Football
Miami (No. 19) and Florida State (No. 1) meet as ranked opponents Saturday for the first time since the 1996 season. |
No. 19 Miami Football Battles No. 1 Florida State Saturday
Hurricanes look for first win over Seminoles since 1994.
Oct. 4, 1999
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The 19th-ranked University of Miami Hurricanes (2-2, 0-0 BIG EAST)look to snap their two-game losing streak when they face No. 1 rankedFlorida State (5-0, 4-0 ACC) in Tallahassee.
Miami, which has faced Florida State more than any other currentrival (42 times), has not defeated the Seminoles since a 34-20 win at theOrange Bowl in 1994.
Florida State enters its clash with Miami ranked No. 1 by theAssociated Press marking the fifth time in school history the Seminoles havefaced the Hurricanes as the nation’s top ranked team. Florida State is 2-2against Miami when entering the game with a No. 1 national ranking. Miami is8-6 all-time against teams ranked No. 1 by the Associated Press.
Additionally, Miami (No. 19) and Florida State (No. 1) meet asranked opponents for the first time since the 1996 season and for the 15thtime in last 19 seasons.
MIAMI (2-2, 0-0 BIG EAST)
8/29 vs. Ohio State W, 23-12 9/4 FLORIDA A&M W, 57-39/18 PENN STATE L, 23-279/25 @ East Carolina L, 23-2710/9 @ Florida State 12:00 p.m.10/16 TEMPLE 4:00 p.m.10/23 @ Boston Coll. 12:00 p.m.10/30 W. VIRGINIA 12:00 p.m.11/6 @ Pittsburgh 12:00 p.m.11/13 @ Virginia Tech 7:30 p.m.11/20 RUTGERS 12:00 p.m.11/27 SYRACUSE 3:30 p.m.
FLORIDA STATE (5-0, 4-0 ACC)*
8/28 LOUISIANA TECH W, 41-79/11 GEORGIA TECH W, 41-359/18 N.C. STATE W, 42-119/25 @ North Carolina W, 42-1010/2 vs. Duke W, 51-2310/9 MIAMI 12:00 p.m.10/16 WAKE FOREST 7:00 p.m.10/23 @ Clemson 7:00 p.m.10/30 @ Virginia 7:00 p.m.11/13 MARYLAND 12:00 p.m.11/20 @ Florida 3:30 p.m.
* The Series:
Miami and Florida State face off for the 43rd time. The Hurricaneshold a 23-19 all-time series lead although the Seminoles have won the lastfour meeting. Last season the Seminoles defeated Miami 26-14 in the OrangeBowl as FSU Quarterback Chris Weinke threw for 316 yards and threetouchdowns.
Miami is 5-10 all-time on the road against Florida State including a47-0 loss in its last trip to FSU in 1997. The Hurricanes have not beatenthe Seminoles in Tallahassee since a 17-16 win on Nov. 16, 1991. In thatgame, better known to Hurricane fans as “Wide Right I”, FSU kicker GerryThomas missed a 34-yard field goal with 25 seconds remaining as No. 2 Miamiedged No. 1 Florida State. Miami went on that season to win its fourthNational Championship.
OVER THE AIRWAVES
Television
ABC – (LIVE): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analysis), LynnSwann (sideline)
SportsChannel Florida – (Tape Delay): Frank Forte (play-by-play), JohnCongemi (analysis)
Radio
Hurricane Radio Network (WQAM 560 AM): Marc Vandermeer (play-by-play), JoeZagacki (analysis), Don Bailey, Jr. (sideline) and Josh Darrow(studio host). All UM football games will be carried statewide by theHurricane Radio Network on its flagship station WQAM in Miami.
En Espanol (WACC 830 AM): Jerry del Castillo (play-by-play), Joe Martinez(analysis) and Pepe Campos (studio).
Student Radio (WVUM 90.5 FM): Dan Laing (play-by-play), Alex Loeb(analysis) and Rick Thomas (analysis).
Internet
Internet audio broadcasts of Hurricane games are available by accessingwww.hurricanesports.com and clicking on “internet audio broadcasts” on theathletics home page.
HEAD COACH BUTCH DAVIS: Butch Davis (Arkansas ’74) began his fifth season atMiami with a 2-2 record heading into Florida State. Davis has compiled a33-17 overall record and a 20-8 mark in BIG EAST games. His record includesa 17-9 record at the Orange Bowl, while going 13-8 on the road.
Davis is the 18th head coach in UM history. Prior to hisappointment in January, 1995, Davis served as an assistant coach with theDallas Cowboys from 1989-94 where he helped guide the Cowboys to a pair ofSuper Bowl championships. Davis also served as an assistant coach at UMfrom 1984-88 (where he was part of Miami’s 1987 National Championship team)and at Oklahoma State from 1979-83.
DAVIS AT MIAMI
Year Record Home Away Ntrl BE1995 8-3 6-0 2-3 0-0 6-11996 9-3 3-3 5-0 1-0 6-11997 5-6 3-3 2-3 0-0 3-41998 9-3 4-2 4-1 1-0 5-21999 2-2 1-1 0-1 1-0 0-0Total 33-17 17-9 13-8 3-0 20-8
Butch Davis’ Hurricanes on Turf/Grass
Year Overall Turf Grass1999 2-2 0-0 2-21998 9-3 3-1 6-21997 5-6 2-1 3-51996 9-3 3-0 6-31995 8-3 2-0 6-3Total 33-17 10-2 23-15
LAST TIME OUT VS. EAST CAROLINA: East Carolina scored the last 24 points toupset 9th-ranked Miami, 27-23, in a game moved to Carter-Finley Stadium inRaleigh, NC due to Hurricane Floyd.
ECU quarterback David Garrard threw a 27-yard touchdown pass toKeith Stokes with 4:51 left to cap the improbable comeback and the school’sfirst 4-0 start since 1977.
Garrard completed 30-of-46 passes for 328 yards, one touchdown andan interception. He also gained another 29 yards on 11 carries.
In his first start, Miami running back Clinton Portis ran 27 timesfor 147 yards – a Miami record among true freshman – but played sparingly inthe second half.
The Pirates again dominated the second-half totaling 331yard ofoffense while holding Miami to just 154 yards. Miami managed 235 of its 389yards in the first two quarters, when Portis carried 22 times for 133 yards.Kelly completed only 15-of-37 passes for 159 yards, a TD and interception.
MIAMI-FLORIDA STATE NOTES
LAST TIME VS. FLORIDA STATE: Florida State won their fourth straight gameagainst Miami and their second in a row in the Orange Bowl, due to the playof Chris Weinke and Peter Warrick. Weinke threw for 314 yards and threetouchdowns, while Warrick caught 7 passes for 190 yards.
In the second half Miami tried mixing things up by switchingquartebacks, but the move proved ineffective as Kenny Kelly had the sameproblems moving the ball as Scott Covington did. In the second half Miamiwould pull no closer than 24-14 and a Kelly fumble in the endzone providedthe final margin of victory.
PAIN IN THE %@#: Six of Florida State’s last 17 losses, dating back to the1987 season, have been delivered by the Hurricanes. The six wins are themost by any team in the nation versus FSU over the last 13 seasons. Miami isone of only two schools to defeat FSU more than once since 1987 (4 -Florida). In addition, FSU has had seven one-loss seasons since 1987. Ofthose seven seasons, four of the losses have come to Miami.
UM-FSU, A MADE FOR TV AFFAIR: Saturday’s game will mark the 15thconsecutive season and the 19th time in 43 meetings that the UM-FSU clashwill be shown on network television.
A SERIES OF STREAKS: Since the first meeting beween the two schools in1951, the Miami/Florida State series has been dotted by multiple game winstreaks. FSU enters the contest riding a four-game win streak, its firstsince compiling four straight victories in 1969-72. The Seminoles rattledoff seven consecutive wins from 1963-72, to mark their longest win streakover UM. The Hurricanes own five streaks of at least three consecutive winsover FSU. Miami’s most recent streak vs. the Seminoles was from 1990-92,when the Canes won three straight. The UM/FSU series began with theHurricanes winning the first five meetings and eight of the first nine.
FIRST TO SCORE: When Miami/Florida State play, the team that has scoredfirst has won the last six meetings and 11 of the last 12. The loneexception was 1992 when FSU scored first in a 19-16 defeat.
HOLD ON TO YOUR HAT: If the Miami-Florida State game is close, historyfavors the Hurricanes. Since 1973, the Hurricanes are 7-0 against FSU ingames decided by four points or less.
DID YOU KNOW…:
The Hurricanes and Seminoles have played each other every year since1969.
Of the 42 meetings between these two teams, 23 have been decided by 11 ormore points, and 11 by three points or less.
Miami was the last team to defeat Florida State in Tallahassee (1991).
DAD-GUMMIT: Since Bobby Bowden took over the coaching reigns at FloridaState 24 years ago only one team has managed to shutout the Seminoles.Miami has blanked the Tribe twice during the Bowden era. The ‘Canes shutout FSU, 47-0, in the Orange Bowl in Bowden’s initial season at FloridaState (1976) and then blanked his pre-season No. 1 ranked Seminoles, 31-0,in the Orange Bowl to start the 1988 season.
against the sunshine state: Miami has won 13 of its last 20 games againstteams from the state of Florida since the 1985 season.
TEAMMATES TO RIVALS: Nine high schools boast players on both rosters thatwere teammates in high school. Eight of the schools are from theDade/Broward/Palm Beach County area in South Florida. Below is a listing byschool of former high school teammates who will lineup against each otherSaturday:
High School Hurricanes SeminolesAtlantic (Delray Beach) Mike Rumph, So, CB Jean Jeune, Jr, RVCarol City (Miami) Delvin Brown, Jr, CB Donald Heaven, Jr, OG Santana Moss, Jr, WR Octavius Jackson, Fr, DE Ethenic Sands, Fr, WR Bradley Jennings, So, LB Stanford Samuels, Fr, CBColumbus (Miami) Joaquin Gonzalez, So, OT Eric Thomas, Sr, CGlades Central (Belle Glade) James Jackson, Jr, RB Otis Duhart, So, OLMiami Senior (Miami) Andre Johnson, Fr, WR Clevan Thomas, Jr, CBNorthwestern (Miami) Nate Webster, Jr, LB Marvin Minnis, Jr, WR Vernon Carey, Fr, OL Jerrell Weaver, Fr, LBPlantation (Plantation) Al Blades, Jr, SS Jerry Carmichael, Jr, OL Kevin Beard, Fr, WRSouth Dade (Homestead) Sheven Marshall, So, LB Jerel Hudson, Fr, LBOsceola (Kissimmee) Larry Anderson, Fr, DL Brett Williams, Fr, OT
THE RANKINGS RACE: AP rankings for the Florida State-Miami game:
Date UM FSU Site Score Winner11/12/83 6 - Tally 17-16 UM9/22/84 4 15 Miami 38-3 FSU11/2/85 11 10 Tally 35-27 UM11/1/86 1 20 Miami 41-23 UM10/3/87 3 4 Tally 26-25 UM9/3/88 8 1 Miami 31-0 UM10/28/89 2 8 Tally 10-24 FSU10/6/90 9 2 Miami 31-22 UM11/16/91 2 1 Tally 17-16 UM10/3/92 2 3 Miami 19-16 UM10/9/93 3 1 Tally 28-10 FSU10/8/94 13 3 Miami 34-20 UM10/7/95 - 1 Tally 41-17 FSU10/12/96 8 2 Miami 34-16 FSU10/4/97 - 4 Tally 47-0 FSU10/10/98 - 9 Miami 26-14 FSU10/9/99 18 1 Tally ? ?
FOURTH QUARTER COMEBACKS: Since 1983, Florida State has led Miami afterthree quarters of play in 13 of 16 games. However, Miami has come frombehind to win in six of those 13 games. In the six comeback victories, UMhas outscored FSU in the fourth quarter by a total of 71-12. In the last 16Miami-FSU contests, the Hurricanes have outscored Florida State in thefourth quarter 108-88.
Fourth Quarter Scoring
Year Miami FSU Final Score Note1983* 3 0 UM 17-16 19-yard UM field goal on final play sends UM to Orange Bowl1984* 3 14 FSU 38-3 Kosar, Testaverde sacked for 86 yards in heavy rain1985* 14 0 UM 35-27 UM rallies from 24-14 deficit at half, 27-21 after third quarter1986* 20 0 UM 41-23 UM rallies from 23-21 deficit with 20 unanswered points1987* 15 6 UM 26-25 FSU scores at :42, two-point conversion fails1988 7 0 UM 31-0 UM shuts our preseason NO. 1 FSU 1989* 0 3 FSU 24-10 UM held scoreless in final three quarters1990 7 13 UM 31-22 UM opens game with 24 unanswered points1991* 10 3 UM 17-16 FSU misses 34-yard field goal with :25 left (Wide Right I)1992* 9 3 UM 19-16 FSU misses 39-yard field goal on final play (Wide Right II)1993* 3 7 FSU 28-10 UM held to just three second half points1994 3 3 UM 34-20 UM intercepts 4 FSU passes, holds FSU to 47 rushing yards1995* 7 10 FSU 41-17 UM outscored 34-10 over final three quarters1996* 0 7 FSU 34-16 UM outscored 14-0 in second half1997* 0 17 FSU 47-0 First FSU shutout over UM since 19641998* 7 2 FSU 26-14 UM outscored 19-7 over final three quarters
* – Games in which Miami trailed after three quarters.
QUARTERBACKS
A look at how quarterbacks starting in the Miami-FSU series for the firsttime have fared and how they did the second time around (note that in 1989,’90 and ’98 both teams’ quarterbacks were making their first series starts):
1st Starts
Player Yr Att-Comp-Int Yards TD Long Sack ResultMiamiScott Covington 98 28-15-0 165 1 25 6 L, 26-14Ryan Clement 95 23-10-2 96 0 18 3 L, 41-17Frank Costa 93 43-21-1 193 1 40 0 L, 10-28Craig Erickson 90 23-13-0 128 1 24 1 W, 31-22Gino Torretta 89 48-23-4 208 1 20 1 L, 10-24Steve Walsh 87 29-13-0 254 3 73 2 W, 26-25
Florida StateChris Weinke 98 32-17-0 316 2 62 1 W, 26-14Thad Busby 96 17-8-0 125 0 26 2 W, 34-16Danny Kanell 94 28-13-3 153 0 28 2 L, 20-34Charlie Ward 92 40-20-2 261 0 28 7 L, 16-19Casey Weldon 91 26-17-1 209 0 51 5 L, 16-17Brad Johnson 90 37-26-1 251 1 23 1 L, 22-31Peter Tom Willis 89 20-7-1 129 0 51 2 W, 24-10
2nd Starts
MiamiRyan Clement 96 31-20-1 267 2 40 6 L, 16-34Frank Costa 94 32-18-2 177 0 24 2 W, 34-20Gino Torretta 91 27-14-2 145 0 21 6 W, 17-16Steve Walsh 88 37-18-0 228 2 48 0 W, 31-0Florida StateThad Busby 97 31-20-1 230 2 37 3 W, 47-0Danny Kanell 95 27-17-0 170 3 26 0 W, 41-17Charlie Ward 93 31-21-0 256 1 72 1 W, 28-10
GENERAL NOTES
FULL FORCE FOOTBALL BECOMES A BIG DRAW IN 1999: A sell-out total of 74,427fans attended Miami’s recent meeting with Penn State at the Orange Bowl onSept. 18. The figure ranks as the 17th largest crowd in school history and14th largest crowd during regular season games. In addition, the 74,427stands as the seventh largest regular season crowd during the 1990’s.
The sellout is the first home sellout for UM since Florida State(75,913) on Oct. 12, 1996. The last home sellout in a non-FSU game alsocame agaist Penn State (75,723) on Oct. 12, 1991.
In Miami’s, 57-3, victory over Florida A&M in the home opener onSept. 4, a total of 54,147 were in attendance. That figure was the largestcrowd at the Orange Bowl since 63,617 came to watch the UM/FSU game on Oct.10, 1998. In addition, it marked the largest home crowd for a non-FSU gamesince 57,721 came to watch the UM/FAMU game on Sept. 9, 1995. It alsomarked the largest crowd in a home-opener since FAMU on Sept. 9, 1995.
MIAMI ON ABC: Miami is making its 54th overall appearance on the ABC networkand second this season. UM first appeared on the network in 1961 againstPittsburgh. UM holds a 34-19 (.642) overall record on ABC. All-time, UM is93-46 (.669) on network television and 74-34 (.685) in nationally televisedgames.
IF THE HURRICANES SCORE FIRST…: When the Hurricanes score first they arenearly a lock to win. Beginning with the 1983 season, the Hurricanes havegone 130-13 (.909) when scoring first. Under Butch Davis, UM is 23-6 (.793)when scoring first.
IF THE HURRICANES SCORE 30 OR MORE POINT STREAKS: Miami has won (lastdefeat)…
68 Straight when scoring 30 or more points (10-15-88, Notre Dame 31,UM 30).
89 Straight when scoring more than 30 points (1-1-85, UCLA 39, UM37).
FOURTH QUARTER DOMINANCE: Over the last 14 seasons Miami has been almostunbeatable when leading after three quarters. Since 1985, Miami has won 125of 127 regular season games in which it entered the fourth quarter with alead.
In their last contest, the Hurricanes took a 23-10 lead into thefourth quarter at East Carolina but surrendered 17 points to be defeated27-23. In 1997, WVU snapped a UM streak of 111 straight victories whenleading after three quarters.
Prior to that 1997 West Virginia game, the last time the Hurricanesdid not win a regular season game when leading after three quarters was onNov. 10, 1984, when UM lost to Maryland 42-40 after leading 34-21 headinginto the final stanza.
OPENING POSSESSIONS: Miami has posted points on two of its four openingpossessions this season. The Hurricanes last scored a touchdown on a21-yard scoring pass from Kenny Kelly to Reggie Wayne, following an 11-play80-yard drive at East Carolina.
Game Plays Yards ToP ResultOhio State 2 42 0:48 TouchdownFAMU 6 32 2:26 PuntPenn State 3 -7 1:46 Punt East Carolina 11 80 4:16 Touchdown
WAYNE MAKES RETURN TO HURRICANE LINE UP: Reggie Wayne’s six-yard receptionin the first quarter of the OSU game marked the first catch by the juniorsince the Pittsburgh game last season (11-19-98). Wayne missed the lastthree games of the 1998 season with an injury to his left knee.
NFL WANTS FRANKS: Tight end Daniel “Bubba” Franks was listed as one of the”Ten Players That the NFL Wants Now” in Sports Illustrated’s CollegeFootball Preview issue (August 16). Franks lived up to his billing in UM’sopener vs. Ohio State as he pulled in a career-best five receptions for 52yards.
TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE TURNOVERS: This season, the Hurricanes have takenadvantage of many opponent miscues, scoring on 7 of 19 drives following anopponent turnover. Overall, the Hurricanes have parlayed seven opponentturnovers into 46 points.
The Hurricanes turned one of six opponent turnovers into a scoreagainst Ohio State. Two of OSU’s turnovers were to close out the first andsecond halves, so no offensive drive was taken. On the score, Kenny Kellyrushed for seven yards followed by a James Jackson two-point conversion.
Against Florida A&M, Miami nearly turned all five turnovers intoscores, but settled for four touchdowns. Three FAMU fumbles and oneturnover on downs resulted in scores for James Jackson, Ethenic Sands and two for Clinton Portis.
At East Carolina, UM turned the Pirates’ first two turnovers into atouchdown and field goal.
RANKINGS/POLLS
ASSOCIATED PRESS – October 3, 1999
'99 Record Points 1. Florida St (64) 5-0 1,744 2. Penn St (5) 5-0 1,672 3. Michigan 5-0 1,606 4. Nebraska 5-0 1,537 5. Virginia Tech (1) 4-0 1,427 6. Tennessee 3-1 1,346 7. Georgia Tech 3-1 1,294 8. Florida 4-1 1,211 9. Kansas State 4-0 1,15110. Georgia 4-0 1,14511. Michigan State 5-0 1,11112. Alabama 4-1 85813. Texas A&M 3-1 85514. Mississippi State 5-0 85115. Marshall 5-0 69216. East Carolina 5-0 69017. Purdue 4-1 64918. Syracuse 4-1 58619. MIAMI 2-2 48720. Wisconsin 3-2 42521. Ohio State 3-2 31322. Southern Cal 3-1 28123. Texas 4-2 21824. BYU 1-1 12125. Minnesota 4-0 102
Others receiving votes: Mississippi 95, Wyoming 48, Oklahoma 43, Air Force30, Pittsburgh 21, Arkansas 19, Boston College 17, Virginia 17, So.Mississippi 13, Notre Dame 12, Kentucky 9, Washington 9, Colorado St. 8,Oregon 8, Clemson 6, Maryland 6, LSU 4, Wake Forest 4, Missouri 3, TexasTech 3, Iowa St. 2, Arizona 1.
USA TODAY/ESPN – October 3, 1999
'99 Record Points 1. Florida St (53) 5-0 1,469 2. Penn St (6) 5-0 1,409 3. Michigan 5-0 1,351 4. Nebraska 5-0 1,308 5. Virginia Tech 4-0 1,218 6. Tennessee 3-1 1,129 7. Florida 4-1 1,105 8. Georgia Tech 3-1 1,012 9. Georgia 4-0 1,00210. Kansas State 4-0 98311. Michigan State 5-0 92812. Texas A&M 3-1 77513. Mississippi State 5-0 77114. Alabama 4-1 60515. Marshall 5-0 56115. Purdue 4-1 56117. Syracuse 4-1 54318. East Carolina 5-0 50319. Ohio State 3-2 41520. Wisconsin 3-2 31321. MIAMI 2-2 30822. So. California 3-1 30523. Texas 4-2 20724. BYU 3-1 11925. Mississippi 4-1 69
Others receiving votes: Arkansas 51, Boston College 40, Minnesota 32,Virginia 22, Air Force 19, Missouri 18, Oklahoma 16, Colorado State 16,Stanford 15, Oregon 13, Maryland 10, Wyoming 9, Texas Tech 8, Kentucky 6,Notre Dame 6, Southern Miss. 6, NC State 3, Wake Forest 3, Arizona 2,Washington 1.
ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING NOTES
Opponent’s AP Rank
6-10 against AP teams in Butch Davis era. The last three Hurricaneopponents were all ranked among the AP’s Top 9 with UM holding the advantage2-1.In the 1990’s, Miami is 22-18 against AP ranked teams, 12-10 vs. thetop 10 and 7-5 against the top four (no #5’s).Since 1983, Miami is 47-26 against AP ranked teams, 27-15 againstthe top 10 and 7-5 against the top four (no #5’s).All-time, Miami is 60-92 against AP ranked teams, 29-50 against thetop 10 and 16-28 against the top five.UM’s last loss to a No. 1-ranked team was FSU in 1995. TheHurricanes last win over No. 1 was also against FSU in 1991.
Miami’s AP Rank
Miami is 18-10 in games during the Butch Davis era, while holding anAP ranking. The loss against Penn State marked UM’s first as the No. 8 team.In addition, UM is 69-18 (.793) in games during the 1990’s and175-37-2 (.822) all-time in games while holding a national ranking.
UM VS. RANKED/UNRANKED OPPONENTS: During the 1990’s, Miami holds a 22-18 (.550) mark against nationally-ranked teams and a 63-6 (.913) record against unranked opponents.
HURRICANES HELD A TOP TEN RANKING: The Associated Press poll listed Miami asNo. 8 in the nation the week of September 5th. The last time Miami wasranked in the top 10 prior to the 1999 season was the week of Oct. 6, 1996when UM jumped to No. 6 following a 45-0 win over Pittsburgh.
MIAMI IN THE PRESEASON POLLS: Miami opened the 1999 season with a No. 12national ranking by the Associated Press marking the 20th time theHurricanes have opened a season with a national ranking. Since 1983 (17seasons) the Hurricanes have been ranked in the preseason 14 times includinga preseason No. 1 ranking in 1990.
HURRICANES PLAY TOUGH OPPONENTS, WHO PLAY TOUGH OPPONENTS: According to the1999 Preseason AP and USA Today/ESPN Coaches Poll, Miami will play four ofthe polls’ top 13/14 teams: #9 Ohio State, #3/4 Penn State, #1 Florida Stateand #13/14 Virginia Tech. In addition, two more UM opponents, Syracuse andWest Virginia, are also receiving votes.
Of the Hurricanes’ 11 Division I-A opponents, all but three teamsplay three or more Top 25 ranked squads in the Preseason Coaches’ Poll. UMopponent Florida A&M is a member of Division I-AA.
Schedule Strength
School Opps. Teams Ohio State 6 #12 Miami, #16/15 UCLA, #10 Wisconsin, #23 Purdue, #3/4 Penn State and #8/7 MichiganPenn State 5 #4/3 Arizona, #12 Miami, #9 Ohio State, #23 Purdue and #8/7 MichiganMiami 4 #1 Florida State, #3/4 Penn State, #9 Ohio State and #13/14 Virginia TechFlorida St. 4 #11 Georgia Tech, #12 Miami, #24 Virginia and #5 FloridaPittsburgh 4 #3/4 Penn State, #13/14 Virginia Tech, #12 Miami and #18 Notre DameSyracuse 3 #8/7 Michigan, #12 Miami and #13/14 Virginia TechRutgers 3 #17/16 Texas, #13/14 Virginia Tech and #12 MiamiBC 3 #12 Miami, #18 Notre Dame and #13/14 Virginia TechTemple 3 #20/19 Kansas State, #12 Miami and #13/14 Virginia TechWest Virginia 2 #12 Miami and #13/14 Virginia TechVirginia Tech 2 #24 Virginia and #12 MiamiEast Carolina 1 #12 Miami
Miami vs. the AP Top 10
Wins
1. Florida State, '91; Notre Dame, '89; Florida State, '88; Oklahoma, '87; Oklahoma, '86; Auburn, '84; Nebraska, '83; Penn State, '81 2. Florida State, '85; Alabama, '79 3. UCLA, '98; Florida State, '94; Florida State, '92; Texas, '90; Oklahoma, '85 4. Florida State, '87 5. N/A 6. Nebraska, '88 7. Penn State, '92; Alabama, '89 8. Syracuse, '92; Arkansas, '88; South Carolina, '87 9. Ohio State, '99; Penn State, '9110. Syracuse, '94; Houston, '91; Notre Dame, '87; Arkansas, '87; Texas Christian, '56
Losses
1. Florida State, '95; Nebraska, '94; Florida State, '93; Oklahoma,'75; Louisiana State, '59 2. Alabama, '92; Florida State, '90; Penn State, '86; Alabama, '77; Pittsburgh, '76; Alabama, '74; Alabama, '73; So. California, '68 3. Penn State, '99; Florida State, '96; Texas, '81; Notre Dame, '73; Penn State, '68; Alabama, '62; Maryland, '53 4. Florida State, '97; Notre Dame, '88; Houston, '76; Nebraska,'75; Alabama, '71 5. Notre Dame, '80; Notre Dame, '67; Pittsburgh, '63; Notre Dame, '55 6. Notre Dame, '90; Ohio State, '77; Nebraska, '76; Oklahoma, '73; Louisiana State, '62; Alabama, '47 7. Florida, '83; Notre Dame, '74; Notre Dame, '71; Auburn, '59 8. Tennessee, '85 9. Florida State, '98; West Virginia, '93; Florida State, '89; Penn State, '77; Alabama, '63 Penn State, '80; Florida State, '78; Auburn, '74; Georgia Tech, '55; Baylor, '53 10. Penn State, '80; Florida State, '78; Auburn, '74; Georgia Tech, '55; Baylor, '53
DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS: When freshman Charles Pharms, a resident of Houston,recorded his first start in the 1988 season’s sixth game against Cincinnatiit would begin a streak of 127 consecutive games that at least one playerfrom the state of Texas has started for Miami. The 1999 Hurricane rosterboasts 11 players who hail from the “Lonestar State”, four of which aremainstays in the UM starting line-up: Andy Crosland (K), Daniel Franks(TE), Damione Lewis (DT) and Robert Hall (OT).
Prominent Hurricanes from Texas (since 1988)
Player (years at UM) HometownJessie Armstead (89-92) DallasKevin Williams (90-92) DallasK.C. Jones (93-96) MidlandTremain Mack (94-96) TylerDaniel Franks (97-present) Big SpringDamione Lewis (97-present) Sulphur SpringsAndy Crosland (96-present) Dallas
WINNING IN THE FIRST HALF: Miami defeated Ohio State despite not scoring inthe second half. The last time the Hurricanes won a game when not scoring inthe second half was November 12, 1994. That day, the Hurricanes defeatedPittsburgh 17-12, scoring all of their points in the before halftime.
BIG FIRST HALF, BIG POINT TOTAL AGAINST FAMU: The 40 points scored in thefirst half against FAMU marked the most points scored by the Hurricanes inthe first half since scoring 49 points vs. Rutgers on Oct. 14, 1995. The 57overall points scored ranks ninth all-time for total points scored in a gameby UM.
THIRTEEN MAKE DEBUT AGAINST FAMU: 13 Hurricanes saw their first careeraction against FAMU: Ethenic Sands, Ken Dorsey, Clinton Portis, PhillipBuchanon, Jarrett Payton, Maurice Sikes, Freddie Capshaw, Anthony Fisher,James Scott, Julio Gimenez, Bill Bannard, Joe Fantigrassi and Jim Wilson.
UM STAYS “NO. 1” AT THE NFL DRAFT: During the last 13 years, Miami hasproduced more NFL first-round draft picks than any other college. In 1991,UM defensive lineman Russell Maryland was the overall No. 1 pick. In 1999,UM’s Edgerrin James was picked with the No. 4 overall selection of the firstround, making him the 20th Hurricane selected since 1987.
DOLPHINS SELECT HURRICANES NO. 1: Of the Miami Dolphins’ 36 all-time NFLDrafts, the University of Miami leads all schools with 14 players selectedby the fish. Yatil Green (1997) was the last Dolphin picked in the firstround, No. 15 overall.
HURRICANES SEND FIVE MORE TO THE NFL RANKS: At the 1999 NFL Draft, Miami hadthree players drafted, Edgerrin James by Indianapolis in Round 1, NickWilliams in Round 3 and Scott Covington in Round 7. Two others, Derrick Ham(Washington) and Nate Brooks (New England), signed as rookie free agents.
MAKING AN EARLY IMPACT: Of the 99 players who opened up the Hurricanes’ 1999Fall Practice, 60 (61%) are underclassmen (freshmen or sophomores), while 39(39%) are upper-classmen (24 juniors and 15 seniors).
Underclassmen – 36 freshmen (22 true and 14 redshirt)
Upperclassmen – 24 sophomores (15 true and 9 redshirt)
Last season, 24 underclassmen were in the Hurricanes startingline-up for at least one game, on either offense,defense or specialists.
KELLY NAMED MOST VALUABLE PLAYER IN KICKOFF CLASSIC WIN: Sophomorequarterback and first-year starter Kenny Kelly was named the Most ValuablePlayer in Miami’s 23-12 victory over then-No. 9 Ohio State in the KickoffClassic. Kelly completed 17 of 25 attempts for 245 yards and was part oftwo Hurricane touchdowns. Kelly rushed for a touchdown on a seven-yard runearly in the second quarter and finished the second quarter with a 67-yardstrike to Santana Moss. After the touchdown strike to Moss, Kelly ran for asuccessful two-point conversion.
TUMBA LA CASA: The University of Miami and HealthSouth Doctors’ Hospitalwill host “Tumba La Casa” as part of Hispanic Heritage Day at theMiami-Temple football game on Saturday, October 16 at the Orange Bowl.Highlighting the festivities will be a concert by salsa sensation OscarD’Leon following the football game which kicks off at 4:00 p.m.
Hispanic Heritage Day, presented by HealthSouth Doctors’ Hospital,will commemorate the Hispanic culture in the South Florida community. Thecelebration will begin at 2:00 p.m. with games and ethnic food in TouchdownAlley located in the east end zone of the Orange Bowl. There will be aHispanic themed halftime show as well as special music and promotionsthroughout the game. “Tumba La Casa” will culminate with a concert withD’Leon and his band La Salsa Mayor following the football game.
Tickets for the event start as low as $15. The football game ticketprovides admittance to the concert. Group discounts and corporate packagesare also available. Call 1-800-GO-CANES or (305) 284-CANES for moreinformation or to purchase tickets.
BUTCH DAVIS TV SHOW: The Butch Davis TV Show, hosted by WPLG sportscasterFrank Forte, is a weekly program featuring Head Coach Butch Davis. Producedby Fairway Production Group, the show takes an in-depth look at Hurricanefootball. The half-hour program contains game and practice highlights,music videos and features. Throughout the year, the Butch Davis Show airson SportsChannel Florida and WPLG-Channel 10 at 11:30 a.m. every Saturday.The show will be taped at the University Food Court on the UM campus withperiodic taping off-campus throughout the season. The taping of the show isopen to the public.
HURRICANE HOTLINE EVERY THURSDAY: The Hurricane Hotline radio show airsevery Thursday from 6-8 p.m. on SportsRadio 560 WQAM, the new flagship radiostation for University of Miami football, basketball and baseball. Thetwo-hour talk show features Head Coach Butch Davis and Athletic DirectorPaul Dee, as well as Hurricane assistant coaches and players. The HurricaneHotline is hosted by UM’s football broadcast team of Don Bailey, Jr., MarcVandermeer and Joe Zagacki. Callers may participate on the show by calling567-0560 from either the (305) or (954) area codes. Mobile callers can call#560.
COACH’S BREAKFASTS AND LUNCHEONS: Throughout the season, University of Miamicoaches will appear at breakfasts in Dade County and luncheons in BrowardCounty hosted by the Hurricane Club. Individual tickets to the breakfastsare $6 for Hurricane Club donors and $7 for Non-Hurricane Club donors, whilethe luncheons are $16 for donors and $18 for non-donors. Season seriestickets for the breakfast are $30 for the breakfasts and $90 for theluncheons. Contact Kelly James at (305) 284-2491 for more information.
FOOTBALL SINGLE-GAME TICKETS ON SALE: Single-game tickets for the Universityof Miami are now on sale. Season tickets, which start at $99, are alsoavailable. Tickets can be purchased at the UM ticket office, allTicketmaster locations, on the University of Miami website atwww.hurricanesports.com, or by calling 1-800-GO-CANES. The UM ticket officeis located in the Hecht Athletic Center, 5821 San Amaro Drive, on the CoralGables campus and is open 9-6, Monday through Friday, and from 9-12 onSaturday.
SCHIANO ARRIVES AS NEW D-COORDINATOR: The Hurricanes open 1999 with newdefensive coordinator in Greg Schiano. Schiano comes to Miami from theChicago Bears where he spent the past three years as an assistant under DaveWannstedt. Prior to arriving in Chicago, Schiano was the defensivebackfield coach for Penn State University from 1990-96. Born June 1, 1966,Schiano takes the UM coordinator position at the ripe age of 33, while hewas named a full-time assistant at Penn State at age 23.
‘CANES ON THE FAST TRACK: Miami football players have enjoyed a reciprocalrelationship with the UM track and field program. During the 1999 season,12 members of the UM football team were listed on the Hurricane track andfield roster. At the 1999 BIG EAST Indoor Championships, members of theHurricane football team accounted for 43 of the team’s 67 points as Miamifinished fourth as a team, its best finish in school history. Leading theway were Santana Moss and Aaron Moser. Moss won the 60-meter dash (6.87),while Moser won the pentathlon title with a BIG EAST record total of 3,643points. In the preliminaries of the 60-meter dash, Moss set a BIG EASTrecord with a time of 6.83.
‘CANES IN THE COMMUNITY: Hurricane student-athletes volunteer over 1,000hours of community service each school year. Annual projects include thefootball team’s distribution of thanksgiving dinners to area shelters;”Join-A-Team, Not-A-Gang” – a program that encourages area youth to seekpositive alternatives to gangs; “Future ‘Canes Program” which exposesat-risk youth to the benefits of sports; “Canes on Patrol” – where theHurricanes assist the Broward County Sheriffs Department; “Red Ribbon Day”aimed at promoting drug awareness; and “Take A Kid to the Game” – anationwide grass roots program encouraging adults to take a child to acollege athletic contest.
OFFENSE NOTES
CURRENT UM PLAYERS LISTED ON INDIVIDUAL CAREER LISTS
Point After Touchdowns
4. 129 Andy Crosland, 1996-97-98
Field Goals
5. 38 Andy Crosland, 1996-97-98
Points Scored Kicking
5. 240 Andy Crosland, 1996-97-98
Points Scored
5. 240 Andy Crosland, 1996-97-98
CURRENT UM PLAYERS LISTED ON INDIVIDUAL GAME RECORDS LISTS
Rushing Attempts
t3. 33 James Jackson vs. Penn State, 1999
Rushing Yards (attempts)
5. 187 James Jackson vs. Temple, 1997 (18)
Rushing Average (min 4. attempts)
8. 15.8 James Jackson vs. Virginia Tech, 1997 (9)
Points After Touchdowns (attempts)
1. 9 Andy Crosland vs. ETSU, 1998 (9)
6. 7 Andy Crosland vs. UCLA, 1998 (7)
7 Andy Crosland vs. FAMU, 1999 (7)
Field Goals
7. 3 Andy Crosland vs. East Carolina, 1998
3 Andy Crosland vs. Rutgers, 1998
Longest Pass Play
6. 84 Reggie Wayne from Scott Covington vs. Virginia Tech, 1998
Longest Rush from Scrimmage
10. 79 James Jackson vs. Boston Coll., 1998
Most Kickoff Return Yardage
1. 208 Najeh Davenport vs. Syracuse, 1998
Touchdown Receptions
1. 3 Santana Moss vs. Rutgers, 1998
CURRENT UM PLAYERS LISTED ON INDIVIDUAL SEASON RECORDS LISTS
Rushing Average (min. 25 attempts)
3. 7.35 James Jackson, 1997 (81)
4. 7.04 Najeh Davenport, 1998 (55)
9. 6.65 James Jackson, 1998 (82)
Receptions
9. 48 Reggie Wayne, 1997
Touchdown Passes Caught
5. 8 Santana Moss, 1998
Point After Touchdowns
1. 51 Andy Crosland, 1998
9. 38 Andy Crosland, 1996
Field Goals
10. 13 Andy Crosland, 1996
Points Scored Kicking
9. 77 Andy Crosland, 1996
Total Tackles and Assists
5. 150 Dan Morgan, 1998
ACKSON CARRIES HIS WAY INTO THE RECORD BOOK AGAINST PENN STATE: JamesJackson’s 33 carries against Penn State tied him for third in the UM recordbooks for single-game carries. The last time UM had 33 or more carries in agame was Edgerrin James (39), the UM single-game record holder, against UCLAon Dec. 5, 1998.
JACKSON SERVES AS A “BIG-PLAY” MAKER: James Jackson is accustomed to making”Big Plays”. The first-year starter has totaled six carries of 40 or moreyards in his career, four of which were for touchdowns. Against Penn State,Jackson rushed for 129 yards including a 39-yard touchdown carry that putthe Hurricanes ahead, 23-20, in the fourth quarter.
Jackson’s 43-yard touchdown run in the first quarter againstFlorida A&M marked the sixth time in his career that the junior tailback hasrushed for 40 or more yards on a single carry. Three of those rushes havecome within his first three carries of the game.
JACKSON, JACKSON, JACKSON: James Jackson’s 106 yards rushing in the secondhalf against Penn State was the most in a single half since Edgerrin Jamesdarted for 173 in the first half against UCLA on Dec. 5, 1998. Earlier thisseason, Jackson ran for 103 yards in the first half against Florida A&M.
Jackson rushed for 96 yards gained rushing in the first quarteragainst FAMU, marking the most yards in a single quarter since EdgerrinJames ran for 102 yards in the second quarter vs. UCLA on Dec. 5, 1998.Earlier in his career, Jackson rushed for 112 yards in the fourth quarter ofUM/Virginia Tech on Nov. 8, 1997.
DOUBLE-FIGURE GAINS: The Hurricane offense has run 291 plays over its firstfour games, with 43 of those plays resulting in gains of 10 or more yards.In addition, UM has recorded nine plays of 30 or more yards – three quartersof last year’s season total (12).
In their most recent outing at East Carolina, the UM offense rattledoff a season-high 15 lays of 10 or more yards on the Pirates. ClintonPortis led the way with six “Big Plays” in the game. Reggie Wayne recordedthree, while Santana Moss had two. Kenny Kelly, Bubba Franks, Wilbur Valdezand James Jackson each recorded one “Big Play”.
To start the season, Miami scored 11 plays of 10 or more yardsagainst Ohio State, followed with seven against Florida A&M and eightagainst Penn State.
Moss leads the team with eight “Big Plays”, followed by Jackson’sseven. Franks, Portis and Wayne each have six.
TRUE FROSH PORTIS AT TAILBACK: On Sept. 25 vs. East Carolina, true freshmanClinton Portis made his first career start tonight at tailback for the’Canes. Portis became the first true freshman tailback to start at Miamisince 1995 and only the third true freshman to start at tailback since 1975.True freshman Dyral McMillan made two starts in 1995. McMillan started vs.Rutgers on Oct. 14, 1995 and later against Temple on Oct. 28, 1995. Priorto McMillan, the last true freshman to start at tailback at UM was OttisAnderson (10/4/75 vs. Nebraska). At East Carolina, Portis started in placeof junior James Jackson (high right ankle sprain).
PORTIS MAKES MARK: Clinton Portis rushed for more yards at East Carolinathan any other true freshman running back in the modern era of UM history.He also became the first true freshman to rush for over 100 yards sinceEdgerrin James came off the bench to rush for 105 vs. Temple on Oct. 28,1995. Following Portis’ 147 yards rushing is James’ 123-yard performanceagainst Boston College in 1995. In addition, Leonard Conley rushed for 120yards as a freshman vs. Cincinnati during his freshman season in 1987.
IN THE REDZONE
In Miami’s 27-23 loss to East Carolina, the Hurricanes scored one touchdownand two field goals in their three trips into the redzone. The Piratesscored one touchdown and missed one field goal in their two trips into theredzone.
Miami OpponentTimes 18 9Scored 14 8 Touchdowns 9 3 Field Goals 5 5 Turnovers 1 0 Missed FG 3 1Downs 0 0
QUICK STRIKE OFFENSE: One of UM’s two touchdown drives against EastCarolina were less than two minutes in duration. The Hurricanes haverecorded 41 touchdown drives under two minutes over the last 16 games datingback to last season, including the *Micron PC Bowl.
Opponent Qtr Plays Yards TOPEast Carolina 2 4 26 0:54Penn State 3 3 61 1:15FAMU 1 4 44 0:58FAMU 1 4 53 1:09FAMU 2 5 42 1:37FAMU 2 1 1 0:04FAMU 3 2 16 0:42FAMU 4 2 9 0:40Ohio State 1 2 42 0:48Ohio State 2 4 59 1:09Ohio State 2 4 78 1:48*NC State 2 1 80 0:11*NC State 2 6 77 0:54*NC State 4 3 45 0:47UCLA 3 4 80 1:10UCLA 4 3 70 0:46Pittsburgh 1 2 70 0:52Temple 1 4 47 1:33Temple 1 3 40 0:42Temple 2 3 36 0:42Boston College 1 4 87 1:54Boston College 4 5 90 1:20West Virginia 2 5 65 0:46West Virginia 4 5 48 1:38Florida State 1 4 18 1:33Florida State 4 3 74 0:26Rutgers 2 7 78 1:02Rutgers 3 2 31 0:34Rutgers 3 2 64 0:22Rutgers 3 4 69 1:12Rutgers 4 3 68 1:22Rutgers 4 2 42 1:03Virginia Tech 1 3 40 0:24Virginia Tech 4 2 83 0:21Cincinnati 1 2 12 0:48Cincinnati 3 1 24 0:06Cincinnati 3 1 66 0:12ETSU 2 7 79 1:35ETSU 2 4 42 0:58ETSU 3 6 67 1:52ETSU 4 2 22 0:38
NOT LETTING THE OPPONENT CAPITALIZE ON TURNOVERS: So far this season, theUM offense has handed the ball to the opponent defense 18 times by turnover(2 downs, 4 fumbles, 8 INT, 4 MFG). Of those 18 turnovers, the opponent hasscored 27 points.
DEFENSE NOTES
ZERO OR NEGATIVE YARDS: Of the 263 total plays run against the UM defenseover the first four games, 121 or 46% have gained zero or negative yards.In addition, the Hurricane defense has held their opponents to 166 plays or63% in which the offense netted three or less yards. The UM defense hasallowed just 47 plays in which the opponent gained double-figures.
Game Zero Neg. 3 or less Double-figuresOhio State 15 9 36 8Florida A&M 26 10 45 3Penn State 11 21 44 15East Carolina 21 8 41 21Total (263 plays) 73 48 166 47
STUFFING DRIVES: The Hurricane defense has held their opponents scorelessin 54 of 68 total drives or 79%. The UM defense has held its opponentswithout a touchdown in 61 of 68 drives or 90%.
Game Opp. Drives Scoreless TD FGOhio State 15 12 1 2Florida A&M 19 18 0 1Penn State 17 12 3 2East Carolina 17 12 3 2 Totals 68 54 7 7
SOLID AGAINST THE RUN: A total of 139 rushing plays have run against the UMdefense, of those plays:
74 percent (103) have been for less than five yards.
68 percent (94) have gained three or less yards.
42 percent (58) have gone for zero or negative yards.
33 percent (46) have gone for negative yards only.
12 percent (17) went for double-figures.
CAREER FIRSTS AT EAST CAROLINA: In the East Carolina game on Sept. 25,senior Jeff Popovich registered his first career interception in the secondquarter. Redshirt freshman Jamaal Green also recorded his first career sackin the second quarter.
LEWIS STARTS SACK ATTACK: Junior defensive tackle Damione Lewis two sacksagainst Ohio State marked the first multi-sack game in his career. Lewiscurrently has 10 career sacks. Sophomore safety Ed Reed recorded Miami’slone other sack against the Buckeyes.
Against Florida A&M, six Hurricanes recorded sacks, including Lewisand Reed. The four other UM players to record sacks against the Rattlerswere: Matt Walters, Nick Ward, James Sutton and Howard Clark. The sackswere the first in each of the four players’ careers.
Against Penn State, the ‘Canes managed six sacks with Dan Morganleading the way with 1.5 sacks. The 4.5 remaining sacks belonged to:Damione Lewis, Nate Webster, Ed Reed, Matt Sweeney, James Lewis and MichaelSmith.
At East Carolina, Morgan and Jamaal Green each recorded a sack.Green’s sack was his first, while Morgan has 7.5 on his career.
Overall the Hurricanes have recorded 17 sacks in the first fourgames. Miami is track to record 51 sacks this season which would tie the UMsingle season record of 51 set by the 1989 National Championship team.
Player ’99 Sacks CareerDamione Lewis 4.0 10.0Ed Reed 3.0 5.0Dan Morgan 2.5 7.5Howard Clark 1.0 1.0Jamaal Green 1.0 1.0James Sutton 1.0 1.0Matt Walters 1.0 1.0Nick Ward 1.0 1.0Quincy Hipps 0.5 6.5James Lewis 0.5 0.5Matt Sweeney 0.5 5.5Nate Webster 0.5 3.5
DEvastating duo: Junior linebackers Dan Morgan and Nate Webster havecombined to lead the Hurricanes in tackles in 19 of 26 contests over thepast three years. They have also both reached double figures in tackles inthe same game nine times over that span, including twice this season. Inthe win over Ohio State, Webster made 14 stops while Morgan recorded 12 andvs. PSU Webster and Morgan had 20 and 14 tackles respectively.
AS GOOD AS 1987?: The trio of Dan Morgan (150), Nate Webster (134) andEdward Reed (90) resulted in 374 tackles on the 1998 season. Thethree-player figure was more than any three-player figure from UM teamssince 1987’s trio of George Mira, Jr. (147), Rod Carter (138) and BennieBlades (124) totaled 409.
THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE: Middle linebacker Nate Webster totaled 134 tackles in1998. The amount was second to Dan Morgan’s 150 and placed him right behindMorgan in the ’98 BIG EAST standings at No. 2 with his 13.4 tackle-per-gameeffort. The 134-tackle figure was the most by a middle linebacker since RayLewis’ 160 in 1995. Webster totaled a career-best 23 tackles in UM’s 34-31win at West Virginia. The 23-tackle effort rates as the top single-gameperformance in UM history. Earlier in 1998, Webster recorded 21 tackles inUM’s win at Cincinnati. Webster’s 20-plus tackle effort marked the 10thtime a UM player had recorded 20 or more tackles in a single game.Individual tackle totals have been kept since the 1980 season.
THE PLAY STOPS HERE: Junior linebacker Dan Morgan has led the Hurricanes intackles in each of his first two seasons. Last season Morgan tallied 150stops to lead the BIG EAST Conference. His 1998 total ranked fifth in thenation last season and ranks as the fifth highest single season total in UMhistory.v
SPECIAL TEAMS
CROSLAND CLOSES IN ON FOURTH PLACE DANNY MILLER: Senior kicker/punter AndyCrosland’s 11 points vs. East Carolina (3 FG, 2 PAT) moved him to 240 pointsscored in his career, remaining at the No. 5 spot on the all-time list.Crosland is four points shy of tying Danny Miller and his 244 points scoredfor the fourth slot. Carlos Huerta (1988-91) leads all UM players with 397overall points.
CROSLAND TIES CAREER-BEST FOR FIELD GOALS AT EAST CAROLINA: Andy Croslandmatched his career high for both field goals made and by going 3-of-4against East Carolina. Crosland went 3-of-3 at Memphis in 1996 and vs.Rutgers in 1997. The performance at Memphis came in his first career game.
Crosland’s Career
Distance Att. Made1-19 0 0 20-29 21 (5) 15 (2)30-39 15 (3) 12 (3)40-49 12 (2) 6 (1)50 + 3 2Totals 51 (10) 35 (6)
CHARTING CROSLAND’S CAREER
Point After Touchdowns
1. Carlos Huerta (1988-91) 1782. Greg Cox (1984-87) 1613. Dane Prewitt (1992-95) 1494. Andy Crosland (1996- ) 129
Field Goals
1. Carlos Huerta (1988-91) 732. Danny Miller (1978-81) 563. Greg Cox (1984-87) 474. Dane Prewitt (1992-95) 415. Andy Crosland (1996- ) 38
Points Scored Kicking
1. Carlos Huerta (1988-91) 3972. Greg Cox (1984-87) 3023. Dane Prewitt (1992-95) 2724. Danny Miller (1978-81) 2445. Andy Crosland (1996- ) 240
Points Scored (overall)
1. Carlos Huerta (1988-91) 3972. Greg Cox (1984-87) 3023. Dane Prewitt (1992-95) 2724. Danny Miller (1978-81) 2445. Andy Crosland (1996- ) 240
WHAT AN IMPACT: In Butch Davis’ 50 games as UM’s head coach, the ‘Caneshave blocked 34 kicks. In the 10 years prior to Davis’ arrival (1985-94),the Hurricanes blocked 23 kicks. UM established a new single-season recordwith 12 blocks in 1995, shattering the previous high of six set in 1970.Since 1951, Miami has blocked 92kicks. Below is a listing of blocks underDavis:
Game (Year) Type PlayerFAMU (95) Punt deflection Omar RolleVirginia Tech (95) Field goal Twan RussellFlorida State (95) Punt Tremain MackRutgers (95) Punt deflection Tremain Mack Punt Tremain MackBoston College (95) Field goal Kenny Holmes Field goal Kenny Holmes Field goal Booker PickettWest Virginia (95) Extra point Nelson Smith Punt Tremain Mack Punt deflection Tremain MackSyracuse (95) Field goal Tremain MackMemphis (96) Punt Booker PickettThe Citadel (96) Punt Eugene RidgleyRutgers (96) Punt deflection Tremain MackWest Virginia (96) Punt Tremain MackTemple (96) Field goal Tremain MackVirginia Tech (96) Field goal Booker PickettBoston College (96) Punt Jack HallmonSyracuse (96) Field goal Booker PickettVirginia (96) Field goal Tremain Mack Field goal Kenny HolmesArizona State (97) Punt deflection Nick WardFlorida State (97) Extra Point Duane StarksETSU (98) Punt deflection Nate Brooks Punt Edward ReedCincinnati (98) Punt Nate Brooks Field goal Matt SweeneyVirginia Tech (98) Punt Nate BrooksTemple (98) Punt Nick WardFAMU (99) Punt Aaron MoserFAMU (99) Punt deflection Maurice SikesPenn State (99) Punt deflection James LewisEast Carolina (99) Field Goal Edward Reed
WALK-ON CAPSHAW MAKES FIRST START AS PUNTER: Sophomore walk-on FreddieCapshaw made his first career start as the Hurricanes punter vs. EastCarolina. Capshaw had seven punts for 294, including a career-long 52yarder in the fourth quarter. Four of Capshaw’s seven punts fell inside the20-yard line.
POPOVICH HONORED BY BURGER KING: Burger King Corporation has namedUniversity of Miami defensive back Jeff Popovich a Division I-A CollegeFootball Scholar Athlete. In honor of his outstanding athletic and academicachievements and his commitment to mentoring the community’s youth, BurgerKing Corporation has donated $10,000 to the University of Miami’s generalscholarship fund in his name. The award will be presented by Burger KingFranchisee Robe St. Juste and University of Miami Athletic Director, PaulDee, during today’s game.
Popovich is a senior who has maintained over a 3.43 grade pointaverage as a Biomediacal Engineering Major, while playing strong safety forthe Hurricanes. In addition to his academic and athletic endeavors,Popovich also volunteers with elementary school children and the Easter SealSociety.
HURRICANES ENJOYING BLOCK PARTY: So far this season, Miami has registered ablock or deflection four times. The figure is two behind last season’soverall total of six and two more than 1997’s total of two blocks. UM is ontrack to tie the 1995’s team total of 12 blocks or deflections.
UM SPECIAL TEAMS IN THE NCAA: Andy Crosland and Freddie Capshaw haveassisted the Miami’s special teams unit to a No. 22 ranking in net puntingwith a 39.4 yards per punt average. The Hurricanes’ punt returners place33rd nationally with 11.4 yards per return. Individually, Crosland ranks43rd nationally with a 41.33 per punt average. Santana Moss is rated No. 29in the nation in punt returns with an 11.51 average.
Additionally, Crosland places 19th nationally with 1.5 field goalsper game. Miami’s kick return unit has a No. 76 national ranking with a19.1 per kick return average.
HURRICANES RECORD FIRST SAFETY IN BUTCH DAVIS ERA AGAINST FLORIDA A&M:Miami’s safety with 1:14 left in the first half of the FAMU game marked thefirst safety of the Butch Davis era. The last time the Hurricanes recordeda safety was Oct. 3, 1992 vs. Florida State, when Malcom Pearson tackledCorey Sawyer. The recent FAMU safety came on a blocked punt by Aaron Moser.
TOUCHBACK: Hurricane kickers Todd Sievers and Andy Crosland were successfulin reaching the end zone with their kickoffs in 1998. The tandem forcedtouchbacks on 30 percent (19 of 68) of their kickoffs. Fourteen of Sievers’53 kickoffs were for touchbacks, while Crosland forced touchbacks on 4-of-15kickoffs. The 19 touchbacks in 1998 was dramatically higher than theHurricanes’ total of two from the 1997 season.
MIAMI-FSU RECAPS – 87-98
October 3, 1987
Miami 26 Florida State 25
Doak S. Campbell Stadium – Tallahassee, FL
Although Miami was outrushed 225 yards to 52, the Hurricanes took tothe air as Steve Walsh threw three touchdown passes to lead the Hurricanesto a win. Miami took a 3-0 led late in the first quarter on a 29-yard GregCox field goal. Florida State then scored 19 unanswered points to take acommanding 19-3 lead. Miami fought back with three second-half touchdownpasses of 49, 26, and 73 yards to take a 26-19 lead. Florida State mounted alast gasp attempt as they marched 83-yards in 8 plays to close the margin toone point, but reserve back Bubba McDowell knocked down Danny McManus’stwo-point conversion attempt to seal the game for the Hurricanes.
Team 1 2 3 4 FinalMiami 3 0 8 15 26FSU 0 10 9 6 25
September 3, 1988
Miami 31 Florida State 0
Orange Bowl – Miami, FL
The Hurricanes dominated from the start as they outgained theSeminoles 450 yards to 242 as the ‘Canes defense shut down the Seminoles.The defense forced the No. 1-ranked Seminoles into six turnovers on the day,five interceptions and one fumble. With the defense leading the way, 1988became the sixth straight year that Miami had taken on and defeated thepreseason No. 1 team.
Team 1 2 3 4 FinalMiami 3 14 7 7 26FSU 0 0 0 0 0
October 6, 1990
Miami 31 Florida State 22
Orange Bowl – Miami, FL
Before the third-largest crowd (80,396) in Orange Bowl history Miamiavenged its 1989 loss to the Seminoles. Controlling the game from the startMiami jumped out to a 24-0 lead. Florida State finally got on the board latein the second quarter on a 19-yard Brad Johnson touchdown pass. FloridaState pulled to within 24-16 in the third quarter before Miami drove80-yards in 13 plays, concluding with Stephen McGuire’s two yard touchdownrun. Both McGuire and teammate Leonard Conley rushed for over a hundred andforty yards combining for 320 rushing yards total.
Team 1 2 3 4 FinalMiami 10 14 0 7 31FSU 0 6 3 13 22
November 16, 1991
Miami 17 Florida State 16
Doak S. Campbell Stadium – Tallahassee, FL
The No. 2 Hurricanes went into Doak Campbell Stadium and upset thetop-ranked Florida State Seminoles. Miami struck first on a seven play, 74yard drive capped by a Stephen McGuire two yard touchdown run. FloridaState then scored 16 unanswered points to take a 16-7 lead early in thefourth quarter. Miami then came alive and scored the next ten points to takea 17-16 lead. The game wasn’t over however, until FSU kicker Gerry Thomasmissed a 34-yard field goal attempt that sailed wide right. This wasMiami’s eighth straight win over No. 1 ranked opponents.
Team 1 2 3 4 FinalMiami 7 0 0 10 17FSU 3 7 3 3 16
October 3, 1992
Miami 19 Florida State 16
Orange Bowl – Miami, FL
In the longest game in UM history (3:57), Miami escaped a lastsecond game-tying field goal attempt as Dan Mowry’s kick sailed wide rightand the Hurricanes sealed another victory over the Seminoles. Florida Stateopened the scoring when Tamarick Vanover took the opening kickoff 94 yardsfor a touchdown. Miami followed with a 24-yard Dane Prewitt field goal anda 29-yard touchdown pass from Gino Torretta to Coleman Bell. Florida Statethen answered with three Dan Mowry field goals to give the Seminoles a 16-10lead. Torretta the drove Miami 58 yards in seven plays to give Um a 17-16lead. After an illegal forward pass in the endzone by FSU punt returnerCorey Sawyer Miami is awarded a safety. FSU then marches 59 yards to set upMowry’s 39-yard field goal attempt.
Team 1 2 3 4 FinalMiami 0 10 0 9 19FSU 7 3 3 3 16
October 9, 1993
Florida State 28 Miami 10
Doak S. Campbell Stadium – Tallahassee, FL
Top-ranked Florida State became the first No. 1 ranked team to beatMiami since Auburn did it 30-0 in 1979. Florida State used a 69-yardtouchdown run, a 72-yard touchdown pass, and a 40-yard interception returnfor a touchdown to maintain their No. 1 ranking. Despite a career day fromFrank Costa (21 of 43 for 193 yards), the Hurricane offense just couldn’tmaintain any substantial drives against a swarming Seminole defense.
Team 1 2 3 4 FinalMiami 7 0 0 3 10FSU 14 7 0 7 28
October 8, 1994
Miami 34 Florida State 20
Orange Bowl – Miami, FL
The Miami defense was dominant as they recaptured state braggingrights with this win over Florida State. The ‘Canes forced five turnovers,including four interceptions as they held the Seminoles to 219 total yardsand only 47 on the ground. With Miami leading 24-17 late in the thirdquarter, UM’s Carlos Jones intercepted a Danny Kanell pass and returned it16 yards for a touchdown to give the ‘Canes a 31-17 lead and seal FSU’sfate. This game represented Miami’s most recent win in the series betweenthese two intrastate rivals.
Team 1 2 3 4 FinalMiami 7 14 10 3 34FSU 6 8 3 3 20
October 7, 1995
Florida State 41 Miami 17
Doak S. Campbell Stadium – Tallahassee, FL
The Seminoles high-powered offense was too much for the ‘Canes asthey racked up almost 500 yards, compared to just 225 for Miami. WarrickDunn ran for 184 yards and one touchdown as Danny Kanell threw for 170 andthree touchdowns. Florida State exploded in the second quarter as theyscored 17 unanswered points to all but put the game away. Miami freshmanquarterback Scott Covington entered the game in the fourth quarter and ledthe ‘Canes to their only second half touchdown, on a 42-yard bomb to MagicBenton.
Team 1 2 3 4 FinalMiami 7 0 3 7 17FSU 7 17 7 10 41
October 12, 1996
Florida State 34 Miami 16
Orange Bowl – Miami, FL
The sixth-ranked Hurricanes fell to the third-ranked Seminoles inthe Orange Bowl for the first time since 1984. FSU raced to a 17-0 lead on aScott Bentley field goal, Shevin Smith’s fumble return for a touchdown, andWarrick Dunn’s 80-yard touchdown run. Miami responded with a 31-yardtouchdown pass from Ryan Clement to Yatil Green. FSU came back with anotherBentley field goal, but Miami then scored on a five-yard pass from Clementto Green and a 26-yard Andy Crosland field goal to make the halftime score20-16 FSU. The Hurricanes would get no closer as FSU scored 14 unansweredsecond half points to secure the victory.
Team 1 2 3 4 FinalMiami 0 16 0 0 16FSU 17 3 7 7 34
October 4, 1997
Florida State 47 Miami 0
Doak S. Campbell Stadium – Tallahassee, FL
Florida State overpowered Miami from the start to hand the ‘Canestheir worst defeat since 1927. It wasn’t just the offense that was effectivefor the ‘Noles as they piled up 422 yards, but the defense was equallyimpressive. The ‘Nole defense limited the ‘Canes to 131 yards of totaloffense and -33 yards rushing. Bright spots for the ‘Canes were the play offreshman linebacker Dan Morgan, who finished with 11 tackles and redshirtfreshman defensive end Quincy Hipps, who collected three sacks.
Team 1 2 3 4 FinalMiami 0 0 0 0 0FSU 13 10 7 17 47
October 10, 1998
Florida State 26 Miami 14
Orange Bowl – Miami, FL
Florida State won their fourth straight game against Miami and theirsecond in a row in the Orange Bowl, thanks to the play of Chris Weinke andPeter Warrick. Weinke threw for 314 yards and three touchdowns, whileWarrick caught 7 passes for 190 yards. In the second half Miami tried mixingthings up by switching quartebacks, but the move proved ineffective as KennyKelly had the same problems moving the ball as Scott Covington did. In thesecond half Miami would pull no closer than 24-14 and a Kelly fumble in theendzone provided the final margin of victory.
Team 1 2 3 4 FinalMiami 7 0 0 7 14FSU 7 7 10 2 26
LAST TIME
Kickoff Return For TD
By Hurricane: Tremain Mack at Syracuse, 11/30/96,95 yards, UM 38-31
By Opponent: Kevin Johnson, Syracuse, 11/28/98, 100 yards, SU66-13
Punt Return For TD
By Hurricane: Duane Starks at Baylor, 8/30/97, 85yards, UM 45-14
By Opponent: Corey Harris, The Citadel, 9/7/96, 80 yards, UM 52-6
Blocked Punt Return For TD
By Hurricane: Nate Brooks vs. EastTennesse State, 9/5/98, 12 yards, blocked by Edward Reed, UM 66-17
By Opponent: Alphonso Williams, Florida State, 10/3/87, 5 yards,blocked by Martin Mayhew, UM 26-25
Interception Return For TD By Hurricane:
Al Blades, at Rutgers,10/3/98, 60 yards, UM 53-17
By Opponent: Keion Carpenter, Virginia Tech, 11/16/96, 100 yards,VT 21-7
Fumble Return For TD
By Hurricane: Nick Ward vs. Arizona State,9/13/97, 85 yards, UM 12-23
By Opponent: Shevin Smith, FSU, 10/12/96, fumble returned 54yards, FSU 34-16
Safety Recorded
By Hurricanes: vs. FAMU, 9/4/99, blocked punt by AaronMoser, UM 57-3
By Opponent: Florida State, 10/10/98, Kenny Kelly sacked inendzone, FSU 26-14
Shutout at Miami’s Home
By Hurricanes: vs. Pittsburgh, 9/28/96, UM 45-0
By Opponent: Auburn, 10/4/74, AU 3-0
Shutout On Road
By Hurricanes: at Rutgers, 9/12/96, UM 33-0
By Opponent: Florida State, 10/4/97, FSU 47-0
Blocked Punt
By Hurricane: Edward Reed at East Carolina, 9/25/99, ECU27-23
By Opponent: Vernon Banks, Syracuse, 11/28/98, SU 66-13
Blocked Field Goal
By Hurricane: Matt Sweeney at Cincinnati, 9/12/98,UM 38-12
By Opponent: Tomha McMillan, East Carolina, 9/25/99, ECU 27-23
PAT Unsuccessful
By Hurricanes: Andy Crosland vs. Penn State,9/18/99 kick wide left, PSU 27-23
By Opponent: Dan Stultz, Ohio State, 8/29/99, kick wide left, UM23-12
100-Yard Rushing-Game
By Hurricane: Clinton Portis, at East Carolina,147 yards, 27 carries, 9/25/99, ECU 27-23
By Opponent: Amos Zereoue, West Virginia, 113 yards, 27 carries,10/24/98, UM 34-31
200-Yard Rushing-Game
By Hurricane: Edgerrin James vs. UCLA, 299 yards,39 carries, 12/5/97, UM 49-45
By Opponent: Amos Zereoue, West Virginia, 206 yards, 25 carries,9/27/97, WVU 28-17
300-Yard Passing-Game
By Hurricane: Scott Covington vs. UCLA, 12/5/98,318 yards, 19 of 28, UM 49-45
By Opponent: Marc Bulger, West Virginia, 10/24/98, 380 yards, 32of 43, UM 34-31
400-Yard Passing-Game
By Hurricane: Gino Torretta vs. Iowa, 9/5/92, 433yards, 31 of 51, UM 24-7
By Opponent: Cade McNown, UCLA, 12/5/98, 513 yards, 26 of 35, UM49-45
100-Yard Receiving-Game
By Hurricane: Santana Moss vs. Ohio State,8/29/99, 115 yards, 3 receptions, UM 23-12
By Opponent: Chaffie Fields, Penn State, 9/18/99, 177 yards, 5receptions, PSU 27-23
200-Yard Receiving-Game
By Hurricane: Wesley Carroll vs. California,9/15/90, 208 yards, 11 receptions, UM 52-24
By Opponent: Gerard Phelan, Boston College, 11/23/84, 226 yards,11 receptions, BC 47-45
60+Yard Punt
By Hurricane: Andy Crosland at Syracuse, 11/28/98, 61yards, SU 66-13
By Opponent: Chris Sailer, UCLA, 12/5/98, 65 yards, UM 49-45
70+Yard Punt
By Hurricane: Rob Rajsich vs. Kansas, 9/30/78, 79 yards,UM 38-6
By Opponent: Sean Liss, Florida State, 10/12/96, 76 yards, FSU34-16
50+Yard Field Goal
By Hurricane: Andy Crosland vs. Arizona State, 50yards, UM 12-23
By Opponent: Nate Trout, Syracuse, 51 yards, SU 66-13
Three Field Goals-Game
By Hurricane: Andy Crosland at East Carolina,9/25/99 (34, 38, 47), ECU 27-23
By Opponent: Chris Ferencik, Pittsburgh, 10/21/95, (34, 26, 39),UM 17-16
Three TDs-Game
By Hurricane: Edgerrin James vs. UCLA, 12/5/98, (45 run,10 run, 1 run), UM 49-45
By Opponent: Donovan McNabb, Syracuse, 11/28/98, (1 run, 51 run,1 run), SU 66-13
Four TDs-Game
By Hurricane: Melvin Bratton vs. Boston College, 11/23/84,(2 run, 1 run, 52 run , 1 run), BC 47-45
By Opponent: Tony Gabriel, Syracuse, 11/21/70, (5 pass, 53 pass,7 pass, 7 pass), SU 56-16
Three Rushing TDs-Game
By Hurricane: Edgerrin James vs. UCLA, 12/5/98,(45 run, 10 run, 1 run), UM 49-45
By Opponent: Donovan McNabb, Syracuse, 11/28/98, (1, 51, 1), SU66-13
Four Rushing TDs-Game
By Hurricane: Melvin Bratton vs. Boston College,11/23/84, (2, 1, 52, 1), BC 47-45
By Opponent: Joseph Scott, Texas A&M, 1944, (60, 11, 6, 7), A&M70-14
Three Passing TDs-Game
By Hurricane: Scott Covington vs. UCLA, 12/5/98,(4, 71, 29), UM 49-45
By Opponent: Marcus Crandell, East Carolina, 10/19/96, (2, 33,19), ECU 31-6
Four Passing TDs-Game
By Hurricane: Ryan Clement vs. The Citadel, 9/7/96(34, 10, 17, 25), UM 52-6
By Opponent: Cade McNown, UCLA, 12/5/98, (77, 7, 14, 61, 59), UM49-45
Three Receiving TDs-Game
By Hurricane: Santana Moss at Rutgers,10/3/98, (12, 28, 71), UM 53-17
By Opponent: Tom Durrance, Florida, 11/27/71, (9, 9, 12, 15), UF45-16
***Bowl Game
1999 GAME RECAPS
GAME 1
No. 12 MIAMI 23, No. 9 OHIO STATE 12
August 29, 1999
Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Kenny Kelly threw for 245 yards and a touchdown and ran for anotheras No. 12 Miami defeated No. 9 Ohio State, 23-12, in the Kickoff Classic.
James Jackson opened the scoring for the Hurricanes with a 44-yardrun 3:16 into the first quarter.
After the ninth-ranked Buckeyes took a 9-7 lead on a Dan Stultzfield goal and a Steve Wisniewski touchdown reception, Miami put the gameaway with 16 unanswered points including a showstopping 67 yard touchdownreception by Santana Moss with eight seconds remaining before halftime.
With the win Miami handed the Buckeyes their first season-openingloss since 1986. Kelly, making his first collegiate start, was named thegame’s Most Valuable Player.
BOXSCORE
1 2 3 4 FMiami (12) 7 16 0 0 23Ohio State (9) 9 0 3 0 12
First Quarter
Mia-Jackson 44 run (Crosland kick)
OSU-FG Stultz 23
OSU-Wisniewski 6 pass from Moherman (kick failed)
Second Quarter
Mia-Kelly 7 run (Kelly pass to Jackson)
Mia-S Moss 67 pass from Kelly (Kelly run)
Third Quarter
OSU-FG Stultz 24
Miami Fla Ohio St First downs 14 12Rushes-yards 43-153 33-116Passing yards 245 104Comp-Att-Int 17-25-2 11-23-2Sacked-yards lost 3-27 3-20Punts 4-45.0 6-37.2Fumbles-lost 2-2 4-2Penalties-yards 10-82 7-31Time of possession 33:14 26:46
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING: Miami Fla-Jackson 24-89, Davenport 13-81, Fulcher 1-4, Team1-0, Kelly 4-minus 21. Ohio St-Wiley 9-72, Wells 11-44, Keller 2-15, Martin2-8, Bellisari 2-minus 11, Moherman 7-minus 12.
PASSING: Miami Fla-Kelly 17-25-2-245. Ohio St-Moherman 10-22-2-107,Bellisari 1-1-0-minus 3.
RECEIVING: Miami Fla-Franks 5-52, Wayne 5-40, S Moss 3-115, Fulcher2-43, Davenport 1-1, Jackson 1-minus 6. Ohio St-Germany 4-56, Wisniewski2-30, Keller 2-15, Wells 2-2, Rambo 1-1.
Att: 73,037
GAME 2
No. 8 MIAMI 57, Florida A&M 3
September 4, 1999
Orange Bowl, Miami, FL
Junior running back James Jackson rushed for 103 yards and twotouchdowns in the opening half as No. 8 Miami opened a 40-3 halftime leadand cruised to a 57-3 win over Division I-AA Florida A&M in the Orange Bowl.
After a 25 yard field goal by Jeremy Edwards which gave FAMU a 3-0lead with 10:12 to play in the first quarter, Miami responded bothoffensively and defensively scoring 57 unanswered points and limiting FAMUto six first downs and 69 yards of total offense, including minus-17rushing. The Hurricanes totaled 364 yards, including 191 on the ground.
Jackson carried 19 times for 103 yards and Kelly completed 9-of-15passes for 119 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.
BOXSCORE
1 2 3 4 FFlorida A&M 3 0 0 0 3Miami (8) 14 26 10 7 57
First Quarter
FAMU-FG Edwards 25
MIA-Santana Moss 9 pass from Kelly (Crosland kick)
MIA-Jackson 43 run (Crosland kick)
Second Quarter
MIA-Jackson 7 run (Crosland kick)
MIA-FG Crosland 22
MIA-Franks 3 pass from Kelly (Crosland kick)
MIA-Portis 1 run (Crosland kick)
MIA-Safety
Third Quarter
MIA-FG Crosland 32 MIA-Sands 13 pass from Dorsey (Crosland kick)
Fourth Quarter
MIA-Portis 2 run (Crosland kick)
Florida A&M Miami FlaFirst downs 6 18Rushed-yards 29-(-17) 48-191Passing yards 85 163Comp-Att-Int 8-29-0 13-28-1Sacked-yards lost 6-50 0-0Punts 13-31.9 7-41.1Fumbles-lost 6-4 1-0Penalties-yards 9-63 8-50Time of possession 26:59 33:01
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING: Florida A&M-T Williams 14-30, K Williams 4-20, Lordeus2-minus 3, Team 1-minus 12, J Jackson 4-minus 22, Dykstra 4-minus 30. MiamiFla-Jackson 19-103, Payton 9-32, Portis 9-19, D Williams 5-18, Mcpartland1-9, Valdez 2-5, Fulcher 1-4, R Williams 1-2, Hart 1-minus 1.
PASSING: Florida A&M-Q Gray 4-11-0-55, Dykstra 3-11-0-25, J Jackson1-7-0-5. Miami Fla-Kelly 9-15-1-119, Dorsey 4-12-0-44, Hart 0-1-0-0.
RECEIVING: Florida A&M-Nunnally 5-36, Lamb 2-43, Bendross 1-6.Miami Fla-S Moss 4-73, Franks 2-19, Sands 2-18, Mercer 1-21, Wayne 1-17,Jackson 1-5, Fulcher 1-5, R Williams 1-5.
Att: 54,147
GAME 3
No. 3 PENN STATE 27, No. 8 MIAMI 23
September 18, 1999
Orange Bowl, Miami, FL
Chafie Fields caught a 79-yard touchdown pass from Kevin Thompsonwith 1:41 left to rally No. 3 Penn State to a 27-23 victory over No. 8 Miamiat the Orange Bowl.
Trailing 23-20 late in the fourth quarter, Penn State’s defensestopped the Hurricanes (2-1) on fourth and two from the Penn State 22 yardline. A first down likely would have sealed the game as Penn State (4-0) wasout of timeouts with 1:52 left. Penn State took over and Thompson hit Fieldsdown the left sideline for the winning score.
Kelly completed 11-of-21 passes for 160 yards but threw fourinterceptions. Jackson carried 33 times for 129 yards and two touchdowns. Hebecame the first player to break 100 yards rushing aginst the Nittany Lionssince Fred Taylor (Florida) in the 1998 Florida Citrus Bowl.
Fields made five catches for 177 yards, including a 49-yard TD fromRashard Casey on the final play of the first quarter. Casey completed 7-of-9passes for 99 yards and an interception and Thompson was 9-of-15 for 147yards. Penn State had 356 total yards, but Fields had 128 on his two scoringcatches alone.
BOXSCORE
1 2 3 4 FPenn State (3) 10 0 7 10 27Miami (8) 0 3 7 13 23
First Quarter
PSU-FG Forney 32
PSU-Fields 49 pass from Casey (Forney kick)
Second Quarter
Miami Fla-FG Crosland 29
Third Quarter
PSU-Mccoo 2 run (Forney kick)
UM-Jackson 18 run (Crosland kick)
Fourth Quarter
UM-S Moss 40 pass from Kelly (Crosland kick)
PSU-FG Forney 26
UM-Jackson 39 run (kick failed)
PSU-Fields 79 pass from Thompson (Forney kick)
Penn St. Miami Fla First downs 17 15Rushed-yards 45-110 40-160Passing yards 246 160Comp-Att-Int 16-24-1 11-21-4Sacked-yards lost 6-17 2-13Punts 6-39.2 6-37.5Fumbles-lost 4-2 4-1Penalties-yards 8-79 5-49Time of possession 32:23 27:37
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING: Penn St-Mccoo 16-46, Casey 9-37, A Harris 6-24, Cerimele3-13, Thompson 4-1, L Johnson 2-1, Easy 1-0, Fields 1-minus 1, Drummond1-minus 5, Team 2-minus 6. Miami Fla-Jackson 33-129, Kelly 6-26, Mcpartland1-5.
PASSING: Penn St-Thompson 9-15-0-147, Casey 7-9-1-99. MiamiFla-Kelly 11-21-4-160.
RECEIVING: Penn St-Drummond 6-53, Fields 5-177, T Stewart 2-19, AHarris 2-minus 6, Crenshaw 1-3. Miami Fla-S Moss 4-67, Franks 2-14, Jackson1-21, McPartland 1-20, Wayne 1-18, King 1-15, Fulcher 1-5.
GAME 4
EAST CAROLINA 27, No. 9 MIAMI 23
September 25, 1999
Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh, NC
East Carolina scored the last 24 points to upset ninth-ranked Miami,27-23, in a game moved to Carter-Finley Stadium due to Hurricane Floyd.
ECU quarterback David Garrard threw a 27-yard touchdown pass toKeith Stokes with 4:51 left to cap the improbable comeback and the school’sfirst 4-0 start since 1977.
Garrard completed 30-of-46 passes for 328 yards, one touchdown andan interception. He also gained another 29 yards on 11 carries.
In his first start, Miami running back Clinton Portis ran 27 timesfor 147 yards – a Miami record among true freshman – but played sparingly inthe second half.
The Pirates again dominated the second-half totaling 331yard ofoffense while holding Miami to just 154 yards. Miami managed 235 of its 389yards in the first two quarters, when Portis carried 22 times for 133 yards.Kelly completed only 15-of-37 passes for 159 yards, a TD and interception.
BOXSCORE
1 2 3 4 FMiami Fla (9) 10 10 3 0 23East Carolina 0 3 7 17 27
First Quarter
UM-Wayne 21 pass from Kelly (Crosland kick)
UM-FG Crosland 34
Second Quarter
UM-Portis 4 run (Crosland kick)
UM-FG Crosland 38
ECU-FG Miller 38
Third Quarter
UM-FG Crosland 47
ECU-J Wilson 24 run (Miller kick)
Fourth Quarter
ECU-J Wilson 18 run (Miller kick)
ECU-FG Miller 39
ECU-Stokes 27 pass from Garrard (Miller kick)
Miami Fla East CarolinaFirst downs 22 27Rushed-yards 49-230 32-122Passing yards 159 328Comp-Att-Int 15-37-1 30-48-1Sacked-yards lost 3-24 2-14Punts 7-42.0 6-39.3Fumbles-lost 2-1 3-2Penalties-yards 14-95 2-10Time of possession 32:57 27:03
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING: Miami Fla-Portis 27-147, Jackson 9-38, Kelly 10-34, Payton3-11. East Carolina-J Wilson 8-71, Garrard 11-29, Henry 6-19, Stokes 1-10,Team 3-minus 3, Alston 3-minus 4.
PASSING: Miami Fla-Kelly 15-37-1-159. East Carolina-Garrard30-46-1-328, Alston 0-2-0-0.
RECEIVING: Miami Fla-Wayne 7-80, S Moss 3-37, Franks 1-11, Valdez1-11, Fulcher 1-9, Jackson 1-7, Portis 1-4. East arolina-Chappell 8-76, RBurns 5-42, Dodd 4-69, J Wilson 4-32, Stokes 3-34, Floyd 2-32, Powell 2-14,M Harris 1-29, Henry 1-0.
Att: 45,900
DEPTH CHART
OFFENSE
SE 87 Reggie Wayne (6-1, 195, Jr*) 84 Andre King (6-0, 200, Jr*) TE 88 Daniel Franks (6-6, 260, Jr) 86 Ivan Mercer (6-7, 230, Jr*) or 82 Dan Smith (6-4, 240, So*) RT 73 Joaquin Gonzalez (6-5, 275, So) 72 Ed Wilkins (6-4, 300, Fr)
RG 65 Martin Bibla (6-4, 285, So) 56 Eric Schnupp (6-5, 280, Sr)
C 64 Ty Wise (6-3, 280, Sr) 63 Scott Puckett (6-3, 265, So)
LG 62 Richard Mercier (6-3, 290, Sr) 66 Brett Romberg (6-3, 280, So*) LT 79 Greg Laffere (6-5, 305, Jr*) 77 Robert Hall (6-3, 280, Sr) FL 6 Santana Moss (5-10, 175, Jr*) 1 Daryl Jones (5-10, 180, Jr*) or 26 Aaron Moser (5-11, 180, Jr) FB 18 Mondriel Fulcher (6-4, 250, Sr) 35 Will McPartland (6-0, 230, Jr) TB 21 James Jackson (5-11, 210, Jr) 28 Clinton Portis (5-11, 180, Fr) or 32 Jarrett Payton (6-2, 205, Fr) QB 15 Kenny Kelly (6-2, 195, So) 11 Ken Dorsey (6-5, 180, Fr*)
SPECIALISTS
KR 26 Aaron Moser (5-11, 180, Jr)or 84 Andre King (6-0, 200, Jr*) PR 6 Santana Moss (5-10, 175, Jr*) 22 Leonard Myers (5-11, 200, Jr*)
DEFENSE
RE 93 Michael Boireau (6-5, 260, Sr*) 95 Brian Stinson (6-3, 260, Jr)
RT 92 Damione Lewis (6-3, 285, Jr) 99 Clint Hurtt (6-3, 3-5, So) LT 98 Matt Sweeney (6-3, 275, Sr) 96 Adrian Wilson (6-2, 315, Jr*) LE 94 William Joseph (6-5, 285, Fr) 90 Quincy Hipps (6-4, 260, Jr)or 55 Jamaal Green (6-2, 250, Fr)
WLB 44 Dan Morgan (6-3, 225, Jr*) 45 Howard Clark (6-1, 220 Fr*)
MLB 52 Nate Webster (6-0, 225, Jr*) 43 James Sutton (6-1, 230, Sr) SLB 51 Rod Mack (6-1, 225, Sr) 47 Ken Dangerfield (6-2, 215, Fr) RC 22 Leonard Myers (5-11, 200, Jr*) 3 Nick Ward (5-10, 190, Sr)
FS 7 Al Blades (6-2, 200, Jr) 23 James Lewis (5-11, 190, So*) SS 20 Edward Reed (6-0, 190, So) 33 Jeff Popovich (5-11, 190, Sr*) LC 8 Mike Rumph (6-2, 195, So*) 31 Phillip Buchanon (5-11, 175, Fr)
SPECIALISTS
KO 17 Andy Crosland (6-3, 220, Sr) 16 Todd Sievers (6-3, 215, So*)
PK 17 Andy Crosland (6-3, 220, Sr) 16 Todd Sievers (6-3, 215, So*)
P 13 Freddie Capshaw (5-11, 180, So*) 17 Andy Crosland (6-3, 220, Sr) LS 69 Pat Del Vecchio (6-2, 240, Sr)
* Denotes players who have not used redshirt season
Returning Starter (six or more starts at position in ’98)