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The University of Miami Hurricanes football team (often referred to simply as "The U") is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference and one of the preeminent programs in all of college football. Miami has won five national championships (1983, 1987, 1989, 1991 and 2001), all of which have come since 1983, making it the most successful college football program of the past 25 years.
The program also holds the NCAA record for the longest home winning streak (58 games), a span which ran from 1985 to 1994. In addition, two Hurricanes have won the prestigious Heisman Trophy: quarterback Vinny Testaverde in 1986 and quarterback Gino Torretta in 1991.
The team plays its home games at the historic Miami Orange Bowl, located off-campus in the city of Miami. The current head coach is Larry Coker. The current defensive coordinator is Randy Shannon.
Team Info
Nickname: Hurricanes
and (informally) "The U"
Uniforms: Orange jerseys-white pants (home uniform); white jerseys-green pants (road uniform); green jerseys-white pants (alternate home uniform); white jerseys-orange pants (alternate road uniform); white jerseys-white pants (second alternate road uniform)
Fight Song: Miami U. How-Dee-Doo
Mascot: Sebastian the Ibis
Marching Band: The Band of the Hour
Traditional Rivals: Florida Gators, Florida State Seminoles
Chronology of Miami head coaches
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'NFL U'
Miami has had unrivaled success in producing players who go on to the National Football League. The Hurricanes hold the record for most players selected in the first round in a single draft (6, in 2004); most first-round draft picks in a two-year period (11, from 2003 to 2004); most first-round draft picks in a three-year period (15, from 2002 through 2004); and most first-round picks in a four-year period (19, from 2001 through 2004). This remarkable pipeline from Miami to the pros has led to the university being dubbed "NFL U".
The following is a partial list of University of Miami football players who currently or previously played professional football in the National Football League:
Quarterbacks
- Ken Dorsey, San Francisco 49ers.
- Craig Erickson, retired.
- Jim Kelly, retired.
- Bernie Kosar, retired.
- Vinny Testaverde, New York Jets.
- Gino Torretta, retired.
- Steve Walsh, retired.
Running Backs
- Ottis Anderson, retired.
- Najeh Davenport, Green Bay Packers.
- Chuck Foreman, retired.
- Frank Gore, San Francisco 49ers.
- Edgerrin James, Indianapolis Colts.
- Willis McGahee, Buffalo Bills.
- Jarrett Payton, Tennessee Titans.
- Clinton Portis, Washington Redskins.
- Warren Williams, retired.
Wide Receivers
- Eddie Brown, retired.
- Michael Irvin, retired.
- Andre Johnson, Houston Texans.
- Santana Moss, Washington Redskins.
- Roscoe Parrish, Buffalo Bills.
- Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis Colts.
Tight Ends
- Kevin Everett, Buffalo Bills.
- Bubba Franks, Green Bay Packers.
- Jeremy Shockey, New York Giants.
- Kellen Winslow II, Cleveland Browns.
Offensive Linemen
- Martin Bibla, Atlanta Falcons.
- Vernon Carey, Miami Dolphins.
- Lex Luger, retired.
- Bryant McKinnie, Minnesota Vikings.
- Chris Myers, Denver Broncos.
- Jim Otto, retired.
- Leon Searcy, retired.
Defensive Ends
- Jerome Brown, deceased.
- Jamaal Green, Chicago Bears.
- Ted Hendricks, retired.
- Kenard Lang, retired.
- Jerome McDougle, Philadelphia Eagles.
Defensive Tackles
- William Joseph, New York Giants.
- Cortez Kennedy, retired.
- Russell Maryland, retired.
- Warren Sapp, Oakland Raiders.
- Vince Wilfork, New England Patriots.
- William Joseph, New York Giants.
Linebackers
- Ray Lewis, Baltimore Ravens.
- Dan Morgan, Carolina Panthers.
- Jonathan Vilma, New York Jets.
- D.J. Williams, Denver Broncos.
- Randy Shannon, retired.
Defensive Backs
- Phillip Buchanon, Houston Texans.
- Alfonso Marshall, Chicago Bears.
- Ed Reed, Baltimore Ravens.
- Antrel Rolle, Arizona Cardinals.
- Mike Rumph, San Francisco 49ers.
- Duane Starks, New England Patriots.
- Sean Taylor, Washington Redskins.
Punters
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. Players are added on a regular basis, by either decade or position played. Their names, as well as their numbers, are then permanently affixed for display on the face of the Orange Bowl's upper deck.
The inaugural class of 1997 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 (on the basis that if the number of every great Miami player were retired, there would not be enough numbers left to issue to current players).
A second group of players were inducted in 1999: Ottis Anderson, Don Bosseler, Bernie Kosar, and Burgess Owens. No players have been inducted since, though the Ring of Honor remains an active tradition.
Team Records
Miscellaneous
Consecutive Wins: 34, 2000-02
Consecutive Wins (Regular season games only): 36, 1985-88
Consecutive Losses: 8, 1971-72, 1977-78
Consecutive Wins at Home: 58, 1985-94 (NCAA record)
Consecutive Road Wins: 20, 1984-86
Consecutive Games Without Being Shutout: 188, 1979-96
Consecutive Shutouts of Opponent: 4, 1926, 1936, 1941
Offense (Single game)
Points: 75 vs. Fordham, 1954
Margin of Victory: 68 vs. Fordham (75-7), 1954
Total Yards: 689 vs. UCLA, 1998 (371 rush, 318 pass)
Rushing Yards: 498 vs. Pacific, 1974
Passing Yards: 485 vs. San Diego State, 1991
First Downs: 33 vs. Cincinnati, 1987
Pass Attempts: 59 vs. Memphis, 1993
Pass Completions: 35 vs. Memphis, 1993
Passing Touchdowns: 6 vs. Missouri, 1988; vs. Cincinnati, 1988
Points in Defeat: 45 vs. Boston College, 1985
Points in a Quarter: 35 vs. San Diego State, 1991; Cincinnati, 1989; Rutgers, 1995
Defense (Single game)
Fewest Total Yards Allowed: -2 by Spring Hill, 1938 (-32 rush, 30 pass)
Fewest Rushing Yards Allowed: -47 by Florida A&M, 1980
Fewest Passing Yards Allowed: 0 by Auburn, 1974; Ole Miss, 1951; SE Louisiana, 1935
Interceptions: 7 vs Florida, 1978; Georgetown, 1950
Sacks: 11 vs. NC State, 1982; San Diego State, 1989
Individual Records
Offense
Total Offense (career- pass, rush): 9,486, Ken Dorsey (1999-2002)
Total Offense (season): 3,412, Bernie Kosar (1984)
All-Purpose Yards (career- rush, rec, return): 4,394, Santana Moss (1997-00)
All-Purpose Yards (season): 2,108, Willis McGahee (2002)
Rushing Yards (career): 3,331, Ottis Anderson (1975-78)
Rushing Yards (season): 1,753, Willis McGahee (2002)
Rushing Yards (game): 299, Edgerrin James vs. UCLA, 1999
Rushing Touchdowns (career): 35, Stephen McGuire (1989-92)
Rushing Touchdowns (season): 27, Willis McGahee (2002)
Rushing Touchdowns (game): 6, Willis McGahee vs. Virginia Tech, 2002
100-Yard Rushing Games (career): 14 (tie), Clinton Portis (1999-01); Edgerrin James (1996-1998)
100-Yard Rushing Games (season): 10, Willis McGahee (2002)
Completion Percentage (career- min. 200 attempts): 62.3%, Bernie Kosar (1983-84)
Completion Percentage (season- min. 100 attempts): 63.4%, Vinny Testaverde (1986)
Pass Completions (career): 668, Ken Dorsey (1999-02)
Pass Completions (game): 33, Steve Walsh vs. Arkansas, 1988
Passing Yards (career): 9,565, Ken Dorsey (1999-02)
Passing Yards (season): 3,642, Bernie Kosar (1984)
Passing Yards (game): 485, Gino Torretta vs. San Diego State, 1991
Touchdown Passes (career): 86, Ken Dorsey (1999-02)
Touchdown Passes (season): 29, Steve Walsh (1988)
Touchdown Passes (game): 5 (tie), Kyle Wright vs. Wake Forest, 2005; Brock Berlin vs. North Carolina State, 2004; Ken Dorsey vs. Boston College, 2000; Steve Walsh vs. Cincinnati, 1988; Bernie Kosar vs. Cincinnati, 1984
Receptions (career): 173, Reggie Wayne (1997-00)
Receptions (season): 66, Willie Smith (1984)
Receptions (game): 12, Willie Smith vs. Maryland, 1984
Receiving Yards (career): 2,546, Santana Moss (1997-00)
Receiving Yards (season): 1,114, Eddie Brown (1984)
Receiving Yards (game): 220, Eddie Brown vs. Boston College, 1984
Touchdown Receptions (career): 26, Michael Irvin (1985-87)
Touchdown Receptions (season): 11, Michael Irvin (1986)
Touchdown Receptions (game): 3 (tie), Santana Moss vs. Rutgers, 1998; Tony Gaiter vs. Pittsburgh, 1996; Lamar Thomas vs. Texas Tech, 1990
Total Touchdowns (career- rush, rec, return): 35 (tie), Edgerrin James (1996-98); Stephen McGuire (1989-92)
Total Touchdowns (season): 28, Willis McGahee (2002)
Total Touchdowns (game): 6, Willis McGahee vs. Virginia Tech, 2002
Total Points Scored (career): 397, Carlos Huerta (1988-91)
Total Points Scored (season): 168, Willis McGahee (2002)
Defense
Interceptions (career): 21, Ed Reed (1998-01)
Interceptions (season): 10, Bennie Blades (1986)
Interception Return Yards (career): 389, Ed Reed (1998-01)
Interception Return Yards (season): 206, Ed Reed (2001)
Fumble Recoveries (career): 12, Ted Hendricks (1966-68)
Solo Tackles (career): 309, Dan Morgan (1997-00)
Solo Tackles (season): 112, Ed Weisacosky (1965)
Total Tackles and Assists (career): 532, Dan Morgan (1997-00)
Total Tackles and Assists (season): 164, Ed Weisacosky (1965)
Sacks (career): 39.5, Daniel Stubbs (1984, 1986-87)
Sacks (season): 17, Daniel Stubbs (1986)