee of the New England Patriots...native of Miami, Florida. BENNIE BLADES (DB, 1986 & 1987) Was named first-team All-America by the Associated Press, Kodak, United Press International, The Sporting News, The Walter Camp Foundation and the Football Writers Association of America as a senior in 1987...named to the AP and UPI first teams in 1986...as a senior, was awarded the Jim Thorpe Award recognizing the nation s premier defensive back...ended his career as UM s all-time leader for interceptions (19) and interception return yards (305) also set UM records for consecutive games with an interception (5); total tackles by a safety (286) and unassisted tackles by a safety (155)...in 1986, led the nation in interceptions (.91 per game)...first-round draftee of the Detroit Lions (3rd pick overall)...native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. JAY BROPHY (LB, 1983) Named first-team All-America by The Football News...named firstteam All-South Independent as a senior and junior...led the Miami defense to its inaugural football national championship in 1983...tallied 308 total tackles in his UM career...had 133 tackles in 1983, and 135 in 82 to lead the team...second-round draftee of the Miami Dolphins...native of Akron, Ohio. DANIEL STUBBS (DE, 1987) Was named first-team All-America by the Associated Press, Kodak, United Press International, The Walter Camp Football Foundation and the Football Writers Association of America...named one of three finalists for the 1987 Outland Trophy...one of four finalists for the 1987 Lombardi Trophy...UM s all-time sack leader with 39.5 career sacks...recorded 267 total tackles and 25 tackles for loss as a Hurricane...second-round draftee of the San Francisco 49ers...native of Red Bank, New Jersey. EDDIE BROWN (WR, 1984) Earned first-team All-America honors from Associated Press and Kodak...set a UM single-game receiving yardage record with 220 on 10 catches versus Boston College in 1984...became the first Hurricanes receiver to surpass 1,000 yards in a season by catching 59 passes for 1,114 yards in 1984...ended his career with 1,754 yards (on 89 receptions) and 13 TDs, school records at the time...first-round draftee of the Cincinnati Bengals...native of Miami, Florida. CLEVELAND GARY (RB, 1988) Was named a first-team All-America by The Football News...as a senior in 1988, was the Hurricanes statistical leader in receptions (57 catches) and rushing (480 yards), while ranking second in receiving (655 yards) and scoring (66 points)...his 57 receptions are most by a UM running back...finished his UM career rushing for 650 yards on 142 carries and 12 TD s and caught 67 passes for 794 yards and six scores...first-round draftee of the Los Angeles Rams...native of Indiantown, Florida. WILLIE SMITH (TE, 1985) Earned first-team All-America honors by Walter Camp, Kodak and Associated Press and ranked as the most prolific pass receiver in Hurricanes history...in two seasons, caught 114 passes, best ever by a Hurricanes tight end...set reception records for a season (66, 1984) and a single game (12 vs. Maryland, 1984)...10th-round draftee of the Cleveland Browns...native of Jacksonville, Florida. BILL HAWKINS (DE, 1988) Earned first-team All-America honors from ESPN, Kodak and the Walter Camp Football Foundation, while earning second-team recognition by The Football News and the Associated Press...was selected as one of 12 semifinalists for the 1988 Lombardi Award...earned his Bachelor s degree in business as a junior and was a M.B.A. candidate as a senior...finished his career with 223 total tackles, 22 sacks and 18 tackles for loss...first-round draftee of the Los Angeles Rams...native of Hollywood, Florida. JEROME BROWN (DT, 1986) Earned consensus first-team All-America...finalist for the 1986 Outland Trophy and for the Lombardi Award...finished UM career with 183 total stops, including 21 sacks, 19 tackles for loss, five fumbles caused and four fumble recoveries...recorded four New Year s Day starting assignments: 84 Orange Bowl, 85 Fiesta Bowl, 86 Sugar Bowl and 87 Fiesta Bowl...first-round selection by the Philadelphia Eagles...native of Brooksville, Florida. STEVE WALSH (QB, 1988) Named The Football News College Player of the Year as a junior...selected first-team All-America by the Associated Press, ESPN and the Football Writers Association of America in his junior year...finished fourth in the 1988 Heisman Trophy balloting and was named to the AP All-South Independent first team...as a starter recorded a 23-1 overall record...finished his UM career tied for first in touchdown passes (48) with Vinny Testaverde...as a sophomore, in his first year as a starter, led UM to a 12-0 mark and a national championship (1987)...upon graduation, decided to pass up his final year of eligibility and was a first-round draftee of the Dallas Cowboys (supplemental draft)...native of St. Paul, Minnesota. VINNY TESTAVERDE (QB, 1986) Won the following awards: Heisman Trophy, the Maxwell Award, the Davey O Brien Award, Walter Camp Player of the Year, Washington, D.C., Touchdown Club College Athlete of the Year, consensus All- American status in 1986 only the fourth player in UM football history to have his number (14) retired...as a starter, led Miami to a 21-1 regular season mark...ranks third in all-time passing yardage (6,058); tied for second in touchdown passes thrown (48) with Steve Walsh...most memorable performance was in Miami s 28-16 victory over top-ranked Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl in 1986, completing 75 percent of his passes (21 of 28) for 261 yards and four touchdowns...first player chosen in the 1987 NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers...finished his 19th NFL season with the Dallas Cowboys...native of Elmont, N.Y. GREG MARK (DE, 1989) Was named to the Associated Press and Kodak All-American teams anchoring the nation s top-ranked defensive line...was one of 12 Lombardi Award semifinalists, while also being named the South Jersey and New Jersey College Football Player of the Year...finished his Hurricane career with 253 tackles, 95 quarterback pressures and 34.5 total sacks...third-round draftee of New York Giants...currently the defensive line coach for the Hurricanes...native of Pennsauken, New Jersey. 175
ALL-AMERICANS 1990-1994 MAURICE CRUM (LB, 1990) Earned first-team All-America status by the Associated Press, Walter Camp Foundation and The Football News...one of five finalists for the 1990 Butkus Award, saluting the nation s top linebacker...led the team in tackles in 1988, 1989 and 1990...finished his UM career with 354 stops...played on the Hurricanes baseball team for one-and-a-half seasons...signed as a free agent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers...native of Tampa, Florida. KEVIN WILLIAMS (WR/KR, 1991) Named first-team All-American and Kickoff Returner of the Year by The Sporting News and Punt Returner of the Year by the Football Writers Association of America as a sophomore...the BIG EAST Special Teams Player of the Year in 1991 and first-team All-BIG EAST...had three consecutive games with punt returns for TDs, just one shy of the NCAA record...totaled 217 return yards on seven attempts against Penn State, including a 91-yard punt return for a TD, the longest in Miami history...had 1,183 all-purpose yards in 1991...netted 560 yards on 36 punt returns, a 15.6 yard average (fourth best in the NCAA)...second-round draft choice of the Dallas Cowboys in 1992...native of Dallas, Texas. RUSSELL MARYLAND (DT, 1990) Was the first UM player to win the coveted Outland Trophy as the nation s top interior lineman...a consensus All-American, Maryland was recognized as a first-team choice by AP, UPI, Kodak, the Walter Camp Football Foundation, The Football News and The Sporting News as a senior...upi lineman of the year...finished his Hurricanes career with 279 tackles, 25 tackles for loss and 20.5 sacks...an Iron Arrow recipient...first player chosen in the 1991 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys...native of Chicago, Illinois. MICHEAL BARROW (LB, 1992) Named first-team All-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation and The Football News...a unanimous selection as the BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year...runner-up for the Butkus Award, given annually to the nation s best linebacker...finished seventh in 1992 Heisman Trophy voting with 64 points...led the team with 136 tackles (80 solo) as a senior...led UM with 19 tackles (14 solo) and three stops for loss against Penn State, including a memorable tackle for loss on fourth-and-one on the Miami five-yard line...finished career as the third-leading tackler in Miami history...second-round draftee of the Houston Oilers...currently plays for the Washington Redskins...native of Homestead, Florida. CARLOS HUERTA (K, 1991) Developed from a walk-on as a freshman in 1988 to being named consensus All-America (Associated Press, Walter Camp Football Foundation, The Football News, The Sporting News) and first-team All-BIG EAST as a senior in 1991...set an NCAA record by converting 157 consecutive PATs during his career as a four-year starter...ranks among the NCAA s all-time scoring leaders with 397 career points, including 73 field goals...set 12 school records and tied one...an Iron Arrow recipient...12th-round draftee of the San Diego Chargers... native of Miami, Florida. RYAN McNEIL (DB, 1992) Named first-team All-American by Kodak, Walter Camp and The Football News...named All-BIG EAST by the coaches two consecutive years...semi-finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, given to the nation s best defensive back...recorded 36 tackles (23 solo) and two interceptions as a senior, returning one for a 36-yard TD against San Diego State...second-round draftee of the Detroit Lions...native of Fort Pierce, Fla. NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1983 1987 1989 1991 2001 LEON SEARCY (OT, 1991) Earned first-team All-America honors from the Football Writers Association of America, and second-team All-American by The Sporting News, The Football News and Associated Press...first-team All-BIG EAST...started every game his last three seasons...first-round pick (11th overall) of the Pittsburgh Steelers...native of Orlando, Florida. DARRIN SMITH (LB, 1991 & 1992) Named first-team UPI All-American as a senior...became UM s first National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar- Athlete recipient...1992 first-team All-BIG EAST and semi-finalist for the Butkus Award for the second straight year...as a junior was named first-team All-American by The Football News, earned second-team honors by the Associated Press and was co-defensive Player of the Year in the BIG EAST...finished career as fourth-leading tackler in UM history...had 18 tackles (ten solo) against FSU as a junior...secondround draftee of the Dallas Cowboys...native of Miami, Florida. DARRYL WILLIAMS (FS, 1991) Earned first-team All-America status by Associated Press, Kodak, and the Walter Camp Football Foundation as a junior in 1991...named second-team All-American by The Sporting News...first-team All-BIG EAST...led the secondary with 84 tackles (49 solo) in 1991...had three interceptions, including a 27-yard touchdown return against San Diego State...added 18 tackles (10 solo) against Florida State...firstround draftee (28th overall) of the Cincinnati Bengals...native of Miami, Florida. GINO TORRETTA (QB, 1992) Second UM player to win the Heisman Trophy...most honored player in school history Walter Camp Player of the Year...earned Associated Press, Kodak, Walter Camp and Football NewsAll-America status...won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, the Maxwell Trophy and the Davey O Brien Award...unanimous selection as Big East Offensive Player of the Year in 1991 and 1992...NCAAToday s Top Six Award winner, Hitachi/CFA Scholar Athlete Award winner, Toyota Leadership Award winner and Chevrolet Offensive Player of the Year...finished career with 11 records, including career attempts (991), completions (555), yards (7,690), total offense (7,772), longest pass and longest pass for a TD (99 yards to Horace Copeland, also an NCAA record), and most passing yards in a game (485 vs. San Diego St.)...seventhround draftee of the Minnesota Vikings...native of Pinole, Calif. KEVIN PATRICK (DE, 1993) Earned first-team All-American honors from both the Associated Press and Kodak...named BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year his senior campaign and was a first-team All-BIG EAST selection in both his junior and senior years...started 19 consecutive regular-season games and totaled 30 career starts...recorded 23 career sacks for 175 yards...led Miami his final year in both sacks (10 for a loss of 70 yards) and tackles for loss (11 for a loss of 21 yards)...signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Rams...native of Lake Worth, Florida. C.J. RICHARDSON (S, 1994) Named first-team All-American by the Associated Press and first-team All-BIG EAST Conference...a semi-finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award...leader of the UM defensive backs that ranked No. 1 in the NCAA for pass defense...named BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week vs. Syracuse and BIG EAST Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Arizona State...instrumental in a streak of 18 straight quarters in which the UM defense did not give up a touchdown...finished the season with 85 total tackles, including 48 solo...seventh-round draft pick of the Houston Oilers...native of Dallas, Texas. 176
ALL-AMERICANS 1994-2001 WARREN SAPP (DT, 1994) Consensus All-American and first UM player to win the Lombardi Award, given annually to the nation s top lineman, and the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, given to the nation s top defensive player...one of six finalists invited to the Downtown Athletic Club for the Heisman Trophy presentation...named Defensive Player of the Year by ABC Sports, Sports Illustrated, Football Writers Association of America, Football News, Touchdown Club of Atlanta, Touchdown Club of Columbus and the Big East...led a Miami defense that ranked No. 1 in the NCAA in total defense, scoring defense and pass defense...earned Player of the Game honors three times as a senior...had 84 tackles his junior year and led the Canes in sacks (10.5), tackles for loss (9), fumbles caused (4), fumble recoveries (3), and QB pressures (25)...first-round draft pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (12th overall)...native of Plymouth, Fla. SANTANA MOSS (WR/PR, 2000) A consensus first-team All-America as a senior...finished seventh in the Heisman Trophy voting in 2000, receiving three first-place votes...the 2000 BIG EAST Offensive and Special Teams Player of the Year (the only player in league history to win both awards in the same year)...set Miami school records for receiving yards (2,546), all-purpose yards (4,402), punt return yards (1,196), and punt return touchdowns (6)...returned four punts for touchdowns during the 2000 season...a unanimous first-team All-BIG EAST selection in 2000...a semifinalist for the Biletnikoff Award (top receiver) in 2000...originally attended UM on a track scholarship...a first-round (16th pick) selection by the New York Jets in the 2001 NFL Draft and now plays for the Washington Redskins...native of Miami, Florida. RAY LEWIS (LB, 1995) Named first-team All-American by the Associated Press...one of three finalists for the Butkus Award, given annually to the nation s top linebacker, and came within one vote of tying Illinois senior Kevin Hardy for the trophy...entered the season as a member of the Playboy All-America Team...unanimous selection as first-team All-Big East by a vote of conference head coaches...started all three of his years at UM, never taking a redshirt year...led the defense in tackles as a sophomore and junior, setting consecutive records for solo tackles by a MLB with 91 in 1994 and 95 in 1995...total tackle numbers of 152 in 1994 and 160 in 1995 rank fourth and second in the UM annals for tackles in a season at all positions...led Miami in tackles for an incredible 22 consecutive games...firstround draft pick of the Baltimore Ravens (26th overall), leading the team to the Super Bowl title in 2000...native of Lakeland, Fla. JOAQUIN GONZALEZ (OT, 2000 & 2001) First-team All-America by the Football Writers Association of America in 2000 and 2001 and by CNNSI.com in 2001...earned second-team All- America by College Football News in 2000 and 2001 and by ABC Sports in 2001...earned District 3 Academic All-America recognition as a junior...winner of the 2001 Draddy Award, the Academic Heisman by the National Football Foundation, the highest honor bestowed a football scholar-athlete...key member of offensive lines that allowed only five sacks in more than 650 passing plays in 2000 and 2001...two-time firstteam All-Big East selection in 2000-2001...only offensive lineman in Big East history to earn the Rookie of the Year Award (1998)...walk-on who attended UM on an academic scholarship before earning a football grant-in-aid...graduated with honors with a degree in business marketing in 2000, and attained his MBA from Miami in 2001...native of Miami. K.C. JONES (C, 1996) Garnered Associated Press first-team All-America honors...three-time first-team All-BIG EAST selection...a semifinalist for the Lombardi Award, presented annually to the nation s top offensive or defensive lineman or linebacker...outland Trophy semifinalist, given to the nation s best interior lineman...one of the most talented offensive linemen to ever play at Miami...four-year starter at center battled through knee injuries to start 41 games during career...his performance and effort grades are unprecedented in UM history...intense competitor who once ripped the face mask off the helmet of a defensive teammate during practice...signed as a free agent with the Denver Broncos...native of Midland, Texas. BRYANT McKINNIE (OT, 2000 & 2001) The 2001 Outland Trophy winner as college football s outstanding interior lineman one of the most decorated offensive linemen in UM history named a first-team All-American by The Football News in 2000 and a consensus first-team All-American by every national service in 2001 including Associated Press, Football Writers Association, The Football News, The Sporting News, Walter Camp, and the National Football Foundation...the 2001 National Player of the Year by CNNSI.com the 2001 College Football Offensive Player of the Year by Football News...did not allow a quarterback sack during his entire UM career...a two-time unanimous first-team All-BIG EAST selection at left tackle...named a midseason All-American by CNNSI.com after a flawless performance in Miami s 27-24 win over top-ranked Florida State...Minnesota Vikings first-round pick native of Woodbury, N.J. RICHARD MERCIER (OG, 1999) Earned first-team All-American honors from The Sporting News...a two-time All-BIG EAST first-team selection...one of the most dominating offensive linemen in Miami history...was the team leader in pancake blocks during both his junior and senior campaigns...tied Mike Sullivan for the UM record in career starts (48)...played every down for Miami over his final two seasons...invited to play in the Senior Bowl, Hula Bowl, East-West Shrine Game and the Florida Citrus All-Star Gridiron Classic...a fifth-round draft choice of the Baltimore Ravens...native of Montreal, Quebec. EDWARD REED (SS, 2000 & 2001) Consensus first-team All-America selection in 2000 and 2001...first-team All-American by the Football Writers Association, Associated Press, Football News, The Sporting News and the American Football Coaches both years...consensus first-team All-Big East in 2000 and 2001...set UM career records for interceptions (21) and interception return yards (389)...picked off 17 passes in 2000 and 2001 intercepted nine passes in 2001 (second-best total in UM history) intercepted eight passes (thirdbest single-season total)...returned interceptions for touchdowns five times produced turnovers of blocked kicks that led to 106 points key factor in a defense that recorded a record 45 takeaways during the 2001 national title season...also excelled in track and field, winning the javelin at the 1999 Big East Outdoor Track & Field Championships...Baltimore Ravens first-round pick native of St. Rose, La. DANIEL BUBBA FRANKS (TE, 1999) Was named a first-team All-American by both The Football News and The Sporting News...two-time first-team All-BIG EAST selection...won the Compaq Play of the Week for his Touchdown catch against Syracuse on Nov. 27, 1999...recorded 77 career receptions for 1,038 yards and 12 touchdowns...started 30 of his 34 career games at UM...also voted Associated Press second-team All-American...firstround draft pick of the Green Bay Packers (14th overall)...native of Big Spring, Texas. PHILLIP BUCHANON (CB/PR, 2001) Standout cornerback/return specialist who was named a first team All- America as a punt return specialist by ABC Sports in 2001 named the Big East Special Teams Player of the Year in 2001 unanimous firstteam All-Big East selection in 200 led the Big East and ranked sixth nationally in punt returns with an average of 14.9 yards per return returned punts for 464 yards on 15 attempts in 2001, the fourthbest single-season average in UM history finished his career seventh in total punt return yards (477) returned two punts for touchdowns in 2001 one of three finalists for the Mosi Tatupu Award, presented to college football s finest Special Teams performer scored five touchdowns via returns in his UM career two punt returns, two interception returns and one fumble return intercepted five passes, averaging 31.4 yards per interception return, in the 2001 season native of Fort Myers, Fla. DAN MORGAN (LB, 2000) The first player in college football history to win the Butkus Award (top linebacker), Nagurski Award (college defensive player of the year) and the Bednarik Award (top defensive player) in the same season...named a first-team All-American by every national service, including Associated Press, Football Writers Association, The Football News, The Sporting News, Walter Camp, and the National Football Foundation...named National Defensive Player of the Week after a 17- tackle outing (14 unassisted stops) in a victory over Florida State in 2000...a unanimous selection for BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year...a three-time first-team All-BIG EAST selection...set a new Miami career record for tackles in a career with 532 (also a BIG EAST career mark)...a first-round (11th pick) selection of the NFL s Carolina Panthers in the 2001 Draft native of Coral Springs, Florida. JEREMY SHOCKEY (TE, 2001) First team All-America by CNNSI.com in 2001 one of three finalists for the 2001 John Mackey Award for the nation s finest tight end unanimous first team All-Big East selection in 2001 by the league s coaches was a two-time first team All-Big East pick, earning the honor as a junior in 2000 despite not starting a game led UM in catches in 2001 with 40 for 519 yards (13.0 avg.) and seven TDs finished his career with 61 catches for 815 yards and 10 TDs ranks among UM s most productive tight ends ever in catches (sixth), receiving yards (sixth) and touchdowns (tied for second) was a major factor in UM s most significant wins in the 2000 and 2001 seasons, catching decisive scoring catches against Florida State, Virginia Tech, Florida (2001 Sugar Bowl) and Nebraska (2002 Rose Bowl) firstround draft choice of the New York Giants native of Ada, Okla. 177
ALL-AMERICANS 2001-2005 TODD SIEVERS (PK, 2001) First team All-America CNNSI.com in 2001 second-team All-America by The Sporting News, ABC Sports in 2001 first team All-Big East selection in 2001 led the nation and the Big East in field goals made per game (1.9 avg.) in 2001 twice named Big East Special Teams Player of the Week after kicking four field goals in wins over Penn State and Boston College also kicked four field goals in a close win over Virginia Tech to clinch a Rose Bowl berth ranked fourth in the nation in scoring with 119 points set a UM single-season scoring record for overall points and kicking points in 2001 tied the school record for field goals made in a season with 21 was 21-of-26 (80.8 percent) on field goals in 2001 fourth in voting for the Lou Groza Award in 2001 native of Ankeny, Iowa. KELLEN WINLSOW (TE, 2003) Consensus first-team All-America as a junior in 2003 by Associated Press, American Football Coaches Association, Football Writers Association, CNNSI.com, Walter Camp and The Sporting News winner of the 2003 John Mackey Award as college football s best tight end a semi-finalist for the Lombardi Award (top down lineman) and Biletnikoff Award (top receiver) in 2003 unanimous first-team All-Big East Conference selection by the league s head coaches led the team in receptions in 2003 with 60, the second-most in a single season by a tight end finished his career with 119 catches (fifth in UM history), the most ever by a tight end at UM left the program after his junior season to apply for the NFL Draft first-round draft choice of the Cleveland Browns in 2004 native of San Diego. KEN DORSEY (QB, 2002) First-team All-America by American Football Coaches Association and Walter Camp Football Foundation...two-time Heisman Trophy finalist (third in 2001, fifth in 2002) Big East Offensive Player of the Year in 2001, and 2002 three-time first-team All-Big East selection (2000-2002) led UM on a 34-game winning streak, to the 2001 national championship and to the brink of the 2002 national title...finalist for the Johnny Unitas Award and the Davey O Brien Award in 2002...2001 Maxwell Award winner...mvp of 2001 Sugar Bowl and 2002 Rose Bowl...winningest quarterback in UM history (38-2, a record)...set eight UM career records, including total offense, passing yards, passing TDs, completions and attempts...completed 222-of-393 passes for 3,369 yards and 28 touchdowns with 12 interceptions in 2002...native of Orinda, Calif. ANTREL ROLLE (CB, 2004) Consensus first-team All-America as a senior in 2004 by Associated Press, American Football Coaches Association, Football Writers Association, Walter Camp, Cingular/ABC Sports, Sports Illustrated and The Sporting News Finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award (best defensive back) and a semifinalist for the Bednarik Award (best defensive player) First-team All-ACC and third in voting for ACC Defensive Player of the Year As a senior, made 71 tackles (38 solo), eight tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery (47 yards) and one interception Cover corner who had exceptional closing ability, and because teams often did not throw at him, was able to blitz from his cornerback position Finished his career with 192 tackles and nine takeaways native of Homestead, Fla. JEROME McDOUGLE (DE, 2002) A first-team All-America by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA)...a Hendricks Award Finalist in 2002...a Lombardi Award sem-finalist in 2002 a two-time first-team All-BIG EAST selection (2001-2002) made 14 quarterback sacks over his two seasons at UM...made 55 tackles (31 solos) with 16 tackles for losses along with seven sacks in 2002...credited with 26 quarterback hurries in 2002...had a whopping 74 hurries over his two seasons at UM...firstround draft choice of the Philadelphia Eagles in 2003 native of Pompano Beach, Fla. DEVIN HESTER (KR, 2004) One of the nation s most dangerous players in 2004 Named All-America as a kick returner by Walter Camp, Football Writers Association and The Sporting News as a sophomore In 2004, returned four kicks for touchdowns, three punts and one kickoff For the season, returned 19 punts for 326 yards, a 17.2-yard average that ranked fifth in the country Also took back 15 kickoffs for 389 yards, a 25.9 average that ranked ninth nationally Played as the nickelback on defense and led the team with four interceptions Started games at tailback, fullback, cornerback and nickelback, and also played wide receiver in addition to all special teams duties Blocked one field goal and returned another field goal 78 yards for a touchdown Scored six touchdowns for the year Named first-team All-ACC as a kick returner native of Riviera Beach, Fla. NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1983 1987 1989 1991 2001 WILLIS McGAHEE (RB, 2002) Consensus first-team All-America in 2002 by AP, American Football Coaches Association, Football Writers Association, CNNSI.com, Walter Camp and The Sporting News...Heisman Trophy Finalist (fourth)...2002 Big East Co-Offensive Player of the Year...unanimous first-team All-Big East by the coaches...finalist for the Doak Walker Award and Walter Camp Player of the Year Award...rushed for 1,753 yards on 282 carries (6.2 avg.) and scored 28 TDs in his only season as a starter...accumulated 2,108 all-purpose yards...averaged 134.8 yards rushing per game...rushed for 100 yards a UM-record 10 times and rushed for more than 200 yards twice in 2002...one of only five players in college football history to rush for 1,500-plus yards and score 25-plus touchdowns in a season...set eight UM single-season records...native of Miami. BRETT ROMBERG (C, 2002) Consensus first-team All-America in 2002 by Associated Press, American Football Coaches Association, Football Writers Association, CNNSI.com, Walter Camp and The Sporting News...winner of the Rimington Award as college football s finest center...did not allow a quarterback sack in his college career...outland Trophy Finalist...Twotime first-team All-Big East by the coaches (2001-2002)...credited with 33 pancake blocks and 18 metrorails in 2002...started 37 consecutive games at center...um went 35-2 with Romberg at center and averaged 464 yards per game with Romberg starting...keyed an offensive line that led to a record rushing season for tailback Willis McGahee and a careerhigh passing season for quarterback Ken Dorsey...native of Windsor, Ontario, Canada. SEAN TAYLOR (FS, 2003) Consensus first-team All-America as a junior in 2003 by Associated Press, American Football Coaches Association, Football Writers Association, CNNSI.com, Walter Camp and The Sporting News finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award 2003 Big East Defensive Player of the Year unanimous first-team All-Big East selection by the coaches tied the single-season record for interceptions (10) in 2003 and returned them 184 yards (second most in UM history) intercepted a total of 14 passes in his career, all over the 2002 and 2003 seasons ranks fifth on the UM career list for interceptions (14), second for career interception return yards (306), second for interceptions returned for touchdowns (3) had interceptions in four consecutive games in 2003 (second best in UM history) first-round draft choice of the Washington Redskins in 2004 native of Miami. ERIC WINSTON (OT, 2005) Recovered from a 2004 knee injury and reclaimed his position as one of the nation s top offensive tackles...won the ACC s Jacobs Trophy as the best blocker in the conference in 2005, as voted by the coaches and was named first-team All-ACC...selected first-team All-America by Walter Camp, American Football Coaches Association, Sports Illustrated and Rivals.com and named second-team All-America by Associated Press...semi-finalist for the Lombardi Award...team s vocal leader...as a senior in 2005, graded highest among UM s offensive linemen, with 23 pancake blocks and 44 metrorails...allowed only two half-sacks all season...native of Midland, Texas. BRANDON MERIWEATHER (S, 2005) Hard-hitting safety who was named first-team All-American by Football Writers of America and ABC Sports/Cingular...Named second-team All-ACC by conference sportswriters...semi-finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, presented to the nation s best defensive back...as a junior in 2005, led the team with 115 tackles, including 13 for loss, seven pass breakups, one sack, one fumble recovery and two forced fumbles...added three interceptions...made nine or more tackles in six games...native of Apopka, Fla. KELLY JENNINGS (CB, 2005) Selected first-team All-America by Sports Illustrated and second-team All-America by Associated Press in 2005...All-ACC choice who was third in the country and first in the conference with 16 pass breakups in 2005...also tied for the team lead with three interceptions...outstanding shutdown corner who was team s nominee for the Draddy Award, the Academic Heisman...three-year starter who finished his career with 41 starts in 49 games, 126 tackles, 1.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and six interceptions...native of Live Oak, Fla. 178
VINNY TESTAVERDE 1986 HEISMAN TROPHY WINNER GINO TORRETTA 1992 HEISMAN TROPHY WINNER In 1986, Vinny Testaverde became the first Hurricane to capture the Heisman Trophy. The senior quarterback outdistanced his nearest competitor by the second-highest margin of victory in the award s history. Testaverde finished first in each of the six geographic regions, receiving 678 of the 790 first-place votes cast. A senior, Testaverde threw for 2,557 yards and 26 touchdowns with only nine interceptions while leading Miami to an undefeated regular season and the nation s No. 1 ranking entering the Fiesta Bowl. Testaverde s 1986 season ranks among the best of any player in history. In addition to winning the Heisman, Testaverde also was named winner of the Maxwell Award Winner (College Player of the Year), the Davey O Brien Award (nation s best quarterback) and was named a consensus first-team All-American. Statistics and awards only tell part of the Testaverde story. A native of Elmont, N.Y., he came to Miami to compete with what could arguably be called the deepest quarterbacking crew ever assembled on a college team. At one point in the fall of 1982, the Miami roster at quarterback included Testaverde, future NFL Hall of Famer Jim Kelly, and future NFL star Bernie Kosar, along with prep All-American Kyle Vanderwende and future Georgia head coach Mark Richt. When Kelly left Miami after the 82 season, Kosar beat out Testaverde for the starting job and Vinny bided his time as a reserve awaiting his chance to shine. Miami quarterback Gino Torretta capped an illustrious career by bringing the Heisman Trophy back to Coral Gables in 1992. Torretta s story has many parallels to the saga of Miami s first Heisman winner, Vinny Testaverde. Like Testaverde, Torretta was a superior athlete who had to wait his turn as the Miami quarterback rotation worked itself out. Like Testaverde, Torretta made the most of his opportunity to star during his junior season and set up a Heisman run with a spectacular junior campaign. But Torretta took Testaverde s model for success to another level by racking up 11 school records. Torretta still ranks as Miami s all-time leader with 7,690 passing yards, 555 completions and 7,722 yards in total offense. A strong-armed passer from California, Torretta accepted the challenge to add to the legacy of Quarterback U. at Miami by turning down offers from several West Coast schools. He signed with Miami in 1988, then waited his turn behind fellow Hurricanes quarterbacks Steve Walsh and Craig Erickson. After redshirting in 88, Torretta toiled in obscurity for three years. He had a brief flirtation with the starting job during his redshirt freshman season of 1989, starting four games while Erickson was injured. Torretta responded with three solid outings, including a spectacular 486-yard performance against San Jose State, before getting a baptism by fire against Florida State in Miami s only loss of the 89 season. He returned to a reserve role when Erickson came back to complete Miami s 11-1 national championship season. When Kosar left for the NFL following the 1984 season, Testaverde took the Miami offense to another level in 1985. He led the Hurricanes to a No. 2 national ranking and a Sugar Bowl berth in his first season as the starter, passing for 3,238 yards and completing 61.4 percent of his passes, as the Hurricanes posted a 10-2 record. His spectacular debut earned him a fifth-place Heisman finish in 1985 and set up a run at the Heisman in 1986. Testaverde responded with one of the best seasons in Miami s rich quarterbacking history. Testaverde was a model of efficiency, producing the nation s best passer rating of 165.80. He perfectly guided Miami s balanced attack and came up big in the big games. Testaverde shined brightest when the spotlight was on the Hurricanes, as he led Miami to a 28-16 win over defending national champion Oklahoma by completing 21-of-28 passes for 261 yards and four touchdowns. His unforgettable scramble in the second quarter of the Oklahoma game was his hallmark moment. It came to be known around Miami as The Play, even though it didn t put points on the board. Midway through the second period, Miami was driving in a scoreless game. On second-and-nine from the OU 34-yard line, Testaverde dropped back to pass. He was forced from the pocket and ran to his right, then reversed direction as a defender grabbed his jersey, leaving his left shoulder pad flapping out from under his jersey. With no receivers open, Testaverde ran to his left and stiff-armed another OU defender before being forced out of bounds after a 10-yard gain for a first down. The run set up the game s first score, a six-yard pass from Testaverde to tight end Alfredo Roberts for a 7-0 lead. Only a motor scooter accident two days before the season finale against East Carolina slowed Testaverde down, but it wasn t enough to dampen a standout season in which the Miami senior stood out from the rest of college football s best players. 1986 HEISMAN VOTING Points 1st 2nd 3rd 1. Vinny Testaverde, Miami.............. 2,213........ 678......... 76......... 27 2. Paul Palmer, Temple.................... 672......... 28........ 207........ 174 3. Jim Harbaugh, Michigan................. 458......... 25........ 136........ 111 4. Brian Bosworth, Oklahoma............... 395.......... 9........ 136......... 96 5. Gordon Lockbaum, Holy Cross........... 242......... 32......... 39......... 68 TESTAVERDE S 1986 GAME-BY-GAME STATS Opponent Att Comp Yards Int TD Pct. LG at South Carolina..............30.....17....231......0......1....56.7.....28 at (13) Florida.................25.....12....163......3......1....48.0.....50 Texas Tech...................27.....16....330......2......4....59.3.....49 (1) Oklahoma.................28.....21....261......0......4....75.0.....33 Northern Illinois...............16.....12....208......0......2....75.0.....56 at West Virginia...............20.....14....188......0......3....70.0.....35 at Cincinnati..................35.....24....262......0......2....68.6.....29 (20) Florida State..............35.....21....315......2......3....60.0.....39 at Pittsburgh..................26.....17....291......1......4....65.4.....31 Tulsa.......................34.....21....308......1......2....61.8.....53 East Carolina...................Did not play injured TOTALS 276 175 2,557 9 26 63.4 56 *Passing Efficiency Rating: 165:80 (led the nation) TESTAVERDE S CAREER STATS Year GP/GS Att Comp Yards Int TD Pct. LG 1986 10/10 276 175 2,557 9 26 63.4* 56 1985.............11/11.... 352....216..3,238.....15.....21...61.4....88 1984............... 6/0.... 34....17....184.....1...... 0...50.0....19 1983..................- Redshirt season - 1982...............2/0..... 12......5.....79......0......1...41.7.....25 TOTALS 29/21 674 413 6,058 25 48* 61.3 88 Career Passing Efficiency: 152.80* *-Indicates school record; t-indicates scoring play Torretta played sparingly in 1990 as a sophomore, and with Erickson moving on to the NFL, Torretta was ready to take over the starting job in 1991. He did so with spectacular results, debuting with a 297-yard outing against Arkansas on the road that featured a NCAA-record 99-yard touchdown pass to Horace Copeland. He went on to throw for 3,095 yards and 20 touchdowns (with just eight interceptions) while completing 55.3 percent of his passes during that junior season and led Miami to the national championship. Playing on a Miami offense that ran the ball 48.4 percent of the time, he still racked up the highest passing yardage in a season by a UM quarterback. The 1992 season was to be Torretta s coronation as the Heisman favorite. But the season started amidst disaster as Hurricane Andrew ripped through South Florida just 12 days before the season opener at Iowa. Dealing with the emotional afermath, Torretta led the Hurricanes to a 24-7 win over the Hawkeyes on national television by passing for 433 yards and two touchdowns. That performance established him as the leader for the Heisman. While most Heisman campaigns are marked by some signature moment, consistency was Torretta s hallmark. If there was a game that typified Torretta s career it was the win against Florida State. Miami trailed 16-10 with 9:05 left in the fourth period when Torretta led the Hurricanes on a 58-yard scoring drive to take the lead. He keyed the march with a 14-yard scramble on a third-and-12 play, then ended it with a 33-yard scoring strike to Copeland. The 19-16 victory that became known as Wide Right II was testament to Torretta s leadership under pressure. That win sent Miami on to a 12-0 regular season and a No. 1 ranking entering the Sugar Bowl against Alabama. Torretta dominated the Heisman voting and became the most decorated football player in Miami history. Torretta took every award available to him in 92: the Maxwell Award (best overall player), Davey O Brien Award (top quarterback), Unitas Award (top senior quarterback), consensus All-American, and every Player of the Year Award. 1992 Heisman Voting Points 1st 2nd 3rd 1. Gino Torretta, Miami.................. 1,400........ 310........ 179........ 112 2. Marshall Faulk, San Diego State......... 1,080........ 164........ 207........ 174 3. Garrison Hearst, Georgia................ 982........ 140........ 196........ 170 4. Marvin Jones, Florida State.............. 392......... 81......... 51......... 47 5. Reggie Brooks, Notre Dame............. 294......... 42......... 53......... 62 6. Charlie Ward, Florida State.............. 126......... 18......... 18......... 36 7. Micheal Barrow, Miami................... 64......... 10......... 10......... 14 TORRETTA S 1992 GAME-BY-GAME STATS Opponent Att Comp Yards Int TD Pct. LG at (23) Iowa..................51.....31....433......1......2....60.8.....51 Florida A&M..................22.....12....170......0......2....54.5.....51 Arizona......................46.....26....289......1......1....56.5.....31 (3) Florida State...............48.....20....252......1......2....41.7.....33 at (7) Penn State..............31.....11.....80......0......0....35.5.....15 TCU........................35.....20....350......1......3....57.1.....68 at Virginia Tech...............28.....17....249......0......3....60.7.....33 West Virginia.................40.....28....363......0......3....70.0.....40 Temple......................23.....16....221......0......2....69.6.....39 at (7) Syracuse................43.....23....343......3......0....53.5.....48 at San Diego State.............35.....19....310......0......1....54.3.....47 TOTALS 402 228 3,060 7 19 56.7 68 Passing Efficiency Rating: 132.80 TORRETTA S CAREER STATS Year GP/GS Att Comp Yards Int TD Pct. LG 1992..............11-11.... 402....228...3,060......7.....19....56.7.....68t 1991..............11-11.... 371....205...3,095......8.....20....55.3.....99t 1990................9-0..... 41.....21....210......1......0....51.2.....20 1989...............10-4.... 177....101...1,325......8......8....57.1.....88t TOTALS 41-26 991 555 7,690 24 47 56.0 99t Career Passing Efficiency: 132.00 *-Indicates school record; t-indicates scoring play I can sum this game up in one word Torretta was great. Bobby Bowden, Florida State head coach 179
KELLEN WINSLOW 2003 MACKEY AWARD WINNER BRETT ROMBERG 2002 RIMINGTON TROPHY WINNER NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1983 1987 1989 1991 2001 The Nassau County Sports Commission presents the prestigious John Mackey Award annually to the most outstanding Tight End in Division I-A College Football. Established in 2000, the John Mackey Award, named for John Mackey, an NFL Hall of Famer, who was regarded as one of the best athletes to ever play tight end, recognizes the recipient s outstanding athletic prowess on the field while demonstrating positive sportsmanship and embodies the leadership abilities examples set by John Mackey. In 2003, Kellen Winslow became the first player in Miami history to win the John Mackey Award. Following a sophomore campaign in 2002 that saw Winslow compile the most productive receiving year ever by a Miami tight end, he met raised expectations the following year on his way to being named recipient of the 2003 John Mackey Award. Winslow finished ahead of Ben Troupe of Florida and Kris Wilson of Pittsburgh in the voting for the 2003 Mackey Award, as voted on by a selection committee composed of national sportswriters, commentators and outstanding NFL players. A purely gifted physical specimen at 6-foot-5, 245-pounds, Winslow had perhaps the greatest hands of any tight end in Miami history, paired with an uncanny ability to separate from defenders. During his award-winning junior season, Winslow led the team with 60 catches and was second on the team with 605 receiving yards, averaging 10.1 yards per catch and 46.5 yards per game. He led or tied for the team lead in receptions in nine games in 2003 and broke the UM record for career receptions by a tight end with 119. In his biggest game of the season and the second biggest of his career, Winslow pulled in 10 catches for 104 yards against West Virginia, including a leaping catch over the middle on a critical fourth and 13 that led to Miami s game-winning field goal in the final seconds against the Mountaineers. A week later, he made seven catches for 106 yards in the Hurricanes 22-14 win at Florida State, despite playing in a torrential downpour on a rain-soaked field. Winslow s exceptional talent as a total football player was also exemplified by his outstanding blocking ability, a skill he showed on offense and special teams. He also had the ability to stand out as a big-play performer on special teams, blocking a punt against Syracuse. He also impressed a national television audience with his blocking ability on offense and special teams in a UM win over Pittsburgh, throwing a key block to spring tailback Jason Geathers for a 78-yard gain on a screen pass that set up a Miami touchdown. Following his junior season, Winslow was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the first round as the sixth overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft. WINSLOW S 2003 RECEIVING STATISTICS GAME-BY-GAME Opponent No. Yards TD LG at Louisiana Tech.......................... 4......... 35.......... 1......... 13 Florida................................... 5......... 35.......... 0......... 17 East Carolina............................. 2......... 27.......... 0......... 16 at Boston College.......................... 4......... 41.......... 0......... 17 West Virginia............................. 10........ 104.......... 0......... 19 at Florida State............................ 7........ 106.......... 0......... 39 Temple.................................. 4......... 43.......... 0......... 17 at Virginia Tech............................ 8......... 48.......... 0.......... 8 Tennessee............................... 7......... 88.......... 0......... 22 Syracuse................................. 1.......... 6.......... 0.......... 6 Rutgers.................................. 2......... 15.......... 0.......... 8 at Pittsburgh.............................. 1.......... 9.......... 0.......... 9 vs. Florida State........................... 5......... 48.......... 0......... 12 TOTALS 60 605 1 39 WINSLOW S CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICS Year GP/GS No. Yards Avg. TD LG 2003.......... 13-12......... 60........ 605....... 10.1.......... 1......... 39 2002.......... 13-13......... 57........ 726....... 12.7.......... 8......... 58 2001........... 11-0.......... 2......... 34....... 17.0.......... 0......... 19 TOTALS 37-25 119 1,365 11.5 9 58 The Dave Rimington Trophy is one of college football s newest annual awards, given each year since 1999 to college football s outstanding center. It is hosted by the Boomer Esiason Foundation for research and treatment of cystic fibrosis. Brett Romberg became the first University of Miami player to win the coveted award in 2002. The trophy is named for former Nebraska center Dave Rimington, who was a first-team All- America center in 1981 and 1982 and was the only player to win the John Outland Trophy in both seasons as college football s outstanding interior lineman. The winner of the Rimington Trophy is determined by voting for the Associated Press first-team All-America Team. From the beginning of his Miami career, Romberg always earned attention for being different. He was never shy to share an opinion and became a media favorite because of his quick wit and his willingness to talk about anything. Romberg had many distinguishing characteristics as a Hurricane: his Canadian heritage (he s a native of Windsor, Ontario), his budding musical career (he formed two rock bands while at UM), and his outrageous personality. But Romberg was more than just a good quote. He was an outstanding football player with above average intelligence (he earned his undergraduate degree in business in less than four years and a graduate degree in sports administration as his UM career was coming to a close), a desire to excel and a willingness to do whatever it took to get the job done. It was no coincidence that Miami s 34-game winning streak from 2000 to 2002 took place with Romberg at center. Romberg had the versatility to play effectively at guard or tackle, but settled in as the center for his sophomore season in 2000. Considered by pro scouts too squatty, Romberg was never one to fit anyone s mold, either on the field, or off it. An accomplished singer and musician, Romberg always loved being the center of attention. His reputation always preceded his arrival. If I walk into a room, people are waiting for me to say something or do something funny, Romberg said. Or something stupid or to defy something or cause a scene. People are always looking for me to do that. He rarely let his audience down - either in a room or on the field. Strength, dependability, leadership and intelligence. All were trademarks of Romberg throughout his Miami career. But toughness may have been the most vital asset he displayed. He sustained a compound fracture on the thumb of his right snapping hand during the 2000 game against Louisiana Tech. The injury caused the bone to break through the skin. Romberg had the injury taped up and continued playing. He did not miss a single snap the rest of the season. You couldn t hurt Romberg with an ax, said head coach Larry Coker. I don t know that I ve coached a tougher player. With Romberg at center, the Hurricanes won 35 of 37 games, one National Championship, three BIG EAST Conference championships, a Sugar Bowl and a Rose Bowl. All with Romberg calling the blocking signals for the offensive line. Romberg never allowed a quarterback sack at center and led an offensive line that helped produce three 1,000-yard rushers (James Jackson, Clinton Portis and Willis McGahee), a quarterback (Ken Dorsey) who set every major UM career passing record and an offense that averaged more than 465 yards per game for the balance of his three years as the starting center. 180 Brett Romberg s performance set the pace for the offense
KEN DORSEY 2001 MAXWELL AWARD WINNER DAN MORGAN 2000 BUTKUS AWARD WINNER Hurricanes quarterback Ken Dorsey joined a list of college football s greatest names when he received the 2001 Maxwell Award, given annually to the outstanding college football player of the year. The Maxwell Award was begun in 1937 by the Robert W. Maxwell Memorial Football Club in Philadelphia to honor excellence in college football. Dorsey was the third Miami Hurricane to win the Maxwell Award as he edged fellow finalists Eric Crouch of Nebraska and Rex Grossman of Florida in the closest vote in the 65-year history of the award. Dorsey led the Hurricanes to a perfect (12-0) record and the 2001 National Championship. Quarterback Gino Torretta was honored as the 1992 recipient. Quarterback Vinny Testaverde captured the award in the 50th anniversary year, 1986 season. Bernie Kosar was a finalist for the award in 1984 and Steve Walsh was a finalist in 1988. Dorsey, who led No. 1 Miami (11-0) to a perfect season and a spot in a national title game in the Rose Bowl, was chosen over Grossman and Crouch. With all the talented guys here, I m just happy to be here with those guys, Dorsey said. I m most proud of being 25-1 in my career. As a Californian I cannot wait for the Rose Bowl. I just can t imagine this. I mean, the other guys are so good. I m excited that people think about me that way. The Maxwell, voted on by Division I-A coaches, the Football Writers Association of America and members of the Philadelphia-based Maxwell Football Club, goes to the best all-around player in college football. Dorsey completed 184 of 318 passes for 2,652 yards with 23 touchdowns and nine interceptions during the 2001 regular season. KEN DORSEY S 2001 STATS G/S Att. Cmp. Yards Int TD Pct. LP 11/11.......................353....206...3,014.....10.....26....58.3.....64 Passing Efficiency Rating: 148.7 GINO TORRETTA 1992 MAXWELL AWARD WINNER Quarterback Gino Torretta earned all the hardware he could in 1992 as he led the Hurricanes to a perfect 12-0 record in the regular season on the way to a No. 1 ranking and a Sugar Bowl berth. Torretta earned the Maxwell Award by passing for 3,060 yards and 19 touchdowns while completing 56.7 percent of his passes. The Pinole, California, product rewrote the Miami record books during a spectacular senior season. He left UM with 11 records to his name, including career marks for passing yards (7,690), pass completions (555) and total offense (7,722 yards). He also set a record for consecutive passes thrown without an interception (123). GINO TORRETTA S 1992 STATS GP/GS Att. Cmp. Yards Int TD Pct. LP 11/11.......................402....228...3,060......7.....19....56.7.....68 Named after the former Chicago Bears Hall of Fame linebacker, Dick Butkus, the Butkus Award is the most prestigious award a linebacker in collegiate football can receive. The award was established in 1985 by the Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando and is annually presented to the nation s best linebacker. Middle linebacker Dan Morgan won the award in 2000, the first Miami player to win the award after three predecessors were finalists. Ray Lewis was a finalist in 1995, Michael Barrow reached the final round in 1992 and Maurice Crum was a finalist in 1990. As a junior in 1999, linebacker Dan Morgan produced one of the greatest seasons any defensive player has had at the University of Miami as he made 139 tackles. But his buddy, middle linebacker Nate Webster, constantly overshadowed him. Morgan and Webster seriously pondered turning pro after the 99 season. Webster was so conflicted about the decision that he tried to withdraw his paperwork announcing his intention to make himself eligible for the 2000 NFL Draft, but discovered there was no turning back. Meanwhile, Morgan constantly questioned himself during the offseason about whether he was making the correct decision to stay one more season at UM. Less than a year later, Morgan probably questioned why he ever thought of leaving. A starter since his true freshman season, Morgan had constantly been ignored or dismissed as Miami s other linebacker behind the ballyhooed Webster. Morgan came to Miami as a fullback, but it became clear during freshman two-a-days in 1997 that he was born to play linebacker. He flourished in the role and became one of the program s mainstays through its most trying times as the Hurricanes rebuilt. By 2000, Morgan had moved from outside linebacker to the middle. Now the man in the middle, Morgan took his game and the Miami defense to a higher level. It s no coincidence that the resurgence of Miami football in 2000 coincided with Morgan s emergence as America s finest defensive player. Miami had produced strong Butkus Award candidates before, but no Hurricanes linebacker had won the honor. Morgan, a two-time semifinalist for the coveted award, had such a dominant season in 2000 that there was no questioning his selection as the 2000 Butkus Award winner. Morgan received more votes than fellow finalists Rocky Calmus of Oklahoma and Keith Adams of Clemson. The team s leading tackler in 2000 (his third time to lead UM in tackles) with 138, Morgan was a model of consistency throughout the season. He was at his finest in Miami s critical games. Morgan was valiant in defeat at Washington, making 20 tackles (13 solos) and recovering a fumble. He was spectacular in the win over topranked Florida State, making 17 stops (13 solos), forcing a fumble and intercepting a pass at the goal line that ended an FSU scoring threat in the final seconds of the first half. He added 11 stops against Virginia Tech as the Hurricanes ended Tech s 19-game win streak and assumed control of the BIG EAST race, and he was dominant in the Sugar Bowl win over Florida with 12 tackles and an interception. Morgan became the all-time career tackles leader at Miami with 512, breaking the BIG EAST record along the way. For his efforts, he was named a consensus firstteam All-American and became the first player in college football history to win the Butkus, Nagurski and Bednarik awards in the same season. Football News named him its National Defensive Player of the Year, an honor he also won on the conference level as voted on by the league s head coaches. Passing Efficiency Rating: 132.80 VINNY TESTAVERDE 1986 MAXWELL AWARD WINNER Senior quarterback Vinny Testaverde was the resounding choice as College Football s Player of the Year in 1986 and he earned the Maxwell Award to add to his trophy case with his outstanding performance. The Elmira, New York, native led the Miami Hurricanes to a perfect 11-0 record during the regular season and a No. 1 national ranking entering the Fiesta Bowl. Along the way, Testaverde set new UM standards for passing greatness as he set school single-season records for completion percentage (63.4%) and passing efficiency (165.80 the nation s best). Testaverde led Miami past defending national champion Oklahoma early in the season and was at the helm of a Miami offense that is remembered among college football s most explosive. VINNY TESTAVERDE S 1986 STATS GP/GS Att. Cmp. Yards Int TD Pct. LP 10/10......................276....175..2,557......9.....26..63.4*.....56 Passing Efficiency Rating: 165.80 (led the nation) Most satisfying of all for Morgan, he led Miami back to the national elite and the cusp of a national title. From the depths of humiliation as a true freshman in 1997 to a No. 2 ranking and an 11-1 record as a senior in 2000 it was clear that perseverance had paid off for Morgan and Miami. MORGAN S 2000 GAME-BY-GAME STATS Opponent UT AT TT TFL QBS FF FR Int QBH PBU McNeese St............ 3.... 4.... 7.... 0-0... 0-0.... 0... 0-0...0-0.... 0.... 0 at Washington......... 13.... 7... 20.... 2-3... 0-0.... 0... 1-0..1-11.... 0.... 3 at W. Virginia........... 9.... 7... 16.... 2-5... 2-5.... 0... 0-0...0-0.... 4.... 0 at Rutgers............. 1.... 0.... 1.... 0-0... 0-0.... 0... 0-0...0-0.... 0.... 0 Florida State.......... 14.... 3... 17.... 2-6... 0-0.... 1... 0-0..1-23.... 1.... 1 at Temple............ 13.... 4... 17.... 2-9... 1-7.... 0... 0-0...0-0.... 0.... 0 Louisiana Tech......... 2.... 2.... 4.... 0-0... 0-0.... 0... 0-0...0-0.... 0.... 1 Virginia Tech........... 7.... 4... 11.... 0-0... 0-0.... 0... 0-0...0-0.... 0.... 0 Pittsburgh............ 11.... 9... 20.... 2-3... 0-0.... 0... 1-0...0-0.... 0.... 0 at Syracuse............ 6.... 4... 10.... 2-4... 0-0.... 0... 0-0...0-0.... 0.... 0 Boston College........ 11.... 4... 15... 3-12... 1-7.... 0... 0-0...0-0.... 0.... 0 TOTALS 90 48 138 15-42 4-19 1 2-0 2-34 5 5 MIAMI HURRICANES IN BUTKUS AWARD VOTING 2000.....................Dan Morgan, MLB.................................1st 1995......................Ray Lewis, MLB................................2nd 1992..................Micheal Barrow, MLB..............................finalist 1990...................Maurice Crum, MLB..............................finalist I ve never been around a kid who deserved this more than Dan. He s been a phenomenal player for us, but even a better person. Our football program could not have enjoyed the resurgence that we had without Dan. He s carried our defense the last three years. Butch Davis, Miami head coach Ken Dorsey became Miami s third Maxwell Award winner in 2001 Dan Morgan s 2000 Butkus Award was the culmination of a lifelong dream 181
BRYANT MCKINNIE 2001 OUTLAND TROPHY WINNER WARREN SAPP 1994 LOMBARDI AWARD WINNER NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1983 1987 1989 1991 2001 The Outland Trophy is one of college football s oldest annual awards, given each year since 1946. The Outland has been presented since 1946 by the Football Writers Association of America in honor of the outstanding interior lineman in the country. Defensive tackle Russell Maryland became the first University of Miami player to win the coveted award in 1990. Miami offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie joined Maryland on the impressive list of honorees by winning the award in 2001. The Outland Trophy is presented annually by the Greater Omaha Sports Committee. Bryant McKinnie s rise from obscure talent to dominant force was as swift and steady as the rising fortunes of Miami football during the 2000 and 2001 seasons. McKinnie, a physical curiosity when he began his Miami career, capped an impressive career when he beat out Nebraska offensive guard Toniu Fonoti and 2000 Outland Trophy winner John Henderson of Tennessee for the award. McKinnie, a 6-foot-9, 336-pound senior from Woodbury, N.J., never allowed a sack during his college career and anchored a line which averaged 5.5 yards per rushing attempt on the way to an undefeated season and the national championship. In his hallmark performance, McKinnie dominated Syracuse All-America defensive end Dwight Freeney in Miami s 59-0 victory, holding Freeney without a quarterback sack in 52 plays. McKinnie s performance set the pace for an offense that rushed for a season-best 331 yards and accumulated 566 yards against the Orangemen. That outing was typical of McKinnie s entire career at Miami, where he played two seasons after transferring from Lackawanna Junior College prior to sitting out the 1999 season as a redshirt. A virtual unknown starting the 2000 season, McKinnie made a name for himself in Miami s 27-24 victory over Florida State at the Orange Bowl. FSU s Jamal Reynolds managed just one assisted tackle in the game. McKinnie shut down Reynolds, a first-team All-American, the Lombardi winner and a first-round NFL draft pick. Once McKinnie made a name for himself, opponents tried to make a name for themselves against him. They failed every time. RUSSELL MARYLAND 1990 OUTLAND TROPHY WINNER He was a graduate student in psychology whose friends referred to him as The Conscience. I hate to give people wrong advice, Russell Maryland said one day in 1990. I hate to make bad decisions. That s what I probably fear the most, the fear of making a bad decision. Clearly, Maryland s decision to return to play for Miami in 1990 and turn down what would surely have been a large pro contract was not a bad decision. The then-21-year old Maryland s decision to return as a fifth-year senior and pass up the big money for another year was typically mature. Maryland s mature outlook allowed him to keep personal goals in the proper perspective. When asked during his senior season at UM what his proudest achievement would be, he answered: To be able to come back to the Orange Bowl someday and say, I used to play here we never lost a game. This is our house. As a defensive tackle, Maryland didn t need to brag. His performance spoke volumes about his worth. In 1990, Maryland made 96 tackles (54 solos), had 10.5 quarterback sacks, seven tackles for losses, had 19 quarterback pressures, forced five fumbles and broke up two passes. He was college football s dominant lineman in 1990. Maryland went on to be the first pick in the 1991 NFL Draft. MARYLAND S 1990 GAME-BY-GAME STATS Opponent UT AT TT TFL QBS FF FR Int QBH PBU at BYU............ 4.... 2.... 6.... 0-0....... 1-5... 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 1.... 0 at California........ 8.... 4... 12.... 3-8....... 1-3... 1... 0-0... 0-0.... 3.... 0 Iowa.............. 2.... 2.... 4.... 0-0....... 0-0... 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 0.... 0 Florida State....... 2.... 4.... 6.... 0-0....... 0-0... 0... 1-0... 0-0.... 2.... 0 Kansas........... 1.... 3.... 4.... 0-0....... 1-3... 1... 0-0... 0-0.... 0.... 0 at Notre Dame..... 15.... 5... 20.... 3-9....... 1-3... 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 0.... 0 at Texas Tech...... 7.... 5... 12.... 1-4....... 2-9... 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 0.... 0 Pittsburgh......... 1.... 3.... 4.... 0-0....... 0-0... 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 2.... 1 Boston College..... 3.... 5.... 8.... 0-0....... 1-6... 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 4.... 1 Syracuse.......... 7.... 4... 11.... 0-0...... 3-27... 2... 0-0... 0-0.... 1.... 0 at San Diego St..... 6.... 3.... 9.... 0-0........ -1... 1... 0-0... 0-0.... 5.... 0 TOTALS 56 40 96 7-21 10.5-56 5 1-0 0-0 19 2 If you do something wrong, he s the guy who will scold you. I think he invented right and wrong. Mike Sullivan, Miami offensive lineman The Rotary Club of Houston presents the Lombardi Award annually to the offensive or defensive lineman or linebacker who best combines athletic performance with the characteristics of discipline of the late Vince Lombardi, the former coach of the Green Bay Packers and Washington Redskins. The first Lombardi Award was given in 1970. The legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers, Lombardi first made a name for himself as the smallest but toughest member of Fordham s Seven Blocks of Granite, renowned in their day (1934-37) as the best line in college football. Warren Sapp was so dominant in 1994 there was talk in college football circles that he may break the long drought of defensive players winning the Heisman Trophy. While Sapp finished sixth in the Heisman voting, he was clearly the finest defensive player in college football in 1994 and may have been the most dominant player in the game that season. For his performance, the consensus All-American became the first Miami Hurricane to win the Rotary Lombardi Award, given annually to the nation s top lineman. Sapp was named Defensive Player of the Year by ABC Sports, Sports Illustrated, Football Writers Association of America, The Football News, Touchdown Club of Atlanta, Touchdown Club of Columbus and The BIG EAST Football Conference. He led a Miami defense that led the NCAA in total defense, scoring defense and pass defense. Sapp earned Player of the Game honors from ABC vs. Washington, the BIG EAST Network vs. Rutgers and ESPN vs. Florida State He had 84 tackles and led the Hurricanes in sacks, tackles for loss, fumbles caused, fumble recoveries, and quarterback pressures. Sapp was a first-round draft pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (12th choice overall) in the 1995 NFL Draft. SAPP S 1994 GAME-BY-GAME STATS Opponent UT AT TT TFL QBS FF FR Int PBU Georgia Southern.... 3... 2... 5.... 1-4... 1.5-9.... 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 0 at Arizona State..... 0... 6... 6.... 0-0.....5-3.... 0... 1-0... 0-0.... 0 Washington........ 0... 8... 8.....5-1.... 0-0.... 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 0 Virginia Tech....... 3... 1... 4... 2-15... 2-15.... 1... 0-0... 0-0.... 1 Florida State........ 2... 6... 8.. 2.5-12... 1.5-8.... 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 2 at Rutgers......... 4... 2... 6.... 1-3.... 1-3.... 0.. 1-19... 0-0.... 0 at West Virginia..... 1... 0... 1.... 0-0.... 0-0.... 0... 0-0.. 0-20.... 1 Pittsburgh.......... 3... 8.. 11.... 2-4.... 2-11.... 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 0 at Syracuse........ 3... 3... 6.... 2-7.... 1-8.... 1... 0-0... 0-0.... 0 at Temple.......... 1... 0... 1.... 0-0.... 0-0.... 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 0 Boston College...... 2... 7... 9... 1.5-5... 1-10.... 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 1 TOTALS 37 47 84 12.5-42 10.5-67 2 2-19 0-20 5 182 If you were drawing one up, that s the way you d do it. I knew he was good, but you figure in a 60-minute ballgame, somebody would get by him. But we never did. He is just too good. Bobby Bowden, Florida State head coach The 2001 Outland Trophy climaxed Bryant McKinnie s meteoric UM career Warren Sapp was one of the most popular players in Miami football history
BENNIE BLADES 1987 JIM THORPE AWARD WINNER DAN MORGAN 2000 BEDNARIK AWARD WINNER The Jim Thorpe Award for the best defensive back in college football was created in 1986. It was conceived by former Oklahoma City talk show host Ed Sossen and W. Lynne Draper, the Jim Thorpe Association executive director. The award was immediately accepted as one of the nation s top college football honors. Winners are judged on their performance on the field, athletic ability, and character. A watch list of outstanding defensive backs is determined at the beginning of the season and a Jim Thorpe Association screening committee composed of former players, coaches, journalists and representatives of major conferences determines the winner. A toaster kept Bennie Blades humble. His role as a leader made him grow up. At the dawn of the 1987 season, the Miami Hurricanes needed leadership. There was no questioning the enormous potential of the team. But, just days prior to the season opener against Florida, the eventual national champions were in trouble. The departure of Vinny Testaverde, Alonzo Highsmith and Jerome Brown - three players whose larger than life personalities shaped the Hurricanes in 1985 and 1986 had left the Hurricanes without a personality. Bennie Blades could tell selfishness was about to engulf his team and he was compelled to do something. A self-described soft-spoken type, Blades went to team chaplain Rev. Leo Armbrust and requested he remind the team what it s proper priorities should be: to put the team goals ahead of individual goals. To remind them that individual honors only came via team achievement. Before playing a down in 1987, Blades had already made his biggest play of the season. Just in case he would begin to become part of the problem, a friend purchased a special birthday present for Blades. A toaster with an inscription reading, Bennie and the Toastettes, a mockery of Blades nickname for the Miami secondary, Bennie and the Jets. Whenever your head gets too big, Blades s friend said. Just make toast and it will bring you back to reality. Blades led the 87 Hurricanes to the national championship and a 12-0 record. He made 124 tackles, intercepted five passes, was named a consensus First-Team All-America and ended his career as UM s all-time leader for interceptions (19) and interception return yards (305). He also set UM records for consecutive games with an interception (5); total tackles by a safety (286) and unassisted tackles by a safety (155). He had led the nation in interceptions in 1986 (.91 per game) and became a first-round draftee of the Detroit Lions (the 3rd pick overall) in the 1988 NFL Draft. Blades shared the Thorpe Award with Oklahoma s Rickey Dixon. Both finished with 144 points in balloting by a 15-member committee. Florida State s Deion Sanders was third in the voting with 125 points. The last of the 60-minute men, Chuck Bednarik starred at both linebacker and center for the NFL s Philadelphia Eagles and was a three-year All-American at the University of Pennsylvania playing on both sides of the ball. The Maxwell Football Club of Philadelphia annually presents an award for College Defensive Player of the Year in his name. Voters for the award are NCAA head football coaches, members of the Maxwell Football Club and sports journalists from across the country. A native of the Philadelphia area, Dan Morgan grew up learning from his father, Dan Sr., the legend of Concrete Charlie Bednarik. So it was only appropriate that the heart and soul of Miami s 2000 defense coveted the award bearing Bednarik s name almost as much as he did the Butkus Award. When you consider all the great defensive players who attended Miami, from Jerome Brown to Warren Sapp, from Ray Lewis to Jessie Armstead, it speaks volumes that Dan Morgan finished his career as the school s all-time leader in tackles with 532. I don t think one individual could do much more for a program than Danny has done, Miami coach Butch Davis said. He is a great player on game day and he has been a terrific role model for our younger players. He s as physically gifted as anyone, he has great instincts and he is as tough a competitor as I ve ever seen. The Maxwell Football Club s voters recognized that, selecting Morgan as the Collegiate Defensive Player of the Year. Morgan set a school record with 42 consecutive starts and he became the first player in the school s history to have 100 or more tackles in each of his four seasons. MORGAN S 2000 GAME-BY-GAME STATS Opponent UT AT TT TFL QBS FF FR Int QBH PBU McNeese State..... 3.. 4... 7.... 0-0.... 0-0.. 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 0... 0 at Washington..... 13.. 7.. 20.... 2-3.... 0-0.. 0... 1-0.. 1-11.... 0... 3 at West Virginia..... 9.. 7.. 16.... 2-5.... 2-5.. 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 4... 0 at Rutgers......... 1.. 0... 1.... 0-0.... 0-0.. 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 0... 0 Florida State...... 14.. 3.. 17.... 2-6.... 0-0.. 1... 0-0.. 1-23.... 1... 1 at Temple......... 13.. 4.. 17.... 2-9.... 1-7.. 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 0... 0 Louisiana Tech..... 2.. 2... 4.... 0-0.... 0-0.. 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 0... 1 Virginia Tech....... 7.. 4.. 11.... 0-0.... 0-0.. 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 0... 0 Pittsburgh........ 11.. 9.. 20.... 2-3.... 0-0.. 0... 1-0... 0-0.... 0... 0 at Syracuse........ 6.. 4.. 10.... 2-4.... 0-0.. 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 0... 0 Boston College.... 11.. 4.. 15... 3-12.... 1-7.. 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 0... 0 TOTALS 90 48 138 15-42 4-19 1 2-0 2-34 5 5 BLADES 1987 GAME-BY-GAME STATS Opponent UT AT TT Int TD FR FF Florida.......... 3..... 5..... 8... 1-14..... 0.... 0..... 0 at Arkansas...... 3..... 6..... 9.... 0-0..... 0.... 0..... 0 at Florida State... 7.... 10.... 17.... 0-0..... 0.... 1..... 0 Maryland........ 2..... 6..... 8.... 1-0.... 1*.... 0..... 0 at Cincinnati...... 2..... 6..... 8.... 1-0..... 0.... 0..... 0 at East Carolina... 7.... 10.... 17.... 0-0..... 0.... 0..... 0 Miami (Ohio)..... 1..... 3..... 4.... 0-0..... 0.... 0..... 0 Virginia Tech..... 8.... 10.... 18.... 0-0..... 0.... 0..... 0 Toledo.......... 8..... 4.... 12... 1-22..... 0.... 0..... 0 Notre Dame...... 3..... 4..... 7... 1-21..... 0.... 0..... 0 South Carolina.... 9..... 7.... 16.... 0-0..... 0.... 0..... 0 TOTALS 53 71 124 5-57 1 1 0 *Touchdown was a return of a blocked punt. Bennie Blades is the best player at his position that I ve ever coached. Jimmy Johnson, UM head coach Bennie Blades fights off a tackler against the Rice Owls in 1985 183
DAN MORGAN 2000 NAGURSKI TROPHY WINNER The Bronko Nagurski Trophy was created to honor the best defensive college football player in the country and is voted on by the more than 1,000 members of the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA). The Nagurski Trophy honors the memory of former University of Minnesota All-American Bronko Nagurski. Created in 1993 by the FWAA, the Nagurski Trophy is presented by the Charlotte Touchdown Club. The award was established to complement the Heisman Trophy, which is rarely presented to a defensive player. Nagurski was a consensus all-american defensive tackle for Minnesota in 1929, and also made all-america teams that year as a fullback, the only man ever picked at two positions. Nagurski played at the University of Minnesota from 1927-1929, then joined the NFL s Chicago Bears. He was a charter member of the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame and the NFL Hall of Fame, and in 1969 was elected to the FWAA s all-time team. In 1995, the FWAA named their College Football Defensive Player of the Year award in his honor. Nagurski died at the age of 81 in January of 1980. GINO TORRETTA 1992 DAVEY O BRIEN AWARD WINNER The Davey O Brien National College Quarterback Award is presented each year by the Fort Worth Club in Texas. The honor, begun in 1981, is reserved for the nation s most outstanding player at the quarterback position, and carries with it a $10,000 grant to the scholarship program of the honoree s university. Hurricane Gino Torretta was honored as the recipient of the 1992 Davey O Brien Award. Torretta joined former Hurricane Vinny Testaverde, who won the award in 1986. Both Steve Walsh (1988) and Craig Erickson (1990) were runners-up in their respective years. University of Miami quarterback Gino Torretta was a senior in 1992 and he almost led the Hurricanes to their second consecutive national title. Torretta threw for 3,060 yards while completing almost 57 percent of his pass attempts. Five times Torretta exceeded 300 yards passing, including a 433-yard effort against Iowa in the season opener. Efficiency was his trademark as he threw only seven interceptions in 402 pass attempts while throwing 19 touchdown passes in an 11-1 season for Miami. NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1983 1987 1989 1991 2001 Bronko Nagurski would have liked Dan Morgan. Few winners of the Bronko Nagurski Trophy probably resembled its namesake more than Morgan. The team s leading tackler in 2000 (his third time to lead UM in tackles) with 138, Morgan was a model of consistency throughout the season. Morgan became the all-time career tackles leader at Miami with 532, breaking the Big East record along the way. For his efforts, he was named a consensus first-team All-American and became the first player in college football history to win the Butkus, Nagurski and Bednarik awards in the same season. Football News named him its National Defensive Player of the Year, an honor he also won on the conference level as voted on by the league s head coaches. MORGAN S 2000 GAME-BY-GAME STATS Opponent UT AT TT TFL QBS FF FR Int QBH PBU McNeese St........ 3.... 4.... 7.... 0-0....... 0-0... 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 0.... 0 at Washington..... 13.... 7... 20.... 2-3....... 0-0... 0... 1-0.. 1-11.... 0.... 3 at W. Virginia....... 9.... 7... 16.... 2-5....... 2-5... 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 4.... 0 at Rutgers......... 1.... 0.... 1.... 0-0....... 0-0... 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 0.... 0 Florida State...... 14.... 3... 17.... 2-6....... 0-0... 1... 0-0.. 1-23.... 1.... 1 at Temple......... 13.... 4... 17.... 2-9....... 1-7... 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 0.... 0 Louisiana Tech..... 2.... 2.... 4.... 0-0....... 0-0... 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 0.... 1 Virginia Tech....... 7.... 4... 11.... 0-0....... 0-0... 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 0.... 0 Pittsburgh........ 11.... 9... 20.... 2-3....... 0-0... 0... 1-0... 0-0.... 0.... 0 at Syracuse........ 6.... 4... 10.... 2-4....... 0-0... 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 0.... 0 Boston College.... 11.... 4... 15... 3-12....... 1-7... 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 0.... 0 TOTALS 90 48 138 15-42 4-19 1 2-0 2-34 5 5 WARREN SAPP 1994 NAGURSKI TROPHY WINNER Outspoken. Challenging. Tenacious. Dominating. Just a few of the words used by teammates and coaches to describe the player many say is the greatest defensive lineman ever to wear a University of Miami Hurricanes uniform. How good was Warren Sapp at Miami? Good enough for people to argue he was better than Ted Hendricks, better than Jerome Brown, better than Rubin Carter, better than Jim Burt, better than Russell Maryland, better than Cortez Kennedy. That s a pretty impressive list. And it takes a pretty impressive player to earn that kind of comparison. Sapp was dominant on a 1994 defense that was outstanding. Due largely to his disruptive play, Miami s defense led the nation in total defense, pass efficiency defense and scoring defense. A junior in 1994, Sapp made 84 tackles (37 solos), 10.5 quarterback sacks, 25 quarterback pressures, nine tackles for losses, caused four fumbles, recovered three fumbles, and broke up five passes. Sapp s 1994 season earned him the Nagurski Trophy, the Lombardi Award, a spot as an Outland Trophy finalist, Football News Defensive Player of the Year, BIG EAST Conference Defensive Player of the Year and a sixth-place finish in Heisman Trophy voting. SAPP S 1994 GAME-BY-GAME STATS Opponent UT AT TT TFL QBS FF FR Int PBU Georgia Southern... 3.... 2.... 5.... 1-4...... 1.5-9... 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 0 at Arizona State..... 0.... 6.... 6.... 0-0........5-3... 0... 1-0... 0-0.... 0 Washington........ 0.... 8.... 8.....5-1....... 0-0... 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 0 Virginia Tech....... 3.... 1.... 4... 2-15...... 2-15... 1... 0-0... 0-0.... 1 Florida State....... 2.... 6.... 8.. 2.5-12...... 1_-8... 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 2 at Rutgers......... 4.... 2.... 6.... 1-3....... 1-3... 0.. 1-19... 0-0.... 0 at West Virginia..... 1.... 0.... 1.... 0-0....... 0-0... 0... 0-0.. 0-20.... 1 Pittsburgh......... 3.... 8... 11.... 2-4...... 2-11... 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 0 at Syracuse........ 3.... 3.... 6.... 2-7....... 1-8... 1... 0-0... 0-0.... 0 at Temple.......... 1.... 0.... 1.... 0-0....... 0-0... 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 0 Boston College..... 2.... 7.... 9... 1.5-5...... 1-10... 0... 0-0... 0-0.... 1 TOTALS 37 47 84 12.5-42 10.5-67 2 2-19 0-20 5 TORRETTA S 1992 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS Opponent Att Comp Yards Int TD Pct. LP at (23)Iowa...................51.....31....433......1......2....60.8.....51 Florida A&M..................22.....12....170......0......2....54.5.....51 Arizona......................46.....26....289......1......1....56.5.....31 (3)Florida State...............48.....20....252......1......2....41.7.....33 at (7)Penn State...............31.....11.....80......0......0....35.5.....15 TCU........................35.....20....350......1......3....57.1.....68 at Virginia Tech...............28.....17....249......0......3....60.7.....33 West Virginia.................40.....28....363......0......3....70.0.....40 Temple......................23.....16....221......0......2....69.6.....39 at (7)Syracuse................43.....23....343......3......0....53.5.....48 at San Diego State.............35.....19....310......0......1....54.3.....47 TOTALS 402 228 3,060 7 19 56.7 68 Passing Efficiency Rating: 132.80 VINNY TESTAVERDE 1986 DAVEY O BRIEN AWARD WINNER A senior in 1986, Vinny Testaverde threw for 2,557 yards and 26 touchdowns with only nine interceptions while leading Miami to an undefeated regular season and the nation s number one ranking entering the Fiesta Bowl. Testaverde s 1986 season ranks among the best of any player in history as he was named a consensus First-Team All-American and earned the O Brien, Heisman and Maxwell Awards. Testaverde guided the Hurricanes to the brink of the national title in an 11-1 season. TESTAVERDE S 1986 GAME-BY-GAME STATS Opponent Att Comp Yards Int TD Pct. LP at South Carolina..............30.....17....231......0......1....56.7.....28 at (13)Florida.................25.....12....163......3......1....48.0.....50 Texas Tech...................27.....16....330......2......4....59.3.....49 (1)Oklahoma.................28.....21....261......0......4....75.0.....33 Northern Illinois...............16.....12....208......0......2....75.0.....56 at West Virginia...............20.....14....188......0......3....70.0.....35 at Cincinnati..................35.....24....262......0......2....68.6.....29 (20)Florida State..............35.....21....315......2......3....60.0.....39 at Pittsburgh..................26.....17....291......1......4....65.4.....31 Tulsa.......................34.....21....308......1......2....61.8.....53 East Carolina...................did not play injured TOTALS 276 175 2,557 9 26 63.4 56 Passing Efficiency Rating: 165.80 (led the nation) 184
GINO TORRETTA 1992 UNITAS GOLDEN ARM AWARD WINNER JOAQUIN GONZALEZ 2001 ACADEMIC HEISMAN WINNER University of Miami quarterback Gino Torretta was the second Hurricanes quarterback to earn the Johnny Unitas Award, capping a brilliant 1992 season with the honor. A senior, Torretta threw for 3,060 yards while completing almost 57 percent of his pass attempts. That season s Heisman Trophy winner, Torretta s victory in the Unitas voting capped a season unparalleled in Miami history as he became the most decorated football player in Miami annals. Torretta took every award available to him in 92: the Maxwell Award (best overall player), Davey O Brien Award (top quarterback), Unitas Award (top senior quarterback), consensus All-American, and every Player of the Year award. TORRETTA S 1992 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS Opponent Att Comp Yards Int TD Pct. LP at (23)Iowa...................51.....31....433......1......2....60.8.....51 Florida A&M..................22.....12....170......0......2....54.5.....51 Arizona......................46.....26....289......1......1....56.5.....31 (3)Florida State...............48.....20....252......1......2....41.7.....33 at (7)Penn State...............31.....11.....80......0......0....35.5.....15 TCU........................35.....20....350......1......3....57.1.....68 at Virginia Tech...............28.....17....249......0......3....60.7.....33 West Virginia.................40.....28....363......0......3....70.0.....40 Temple......................23.....16....221......0......2....69.6.....39 at (7)Syracuse................43.....23....343......3......0....53.5.....48 at San Diego State.............35.....19....310......0......1....54.3.....47 TOTALS 402 228 3,060 7 19 56.7 68 Passing Efficiency Rating: 132.80 CRAIG ERICKSON 1990 UNITAS GOLDEN ARM AWARD WINNER He s often overlooked in all the talk about Miami s rich quarterbacking history, but Craig Erickson built a record of accomplishment at the University of Miami that few have matched. The starting signal caller in 1989 and 1990, Erickson led the Hurricanes to the 1989 National Championship and a 21-3 record over the 1989-90 seasons. His 3,363 yards is only surpassed once in Miami annals. Six times he surpassed 300 yards passing in a game, twice throwing for more than 400. Three times he tied the school record with four touchdown passes. In addition to winning the Unitas Award, Erickson placed eighth in balloting for the Heisman Trophy. University of Miami offensive tackle Joaquin Gonzalez was named winner of the Academic Heisman, the HealthSouth Draddy Award, in a ceremony honoring 16 national scholar-athletes at the National Football Foundation s 44th Annual Awards dinner in New York City. The HealthSouth Draddy Award, known as the Academic Heisman, is the ultimate honor a college football scholar-athlete can achieve. With the honor, Gonzalez joined an elite list of previous winners including Peyton Manning of Tennessee (1997), Danny Wuerffel of Florida (1996), and Kyle Vanden Bosch of Nebraska (2000). The Vincent depaul Draddy Trophy provides the winner with a $25,000 scholarship towards postgraduate study. Since 1990, 11 scholar-athletes have been fortunate to walk away from the Awards Dinner with this much-acclaimed trophy. One of the nation s top offensive tackles and a major factor in an offensive line that yielded only three quarterback sacks in 2000, Joaquin Gonzalez epitomized the term scholar-athlete. The 6-foot-6, 298-pound Dean s List member was a threetime Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Team member, being named to the First Team in 2000, was a four-time BIG EAST Academic All-Conference selection and an Iron Arrow inductee in 2000 (the highest academic honor bestowed to any UM student or staff member). Gonzalez received a Bachelor s Degree in Business Administration in May of 2001 and received a Master s of Business Administration in December of 2001. Athletically, Gonzalez s accomplishments were equally impressive. The Football Writers Association named him First Team All-America twice, in 2000 and 2001, and he was named a second-team All-America numerous times. Gonzalez was selected to the First Team All-BIG EAST Team in both 2000 and 2001 and was the BIG EAST Rookie of the Year in 1998 - the first recipient of the award to earn All- Conference Academic honors in the same season. A native of Miami, Gonzalez was extremely active in the community as well, serving as a motivational speaker at local elementary schools and participating in the Read To Win program. He was a seventh-round draft pick of the Cleveland Browns in the 2002 NFL Draft. ERICKSON S 1990 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS Opponent Att Comp Yards Int TD Pct. LP at (16) BYU..................52.....28....299......1......0....53.8.....27 at California..................47.....32....467......0......4....68.1.....40 Iowa........................33.....17....360......2......3....51.5.....73t (2) Florida State...............23.....13....128......0......1....56.5.....24 Kansas......................29.....15....229......0......1....51.7.....39 at (6) Notre Dame.............36.....20....355......2......0....55.5.....43 at Texas Tech.................32.....22....307......0......4....68.8.....38t Pittsburgh....................35.....25....355......0......2....71.4.....40 Boston College................26.....13....320......1......4....50.0.....52t Syracuse....................41.....23....259......0......1....56.1.....24 at San Diego State.............39.....17....284......1......2....43.6.....56 TOTALS 393 225 3,363 7 22 57.2 73t Passing Efficiency Rating: 144.00 Joaquin Gonzalez epitomized what a student-athlete can accomplish 185
JACK HARDING MVP AWARD Each season the players and coaches of the University of Miami football team select a most valuable player, to be awarded the Jack Harding MVP Award at the annual football banquet. In 2005, offensive tackle Eric Winston was presented the honor. Given since 1964, this honor is the highest performance-based award a Hurricanes player can attain from his teammates. The award is named for former UM head coach and athletic director Jack Harding, who coached the Hurricanes football team from 1937-42 and 1945-47. Harding relinquished his coaching duties after the 1947 season and took over as athletic director, a post he held until his death in 1963. As football coach, Harding oversaw the program s rise into a major program. His 1938 team was his best, traveling to Gainesville and handing Florida an upset loss in the first meeting between the schools. His teams posted major intersectional wins over Michigan State, Auburn, North Carolina State, Clemson and Florida that put Miami football on the map. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Harding was an accomplished athlete in his own right, lettering in football for legendary coaches Glenn Pop Warner and Jock Sutherland, in addition to earning varsity letters in baseball and basketball. NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1983 1987 1989 1991 2001 JACK HARDING UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI MVP AWARD Eric Winston, offensive tackle.....................................2005 Brock Berlin, quarterback........................................2004 Sean Taylor, safety.............................................2003 Ken Dorsey, quarterback.........................................2002 Ken Dorsey, quarterback and Edward Reed, safety....................2001 Dan Morgan, linebacker and Santana Moss, receiver/return specialist.....2000 Daniel Bubba Franks, tight end..................................1999 Scott Covington, quarterback.....................................1998 Edgerrin James, running back....................................1997 Tremain Mack, safety...........................................1996 Ray Lewis, middle linebacker.....................................1995 Warren Sapp, defensive tackle....................................1994 Kevin Patrick, defensive end......................................1993 Micheal Barrow, linebacker and Gino Torretta, quarterback..............1992 Carlos Huerta, placekicker.......................................1991 Russell Maryland, defensive tackle.................................1990 Cortez Kennedy, defensive tackle.................................1989 Steve Walsh, quarterback.......................................1988 Steve Walsh, quarterback.......................................1987 Vinny Testaverde, quarterback....................................1986 Vinny Testaverde, quarterback....................................1985 Bernie Kosar, quarterback.......................................1984 Glenn Dennison, tight end.......................................1983 Jay Brophy, linebacker..........................................1982 Jim Kelly, quarterback...........................................1981 Mike Goedeker, defensive end....................................1980 Gene Coleman, defensive back...................................1979 Ottis Anderson, fullback.........................................1978 Don Smith, defensive tackle.....................................1977 Eddie Edwards, defensive tackle..................................1976 Steadman Scavella, defensive end.................................1975 Rich Griffiths, linebacker........................................1974 Tony Cristiani, middle guard......................................1973 Chuck Foreman, running back/flanker..............................1972 Mike Riley, linebacker..........................................1971 Tom Turchetta, guard...........................................1970 Dick Sorensen, linebacker.......................................1969 Ted Hendricks, defensive end....................................1968 Jimmy Cox, split end...........................................1967 Tom Beier, defensive back.......................................1966 Ed Weisacosky, defensive end...................................1965 Robert J. Brown, tackle.........................................1964 George Mira, quarterback.......................................1963 186 Eric Winston was the 2005 Jack Harding University of Miami MVP
MIAMI PLAYERS IN AWARDS VOTING HEISMAN TROPHY 1962..........George Mira, QB..................................5th 1963..........George Mira, QB.................................10th 1968..........Ted Hendricks, DE................................5th 1984..........Bernie Kosar, QB.................................4th 1985..........Vinny Testaverde, QB..............................5th 1986..........Vinny Testaverde, QB..............................1st 1988..........Steve Walsh, QB..................................4th 1990..........Craig Erickson, QB................................8th 1992..........Gino Torretta, QB.................................1st Micheal Barrow, MLB..............................7th 1994..........Warren Sapp, DT.................................6th 2000..........Santana Moss, WR/PR.............................7th 2001..........Ken Dorsey, QB..................................3rd Bryant McKinnie, OT...............................8th 2002..........Willis McGahee, RB...............................4th Ken Dorsey, QB..................................5th OUTLAND TROPHY 1986..........Jerome Brown, DT..............................finalist 1987..........Danny Stubbs, DE..............................finalist 1990..........Russell Maryland, DT..............................1st 2001..........Bryant McKinnie, OT...............................1st 2002..........Brett Romberg, C...............................finalist JIM THORPE AWARD 1987..........Bennie Blades, FS................................1st 2001..........Edward Reed, FS..............................finalist 2003..........Sean Taylor, FS................................finalist 2004..........Antrel Rolle, CB................................finalist DAVEY O BRIEN AWARD 1986..........Vinny Testaverde, QB..............................1st 1988..........Steve Walsh, QB.................................2nd 1990..........Craig Erickson, QB...............................2nd 1992..........Gino Torretta, QB.................................1st JOHNNY UNITAS GOLDEN ARM AWARD 1990..........Craig Erickson, QB................................1st 1992..........Gino Torretta, QB.................................1st ROBERT R. MAXWELL AWARD 1986..........Vinny Testaverde, QB..............................1st 1992..........Gino Torretta, QB.................................1st 2001..........Ken Dorsey, QB..................................1st WALTER CAMP AWARD 1992..........Gino Torretta, QB.................................1st VINCE LOMBARDI AWARD 1986..........Jerome Brown, DT..............................finalist 1994..........Warren Sapp, DT.................................1st KNUTE ROCKNE AWARD 1968..........Ted Hendricks, DE................................1st BRONKO NAGURSKI AWARD 1994..........Warren Sapp, DT.................................1st 2000..........Dan Morgan, MLB.................................1st DICK BUTKUS AWARD 1990..........Maurice Crum, MLB.............................finalist 1992..........Micheal Barrow, MLB............................finalist 1995..........Ray Lewis, MLB..................................2nd 2000..........Dan Morgan, MLB.................................1st 2003..........Jonathan Vilma, MLB............................finalist CHUCK BEDNARIK AWARD 2000..........Dan Morgan, MLB.................................1st JOHN MACKEY AWARD 2001..........Jeremy Shockey, TE............................finalist 2002..........Kellen Winslow, TE.............................finalist 2003..........Kellen Winslow, TE................................1st RAY GUY AWARD 2001..........Freddie Capshaw, P............................finalist LOU GROZA AWARD 2001..........Todd Sievers, K...................................4th MOSI TATUPU AWARD 2001..........Phillip Buchanon, PR............................finalist DAVE RIMINGTON TROPHY 2001..........Brett Romberg, C...............................finalist 2002..........Brett Romberg, C.................................1st TED HENDRICKS AWARD 2002..........Jerome McDougle, DE...........................finalist 187
NCAA RECORD HOME WINNING STREAK 58 in a Row It spanned almost a decade. 58 straight times Miami took the field at the Orange Bowl from 1985 to 1994 and 58 straight times the Hurricanes came off the field victorious. It s an NCAA-record streak that will not be challenged for years to come. The Streak lasted through three U.S. Presidents, two different head football coaches and even Hurricane Andrew it was a streak for the ages. Streak Stuff Seventeen of the 58 victories were against ranked teams, including 12 games with teams ranked in the top 10 and six in the top five Four times UM downed the nation s top ranked team (Oklahoma 28-16 in 1986; Oklahoma 20-14 in the 1988 Orange Bowl Classic; Florida State 31-0 in 1988; and Notre Dame 27-10 in 1989) There were 29 single-game and 13 multiple-game victims The most common opponent during the streak was Florida State. FSU was 0-4 at the OB during the streak with losses in 1986 (41-23), 1988 (31-0, FSU ranked #1), 1990 (31-22, FSU ranked #2) and 1992 (19-16) Notre Dame (outscored 109-17) and Cincinnati (outscored 151-3) were defeated three times during the streak. Notre Dame entered the Nov. 25, 1989, contest ranked No.1 and was defeated 27-10. Miami was ranked No.1 25 times during the streak, including three final polls when the Hurricanes captured the national championship after the 1987, 1989, and 1991 seasons Network television was present for 26 of the 58 games Streak Leaders Passing...................... Gino Torretta: 4,638 yards, 33 touchdowns Rushing...................... Leonard Conley: 1,245 yards Receiving..................... Michael Irvin: 78 catches, 1,316 yards Touchdowns Rushing............ Stephen McGuire: 20 Touchdown Receptions.......... Lamar Thomas: 15 Interceptions.................. Bennie Blades: 12 1985 Sept. 7............L......................Florida (5)..............23-35 Oct. 12............W......................Cincinnati...............38-0 Oct. 26............W...................(15) Louisville...............45-7 Nov. 23............W...........(4) Colorado State (HC)...............24-3 Nov. 30............W..................(4) Notre Dame...............58-7 1986 Sept. 13...........W..................(2) Texas Tech..............61-11 Sept. 27...........W................(2) Oklahoma (1)..............28-16 Oct. 4.............W...............(1) Northern Illinois...............34-0 Nov. 1.............W.............(1) Florida State (20)..............41-23 Nov. 15............W...................(1) Tulsa (HC)..............23-10 Nov. 22............W.................(1) East Carolina..............36-10 1987 Sept. 5............W.................(10) Florida (20)...............31-4 Oct. 10............W....................(3) Maryland..............46-16 Nov. 7.............W.................(3) Miami (Ohio)...............54-3 Nov. 14............W.............(3) Virginia Tech (HC)..............27-13 Nov. 21............W......................(3) Toledo..............24-14 Nov. 28............W..............(2) Notre Dame (10)...............24-0 Dec. 5.............W.............(2) South Carolina (8)..............20-16 Jan. 1.............W................(2) Oklahoma (1)..............30-14 1988 Sept. 3............W..............(6) Florida State (1)...............31-0 Sept. 24...........W...................(1) Wisconsin...............23-3 Oct. 1.............W.....................(1) Missouri...............55-0 Oct. 22............W...................(4) Cincinnati...............57-3 Nov. 5.............W...................(3) Tulsa (HC)...............34-3 Nov. 26............W.................(3) Arkansas (8)..............18-16 Dec. 3.............W...............(2) Brigham Young..............41-17 Jan. 2.............W.................(2) Nebraska (6)...............23-3 1989 Sept. 16...........W....................(3) California...............31-3 Oct. 7.............W...................(2) Cincinnati...............56-0 Oct. 14............W...............(2) San Jose State..............48-16 Nov. 4.............W.................(7) East Carolina..............40-10 Nov. 18............W..........(7) San Diego State (HC)...............42-6 Nov. 25............W...............(7) Notre Dame (1)..............27-10 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1983 1987 1989 1991 2001 1990 Sept. 29...........W.......................(10) Iowa..............48-21 Oct. 6.............W..............(9) Florida State (2)..............31-22 Oct. 13............W.....................(3) Kansas...............34-0 Nov. 3.............W...............(8) Pittsburgh (HC)...............45-0 Nov. 17............W...............(3) Boston College..............42-12 Nov. 24............W....................(2) Syracuse...............33-7 1991 Sept. 12...........W................(2) Houston (10)..............40-10 Oct. 5.............W...............(2) Oklahoma State...............40-3 Oct. 12............W................(2) Penn State (9)..............26-20 Oct. 19............W.............(2) Long Beach State...............55-0 Nov. 9.............W...........(3) +West Virginia (HC)...............27-3 Nov. 30............W..............(1) San Diego State..............39-12 Jan. 1.............W................(1) Nebraska (11)...............22-0 1992 Sept. 19...........W..................(1) Florida A&M...............38-0 Sept. 26...........W.....................(1) Arizona................8-7 Oct. 3.............W..............(2) Florida State (3)..............17-16 Oct. 17............W........................(1) TCU..............45-10 Oct. 31............W................(1) +West Virginia..............35-23 Nov. 14............W................(1) +Temple (HC)...............48-0 1993 Sept. 18...........W................(3) +Virginia Tech...............21-2 Oct. 2.............W.............(3) Georgia Southern...............30-7 Oct. 23............W...............(6) +Syracuse (23)...............49-0 Oct. 30............W.....................(4) +Temple...............42-7 Nov. 13............W................(3) +Rutgers (HC)..............31-17 Nov. 27............W...............(9) Memphis State..............41-17 1994 Sept. 3............W.............(6) Georgia Southern...............56-0 Sept. 24...........L...............(6) Washington (17)..............20-38 Legend: The number in front of the opponent name indicates Miami s ranking in the Associated Press poll coming into the game. The number following the opponent name indicate the opponent s rank entering the game. + Indicates Big East Conference game (HC) Indicates Homecoming game 188
RING OF HONOR / RETIRED NUMBERS 1997 INDUCTEES The first four inductees into the University of Miami Football Ring of Honor quarterback George Mira (1961-63), halfback Jim Dooley (1949-51), defensive end Ted Hendricks (1966-68) and quarterback Vinny Testaverde (1982-86) were recognized on November 1, 1997, during halftime of the Miami vs. Arkansas State game. In addition to their names adorning the facade of the Orange Bowl, these four former Hurricanes had their jerseys retired at the ceremony. They are the only football jersey numbers retired by the University of Miami. #10 GEORGE MIRA, QB, 1961-63 PASSING RUSHING Year GP/GS Att-Com-Int Pct. Yards TD LG Att Yards Avg. TD LG 1961................9/8....151-74-6.......49.0........906..........8.........44.........66........173........2.7..........3.........21 1962..............10/10..260-122-16.......46.9......1,572.........10.........39.........73........166........2.3..........3.........36 1963..............10/10..334-172-14.......51.5......2,155.........10.........47.........59........163........2.8..........2.........37 Totals.............29/28..745-368-36.......49.4......4,633.........28.........47........198........502........2.5..........8.........37 Career passing efficiency: 104.37 #42 JIM DOOLEY, HB, 1949-51 RUSHING RECEIVING DEFENSE Year Att. Yards Avg. TD LG No. Yards Avg. LG TD Int 1949................13.........68........5.2..........1..........-..........3.........53.......17.7..........-..........1.......2-68 1950................98........530........5.4..........2.........36.........10........127.......12.7..........-..........0........5-5 1951................89........431........4.9..........2.........43..........5.........70.......14.2.........18..........1......10-76 Totals...............200......1,029........5.1..........5.........43.........18........250.......13.9..........-..........2.....17-149 #89 TED HENDRICKS, DE, 1966-68 TACKLES Year GP/GS TT UT AT FR Int 1966.........10/10.....100......66......34.......3.......0-0 1967.........10/10.....127......83......44.......4......1-15 1968.........10/10......91......69......22.......5.......1-1 Totals........30/30.....318.....218.....100......12......2-16 #14 VINNY TESTAVERDE, QB, 1982-86 PASSING Year GP/GS Att-Com-Int Pct. Yards TD LG 1982......2/0.........12-5-0.....41.7........79......1.....25 1983 Redshirt season 1984......6/0........34-17-1.....50.0.......184......0.....19 1985.....11/11.....352-216-15.....61.4.....3,238.....21.....88 1986....10/10......276-175-9.....63.4.....2,557.....26.....56 Totals....29/21.....674-413-25.....61.3.....6,058.....48.....88 Career passing efficiency: 152.80 RING OF HONOR The Ring of Honor was established during the 1997 season as a way to recognize the outstanding players that have passed through the Hurricanes football program. Names will be added to the Ring of Honor on a regular basis by either decade or position played. Those names and their jersey numbers will be permanently affixed for display on the facing of the Orange Bowl s northside upper deck. The names of the Ring of Honor members have become a distinctive characteristic of the Orange Bowl stadium, one of the world s most recognizable sports venues. 1999 INDUCTEES Four former Hurricanes football stars were inducted into the University of Miami Football Ring of Honor on November 20, 1999, during halftime of the Miami vs. Rutgers game. Recognized were running back Ottis Anderson (1975-78), fullback Don Bosseler (1953-56), quarterback Bernie Kosar (1982-84) and defensive back Burgess Owens (1970-72). OTTIS ANDERSON, RB, 1975-78 RUSHING RECEIVING Year GP/GS Att Yards Avg. TD LG No. Yards Avg. TD LG 1975...............11/5.........67........365........5.5..........0.........25.........11........128.......11.7..........1.........22 1976..............11/11........213........918........4.3..........6.........42.........10........121.......12.1..........0.........47 1977..............11/11........187........782........4.0..........1.........23.........20........243.......12.1..........3.........74 1978..............11/11........224......1,266........5.7.........10.........80.........14.........47........3.4..........1.........12 Totals.............44/38........701......3,331........4.8.........17.........80.........55........539........9.8..........5.........74 DON BOSSELER, FB, 1953-56 RUSHING RECEIVING Year Att Yards Avg. TD LG No. Yards Avg. TD LG 1953............................10.........60........6.0..........0.........12..........0..........0........0.0..........0..........0 1954...........................110........424........3.9..........3.........22..........4.........12........3.0..........0..........6 1955...........................104........435........4.2..........4.........16..........3.........20........6.7..........0.........10 1956...........................161........723........4.5..........4.........72..........4.........46.......11.5..........0.........17 Totals..........................385......1,642........4.6.........11.........72.........11.........78........7.0..........0.........17 BERNIE KOSAR, QB, 1982-84 PASSING Year GP/GS Att-Com-Int Pct. Yards TD LG 1982 Redshirt season 1983.....11/11.....327-201-15.....61.5.....2,329.....15.....73 1984....12/12.....416-262-16.....63.0.....3,642.....25.....85 Totals....23/23.....743-463-31.....62.3.....5,971.....40.....85 BURGESS OWENS, DB, 1970-72TACKLES RETURNS Year GP/GS TT UT AT FR Int Kick Punts 1970......11/11...33...21...12....0....1-6..5-103.....7-73 1971......11/11...56...40...16....2....5-2....0-0...10-150 1972......11/11...71...48...23....0....1-8...1-40......2-7 Totals.....33/33..160..109...51....2...7-16..6-143...19-230 189
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1983 1987 1989 1991 2001 UM ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME The University of Miami Athletics Hall of Fame was officially created on April 13, 1966. Several judges of the Circuit Court of Dade County, all of whom were UM Alumni, spearheaded the Hall s creation as a method of recognizing those who have contributed most to Hurricane athletics over the years. The 2006 inductees were: Joey Cora (baseball), Amy Deem (women s track coach), Leonard Hamilton (basketball), Ray Lewis (football), Ryan McNeil (football), Darrin Smith (football), Ron Thorne (track). Lewis, who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens said of his induction, This honor for me, right now today is the happiest day of my life. Words can t adequately explain. This is it. I ve been to the top of a lot of things, even the Super Bowl, but this is legendary. With the 2006 class, there have been 328 inductees into the Hall. The Hall of Fame is housed on the UM campus adjacent to the Hecht Athletic Center. Inductees: Hal Allen (football coach) Ottis Anderson (football) Jodi Appelbaum Steinbauer (tennis) Ray Arky (football) Jessie Armstead (football) Dr. Bowman F. Ashe (UM president) Rod Ashman (football, basketball) Wilbert Bach (sports information) Pete Banaszak (football) Mike Barnes (football) Micheal Barrow (football) Rick Barry (basketball) Wayne Beckner (basketball) Tom Beier (football) Bill Bennett (track) Lloyd Bennett (track and swimming coach) Sharon Berg (swimming) Stanley Skip Bertman (baseball coach) Al Besselink (men s golf) Don Bosseler (football) Bennie Blades (football) Melvin Bratton (football) Melissa Briley-Mieras (diving) Eddie Brown (football) Eric Brown (basketball) Jerome Brown (football) Janet Buchanan-Kerr (swimming) Dr. Charles Burbacher (team doctor) Andrew Burrow (tennis) Jim Burt (football) Edward Red Cameron (football, boxing) Whitey Campbell (football, basketball, baseball, and football and baseball coach) Al Carapella (football) Rubin Carter (football) Sy Chadroff (basketball, baseball) Nick Chickillo (football) Tony Cline (football) Julius Cohen (basketball) Dan Connors (football) Horace Copeland (track) Alex Cora (baseball) Pat Cramer (tennis) Tony Cristiani (football) Nathaniel Crosby (golf) Fran Curci (football, football coach) Don Curnutt (basketball) Paul Dee (athletic director) Amy Deem (women s track coach) Bill Deering (track and field) Dr. Mickey Demos (boxing) Paul Desjardins (golf) Bill Diaz (swimming coach) Eddie Dibbs (tennis) Carl DiBernardo (boxing) Jim Dooley (football, track) Lin Dunn (women s basketball coach) Eddie Dunn (football, basketball, baseball, coach) Gary Dunn (football) Eddie Edwards (football) Judy Eller (golf) Craig Erickson (football) Dennis Erickson (football) Lee Evans (reporter) Jorge Fabregas (baseball) Kevin Fagan (football) Jaime Fillol (tennis) Mike Fiore (baseball) Chuck Foreman (football) Dawn Frady (swimming) Ron Fraser (baseball coach) Abe Friedman (basketball) George Gallett (sports information) Luis Garcia (tennis) Greg Garlich (diving) Charlie George (football) Harry Ghaul (football, baseball) Ron Godfrey (basketball coach) Tom Gompf (swimming coach) Orlando Gonzalez (baseball) Joe Grahe (baseball) Dr. Joel Green (baseball) Lise Gregory (tennis) Matt Gribble (swimming) Randy Guerra (baseball) Andy Gustafson (football coach, athletic director) Jack Hackett (football) Bruce Hale (basketball coach) CLASS OF 2006 INDUCTEES Leonard Hamilton (basketball) Penny Hammel (women s golf) John Hammil (tennis) Jack Harding (football coach, athletic director) Robin Harmony (women s basketball) Dennis Harrah (football) Doris Hart (tennis) Al Harum (tennis) Janet Hass (women s tennis) Bill Hawkins (football) Neal Heaton (baseball) Ted Hendricks (football) Jeannie Hebert-Truax (women s basketball) Dr. Bill Heuson (golf coach) Dick Hickox (basketball) Alonzo Highsmith (football) Carlos Huerta (Ffootball) Isabella Hutchinson (women s athletics) Michael Irvin (football) Stan Jakubowski (baseball) Calvin James (baseball) Don James (football) Harvey James (football) Sam Jankovich (athletic director) Charles Johnson (baseball) Jack Johnson (football) Jimmy Johnson (football coach) Art Kehoe (football, football coach) Jim Kelly (football) Cortez Kennedy (football) Tracy Kerdyk (golf) Walter Kichefski (football, coach) Bill Kimbrough (football) Tom Kearns (football, basketball, boxing) Chuck Klein (football) Bernie Kosar (football) Wayne Krenchicki (baseball) Ferne Labati (women s basketball) Phil Lane (baseball) Don Latimer (football) Lenny Layland (diving) Ann Laughlin (golf) Thom Lehman (baseball) Denny Leonard (football, boxing) Dale Lewis (tennis coach) Ray Lewis (football) Steve Lichtner (swimming) Ron Lippett (football) Jack Losch (football, baseball, track) Greg Louganis (diving) William Bunny Lovett (boxing, coach) William C. Lufler (tennis coach) Melinda Lyverse (swimming) Jorge Maduro (baseball) Dr. Harry Mallios (football, athletic director) Gordon Malloy (football) Rodney Mandelstam (tennis, soccer) Fred Marion (football) Greg Mark (football) Don Mariutto (football) Leo Martin (football) Russell Maryland (football) Pete Mastellone (football) Bob Masterson (football, boxing) Frank McDonald (football) Ryan McNeil (football) Bill Miller (football) Danny Miller (football) George Mira, Sr. (football) George Mira, Jr. (football) Hart Morris (football, basketball coach) Jim Morris (baseball coach) Jerry Moss (tennis) Gardnar Mulloy (tennis, and coach) Jack Nelson (wwimming, and coach) John Noppenberg (football) Jim Otto (football) Burgess Owens (football) Mike Pagliarulo (baseball) Dean Panaro (men s swimming and diving) Tom Pratt (football) Larry Pyle (baseball) Rick Raether (baseball) Joaquim Rasgado (tennis) Billy Regan (boxing coach) Ronni Reis-Bernstein (tennis) Ros Riach (women s tennis) Maria Rivera (women s basketball) Patti Rizzo (golf) Al Flip Rosen (football, baseball) Gaither Rosser (swimming) Dr. Francis Whitey Rouviere (football, baseball) Ed Rubinoff (tennis) Gillian Russell (track) Art Saey (Boxing, football) Warren Sapp (football) Frances Savage (women s basketball) Sam Scarnecchia (football) Howard Schnellenberger (football coach) Leon Searcy (football) Harold Sears (football) Pancho Segura (tennis) Kevin Sheary (baseball) Doug Shields (baseball) Archie Slaton (boxing) Danny Smith (baseball) Darrin Smith (football) Don Smith (football) Frank Smith (football) Sam Sorce (baseball) Roberta A. Speer (golf) Gene Stage (basketball) Daniel Stubbs (football) Tom Sullivan (football) Bob Tatarek (football) Vinny Testaverde (football) Ron Thorne (track) John Red Tobin (football, basketball) Gino Torretta (football) Armand Stitch Vari (football and coach) Jesse Vassallo (swimming) Steve Walsh (football) Marshall Wayne (diving) Ed Weisacosky (football) Earl Welbaum (track and field) Dave Wike (coach, trainer) David Wilkie (swimming) Larry Wilson (football, baseball) Nick Wolcuff (football, boxing, wrestling) William Wrona (baseball) Jodi Yambor (swimming) Ernie Yaroshuk (baseball) Alex Cora Baseball Amy Deem Women s track coach Leonard Hamilton Basketball Ray Lewis Football Ryan McNeil Football Darrin Smith Football Ron Thorne Track 190
COLLEGE AND PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMERS Jim Otto Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee (1980) Center (1957-59) The Wausau, Wisc., native was awarded the NFL s most prestigious honor his first year of eligibility in 1980 and was the first Hurricanes player so honored...a two-year starter for the Hurricanes (1958-59), Otto went on to one of the most prolific careers in the history of pro football...made his jersey number 00 famous through 210 consecutive starts and 308 total games (both team records) for the AFL and NFL Oakland Raiders...earned All-Pro all 10 seasons of the AFL s existence (1960-69) and was chosen All-AFC played in the NFL Pro Bowl the first three seasons after the leagues merged. Jack Harding College Football Hall of Fame Inductee (1980) Head Coach (1937-42, 1945-47) Came to Miami as athletic director and head coach in 1937 and became UM s first football legend...compiled a record of 54-32-3 in nine seasons, surrounding a two-year stint in the Navy during World War II...moved the Hurricanes to major college status and gained a reputation as a nationally respected coach and administrator...served 26 years as athletic director at Miami until his death in 1963...inducted in the Hall of Fame in 1980. Ted Hendricks Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee (1990) and College Football Hall of Fame Inductee (1987) Defensive End (1966-68) The only Hurricane to have his number retired at UM and be inducted into both the Pro and College Football Halls of Fame...was the first UM player selected to the College Football Hall of Fame, entering the Hall in 1986...Miami s only three-time All-American (1966, 1967, 1968)...placed fifth in Heisman Trophy voting in 1968...the Mad Stork came out of the University of Miami and immediately became a force in the NFL...switched from defensive end to linebacker and spent five years with the Baltimore Colts, one with the Green Bay Packers and nine with the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders...Hendricks played on four Super Bowl championship teams: the 1970 Colts, 1976 and 1980 Oakland Raiders and 1983 Los Angeles Raiders...the second Hurricanes player to receive Pro Football s highest honor, Hendricks was inducted into the Hall in 1990. Andy Gustafson College Football Hall of Fame Inductee (1985) Head Coach (1948-63) Led UM to a 93-65 record in 16 seasons as head coach in what became known as The Glory Years of Hurricane football...developed the Drive Series belly option, considered the forerunner of the veer and wishbone offenses...his teams went to four bowl games and nine players earned first team All-America status...inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1985. Jim Kelly Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee (2002) Quarterback (1979-82) East Brady, Pa., native was one of the key players in the rejuvenation of the University of Miami football program engineered milestone victories over Penn State (1979, 1981) and Notre Dame (1981), along with UM s 1980 Peach Bowl win over Virginia Tech played in the NFL from 1986 to 1996 with the Buffalo Bills after three seasons with the USFL s Houston Gamblers (1983-85) selected by the Bills in the first round (14th player overall) of the 1983 NFL draft joined the Bills in 1986 became the fourth-fastest quarterback in NFL history to reach 30,000 yards passing passed for more than 3,000 yards in a season eight times mastered the no-huddle offense that became a Bills trademark led Buffalo to an unprecedented four straight Super Bowl appearances at the time of his retirement, his 84.4 passer rating ranked sixth all-time, his 35,467 career passing yards ranked 10th, his 2,874 completions ranked eighth, and his 237 touchdowns ranked 13th led the NFL in passing in 1990, posting a 101.2 passer rating, only the fifth quarterback to maintain a rating over 100 led the AFC in passing in 1991 named to five Pro Bowls All-Pro in 1991, All-Pro second team in 1990 and 1992...Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002. Don Bosseler College Football Hall of Fame Inductee (1990) Running Back (1953-56) Former Hurricane All-American (1956), Bosseler joined his old Miami coach, Andy Gustafson in the Hall...Bosseler led his team to an 8-1-1 record and No. 6 ranking in 1956, UM s highest ranking until the 1983 National Championship...he was not only an All-American, but he was the team captain, voted the outstanding player in Florida, the Senior Bowl MVP and picked for the College All-Star game...the Washington Redskins drafted him in the first round in 1957 and he gained 3,112 yards over an eight-year career...gained 1,642 yards rushing in his UM career...inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1990. Bennie Blades College Football Hall of Fame Inductee (2006) Safety (1985-87) Named first-team All-America in both 1986 and 1987 by both Associated Press and United Press International, adding honors as a senior in 1987 from Kodak, The Sporting News, the Walter Camp Foundation and the Football Writers Association of America...received the Jim Thorpe Award as college football's best defensive back in 1987, when he led UM to the national championship and a 12-0 record...as a senior, made 124 tackles, intercepted five passes and was named a consensus All-American...ended his UM career as the school s all-time leader with 19 interceptions and 305 interception return yards (both since broken)...also set school records for most consecutive games with an interception (five), total tackles by a safety (286), and unassisted tackles by a safety (155)...led the nation in interceptions in 1986 (0.91 per game)...was a first-round draft choice of the Detroit Lions (the third pick overall) in the 1988 NFL draft...played for the Lions for nine seasons, appearing in 136 games and finished his career in 1997 with the Seattle Seahawks...inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006 191