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==History== |
==History== |
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===Early years=== |
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Miami's plans included football and other sports from its inception. Miami's first president, [[Bowman Foster Ashe]] proposed a 50,000-seat on-campus stadium in 1926, but no on-campus stadium was ever realized. From 1926 to 1937 the University of Miami played in a stadium near Tamiami Park and also at Moore Park. |
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Miami's varsity football competition began in [[1927 college football season|1927]] with coach [[Howard Buck]]. The team was called Miami Warriors. It 1927 record was 3–6–1 and it finished 4–4–1 in 1928. |
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[[J. Burton Rix]], who had coached at [[Texas Longhorns football|Texas]] and [[SMU Mustangs football|SMU]] took over for the [[1929 college football season|1929 season]]. Rix quit after one season and was replaced by Ernest Brett. UM joined the [[Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association]] that year. |
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Miami made it first post-season bowl appearance with [[Manhattan College|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 University|Duquesne]]. |
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UM played [[Bucknell Bison football|Bucknell]] on New Year's Day following the [[1934 college football season|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. |
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[[Irl Tubbs]] coached the team in 1935 and 1936, with UM posted winning records but did not host the New Year's Day games in Miami.<ref name=hist>http://hurricanesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/043002aaa.html Retrieved 2009-10-13.</ref> |
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===The Jack Harding Era (1937–1942, 1945–1947)=== |
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After Tubbs left to coach [[Iowa Hawkeyes football|Iowa]], [[Jack Harding]] came in to serve as both head football coach and athletic director. |
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In nine seasons as head coach (with a two-year break for service in [[World War II]]), Harding significantly improved the football program. In [[1937 college football season|1937]], the team moved into the Roddy Burdine Municipal Stadium (later known as the Orange Bowl), which was built by the City of Miami. In [[1938 college football season|1938]], UM won its first game against [[Florida Gators football|Florida]] and also won its first the [[Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association]] championship. |
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[[Eddie Dunn]] not only competed as a UM running back for the Hurricanes in the late 1930s but he also served head coach for the two years that coach Harding left for [[World War II]]. Its 1944 record was 1–7–1 . |
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Harding returned in time for the 1945 season, and using returning servicemen as players had a 9–1–1 record that year. |
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On January 1, 1946, UM won the Orange Bowl with a last minute 12-6 win over [[Holy Cross Crusaders football|Holy Cross]] due to a last minute touch down. |
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In 1948, Harding resigned as coach in 1948 but continued as athletic director. He hired [[Andy Gustafson]] as his successor as coach.<ref name=hist/> |
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===The Andy Gustafson Era (1948–1963)=== |
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In 16 seasons, Gustafson's teams went to four bowls and appeared on national television nine times. He coached [[Al Carapella]] as Miami's first major college All-American (1950). His 1950 squad went 9–1–1, and earned an [[Orange Bowl (game)|Orange Bowl]] bid against [[Clemson Tigers football|Clemson]]. Although UM remaind racially segregated, under Gustafson, UM ended "jim crow" barriers against playing against integrated sports teams and swgregating African-Americans who attended games in the [[Miami Orange Bowl|Orange Bowl]]. Toward the end of his career, in 1961, UM ended racial segregation in its admissions.<ref name=hist/> |
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Miami was under [[NCAA]] probation in 1954-1956 which kept Miami out of possible bowl games. |
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The early 1960s at Miami became known as the so-called "Age of MIRAcles"{{Citation needed|date=October 2009}} as [[Key West]] native [[George Mira]] led Miami to a pair of bowl games, the 1961 [[Liberty Bowl]] vs. [[Syracuse Orange football|Syracuse]], and the now-defunct [[Gotham Bowl]] in 1962 against the [[Nebraska Cornhuskers football|Nebraska]], while twice earning All-America status. Along with Mira, the Hurricanes of this era included two-time All-American offensive end Bill Miller, versatile running backs Jim Vollenweider, Nick Ryder and Nick Spinelli, as well as Ben Rizzo, a "tough as a truck" terror at defensive end and former "walk-on" voted team Captain in 1962, and All-American tackle and future [[Oakland Raiders]] star [[Dan Conners]]. |
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Mira, nicknamed "The Matador", set nearly every passing record in the school's history, finished fifth in the [[Heisman Trophy]] voting as a junior, and tenth as a senior while tying a national completion record (368) despite Miami's 3–7 record during a disappointing senior season, Gustafson's last as the Hurricanes' head coach. |
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===The Charlie Tate Era (1964–1970)=== |
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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 NCAA Division I-A football season|1963 season]]. After a national search, Miami appointed [[Charlie Tate]], who had been a [[Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets|Georgia Tech]] assistant and former Miami prep coach. Tate took over in early [[1964 NCAA Division I-A football season|1964]]. Tate's first two years produced a .500 record. However, Tate recruited [[Ted Hendricks]], became an excellent pass rusher. Hendricks was UM's only three-time All-American (1966–1968). |
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Although Miami admitted Africian-American students in 1961, it wasn't until December 1966 that Miami signed an African-American athlete, Ray Bellamy. With Bellamy, Miami became the first major college in the Deep South with an African-American football player on scholarship. Tom Sullivan became the second African-American signee in 1968 and was followed one year later by future pro stars [[Burgess Owens]] and [[Chuck Foreman]]. |
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Under Tate Miami competed in the 1966 [[Liberty Bowl]] berth in 1966 and the 1967 [[Bluebonnet Bowl]]. However, after poor seasons in 1968 and 1969, Tate resigned as coach and athletic director two games into the [[1970 NCAA Divison I-A football season|1970 season]]. Tate cited the pressures of winning, harassment of his family and the creeping tide of pro football as major problems.{{Citation needed|date=October 2009}} |
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[[Walt Kichefski]], a long-time assistant coach, took over on an interim basis, and Miami had a 3-8 season.<ref name=hist/> |
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===The 1970s=== |
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Miami spent the next two seasons under former Hurricane All-America quarterback [[Fran Curci]] who was nicknamed, "The Little General." |
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After itn 1972 season, Curci left and was replaced by [[Pete Elliott]], who had previously coached both [[California Golden Bears football|California]] and [[Illinois Fighting Illini football|Illinois]]. Elliott coached for two years with a record of 11–11. |
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When [[Ernie McCoy]] retired as athletic director in 1975, Elliott resigned as head coach to replace McCoy. In turn, offensive coordinator [[Carl Selmer]] was offered a five-year contract as the new head coach. Selmer coached two seasons producing a 2–8 and 3–8 record.<ref name=hist/> |
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===The Lou Saban Era (1977–1978)=== |
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On December 27, 1976, [[Lou Saban]] was appointed head coach, and had a 3–8 season in 1977. To turn the program around, Saban and his coaching staff recruited intensively in the East Coast, Midwest and the state of [[Florida]] in the winter of 1977–78. Miami signed the maximum 30 players that year, including 19 from Florida. |
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In 1978, Saban had a 6–5 record, only the second winning season in over a decade.<ref name=hist/> |
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===The Butch Davis Era (1995-2000)=== |
===The Butch Davis Era (1995-2000)=== |
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Shortly after the 1994 season, [[Dennis Erickson]] resigned in order to accept the job as head coach of the [[Seattle Seahawks]]. Several early candidates to replace Erickson, including [[Sonny Lubick]], withdrew from consideration. Eventually Miami settled on former Hurricanes Assistant and [[Dallas Cowboys]] Defensive Coordinator [[Butch Davis]]. |
Shortly after the 1994 season, [[Dennis Erickson]] resigned in order to accept the job as head coach of the [[Seattle Seahawks]]. Several early candidates to replace Erickson, including [[Sonny Lubick]], withdrew from consideration. Eventually Miami settled on former Hurricanes Assistant and [[Dallas Cowboys]] Defensive Coordinator [[Butch Davis]]. |
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The imposition of scholarship reductions led to a long and sometimes painful rebuilding period for the Hurricanes. |
The imposition of scholarship reductions led to a long and sometimes painful rebuilding period for the Hurricanes. |
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The low point for Miami came in 1997 when they posted a 5-6 record, the first losing season since Howard Schnellenberger's first year in 1979. The 1997 season saw the Hurricanes |
The low point for Miami came in 1997 when they posted a 5-6 record, the first losing season since Howard Schnellenberger's first year in 1979. The 1997 season saw the Hurricanes suffer one of the program's most humiliating losses, a 47-0 beating at the hands of in-state rival [[Florida State Seminoles|Florida State]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theacc.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/100801aau.html|title=Miami–Florida State Rivalry Back to Life|last=Long|first=Mark|date=2001-10-08|work=TheACC.com|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|accessdate=2009-10-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1011123/index.htm|title=Blown-out Hurricanes|last=Maisel|first=Ivan|date=1997-10-13|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|accessdate=2009-10-12}}</ref> |
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The Hurricanes began to reassert themselves in 1998. In late September, Miami was forced to postpone their game with [[UCLA Bruins Football|UCLA]] due to [[Hurricane Georges]]. The game was rescheduled for December 5 and for the #2-ranked Bruins, a trip to the National Championship game was at stake. The Hurricanes put up over 600 yards of total offense and the result was a stunning 49-45 victory for the Hurricanes. |
The Hurricanes began to reassert themselves in 1998. In late September, Miami was forced to postpone their game with [[UCLA Bruins Football|UCLA]] due to [[Hurricane Georges]]. The game was rescheduled for December 5 and for the #2-ranked Bruins, a trip to the National Championship game was at stake. The Hurricanes put up over 600 yards of total offense and the result was a stunning 49-45 victory for the Hurricanes. |
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The following season carried high hopes and expectations for the Hurricanes. They opened the year with a 23-12 win over [[Ohio State Buckeyes football|Ohio State]] in [[East Rutherford, NJ|East Rutherford]]. Early success, however, was tempered by tough losses to [[Penn State Nittany Lions football|Penn State]] and [[Florida State Seminoles football|Florida State]] during a three game losing streak. The Hurricanes rebounded to win their last 4 games including a 28-13 win over [[Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football|Georgia Tech]] in the [[Gator Bowl]]. |
The following season carried high hopes and expectations for the Hurricanes. They opened the year with a 23-12 win over [[Ohio State Buckeyes football|Ohio State]] in [[East Rutherford, NJ|East Rutherford]]. Early success, however, was tempered by tough losses to [[Penn State Nittany Lions football|Penn State]] and [[Florida State Seminoles football|Florida State]] during a three game losing streak. The Hurricanes rebounded to win their last 4 games including a 28-13 win over [[Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football|Georgia Tech]] in the [[Gator Bowl]]. |
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In 2000, Miami was shut out of the [[Bowl Championship Series|BCS]] National Championship Game. Despite beating [[Florida State University|Florida State]] head-to-head and being ranked higher in both human polls, it was the Seminoles that were chosen to challenge the [[University of Oklahoma|Oklahoma Sooners]] for the national championship. The Seminoles were also chosen over [[Washington Huskies football|Washington]], who also had one loss and who had handed Miami its only loss early in the season. Washington had been ranked third or fourth in the human polls, behind Miami. |
In 2000, Miami was shut out of the [[Bowl Championship Series|BCS]] National Championship Game. Despite beating [[Florida State University|Florida State]] head-to-head and being ranked higher in both human polls, it was the Seminoles that were chosen to challenge the [[University of Oklahoma|Oklahoma Sooners]] for the national championship. The Seminoles were also chosen over [[Washington Huskies football|Washington]], who also had one loss and who had handed Miami its only loss early in the season. Washington had been ranked third or fourth in the human polls, behind Miami. The Hurricanes were left with a bitter sense of disappointment, believing they had been deprived of a national championship. The Hurricanes went into the 2001 Nokia Sugar Bowl as the Big East Champions and defeated Florida 37-20. |
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===The Larry Coker Era (2001-2006)=== |
===The Larry Coker Era (2001-2006)=== |
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The final hurdle to the [[Rose Bowl Game|Rose Bowl]] [[Bowl Championship Series|BCS]] National Championship Game was at [[Virginia Tech Hokies football|Virginia Tech]]. Miami jumped on the Hokies, leading 20-3 at halftime. [[Virginia Tech Hokies football|Virginia Tech]] added a couple of late touchdowns, attempting two-point conversions on each. The first conversion was successful, pulling them to 26-18, but receiver Ernest Wilford dropped a pass from quarterback Grant Noel in the endzone for the second conversion. Reed's late interception in the 4th quarter sealed the win for the Hurricanes. Miami's 26-24 victory earned the top-ranked Hurricanes an invitation to the [[Rose Bowl (game)|Rose Bowl]] to take on BCS #2 [[University of Nebraska|Nebraska]] for the national championship. |
The final hurdle to the [[Rose Bowl Game|Rose Bowl]] [[Bowl Championship Series|BCS]] National Championship Game was at [[Virginia Tech Hokies football|Virginia Tech]]. Miami jumped on the Hokies, leading 20-3 at halftime. [[Virginia Tech Hokies football|Virginia Tech]] added a couple of late touchdowns, attempting two-point conversions on each. The first conversion was successful, pulling them to 26-18, but receiver Ernest Wilford dropped a pass from quarterback Grant Noel in the endzone for the second conversion. Reed's late interception in the 4th quarter sealed the win for the Hurricanes. Miami's 26-24 victory earned the top-ranked Hurricanes an invitation to the [[Rose Bowl (game)|Rose Bowl]] to take on BCS #2 [[University of Nebraska|Nebraska]] for the national championship. |
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In the [[Rose Bowl (game)|Rose Bowl]], the Hurricanes took a 34-0 halftime lead and cruised to a 37-14 |
In the [[Rose Bowl (game)|Rose Bowl]], the Hurricanes took a 34-0 halftime lead and cruised to a 37-14 rout of the Huskers to capture their fifth national championship and put the finishing touches on a perfect 12-0 season. The Miami defense shut down [[Heisman Trophy|Heisman]] winner [[Eric Crouch]] and the Vaunted Huskers offense, holding [[Nebraska Cornhuskers football|Nebraska]] 200 yards below its season average. [[Ken Dorsey]] and [[Andre Johnson]] were named [[Rose Bowl (game)|Rose Bowl]] co-MVPs.<ref>{{cite web | url=2007-07-24 | url=http://hurricanesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/043002aaf.html | title=Character, Class And Poise = Championship | author= | date=2007-07-24 | publisher=Hurricanesports.com}}</ref> |
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Six Hurricane players earned All-American status and six players were finalists for national awards, including [[Maxwell Award]] winner, [[Ken Dorsey]], and [[Outland Trophy]] winner, [[Bryant McKinnie]]. Dorsey was also a [[Heisman Trophy]] finalist, finishing third. |
Six Hurricane players earned All-American status and six players were finalists for national awards, including [[Maxwell Award]] winner, [[Ken Dorsey]], and [[Outland Trophy]] winner, [[Bryant McKinnie]]. Dorsey was also a [[Heisman Trophy]] finalist, finishing third. |
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The [[2005 Miami Hurricanes football team|2005]] season ushered in the long-awaited debut of [[Kyle Wright]] as Miami's starting quarterback, although the much-ballyhooed Wright would struggle with consistency during the season with much of Miami's success that year fueled by their defense. After suffering a heartbreaking loss to archrival Florida State after placekick holder Bryan Monroe bobbled the snap for what would have been a game-tying field goal attempt, Miami would rattle off eight straight wins, including a road win over 3rd-ranked Virginia Tech, only to stumble two weeks later against underdog Georgia Tech. The 2nd conference loss of the season bounced Miami out of a place in the inaugural ACC Championship game and left them with another invite to the [[Chick-fil-A Bowl|Peach Bowl]], where they faced LSU and suffered the worst bowl loss in school history, 40-3. |
The [[2005 Miami Hurricanes football team|2005]] season ushered in the long-awaited debut of [[Kyle Wright]] as Miami's starting quarterback, although the much-ballyhooed Wright would struggle with consistency during the season with much of Miami's success that year fueled by their defense. After suffering a heartbreaking loss to archrival Florida State after placekick holder Bryan Monroe bobbled the snap for what would have been a game-tying field goal attempt, Miami would rattle off eight straight wins, including a road win over 3rd-ranked Virginia Tech, only to stumble two weeks later against underdog Georgia Tech. The 2nd conference loss of the season bounced Miami out of a place in the inaugural ACC Championship game and left them with another invite to the [[Chick-fil-A Bowl|Peach Bowl]], where they faced LSU and suffered the worst bowl loss in school history, 40-3. |
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The 2006 season |
The 2006 season was one of the most disappointing in Miami's history. It was punctuated by an ugly [[Miami-FIU brawl|on-field brawl]] against [[Florida International University|Florida International]], the shooting death of Miami defensive tackle [[Bryan Pata]], and a four game late-season losing streak. Only a [[Thanksgiving]] night victory over [[Boston College Eagles|Boston College]], in Miami's last game of the regular season, saved the Hurricanes from a losing regular season record. |
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Immediately following the Boston College victory, which was broadcast nationally on [[ESPN]], Coker was asked if he expected to return as Miami's coach. Coker stated emphatically that he did. The following day, Shalala terminated Coker. Coker coached through the postseason, where he won his final game, a 21-20 victory over [[University of Nevada, Reno|Nevada]] on December 31, 2006, in the [[MPC Computers Bowl]]. |
Immediately following the Boston College victory, which was broadcast nationally on [[ESPN]], Coker was asked if he expected to return as Miami's coach. Coker stated emphatically that he did. The following day, however, reflecting the poor communication between Coker and university president Donna Shalala, Shalala terminated Coker. Coker coached through the postseason, where he won his final game, a 21-20 victory over [[University of Nevada, Reno|Nevada]] on December 31, 2006, in the [[MPC Computers Bowl]]. |
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===The Randy Shannon Era (2007-current)=== |
===The Randy Shannon Era (2007-current)=== |
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More change came in the summer of 2007, when the University announced that, beginning with the 2008 season, the team would play its home games at [[Dolphin Stadium]]. Due to the decaying condition of the |
More change came in the summer of 2007, when the University announced that, beginning with the 2008 season, the team would play its home games at [[Dolphin Stadium]]. Due to the decaying condition of the Orange Bowl, there had been much speculation over the venue's continued viability as Miami football's home stadium. With an on-campus stadium not practical due to substantial opposition from neighboring home owners in Coral Gables, the University was left with two options: move 12 miles north to Dolphin Stadium in [[Miami Gardens]], which serves as home to the [[NFL]]'s [[Miami Dolphins]], or renovate the Orange Bowl, adding more restrooms and a video replay screen and making assorted repairs to the stadium infrastructure. The move to Dolphin Stadium was approved by the University's Board of Trustees, on the recommendation of UM President [[Donna Shalala]], on August 21, 2007<ref>{{cite web | url=2007-08-21 | url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2984425 | title=Miami leaving Orange Bowl, will play in Dolphin Stadium | author=AP | date=2007-08-21 | publisher=ESPN.com}}</ref>, and the Orange Bowl, one of the most historic stadiums in college football<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thequad.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/11/08/orange-bowl-memories/?pagemode=print|title=Orange Bowl Memories|last=Bierman|first=Fred|date=2007-11-08|work=[[The New York Times]]|accessdate=2009-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/multimedia/sports/obspecial/story2.html|title=The old lady had so much to give|last=Storin|first=Ed|date=2007-11-10|work=[[The Miami Herald]]|accessdate=2009-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/10458415|title='Canes set to bid farewell to historic Orange Bowl|date=2007-11-07|work=CBSSports.com|accessdate=2009-10-10}}</ref>, was left without a tenant and demolished in the spring of 2008. |
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Shannon's first year as UM head coach was one of the worst in the Hurricanes' modern history, with the team registering a losing 5-7 record in 2007. Under Shannon, the team failed to reach a bowl game for the first time in a decade, and it was the first non-penalized full-scholarship team to miss a bowl game in more than 25 years. |
Shannon's first year as UM head coach was one of the worst in the Hurricanes' modern history, with the team registering a losing 5-7 record in 2007. Under Shannon, the team failed to reach a bowl game for the first time in a decade, and it was the first non-penalized full-scholarship team to miss a bowl game in more than 25 years. |
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==Rivalries== |
==Rivalries== |
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Miami's traditional rivals are [[Florida Gators football|Florida]] and [[Florida State Seminoles football|Florida State]]. |
Miami's traditional rivals are [[Florida Gators football|Florida]] and [[Florida State Seminoles football|Florida State]]. Since 2002, the [[Florida Cup]] has been awarded to the team that finishes with the best head-to-head record in years where Miami, Florida, and Florida State all face each other. Four Florida Cups have been awarded, and Miami won the first three. |
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Miami also has a dormant but heated rivalry with [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame]]. |
Miami also has a dormant but heated rivalry with [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame]]. |
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===Florida=== |
===Florida=== |
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{{Main|War Canoe Trophy}} |
{{Main|War Canoe Trophy}} |
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Miami's rivalry with [[Florida Gators football|Florida]] dates all the way back to 1938, when the Hurricanes defeated the Gators, 19-7, in the first meeting between the geographic rivals. |
Miami's rivalry with [[Florida Gators football|Florida]] dates all the way back to 1938, when the Hurricanes defeated the Gators, 19-7, in the first meeting between the geographic rivals. The Seminole War Canoe was carved in 1950 out of a cypress struck by lightning and was given to the winner of the annual meeting. The canoe is meant to symbolize the fighting spirit of the Seminole people that is often on display during games between the Hurricanes and Gators. The canoe is now on permanent display at the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame on the Coral Gables campus. |
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Miami holds the edge in the all-time series with a 28-26 record against Florida. The two schools met every year from 1944 until 1987, but have not played regularly since then. Florida |
Miami holds the edge in the all-time series with a 28-26 record against Florida. The two schools met every year from 1944 until 1987, but have not played regularly since then. Florida canceled the annual rivalry after the opening game of the 1987 season, where preseason #1 Florida, which starred All-Americans [[Kerwin Bell]] and [[Emmitt Smith]] in the backfield, lost 31-4 to Miami in the Orange Bowl, scoring their only points on two punt snaps out of the endzone by Miami. Nevertheless, the rivalry remains incredibly intense, with many Hurricane fans still considering Florida a more "hated" rival than [[Florida State Seminoles football|Florida State]]. |
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From 1986 to 2008, Miami won six straight |
From 1986 to 2008, Miami won six straight meetings between the schools, including victories in the 2001 [[Sugar Bowl]] and the 2004 [[Peach Bowl]]. Florida snapped its 23-year drought against Miami with a 26-3 win over the 'Canes in 2008. The two schools are next scheduled to play in 2013 at [[LandShark Stadium]]. |
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===Florida State=== |
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The Miami-Florida State rivalry dates to 1951, when the Hurricanes defeated the Seminoles 35-13 in their inaugural meeting. The schools have played uninterrupted since 1966, with Miami holding the all-time advantage, 31-23. |
The Miami-Florida State rivalry dates to 1951, when the Hurricanes defeated the Seminoles 35-13 in their inaugural meeting. The schools have played uninterrupted since 1966, with Miami holding the all-time advantage, 31-23. |
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During the 1980s and '90s, the series emerged as one of the premier rivalries in college football. |
During the 1980s and '90s, the series emerged as one of the premier rivalries in college football. Between 1983 and 2002, the Hurricanes and Seminoles combined to win 7 national championships and play in a whopping 14 national championship games. The rivalry has been popular not only because of its profound national championship implications and the competitiveness of the games, but also because of the immense talent typically present on the field when the two teams meet: the 1988 meeting starred 57 future [[NFL]] pros on the combined rosters. The games have typically been characterized by remarkable team speed, big plays, hard hitting, and missed field goals. In 2004, the rivalry was intensified when Miami joined the [[Atlantic Coast Conference]] and the teams became intra-conference rivals. |
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The rivalry is a [[Nielsen ratings|television ratings]] magnet, accounting for the two highest rated college football telecasts in [[ESPN]] history. The 2006 game between Miami and FSU was the most-viewed college football game, regular season or bowl, in the history of [[ESPN]], averaging 6,330,000 million households in viewership (6.9 rating). It was also the second-highest rated game in [[ESPN]] history, behind only the 1994 game between Miami and FSU, which notched a 7.7 rating.<ref>{{cite web | url=2006-11-29 | url=http://www.theacc.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090706aag.html | title=FSU-Miami Game Grabs ESPN's Largest Audience | author=Associated Press | date=2006-09-06 | publisher=TheACC.com}}</ref> |
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==Individual Award Winners== |
==Individual Award Winners== |
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==Traditions== |
==Traditions== |
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===Touchdown Tommy=== |
===Touchdown Tommy=== |
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Touchdown Tommy is the cannon that is fired off when the team runs out of the tunnel, after every point that the Hurricanes score, and the conclusion of a victory. The cannon is kept by the Sigma Chi fraternity's Cannon Master and fired off during the games by the senior brothers of Sigma Chi. Touchdown Tommy is the third oldest tradition at the University of Miami after Iron Arrow and Sebastian the Ibis. |
Touchdown Tommy is the cannon that is fired off when the team runs out of the tunnel, after every point that the Hurricanes score, and the conclusion of a victory. The cannon is kept by the Sigma Chi fraternity's Cannon Master and fired off during the games by the senior brothers of Sigma Chi. Touchdown Tommy is the third oldest tradition at the University of Miami after Iron Arrow and Sebastian the Ibis. |
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===The Smoke=== |
===The Smoke=== |
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One of the Hurricanes' most recognizable traditions is its dramatic entrance scene. |
One of the Hurricanes' most recognizable traditions is its dramatic entrance scene. The team enters the field through a large cloud of white smoke billowing from its entrance tunnel, amid a tape of a hurricane blasting over the sound system. The smoke comes from a series of pipes welded together by school transportation director Bob Nalette in the 1950s and comprised simply of fire extinguisher exhaust. |
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Following Miami's rise to prominence in the 1980s, many college and [[NFL]] teams over the last 25 years have copied this practice, and in 2001 [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] made a parody of it for a Saturday college football commercial. |
Following Miami's rise to prominence in the 1980s, many college and [[NFL]] teams over the last 25 years have copied this practice, and in 2001 [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] made a parody of it for a Saturday college football commercial. |
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===Ring of Honor=== |
===Ring of Honor=== |
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{{Main|Miami Hurricanes in the NFL}} |
{{Main|Miami Hurricanes in the NFL}} |
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Miami has had great success in producing players who go on to play in the [[National Football League]].<ref name="draft record"/> The Hurricanes hold the record for most players selected in the first round in a single draft (6, 2004); most first-round draft picks in a two-year period (11, 2003-2004); most first-round draft picks in a three-year period (15, 2002-2004); and most first-round picks in a four-year period (19, 2001-2004).<ref>{{cite web | title=Miami's NFL Draft History (07/24/07) | accessdate=2006-11-11 | url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/schools/miami | format=PDF | publisher=Hurricanesports.com }}</ref> From 1995 through 2008, Miami set an [[NFL Draft]] record by having at least one player selected in the first round of 14 consecutive drafts.<ref name="draft record"/> The Hurricanes also hold a record streak of 107 ( |
Miami has had great success in producing players who go on to play in the [[National Football League]].<ref name="draft record"/> The Hurricanes hold the record for most players selected in the first round in a single draft (6, 2004); most first-round draft picks in a two-year period (11, 2003-2004); most first-round draft picks in a three-year period (15, 2002-2004); and most first-round picks in a four-year period (19, 2001-2004).<ref>{{cite web | title=Miami's NFL Draft History (07/24/07) | accessdate=2006-11-11 | url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/schools/miami | format=PDF | publisher=Hurricanesports.com }}</ref> From 1995 through 2008, Miami set an [[NFL Draft]] record by having at least one player selected in the first round of 14 consecutive drafts.<ref name="draft record"/> The Hurricanes also hold a record streak of 107 (Week 15-2002) consecutive regular season weeks where a Miami Hurricane has scored a touchdown in an [[NFL]] game. |
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The role of Miami alumni in the NFL has been the subject of numerous national sports media articles. |
The role of Miami alumni in the NFL has been the subject of numerous national sports media articles. ''[[FHM]]'' magazine's September 2006 issue carried a five-page article, titled: "University of Miami Hit Squad: The Hurricanes are taking over the NFL. Deal with It." The article prominently featured up-and-coming Miami alumni in the NFL, including [[Vernon Carey]], [[Bryant McKinnie]], [[Antrel Rolle]], [[Jonathan Vilma]], [[D.J. Williams]], and others. As of the 2006 season, the University of Miami has more of its alumni on active [[NFL]] rosters than any other college or university in the nation. |
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The school has earned the designation of '[[Quarterback U]]' as a result of the football program turning out a number of high-profile quarterback prospects in succession, including [[Jim Kelly]], [[Bernie Kosar]], [[Vinny Testaverde]], [[Steve Walsh (NFL)|Steve Walsh]], [[Craig Erickson]], [[Gino Torretta]], and [[Ken Dorsey]].<ref name="qbu1">{{cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/dave_hyde/10/07/harris/index.html|title=Miami's Jacory Harris has earned entry into elite club at Quarterback U|last=Hyde|first=David|date=2009-10-07|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|accessdate=2009-10-12}}</ref><ref name="qbu2">{{cite web|url=http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/sports/Two-QBs-Bail-on-Miami-13-Days-Before-Opener-54817647.html|title=From Quarterback U to Who's Left|last=Campbell|first=Janie|date=2009-08-25|work=NBCMiami.com|accessdate=2009-10-12}}</ref><ref name="qbu3">{{cite web|url=http://thequad.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/11/04/acc-notebook-plenty-of-competition-at-quarterback-u/|title=A.C.C. Notebook: Plenty of Competition at Quarterback U|last=Bernstein|first=Vic|date=2008-11-04|work=[[The New York Times]]|accessdate=2009-10-12}}</ref><ref name="qbu4">{{cite web|url=http://jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/082706/col_4562920.shtml|title=College Football Preview: 'Quarterback U' pupils schooled|last=Thomas|first=Bob|date=2006-08-27|work=[[The Florida Times Union]]|accessdate=2009-10-12}}</ref> |
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Of the program's last five head coaches, four have gone directly on to head coaching positions in either the [[NFL]] or [[USFL]]: |
Miami has also served as a steppingstone to the professional ranks for its coaches. Of the program's last five head coaches, four have gone directly on to head coaching positions in either the [[NFL]] or [[USFL]]: |
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In 2004, an informal [[hip hop music]] group called the 7th Floor Crew, allegedly consisting of several University of Miami students, including a few football players, and named for the 7th floor of Miami's Mahoney Residential College,<ref>http://www6.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main/0,1770,29532-1;29628-2;29623-2;29618-2;64408-3,00.html</ref> recorded a rap song. |
In 2004, an informal [[hip hop music]] group called the 7th Floor Crew, allegedly consisting of several University of Miami students, including a few football players, and named for the 7th floor of Miami's Mahoney Residential College,<ref>http://www6.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main/0,1770,29532-1;29628-2;29623-2;29618-2;64408-3,00.html</ref> recorded a rap song. The song ultimately fell into the hands of national media in 2005, including [[ESPN]] and ''[[Sports Illustrated]]''. Sung to the beat of [[Aaliyah]]'s "[[If Your Girl Only Knew]]", the song's lyrics are filled with what were considered lewd sexual references. Following ESPN's coverage of the song and the role of several UM football players in creating it, the university issued a statement condemning its lyrical content. |
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===2006: FIU Brawl=== |
===2006: FIU Brawl=== |
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Miami Hurricanes football | |||
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First season | 1926 | ||
Head coach | 3rd season, 16–14–0 (.533) | ||
Stadium | Land Shark Stadium (capacity: 76,500) | ||
Field surface | Grass | ||
Location | Miami, Florida | ||
Division | Coastal | ||
All-time record | 552–307–19 (.640) | ||
Bowl record | 18–14 (.563) | ||
Claimed national titles | 5 | ||
Conference titles | 9 | ||
Heisman winners | 2 | ||
Consensus All-Americans | 35 | ||
Current uniform | |||
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Colors | Orange and Green | ||
Fight song | Miami U. How-dee-Doo | ||
Mascot | Sebastian the Ibis | ||
Marching band | Band of the Hour | ||
Rivals | Florida State Seminoles Florida Gators | ||
Website | HurricaneSports.com |
The Miami Hurricanes, sometimes referred to as "The U," are a collegiate football program that represents the University of Miami. The team competes as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference in the NCAA's Division I Bowl Subdivision. The program began in 1926 and has won five national championships (1983, 1987, 1989, 1991, 2001). Miami has won more national championships over the past three decades than any other program. Two Hurricanes have won the prestigious Heisman Trophy and six have been inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame. In addition, the program holds the record for the longest home winning streak in NCAA history with 58 straight victories. A hotbed for professional talent, Miami also holds a number of NFL Draft records, including most first round selections in a single draft and most consecutive drafts with at least one first round selection.[1]
The team is currently coached by Randy Shannon and plays its home games at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
History
The Butch Davis Era (1995-2000)
Shortly after the 1994 season, Dennis Erickson resigned in order to accept the job as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks. Several early candidates to replace Erickson, including Sonny Lubick, withdrew from consideration. Eventually Miami settled on former Hurricanes Assistant and Dallas Cowboys Defensive Coordinator Butch Davis.
The Hurricanes finished Davis' first season bowl-eligible with a record of 8-3. However, on December 20, 1995 the NCAA announced that Miami would be subject to severe sanctions for numerous infractions within the athletic department. Among the sanctions was a one-year ban from postseason participation and a scholarship reduction of 31 over a three year period beginning in 1996.
The imposition of scholarship reductions led to a long and sometimes painful rebuilding period for the Hurricanes.
The low point for Miami came in 1997 when they posted a 5-6 record, the first losing season since Howard Schnellenberger's first year in 1979. The 1997 season saw the Hurricanes suffer one of the program's most humiliating losses, a 47-0 beating at the hands of in-state rival Florida State.[2][3]
The Hurricanes began to reassert themselves in 1998. In late September, Miami was forced to postpone their game with UCLA due to Hurricane Georges. The game was rescheduled for December 5 and for the #2-ranked Bruins, a trip to the National Championship game was at stake. The Hurricanes put up over 600 yards of total offense and the result was a stunning 49-45 victory for the Hurricanes.
The following season carried high hopes and expectations for the Hurricanes. They opened the year with a 23-12 win over Ohio State in East Rutherford. Early success, however, was tempered by tough losses to Penn State and Florida State during a three game losing streak. The Hurricanes rebounded to win their last 4 games including a 28-13 win over Georgia Tech in the Gator Bowl.
In 2000, Miami was shut out of the BCS National Championship Game. Despite beating Florida State head-to-head and being ranked higher in both human polls, it was the Seminoles that were chosen to challenge the Oklahoma Sooners for the national championship. The Seminoles were also chosen over Washington, who also had one loss and who had handed Miami its only loss early in the season. Washington had been ranked third or fourth in the human polls, behind Miami. The Hurricanes were left with a bitter sense of disappointment, believing they had been deprived of a national championship. The Hurricanes went into the 2001 Nokia Sugar Bowl as the Big East Champions and defeated Florida 37-20.
The Larry Coker Era (2001-2006)
On January 29, 2001, Butch Davis abruptly left Miami to take a head coaching job with the Cleveland Browns. Rumors circulated that Barry Alvarez, the head coach at Wisconsin, was the leading candidate because of his ties to newly-appointed University of Miami president Donna Shalala. After a few days, however, Alvarez turned down the job. In the meantime, several Miami players lobbied athletic director Paul Dee on behalf of offensive coordinator Larry Coker.[4] After unsuccessfully trying to lure Miami Dolphins head coach Dave Wannstedt, Dee promoted Coker to the position of head coach.[4]
The Hurricanes entered the 2001 season with a chip on their shoulders after feeling that they were slighted a spot in the 2000 national championship game against Oklahoma even after beating then #1 Florida State early in the year in the Miami Orange Bowl.[4] Miami kicked off the season with a 33-7, primetime win over Penn State in Beaver Stadium. Miami followed up the victory with blowout wins over Rutgers, Pittsburgh, and Troy State. After building up a 4-0 record, the Hurricanes defeated Florida State in Doak Campbell Stadium, 49-27, ending the Seminoles' 54-game home unbeaten streak and 37-game home winning streak. The 'Canes then defeated West Virginia, 45-3, and Temple, 38-0, before heading to Chestnut Hill to take on Boston College.
In the final minute of the fourth quarter, with Miami clinging to a 12-7 lead, Boston College quarterback Brian St. Pierre led the Eagles from their own 30-yard line all the way down to the Hurricanes' 9. With BC on the verge of a momentous upset, St. Pierre attempted to pass to receiver Ryan Read at the Miami 2-yard line. However, the ball deflected off the leg of Miami cornerback Mike Rumph, landing in the hands of defensive end Matt Walters. Walters ran ten yards with the ball before teammate Ed Reed grabbed the ball out of his hands at around the Miami 20-yard line and raced the remaining 80-yards for a touchdown, icing an 18-7 victory for the Hurricanes.
After surviving the scare from Boston College, Miami demolished #14 Syracuse, 59-0, and #12 Washington, 65-7 in the Orange Bowl, in consecutive weeks. The combined 124-7 score was a record for the largest margin of victory over consecutive ranked opponents. The final hurdle to the Rose Bowl BCS National Championship Game was at Virginia Tech. Miami jumped on the Hokies, leading 20-3 at halftime. Virginia Tech added a couple of late touchdowns, attempting two-point conversions on each. The first conversion was successful, pulling them to 26-18, but receiver Ernest Wilford dropped a pass from quarterback Grant Noel in the endzone for the second conversion. Reed's late interception in the 4th quarter sealed the win for the Hurricanes. Miami's 26-24 victory earned the top-ranked Hurricanes an invitation to the Rose Bowl to take on BCS #2 Nebraska for the national championship.
In the Rose Bowl, the Hurricanes took a 34-0 halftime lead and cruised to a 37-14 rout of the Huskers to capture their fifth national championship and put the finishing touches on a perfect 12-0 season. The Miami defense shut down Heisman winner Eric Crouch and the Vaunted Huskers offense, holding Nebraska 200 yards below its season average. Ken Dorsey and Andre Johnson were named Rose Bowl co-MVPs.[5]
Six Hurricane players earned All-American status and six players were finalists for national awards, including Maxwell Award winner, Ken Dorsey, and Outland Trophy winner, Bryant McKinnie. Dorsey was also a Heisman Trophy finalist, finishing third.
The 2001 Miami Hurricanes are considered by some experts and historians as one of if not the greatest team in college football history.[6]
Miami started the 2002 season as the defending national champion and the #1 ranked team in the country. Behind a high-powered offense led by senior quarterback Ken Dorsey and new starting running back Willis McGahee, and a stout defense anchored by Jonathan Vilma, the Hurricanes completed their regular season schedule undefeated. The season was highlighted by a 41-16 win over rival Florida at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, the first regular season meeting between the rivals since 1987.
The Hurricanes' toughest test was an October clash against rival Florida State at the Orange Bowl. Miami overcame a 13-point second half deficit to defeat the Seminoles, 28-27. The game was clinched when Florida State kicker Xavier Beitia missed a 43-yard field goal, wide left, as time expired. Another signature win came four weeks later when the 'Canes dominated the Tennessee Volunteers, 26-3, before a crowd of 107,745 at Neyland Stadium, considered one of the most hostile road venues in college football.
Miami would finish 12-0 and clinch a berth in the Fiesta Bowl BCS National Championship Game after a wild 56-45 victory over Virginia Tech in which McGahee rushed for 205 yards and a school-record six touchdowns. Both Dorsey and McGahee were named as finalists for the Heisman Trophy, finishing 4th and 5th, respectively.
Miami, in the midst of a 34-game winning streak, was installed as a 13-point favorite in the Fiesta Bowl match up against #2 Ohio State. The 'Canes took an early 7-0 lead on a 25-yard touchdown pass from Dorsey to Roscoe Parrish, but Ohio State seized control in the second quarter behind an aggressive pass rush, bolstered by constant blitzing, and a stifling rush defense. The Buckeyes held a 14-7 lead at the half, and a field goal by Mike Nugent extended Ohio State's advantage to 17-7 midway through the third quarter.
A touchdown run by McGahee brought the Hurricanes within 3 points, but just as the running back started to get on track, he suffered a devastating knee injury early in the fourth quarter. Miami was able to fight back and force overtime on a 40-yard field goal by Todd Sievers on the final play of the fourth quarter. Miami scored a touchdown on its first possession in overtime on a 7-yard pass from Dorsey to Kellen Winslow, and, on Ohio State's ensuing possession, the Hurricanes appeared to have won the game, 24-17, after Buckeyes quarterback Craig Krenzel's fourth-and-3 pass from the Miami 5 fell incomplete in the end zone. Miami players and coaches rushed the field and stadium fireworks were set off to commemorate the program's apparent sixth national championship.
The celebration proved premature, however, as Big 12 official Terry Porter threw a belated flag and made a controversial pass interference call against Miami cornerback Glenn Sharpe. The penalty took the air out of Miami's sails and gave Ohio State new life, first-and-goal at the 1. The Buckeyes scored a touchdown to tie it at 24-24 at the end of the first overtime, and Maurice Clarett's 5-yard touchdown run in the second overtime gave Ohio State a 31-24 lead.
Miami's ensuing possession saw Dorsey briefly knocked out of the game after a hit from linebacker Matt Wilhelm. After backup quarterback Derrick Crudup completed an 8-yard pass on third down, Dorsey re-entered and converted the crucial fourth-and-3 with a 7-yard completion to Winslow. Miami then drove to the Ohio State 2 yard-line, but was held to one yard on its next three plays. Facing fourth-and-goal from the Ohio State goal line, Miami called a pass play. The Hurricane offensive line was unable to pick up the blitz and Dorsey's desperation pass into the end zone toward Andre Johnson fell incomplete, giving Ohio State the national championship.
The loss was Coker's first in 25 games as Miami's head coach and Dorsey's second in 40 career starts. The loss also continued the Hurricanes' futility in the Fiesta Bowl, dropping them to 0-4 in the game, with two of those losses being monumental upsets that deprived them of national championships.
Miami suffered through some offensive struggles in 2003 behind new quarterback Brock Berlin. A blowout loss at Virginia Tech in early November ended Miami's 39-game regular season winning streak and a loss the following week to Tennessee ended Miami's national championship aspirations. The Hurricanes rebounded to win the Big East Conference championship and finish the season 11-2 with an Orange Bowl victory over Florida State.
Miami joined the ACC in 2004 and despite 3 conference losses, the Hurricanes ended the season with a Peach Bowl victory over rival Florida.
The 2005 season ushered in the long-awaited debut of Kyle Wright as Miami's starting quarterback, although the much-ballyhooed Wright would struggle with consistency during the season with much of Miami's success that year fueled by their defense. After suffering a heartbreaking loss to archrival Florida State after placekick holder Bryan Monroe bobbled the snap for what would have been a game-tying field goal attempt, Miami would rattle off eight straight wins, including a road win over 3rd-ranked Virginia Tech, only to stumble two weeks later against underdog Georgia Tech. The 2nd conference loss of the season bounced Miami out of a place in the inaugural ACC Championship game and left them with another invite to the Peach Bowl, where they faced LSU and suffered the worst bowl loss in school history, 40-3.
The 2006 season was one of the most disappointing in Miami's history. It was punctuated by an ugly on-field brawl against Florida International, the shooting death of Miami defensive tackle Bryan Pata, and a four game late-season losing streak. Only a Thanksgiving night victory over Boston College, in Miami's last game of the regular season, saved the Hurricanes from a losing regular season record.
Immediately following the Boston College victory, which was broadcast nationally on ESPN, Coker was asked if he expected to return as Miami's coach. Coker stated emphatically that he did. The following day, however, reflecting the poor communication between Coker and university president Donna Shalala, Shalala terminated Coker. Coker coached through the postseason, where he won his final game, a 21-20 victory over Nevada on December 31, 2006, in the MPC Computers Bowl.
The Randy Shannon Era (2007-current)
After a search that lasted two weeks, defensive coordinator and Miami alumnus Randy Shannon was officially introduced as the program's new head coach on December 8, 2006. Shannon reportedly agreed to a four-year deal worth over $4 million.[7]
More change came in the summer of 2007, when the University announced that, beginning with the 2008 season, the team would play its home games at Dolphin Stadium. Due to the decaying condition of the Orange Bowl, there had been much speculation over the venue's continued viability as Miami football's home stadium. With an on-campus stadium not practical due to substantial opposition from neighboring home owners in Coral Gables, the University was left with two options: move 12 miles north to Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, which serves as home to the NFL's Miami Dolphins, or renovate the Orange Bowl, adding more restrooms and a video replay screen and making assorted repairs to the stadium infrastructure. The move to Dolphin Stadium was approved by the University's Board of Trustees, on the recommendation of UM President Donna Shalala, on August 21, 2007[8], and the Orange Bowl, one of the most historic stadiums in college football[9][10][11], was left without a tenant and demolished in the spring of 2008.
Shannon's first year as UM head coach was one of the worst in the Hurricanes' modern history, with the team registering a losing 5-7 record in 2007. Under Shannon, the team failed to reach a bowl game for the first time in a decade, and it was the first non-penalized full-scholarship team to miss a bowl game in more than 25 years.
Shannon's 2008 team was fueled by many freshmen after Miami brought in what was considered one of the top recruiting classes in the nation. The regular season was highlighted by losses to rivals Florida and Florida State, as well as an upset victory over Virginia Tech. The 26-3 loss to Florida was Miami's first in the rivalry since 1985, snapping a 6-game winning streak over the Gators. Afterwards, the enmity between the two schools was heightened when Shannon accused Florida coach Urban Meyer of trying to run up the score by calling an unsuccessful deep pass into the end zone in the game's final minute before kicking a field goal with :25 remaining.[12] Visiting Miami had been 22 1/2 point underdogs in the nationally televised game but only trailed 9-3 heading into the fourth quarter, leading some to wonder whether Meyer was trying to compensate for his team's unimpressive performance.[12] Former Miami great Warren Sapp would weigh in on the controversy, calling Meyer a "classless dirtbag."[13] Miami was knocked out of ACC Championship contention with a late-season loss to Georgia Tech in which the 'Canes surrendered the second-most rushing yards in school history (472).[14] The Hurricanes finished the 2008 campaign at 7-6 after a 24-17 loss to California in the Emerald Bowl.
After the season, Shannon fired offensive coordinator Patrick Nix, citing philosophical differences.[15] Also, former starting quarterback Robert Marve left the team because he claimed not to be able to play for Coach Shannon.[16] Shannon placed strict restrictions on Marve's potential transfer destinations and received much criticism in the media.[17][18][19] However, the University of Miami claimed in a press release that the restrictions were set because of suspected tampering by Marve's family or others on behalf of the Marve family.[20]
Shannon's staff suffered more upheaval when defensive coordinator Bill Young left to assume the same position at Oklahoma State, his alma mater, in late January. North Carolina assistant John Lovett was hired to replace him.[21]
Shannon hired former Philadelphia Eagles offensive assistant Mark Whipple as Miami's new offensive coordinator and assistant head coach. Miami is returning several of its offensive players from the 2008 season, including quarterback Jacory Harris, both starting running backs, most of the offensive line and its top six receivers.[22]
Shannon's 2009 team started with wins over ranked teams that brought it up in the rankings.
Head coaches
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Championships
National Championships
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Conference Championships
Conference Affiliations
- 1927-1928: Independent
- 1929-1941: Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
- 1942-1990: Independent
- 1991-2003: Big East Conference
- 2004-present: Atlantic Coast Conference
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College Football Hall of Fame members
The following six Miami players and coaches have been inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame:
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Logos and uniforms
Records
NCAA-record home winning streak
Miami owns the record for the longest home winning streak in NCAA history, winning 58 straight games at the Orange Bowl.[23] The record streak began with a 38-0 shutout victory over Cincinnati on October 12, 1985 and ended with a 38-20 loss to Washington on September 24, 1994.
Winning streaks
Miami also owns two of the longest winning streaks in NCAA Division I history.
From 2000 to 2003, Miami ran off 34 consecutive wins, tying for sixth all-time. The streak started on September 23, 2000 with a 47-10 victory at West Virginia and ended on January 3, 2003 with a 31-24 double overtime loss to Ohio State in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl.
Miami also won 29 straight games from October 27, 1990 to January 1, 1993, good for thirteenth on the all-time list. That streak was snapped when the top-ranked Hurricanes were upset by second-ranked Alabama, 34-13 in the 1993 Sugar Bowl.
In addition to its own lengthy winning streaks, Miami has snapped opponents' winning streaks, halting four streaks of 20 games or more in its history. The only other school to snap four winning streaks of 20 or more games is Princeton.[24]
In the 1984 Orange Bowl, Miami ended top-ranked Nebraska's 22-game winning streak and won its first national championship with a 31-30 victory. The Canes halted top-ranked Oklahoma's 20-game streak and won their second national championship when they defeated the Sooners, 20-14, in the 1988 Orange Bowl. The Hurricanes ended top-ranked Notre Dame's 23-game winning streak with a 27-10 win on November 25, 1989. UCLA became the fourth victim when Miami defeated the third-ranked Bruins 49-45 on December 5, 1998, snapping their 20-game winning streak.
Notable team records
- Consecutive Wins: 34, 2000-02
- Consecutive Regular Season Wins: 39, 2000-03
- Consecutive Home Wins: 58, 1985-94 (NCAA record)[23]
- Consecutive Road Wins: 20, 1984-86
- Consecutive Games without being shut out: 188, 1979-94
- Consecutive Shutouts of Opponent: 4, 1926, 1936, 1941
- Consecutive Games without a tie score: 345, 1966-95 (NCAA adopted tiebreaker in 1996)
NFL Draft records
- Most players drafted in the first round in a single year: 6, 2004[1]
- Most consecutive years having player selected in first round: 14, 1995-2008[1]
All-time bowl results
Miami has played in 32 bowl games, going 18-14 for a .563 winning percentage. Its most common bowl destination has been the Orange Bowl, where the Canes have appeared 9 times and compiled a 6-3 record. Miami's most common opponent in bowl play has been Nebraska. The schools have met six times in bowl play, with the Hurricanes winning four of the meetings.
Date | Bowl | W/L | Opponent | PF | PA |
January 1, 1935 | Orange Bowl | L | Bucknell | 0 | 26 |
January 1, 1946 | Orange Bowl | W | Holy Cross | 13 | 6 |
January 1, 1951 | Orange Bowl | L | Clemson | 14 | 15 |
January 1, 1952 | Gator Bowl | W | Clemson | 14 | 0 |
December 16, 1961 | Liberty Bowl | L | Syracuse | 14 | 15 |
December 15, 1962 | Gotham Bowl | L | Nebraska | 34 | 36 |
December 10, 1966 | Liberty Bowl | W | Virginia Tech | 14 | 7 |
December 23, 1967 | Bluebonnet Bowl | L | Colorado | 21 | 31 |
January 2, 1981 | Peach Bowl | W | Virginia Tech | 20 | 10 |
January 2, 1984 | Orange Bowl |
W | Nebraska | 31 | 30 |
January 1, 1985 | Fiesta Bowl | L | UCLA | 37 | 39 |
January 1, 1986 | Sugar Bowl | L | Tennessee | 7 | 35 |
January 2, 1987 | Fiesta Bowl |
L | Penn State | 10 | 14 |
January 1, 1988 | Orange Bowl |
W | Oklahoma | 20 | 14 |
January 2, 1989 | Orange Bowl | W | Nebraska | 23 | 3 |
January 1, 1990 | Sugar Bowl |
W | Alabama | 33 | 25 |
January 1, 1991 | Cotton Bowl | W | Texas | 46 | 3 |
January 1, 1992 | Orange Bowl |
W | Nebraska | 22 | 0 |
January 1, 1993 | Sugar Bowl |
L | Alabama | 13 | 34 |
January 1, 1994 | Fiesta Bowl | L | Arizona | 0 | 29 |
January 1, 1995 | Orange Bowl |
L | Nebraska | 17 | 24 |
December 27, 1996 | Carquest Bowl | W | Virginia | 31 | 21 |
December 29, 1998 | Micron PC Bowl | W | NC State | 46 | 23 |
January 1, 2000 | Gator Bowl | W | Georgia Tech | 28 | 13 |
January 2, 2001 | Sugar Bowl | W | Florida | 37 | 20 |
January 3, 2002 | Rose Bowl BCS National Championship |
W | Nebraska | 37 | 14 |
January 3, 2003 | Fiesta Bowl BCS National Championship |
L (2OT) |
Ohio State | 24 | 31 |
January 1, 2004 | Orange Bowl | W | Florida State | 16 | 14 |
December 31, 2004 | Peach Bowl | W | Florida | 27 | 10 |
December 30, 2005 | Peach Bowl | L | Louisiana State | 3 | 40 |
December 31, 2006 | MPC Computers Bowl | W | Nevada | 21 | 20 |
December 27, 2008 | Emerald Bowl | L | California | 17 | 24 |
Total | 32 bowl games | 18-14 | 690 | 626 |
Rivalries
Miami's traditional rivals are Florida and Florida State. Since 2002, the Florida Cup has been awarded to the team that finishes with the best head-to-head record in years where Miami, Florida, and Florida State all face each other. Four Florida Cups have been awarded, and Miami won the first three.
Miami also has a dormant but heated rivalry with Notre Dame.
Florida
Miami's rivalry with Florida dates all the way back to 1938, when the Hurricanes defeated the Gators, 19-7, in the first meeting between the geographic rivals. The Seminole War Canoe was carved in 1950 out of a cypress struck by lightning and was given to the winner of the annual meeting. The canoe is meant to symbolize the fighting spirit of the Seminole people that is often on display during games between the Hurricanes and Gators. The canoe is now on permanent display at the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame on the Coral Gables campus.
Miami holds the edge in the all-time series with a 28-26 record against Florida. The two schools met every year from 1944 until 1987, but have not played regularly since then. Florida canceled the annual rivalry after the opening game of the 1987 season, where preseason #1 Florida, which starred All-Americans Kerwin Bell and Emmitt Smith in the backfield, lost 31-4 to Miami in the Orange Bowl, scoring their only points on two punt snaps out of the endzone by Miami. Nevertheless, the rivalry remains incredibly intense, with many Hurricane fans still considering Florida a more "hated" rival than Florida State.
From 1986 to 2008, Miami won six straight meetings between the schools, including victories in the 2001 Sugar Bowl and the 2004 Peach Bowl. Florida snapped its 23-year drought against Miami with a 26-3 win over the 'Canes in 2008. The two schools are next scheduled to play in 2013 at LandShark Stadium.
Florida State
The Miami-Florida State rivalry dates to 1951, when the Hurricanes defeated the Seminoles 35-13 in their inaugural meeting. The schools have played uninterrupted since 1966, with Miami holding the all-time advantage, 31-23.
During the 1980s and '90s, the series emerged as one of the premier rivalries in college football. Between 1983 and 2002, the Hurricanes and Seminoles combined to win 7 national championships and play in a whopping 14 national championship games. The rivalry has been popular not only because of its profound national championship implications and the competitiveness of the games, but also because of the immense talent typically present on the field when the two teams meet: the 1988 meeting starred 57 future NFL pros on the combined rosters. The games have typically been characterized by remarkable team speed, big plays, hard hitting, and missed field goals. In 2004, the rivalry was intensified when Miami joined the Atlantic Coast Conference and the teams became intra-conference rivals.
The rivalry is a television ratings magnet, accounting for the two highest rated college football telecasts in ESPN history. The 2006 game between Miami and FSU was the most-viewed college football game, regular season or bowl, in the history of ESPN, averaging 6,330,000 million households in viewership (6.9 rating). It was also the second-highest rated game in ESPN history, behind only the 1994 game between Miami and FSU, which notched a 7.7 rating.[25]
Individual Award Winners
Players
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Coaches
Traditions
Touchdown Tommy
Touchdown Tommy is the cannon that is fired off when the team runs out of the tunnel, after every point that the Hurricanes score, and the conclusion of a victory. The cannon is kept by the Sigma Chi fraternity's Cannon Master and fired off during the games by the senior brothers of Sigma Chi. Touchdown Tommy is the third oldest tradition at the University of Miami after Iron Arrow and Sebastian the Ibis.
The Smoke
One of the Hurricanes' most recognizable traditions is its dramatic entrance scene. The team enters the field through a large cloud of white smoke billowing from its entrance tunnel, amid a tape of a hurricane blasting over the sound system. The smoke comes from a series of pipes welded together by school transportation director Bob Nalette in the 1950s and comprised simply of fire extinguisher exhaust.
Following Miami's rise to prominence in the 1980s, many college and NFL teams over the last 25 years have copied this practice, and in 2001 ABC made a parody of it for a Saturday college football commercial.
Ring of Honor
In 1997, the university established the 'Ring of Honor' as a way to honor outstanding players who have passed through the Hurricane football program. The inaugural class of included Jim Dooley, Ted Hendricks, George Mira, and Vinny Testaverde. These four players are the only ones in the history of the program to have their numbers retired by the university as well.
A second group of players consisting of Ottis Anderson, Don Bosseler, Bernie Kosar, and Burgess Owens was inducted in 1999. After a nine-year hiatus, five new players were added in 2008: Pro Football Hall of Famers Jim Kelly and Jim Otto, former Heisman Trophy-winner Gino Torretta, running back Edgerrin James, and defensive lineman Cortez Kennedy.
The Ring of Honor will expand once again in 2009, with College Football Hall of Fame defensive back Bennie Blades, running back and former Miami head coach Eddie Dunn, and quarterback Steve Walsh due to be inducted during halftime of Miami's October 24 game against Clemson.[26]
Four Fingers
Prior to the start of the fourth quarter of every home game, Miami players, coaches, and fans hold up four fingers in recognition of their belief that a game is won or lost in the fourth quarter. Since 1985, the 'Canes have gone 196-6 (97%) in regular-season games in which they held a lead entering the fourth quarter. The six losses in this span occurred against North Carolina State (2007), Florida State and Georgia Tech (2006), Clemson (2004), East Carolina (1999) and West Virginia (1997), with no such losses from 1985-1996.[27]
NFL U
Miami has had great success in producing players who go on to play in the National Football League.[1] The Hurricanes hold the record for most players selected in the first round in a single draft (6, 2004); most first-round draft picks in a two-year period (11, 2003-2004); most first-round draft picks in a three-year period (15, 2002-2004); and most first-round picks in a four-year period (19, 2001-2004).[28] From 1995 through 2008, Miami set an NFL Draft record by having at least one player selected in the first round of 14 consecutive drafts.[1] The Hurricanes also hold a record streak of 107 (Week 15-2002) consecutive regular season weeks where a Miami Hurricane has scored a touchdown in an NFL game.
The role of Miami alumni in the NFL has been the subject of numerous national sports media articles. FHM magazine's September 2006 issue carried a five-page article, titled: "University of Miami Hit Squad: The Hurricanes are taking over the NFL. Deal with It." The article prominently featured up-and-coming Miami alumni in the NFL, including Vernon Carey, Bryant McKinnie, Antrel Rolle, Jonathan Vilma, D.J. Williams, and others. As of the 2006 season, the University of Miami has more of its alumni on active NFL rosters than any other college or university in the nation.
The school has earned the designation of 'Quarterback U' as a result of the football program turning out a number of high-profile quarterback prospects in succession, including Jim Kelly, Bernie Kosar, Vinny Testaverde, Steve Walsh, Craig Erickson, Gino Torretta, and Ken Dorsey.[29][30][31][32]
Miami has also served as a steppingstone to the professional ranks for its coaches. Of the program's last five head coaches, four have gone directly on to head coaching positions in either the NFL or USFL:
- Howard Schnellenberger - Orlando Renegades (USFL)
- Jimmy Johnson - Dallas Cowboys
- Dennis Erickson - Seattle Seahawks
- Butch Davis - Cleveland Browns
Controversies and scandals
The University of Miami has also experienced some degree of controversies, scandals and incidents which at times have led to NCAA sanctions, suspensions, and negative publicity for the university.
1980s: Luther Campbell's "pay for play"
A long-time booster of Hurricanes Football, 2 Live Crew member and local philanthropist Luther Campbell was said to have been behind what was referred to as a "pay-for-play" system, which involved cash rewards for things such as touchdowns and big hits.[33] His ties to the program were at one point so close that former Hurricanes coach Dennis Erickson used to occasionally call upon Campbell as an intermediary when he was having a problem with his players.[citation needed]
1989-1995: Pell Grant scandal
In 1994, Tony Russell, a former UM academic advisor, pleaded guilty to helping more than 80 student athletes, 57 of whom were football players, falsify Pell Grant applications in exchange for kickbacks from the players themselves. The scandal dated all the way back to 1989 and secured more than $220,000 in federal grant money. Federal officials later said that Russell had engineered "perhaps the largest centralized fraud ... ever committed" in the history of the Pell Grant program.[34]
In late 1995, the NCAA concluded that, in addition to the fraudulent Pell Grants facilitated by Russell, the university had also provided or allowed over $400,000 worth of other, improper payments to Miami football players. The NCAA also found that the university had failed to wholly implement its drug testing program, and permitted three football student-athletes to compete without being subject to the required disciplinary measures specified in the policy. Finally, the NCAA concluded, the university had lost institutional control over the football program.[35] Miami docked itself seven scholarships as part of a self-imposed sanction in 1995, and the NCAA took away another 24 over the next two years. As a result of the scandal, Sports Illustrated's Alexander Wolff wrote a controversial cover story that Miami should at least temporarily shut down its football program.[34]
2005: 7th Floor Crew
In 2004, an informal hip hop music group called the 7th Floor Crew, allegedly consisting of several University of Miami students, including a few football players, and named for the 7th floor of Miami's Mahoney Residential College,[36] recorded a rap song. The song ultimately fell into the hands of national media in 2005, including ESPN and Sports Illustrated. Sung to the beat of Aaliyah's "If Your Girl Only Knew", the song's lyrics are filled with what were considered lewd sexual references. Following ESPN's coverage of the song and the role of several UM football players in creating it, the university issued a statement condemning its lyrical content.
2006: FIU Brawl
On October 14, 2006, in the first meeting of cross-town programs, Miami and the Florida International Golden Panthers brawled after a PAT.
FIU cornerback Chris Smith wrestled Miami holder Matt Perelli to the ground after the kick and appeared to punch him in the chin. Another FIU cornerback, Marshall McDuffie, Jr., kicked Perelli in the head.[37] Miami's Anthony Reddick swung his helmet at FIU players and Miami's Brandon Meriweather kicked an FIU player. FIU's A'Mod Ned, who was injured, came onto the field and swung at Miami players with his crutches. The fight lasted just over one minute before the coaches of both teams were able to separate the players. The Miami-Dade County police arrived on the field shortly afterward and remained a visual presence on the field and in the stands to prevent further fighting. The game was delayed approximately 15 to 20 minutes as the officials attempted to sort out which players were ejected and what, if any, penalty yards needed to be enforced.
The next day, 31 players from both schools — 18 from FIU, 13 from Miami — were handed one-game suspensions.[38]
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External links
- University of Miami's Official Football Site
- University of Miami "Band of the Hour" Official Web Site
- InsideTheU.com - ESPN affiliate covering the Miami Hurricanes and Recruiting