Miami At Virginia Tech Game Notes
Nov. 8, 1999
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The 19th-ranked University of Miami Hurricanes (5-3, 3-0 BIG EAST)battle second-ranked Virginia Tech (8-0, 4-0 BIG EAST) for first place inthe BIG EAST conference.
Miami is coming off of its third consecutive victory and willattempt to defeat the Hokies for the first time since 1994. Last weekendMiami defeated Pittsburgh 33-3 at Pitt Stadium as freshman running backClinton Portis recorded his third 100-yard rushing game of the season with131 yards on 20 carries.
Virginia Tech will attempt to knock off the Hurricanes for the fifthconsecutive time and keep alive its dream of its first nationalchampionship. The Hokies are coming off of a dramatic 22-20 victory overWest Virginia in Morgantown as Virginia Tech’s Shayne Graham kicked a44-yard field goal as time expired.
Virginia Tech and Miami rank as the top two teams in the BIG EAST inscoring offense, scoring defense, total offense and rushing defense.Additionally, the Hokies lead the conference in rushing offense, rushingdefense, pass defense and pass efficiency. The Hurricanes currently lead theBIG EAST and rank second in the nation in turnover margin.
MIAMI (5-3, 3-0)
| 8/29 | vs. Ohio State | W, 23-12 |
| 9/4 | FLORIDA A&M | W, 57-3 |
| 9/18 | PENN STATE | L, 23-27 |
| 9/25 | @ East Carolina | L, 23-27 |
| 10/9 | @ Florida State | L, 21-31 |
| 10/23 | @ Boston College | W, 31-28 |
| 10/30 | WEST VIRGINIA | W, 28-20 |
| 11/6 | @ Pittsburgh | W, 33-3 |
| 11/13 | @ Virginia Tech | 7:30 p.m. |
| 11/20 | RUTGERS | 12:00 p.m. |
| 11/27 | SYRACUSE | 3:30 p.m. |
| 12/4 | TEMPLE | TBD |
VIRGINIA TECH (8-0, 4-0)
| 9/4 | JAMES MADISON | W, 47-0 |
| 9/11 | UAB | W, 31-10 |
| 9/23 | CLEMSON | W, 31-11 |
| 10/2 | @ Virginia | W, 31-7 |
| 10/9 | @ Rutgers | W, 58-20 |
| 10/16 | SYRACUSE | W, 62-0 |
| 10/30 | @ Pittsburgh | W, 30-17 |
| 11/6 | @ West Virginia | W, 22-20 |
| 11/13 | MIAMI | 7:30 p.m. |
| 11/20 | @ Temple | 1:00 p.m. |
| 11/26 | BOSTON COLLEGE | 2:30 p.m. |
COACHING MATCH-UP
MIAMI
COACH BUTCH DAVIS
Record at Miami: 36-18 (5th Season)
Overall Record: 36-18 (5th Season)
Davis vs. Virginia Tech: 0-4
VIRGINIA TECH
COACH FRANK BEAMER
Record at Virginia Tech: 85-59-2 (13th Season)
Overall Record: 127-82-4 (19th Season)
Beamer vs. Miami: 4-6
The Series:
Miami and Virginia Tech face off for the 17th time with theHurricanes holding an 12-4 all-time series lead. The Hokies have won thelast four meetings including a 27-20 overtime win last season in the OrangeBowl.
The last two meetings between Miami and Virginia Tech beendecided by a total of nine points. In 1997 the Hokies defeated theHurricanes 27-25 in Blacksburg. Miami is 3-2 all-time on the road againstVirginia Tech although the Hokies have taken the last two meetings inBlacksburg.
Miami vs. Virginia Tech Series
| 1998 | VT 27, Miami 20 (OT) | H |
| 1997 | VT 27, Miami 25 | A |
| 1996 | VT 21, Miami 7 | H |
| 1995 | VT 13, Miami 7 | A |
| 1994 | Miami 24, VT 3 | H |
| 1993 | Miami 21, VT 2 | H |
| 1992 | Miami 43, VT 23 | A |
| 1987 | Miami 27, VT 13 | H |
| 1982 | Miami 14, VT 8 | A |
| 1981 | Miami 21, VT 14 | H |
| 1981 | Miami 20, VT 10 | N |
| 1974 | Miami 14, VT 7 | H |
| 1968 | Miami 13, VT 8 | H |
| 1967 | Miami 14, VT 7 | A |
| 1966 | Miami 14, VT 7 | N |
| 1953 | Miami 26, VT 0 | H |
Series record: Miami leads 12-4
UM record at VT: 3-2
UM record at Orange Bowl: 7-2
UM record at Neutral Sites: 2-0
HEAD COACH BUTCH DAVIS: Butch Davis (Arkansas ’74) is in his fifth season atMiami. Davis has compiled a 36-18 overall record and a 23-8 mark in BIGEAST games. His record includes a 18-9 record at the Orange Bowl, whilegoing 15-9 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 | BE |
| 1995 | 8-3 | 6-0 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 6-1 |
| 1996 | 9-3 | 3-3 | 5-0 | 1-0 | 6-1 |
| 1997 | 5-6 | 3-3 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 3-4 |
| 1998 | 9-3 | 4-2 | 4-1 | 1-0 | 5-2 |
| 1999 | 5-3 | 2-1 | 2-2 | 1-0 | 3-0 |
| Total | 36-18 | 18-9 | 15-9 | 3-0 | 23-8 |
Butch Davis’ Hurricanes on Turf/Grass
| Year | Overall | Turf | Grass |
| 1995 | 8-3 | 2-0 | 6-3 |
| 1996 | 9-3 | 3-0 | 6-3 |
| 1997 | 5-6 | 2-1 | 3-5 |
| 1998 | 9-3 | 3-1 | 6-2 |
| 1999 | 5-3 | 2-0 | 3-3 |
| Total | 36-18 | 12-2 | 24-16 |
LAST TIME OUT VS. PITTSBURGH: Miami quarterback Kenny Kelly completed13-of-33 passes for 236 yards and combined for touchdowns in leading the22nd-ranked Hurricanes (5-3, 3-0) to a 33-3 BIG EAST Conference win overPittsburgh (4-5, 2-4) at Pitt Stadium.
Freshman tailback Clinton Portis eclipsed the 100-yard rushingplateau for the third time in five games with 131 on the ground and agame-high 34-yard touchdown run.
Miami, playing on the road for the first time since its 31-pointsecond-half comeback at Boston College on Oct. 23, scored 30 unansweredpoints on the Panthers to break open a game that was played close during thefirst half.
Kelly broke a 3-3 tie midway through the second quarter with aone-yard goal line plunge following a lengthy 10-play, 73 yard drive thatencompassed 3:19 on the clock.
The Hurricanes re-ingnited its offense with 4:19 remaining in thethird quarter. On the late third quarter drive, which went 68 yards on 13plays over a span of 4:38, Kelly converted on a fourth-and-one from thenine. Kelly connected with Daniel “Bubba” Franks the very next play fromeight yards out.
Andy Crosland then connected on his second field goal of theafternoon from 26 yards out to lift UM to a 20-3 lead with 10:40 remaining.
The UM defense, which recorded three interceptions and five sacks,dominated in the fourth quarter forcing the Panthers into three punts, apossession lost on downs, a fumble and an INT.
LAST TIME VS. VIRGINIA TECH: Virginia Tech scored the final touchdown inovertime for a 27-20 win over Miami in the Orange Bowl on Sept. 19, 1998.The Hokies’ Ricky Hall stretched out in the back of the endzone and camedown with a 24-yard Al Clark pass for the winning margin in a game that UMwas plagued with four second-half turnovers.
The Hurricanes held a 13-3 midway through the second quarterfollowing a 15-yard touchdown catch by Reggie Wayne from Scott Covington.
During the course of the third quarter, Virginia Tech forced four UMturnovers all on consecutive drives, but were only able to grab a 17-13 leadon Clark’s 13-yard TD run with 6:26 left in the quarter.
To start the fourth quarter Covington found Wayne once again on theseason’s top highlight TD catch as Wayne zigged and zagged his way to an84-yard score and a 20-17 UM advantage. VT kicker Shayne Graham tied thescore midway in the fourth from 19 yards, but was off on a 35-yard attemptwith eight seconds remaining in regulation.
HURRICANES PLAY ROLE AS THE SPOILER: The Hurricanes are seeking to knock anundefeated team out of the national championship picture late in the seasonfor the sixth time since 1983.
In 1983, Miami upset then-No. 1 ranked Nebraska in the Orange Bowl,31-30, to win its first national championship.
In 1987, Miami beat then-No. 1 ranked Oklahoma, 20-14, in the OrangeBowl to win its second national championship.
Then in 1989, Miami beat then-No.1 ranked Notre Dame, 27-10, at theOrange Bowl on Nov. 25 to pave its way to a third national championship.
In 1991, Miami beat then-No. 1 Florida State, 17-16, at FloridaState on Nov. 16 to push the ‘Canes to their fourth national championshipoverall and third in five years.
Last season, the ‘Canes beat No. 3 UCLA, 49-45, at the Orange Bowlon Dec. 5 to dash the Bruins’ national championship hopes.
BIG FOURTH QUARTERS IN 1999: Following UM’s three consecutive losses to #2Penn State, East Carolina and #1 Florida State, where the majority of UMscoring was done during the first half, the Hurricanes have been big duringthe fourth quarter of their past three straight wins.
Most recently, UM scored 23 points on Pittsburgh during the finalquarter in a 33-3 UM victory. The point total was the most since UMamassed 24 points at Boston College in the fourth quarter of the Hurricanes31-28 come-from-behind win that started the win streak three games ago.
In between the Pittsburgh and Boston College games, UM outscoredWest Virginia 14-0 in the fourth quarter to claim the 28-20 rally win overthe Mountaineers.
Fourth-Quarter Scoring in ’99
| Opp. | 4th Pts. | Result | |
| Pittsburgh | 23 | W, 33-3 | |
| West Virginia | 14 | W, 28-20 | |
| Boston College | 24 | W, 31-28 | |
| Florida State | 0 | L, 31-21 | |
| East Carolina | 0 | L, 27-23 | |
| Penn State | 13 | L, 27-23 | |
| FAMU | 7 | W, 57-3 | |
| Ohio State | 0 | W, 23-12 |
FOURTH QUARTER DOMINANCE: Over the last 14 seasons, Miami has been almostunbeatable when leading after three quarters. Since 1985, Miami has won 126of 128 regular season games in which it entered the fourth quarter with alead.
The Hurricanes took a 23-10 lead into the fourth quarter at EastCarolina, but surrendered 17 points to be defeated 27-23. In 1997, WestVirginia snapped a UM streak of 111 straight victories when leading afterthree quarters.
Prior to that 1997 WVU game, the last time the Hurricanes did notwin a regular season game when leading after three quarters was on Nov. 10,1984, when UM lost to Maryland, 42-40, after leading 34-21 heading into thefinal stanza.
TAKING ON THE BEST: So far this season, UM has faced a #1, #2, #9 and twoothers who are currently ranked #24 (East Carolina) and #25 (BostonCollege). Virginia Tech at #2 will mark the fourth time this season andfifth time in the last 10 games that the Hurricanes have met up with a top10 team.
In that streak of games, UM has defeated #2 UCLA (49-45) and #9 OhioState (23-12), but fell in close games to #2 Penn State (27-23) and #1Florida State (31-21). Prior to last weekend’s games, Miami was able to layclaim to having the nation’s top three ranked teams on its schedule (then #2Penn State).
UM played at top-ranked Florida State on Oct. 9, a 31-21 FSU win.In that game, the Hurricanes led the No. 1 Seminoles, 21-14 late in thesecond quarter. On Sept. 18, Miami fell to No. 2 Penn State, 27-23, afterleading 23-20 in the fourth quarter. East Carolina, currently ranked 24thand as high as No. 16, topped Miami, 27-23, on Sept. 25 in Raleigh, NC. Inaddition, conference opponents Boston College currently ranks #25 andSyracuse is among those teams receiving votes.
IF THE HURRICANES SCORE FIRST…: When the Hurricanes score first they arenearly a lock to win. Beginning with the 1983 season, the Hurricanes havegone 131-13 (.910) when scoring first. Under Butch Davis, UM is 24-6 (.800)when scoring first. Most recently, UM scored first at Pittsburgh.
OPENING POSSESSIONS: Miami has posted points on three of its eight openingpossessions this season. Last week, Andy Crosland connected on a 28-yardfield goal attempt to give UM a 3-0 lead at Pittsburgh. It was Crosland’sfirst field goal attempt on an opening drive since his 46-yard try wasblocked at Florida State. Crosland’s FG at Pittsburgh broke a four-gamestreak of not scoring on an opening drive.
In last week’s game, Pittsburgh went three-and-out on its openingpossession. It marked the third time this season that a UM opponent hasbeen forced to punt after three downs.
Miami Opening Possessions
| Game | Plays | Yards | TOP | Result |
| Ohio State | 2 | 42 | 0:48 | TD |
| FAMU | 6 | 32 | 2:26 | Punt |
| Penn State | 3 | -7 | 1:46 | Punt |
| East Carolina | 11 | 80 | 4:16 | TD |
| Florida State | 6 | 34 | 2:39 | MFG |
| Boston College | 4 | 20 | 1:38 | Punt |
| West Virginia | 3 | 5 | 0:54 | Punt |
| Pittsburgh | 10 | 52 | 2:39 | FG |
Opponent Opening Possessions
| Game | Plays | Yards | TOP | Result |
| Ohio State | 3 | -12 | 2:28 | Punt |
| FAMU | 9 | 72 | 2:22 | FG |
| Penn State | 6 | 16 | 3:15 | Punt |
| East Carolina | 4 | 19 | 0:57 | Punt |
| Florida State | 3 | -4 | 0:29 | Punt |
| Boston College | 9 | 80 | 2:58 | TD |
| West Virginia | 2 | 56 | 0:31 | TD |
| Pittsburgh | 3 | -2 | 0:59 | Punt |
IF THE HURRICANES SCORE 30 OR MORE POINT STREAKS:
Miami has won (lastdefeat)…
70 Straight when scoring 30 or more points (10-15-88, Notre Dame 31,UM 30).
91 Straight when scoring more than 30 points (1-1-85, UCLA 39, UM37).
TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE TURNOVERS: This season, the Hurricanes have takenadvantage of many opponent miscues, scoring on 12 of 27 overall drivesfollowing an opponent turnover. Three drives following opponent turnoverswere to close halves, so no offensive drives were taken. Overall, theHurricanes have parlayed 12 opponent turnovers into 80 points.
Most recently at Pittsburgh, the Hurricanes converted threetouchdowns following four Panther turnovers. UM scored following both ofNate Webster’s interceptions and off of a fumble caused by Matt Sweeney.
Taking Advantage of the TO’s
| Opp. | Qtr. | TO Forced | Result |
| OSU | 2 | Fumble | TD |
| OSU | 2 | INT | End/Half |
| OSU | 3 | Fumble | INT |
| OSU | 4 | INT | Punt |
| FAMU | 1 | Fumble | TD |
| FAMU | 2 | Fumble | TD |
| FAMU | 3 | Fumble | MFG |
| FAMU | 4 | Fumble | TD |
| PSU | 1 | Fumble | INT |
| PSU | 2 | Fumble | Punt |
| PSU | 4 | INT | Downs |
| ECU | 1 | Fumble | TD |
| ECU | 2 | INT | FG |
| ECU | 3 | Fumble | MFG |
| FSU | 1 | Fumble | TD |
| FSU | 2 | INT | End/Half |
| BC | 3 | INT | Fumble |
| BC | 4 | Fumble | TD |
| WVU | 1 | Fumble | Punt |
| WVU | 1 | INT | Punt |
| WVU | 2 | INT | MFG |
| WVU | 3 | INT | TD |
| WVU | 4 | INT | End/Game |
| PITT | 1 | INT | Punt |
| PITT | 3 | INT | TD |
| PITT | 4 | Fumble | TD |
| PITT | 4 | INT | TD |
‘CANES RANK SECOND NATIONALLY IN TURNOVER MARGIN: Miami ranks second in thenation with a 1.25 turnover margin. The Hurricanes have gained 27 turnovers(14 fumbles, 13 interceptions), while losing 17 turnovers (five fumbles, 12interceptions) through this season’s eight games. UM trails Kansas State(1.56) in the category.
TURNOVER PACE: With 27 turnovers (14 fumbles, 13 interceptions), Miami ison pace to force 41 turnovers during the 1999 regular season. At that pace,the Hurricanes would post the highest turnover total since forcing 44turnovers (21 interceptions, 23 fumbles) in 1986.
‘CANES FORCING TURNOVERS OF LATE, OFTEN IN RED HOT ZONE: At Pittsburgh lastweek, linebacker Nate Webster (two) and safety Al Blades each registeredinterceptions, and defensive tackle Matt Sweeney recovered a fumble, givingthe Hurricanes seven interceptions and two fumble recoveries over the lasttwo games. Four of those turnovers were forced within the Miami three-yardline.
In last week’s game vs. West Virginia, safety Jeff Popovich recovereda fumble caused by Webster at the Miami two-yard line in the first quarterto thwart a 60-yard Mountaineer drive. Later in the first quarter,cornerback Mike Rumph intercepted a pass at the UM three-yard line whichended a 41-yard WVU drive. On West Virginia’s final drive of the game, UMcornerback Markese Fitzgerald registered an interception at the UM one-yardline to thwart another 60-yard WVU drive. At Pittsburgh, Nate Webster’sfirst interception came at the Miami two-yard line to thwart a 46-yard Pittdrive.
FIRST HALF SCORING AT PITTSBURGH: Andy Crosland’s first quarter field goalat Pittsburgh marked the first time the Hurricanes had scored in the firsthalf in three games. Miami was held to a first-half shutouts of 21-0 and13-0 vs. Boston College and West Virginia, respectively, before going on towin both games. Moreover, Kenny Kelly’s second-quarter touchdown run atPittsburgh marked the first time that the Hurricanes had scored a touchdownin the first half since Florida State.
FIRST-HALF LEAD AT PITTSBURGH: Miami’s 10-3 halftime lead at Pittsburghmarked the first time UM has held a halftime advantage in since leading EastCarolina, 20-3, on Sept. 25, four games ago.
COMEBACK CANES: The Hurricanes have made a habit in 1999 of winning games indramatic, come-from-behind fashion. Against West Virginia, the Hurricaneswere down 13-0 before getting on the board in the third quarter with a JamesJackson TD and eventually pulling off the 28-20 win.
At Boston College, UM managed 31 unanswered points after trailing28-0. The 28-point comeback marked the largest comeback in Miami and BIGEAST history. Prior to that, the largest comeback in school history was 16points (twice). On September 17, 1988, Michigan led Miami, 30-14, with10:32 remaining in the fourth quarter, Miami went on to defeat Michigan,31-30. On October 3, 1987, Florida State led Miami, 19-3, with 2:45 leftin the third quarter, Miami went on to defeat FSU 26-25 on that day.
Miami in the Second Half:
| @ BC | vs. WVU | @ Pitt | |
| Pts. Scored | 31 | 28 | 23 |
| Pts. Allowed | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Rush Yards | 140 | 137 | 156 |
| Pass Yards | 155 | 192 | 72 |
| Rush Yds Allowed | 60 | 24 | 26 |
| Pass Yds Allowed | 66 | 145 | 102 |
1999 CAPTAINS SELECTED: At a team meeting preceding the Florida State game,permanent team captains for the remainder of the 1999 season were selectedby the Hurricane players. Junior defensive tackle Damione Lewis, senioroffensive guard Ricahrd Mericer, junior linebacker Dan Morgan, juniorlinebacker Nate Webster and senior center Ty Wise were named captains.Typically, two offensive and two defensive players are named captains eachyear. However, the voting was so close between Lewis, Morgan and Websterthat three defensive captains were named.
MORE MIAMI/VIRGINIA TECH SERIES NOTES:
- Miami leads the overall series 12-4.
- Virginia Tech has won four straight and hold a 4-3 BIG EAST gamesadvantage.
- Miami won the first 12 meetings of the series, including nine games priorto when BIG EAST play began in 1992.
- The Hurricanes hold a 3-2 advantage in games played at Lane Stadium.
- Three of the last four meetings have been decided by seven points or less.
- Virginia Tech is the lone conference member to hold an all-time seriesadvantage over UM.
- This is the sixth time Miami has entered the game holding a nationalranking since league play began in 1992, while Virginia Tech is making itsfourth appearance nationally ranked. Together, both teams have entered theannual match-up nationally ranked three times (1999, ’96 & ’94).
UNBALANCED ATTACKS?: During the last three games, UM has outscored itsopponents 82-14 in the second half, while Virginia Tech has outscored itsopponents 142-35 during the first half this entire season.
‘CANES IN COLD WEATHER: The Hurricanes have played 38 games all-time intemperature below 55 degrees, holding a 21-17 record in such games. Thecoldest game the Hurricanes have ever played was in the 1962 Gotham Bowl, a36-34 loss to Nebraksa in 17-degree weather at Yankee Stadium in New YorkCity. Under Head Coach Butch Davis, Miami is 4-2 when playing in conditionsbelow 55 degrees.
Miami Under Davis With Temperature Below 55 Degrees:
| Date | Opponent | Temp. | Result | ||
| 9/23/95 | Virginia Tech | 48 degrees | L, 13-7 | ||
| 10/21/95 | Pittsburgh | 54 degrees | W, 17-16 | ||
| 11/2/96 | Temple | 44 degrees | W, 57-26 | ||
| 11/8/97 | Virginia Tech | 41 degrees | L, 27-25 | ||
| 11/12/98 | Temple | 54 degrees | W, 42-7 | ||
| 10/23/99 | Boston College | 52 degrees | W, 31-28 |
HURRICANES AT NIGHT: In the modern era of University of Miami football, theHurricanes have enjoyed success in night games accumulating a 59-15 (.797)record at night since 1980. Since 1990, Miami is 24-10 (.706) at night.Under Head Coach Butch Davis, the ‘Canes are 10-7 at night. Miami’s game atVirginia Tech will marking the third time this year that the ‘Canes haveplayed at night having defeated Flordia A&M under the Orange Bowl lights,57-3, on September 4 and later falling to East Carolina, 27-23, at night inRaleigh, NC.
‘CANES ON ESPN: The Virginia Tech game marks Miami’s first ESPN appearancein 1999. Entering this Saturday’s game, Miami is 25-6 in games broadcast byESPN.
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.
| Team | # of 1st Rd. Picks since 1987 | |
| 1. | Miami | 20 |
| 2. | Ohio State | 16 |
| 3. | Florida | 15 |
| Florida State | 15 | |
| Tennessee | 15 | |
| 6. | Notre Dame | 13 |
| Southern California | 13 | |
| 8. | Nebraska | 11 |
| 9. | Alabama | 10 |
| Michigan | 10 | |
| Penn State | 10 | |
| Texas A&M | 10 |
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.
‘CANES ON INDIVIDUAL CAREER LISTS
Rushing Yards
7. 1,873 James Jackson, 1997-98-99
Receptions
3. 117 Reggie Wayne, 1997-98-99
Receiving Yards
8. 1,623 Reggie Wayne, 1997-98-99
9. 1,557 Santana Moss, 1998-99
Tackles
8. 328 Dan Morgan, 1997-98-99
Point After Touchdowns
4. 143 Andy Crosland, 1996-97-98-99
Field Goals
t4. 41 Andy Crosland, 1996-97-98-99
Points Scored Kicking
4. 263 Andy Crosland, 1996-97-98-99
Points Scored
4. 263 Andy Crosland, 1996-97-98-99
‘CANES ON INDIVIDUAL GAME 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)
6. 7 Andy Crosland vs. FAMU, 1999 (7)
Field Goals
7. 3 Andy Crosland vs. East Carolina, 1998
7. 3 Andy Crosland vs. Rutgers, 1998
Passing Yards
10. 370 Kenny Kelly at Florida State, 1999
Total Offense
9. 382 Kenny Kelly at Florida State, 1999 (380+2)
Receiving Yards
5. 180 Santana Moss at Florida State, 1999
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
‘CANES ON INDIVIDUAL SEASON 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
ASSOCIATED PRESS – November 7, 1999
| ’99 Record | Points | ||
| 1. Florida State (66) | 9-0 | 1,746 | |
| 2. Virginia Tech (4) | 8-0 | 1,656 | |
| 3. Tennessee | 7-1 | 1,599 | |
| 4. Florida | 8-1 | 1,523 | |
| 5. Kansas State | 9-0 | 1,495 | |
| 6. Penn State | 9-1 | 1,328 | |
| 7. Nebraska | 8-1 | 1,296 | |
| 8. Mississippi State | 8-0 | 1,288 | |
| 9. Wisconsin | 8-2 | 1,206 | |
| 10. Texas | 7-2 | 1,085 | |
| 11. Alabama | 7-2 | 1,006 | |
| 12. Marshall | 9-0 | 947 | |
| 13. Georgia Tech | 6-2 | 853 | |
| 14. Georgia | 6-2 | 825 | |
| 15. BYU | 8-1 | 805 | |
| 16. Michigan | 7-2 | 749 | |
| 17. Michigan State | 7-2 | 680 | |
| 18. Mississippi | 7-2 | 508 | |
| 19. MIAMI | 5-3 | 486 | |
| 20. Minnesota | 6-3 | 357 | |
| 21. Southern Mississippi | 6-3 | 310 | |
| 22. Purdue | 6-4 | 288 | |
| 23. Washington | 6-3 | 213 | |
| 24. East Carolina | 7-2 | 99 | |
| 25. Ohio St. | 6-4 | 89 |
Others Receiving Votes: Texas A&M 70, Louisiana Tech 60, Boston College55, Oklahoma 30, Virginia 20, Oregon 15, Stanford 11, Clemson 9, Oregon St.9, Syracuse 6, Arkansas 5, W. Michigan 5, Utah 4, Fresno St. 3, Louisville3, Hawaii 2, Notre Dame 2, Arizona 1, Boise St. 1, Miami, Ohio 1, Wyoming 1.
USA TODAY/ESPN – November 7, 1999
| ’99 Record | Points | ||
| 1. | Florida St (57) | 9-0 | 1,472 |
| 2. | Virginia Tech (1) | 8-0 | 1,394 |
| 3. | Tennessee (1) | 7-1 | 1,333 |
| 4. | Florida | 8-1 | 1,282 |
| 5. | Kansas State | 9-0 | 1,270 |
| 6. | Nebraska | 8-1 | 1,120 |
| 7. | Mississippi State | 8-0 | 1,115 |
| 8. | Penn State | 9-1 | 1,100 |
| 9. | Wisconsin | 8-2 | 1,012 |
| 10. | Texas | 8-2 | 992 |
| 11. | Marshall | 9-0 | 773 |
| 12. | BYU | 8-1 | 766 |
| 13. | Alabama | 7-2 | 764 |
| 14. | Georgia Tech | 6-2 | 739 |
| 15. | Michigan | 7-2 | 684 |
| 16. | Georgia | 6-2 | 656 |
| 17. | Michigan State | 7-2 | 563 |
| 18. | Mississippi | 7-2 | 432 |
| 19. | MIAMI | 5-3 | 379 |
| 20. | So. Mississippi | 7-2 | 253 |
| 21. | Minnesota | 6-3 | 152 |
| 22. | Washington | 6-3 | 145 |
| 23. | Texas A&M | 6-3 | 141 |
| 24. | East Carolina | 7-2 | 138 |
| 25. | Boston College | 6-2 | 137 |
Others receiving votes: Purdue 108, Ohio St 65, Stanford 39, Oklahoma 34,Arkansas 31, Colorado St 23, Syracuse 20, Virginia 18, Louisiana Tech 14,Oregon 14, Louisville 13, Western Mich 13, Clemson 11, No Carolina St 6,Hawaii 5, Oregon St 5, Air Force 4, Arizona 3, Notre Dame 3, Vanderbilt 3,Fresno St 1.
MIAMI IN THE POLLS: Miami has been ranked in both national polls each weekthis season. Miami opened the season at No. 12 in both the AP and USAToday/ESPN polls. UM posted season-high rankings of No. 8 in the AP poll onAug. 29 and No. 9 in the USA Today/ESPN poll on Sept. 5.
| Date | AP | USAT/ESPN | Date | AP | USAT/ESPN | ||
| Preseason | 12 | 12 | Oct. 17 | 23 | 23 | ||
| Aug. 29 | 8 | No poll | Oct. 24 | 23 | 23 | ||
| Sept. 5 | 8 | 9 | Oct. 31 | 22 | 22 | ||
| Sept. 12 | 8 | 9 | Nov. 7 | 19 | 19 | ||
| Sept. 19 | 9 | 13 | Nov. 14 | ||||
| Sept. 26 | 18 | 20 | Nov. 28 | ||||
| Oct. 3 | 19 | 21 | Dec. 5 | ||||
| Oct. 10 | 24 | 24 | Jan. 5 |
Opponent’s AP Rank –
- 6-11 against AP teams in Butch Davis era. The last four AP rankedUM opponents were all ranked among the AP’s Top 9 with an even 2-2 marginagainst.
- In the 1990’s, Miami is 22-19 against AP ranked teams, 12-11 vs. thetop 10 and 7-6 against the top four (no #5’s).
- Since 1983, Miami is 47-27 against AP ranked teams, 27-16 againstthe top 10 and 7-6 against the top four (no #5’s).
- All-time, Miami is 59-94 against AP ranked teams, 28-52 against thetop 10 and 15-30 against the top five.
- UM’s loss to No. 1 FSU marked the ‘Canes first loss to a No.1-ranked team since falling to No. 1 FSU in 1995. The Hurricanes last winover No. 1 was also against FSU in 1991.
Miami’s AP Rank –
- Miami is 19-11 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 70-19 (.786) in games during the 1990’s and176-38-2 (.819) all-time in games while holding a national ranking.
UM VS. RANKED/UNRANKED OPPONENTS: During the 1990’s, Miami holds a 22-19 (.537) mark against nationally-ranked teams and a 64-6 (.914) 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 vs. the AP Top 10
Wins
1. Florida State, ’91, Notre Dame, ’89, Florida State, ’88, Okla homa, ’87, Oklahoma, ’86, Auburn, ’84, Nebraska, ’83, PennState, ’81
2. Florida State, ’85
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, ’91
10. Syracuse, ’94, Houston, ’91, Notre Dame, ’87, Arkansas, ’87, TexasChristian, ’56
Losses
1. Florida State, ’99, Florida State, ’95, Nebraska, ’94, Florida State, ’93, Oklahoma, ’75, Louisiana State, ’59
2. Alabama, ’92, Florida State, ’90, Penn State, ’86, Alabama, ’79,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, PennState, ’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
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.
Preseason Schedule Strength:
| School | Opps. | Teams |
| Ohio State | 6 | #12 Miami, #16/15 UCLA, #10 Wisconsin, |
| #23 Purdue, #3/4 Penn State and #8/7 Michigan | ||
| Penn State | 5 | #4/3 Arizona, #12 Miami, #9 Ohio State, #23 Purdue |
| and #8/7 Michigan | ||
| Miami | 4 | #1 Florida State, #3/4 Penn State, #9 Ohio State and #13/14 |
| Virginia Tech | ||
| Florida State | 4 | #11 Georgia Tech, #12 Miami, #24 Virginia |
| and #5 Florida | ||
| Pittsburgh | 4 | #3/4 Penn State, #13/14 Virginia Tech, #12 Miami and |
| #18 Notre Dame | ||
| Syracuse | 3 | #8/7 Michigan, #12 Miami and #13/14 Virginia Tech |
| Rutgers | 3 | #17/16 Texas, #13/14 Virginia Tech and #12 Miami |
| Boston College | 3 | #12 Miami, #18 Notre Dame and |
| #13/14 Virginia Tech | ||
| Temple | 3 | #20/19 Kansas State, #12 Miami and |
| #13/14 Virginia Tech | ||
| West Virginia | 2 | #12 Miami and #13/14 Virginia Tech |
| Virginia Tech | 2 | #24 Virginia and #12 Miami |
| East Carolina | 1 | #12 Miami |
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 128 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) | Hometown |
| Jessie Armstead (89-92) | Dallas |
| Kevin Williams (90-92) | Dallas |
| K.C. Jones (93-96) | Midland |
| Tremain Mack (94-96) | Tyler |
| Daniel Franks (97-present) | Big Spring |
| Damione Lewis (97-present) | Sulphur Springs |
| Andy Crosland (96-present) | Dallas |
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.
RING OF HONOR: University of Miami athletic director Paul Dee announces theselection of Hurricane football greats Ottis Anderson, Don Bosseler, BernieKosar and Burgess Owens for induction into UM’s Ring of Honor. The fourwill have their names and jerseys permanently affixed for display on theface of the Orange Bowl’s upper deck at the Miami-Rutgers game on November20. Anderson (1975-78) became the first player in Miami history to rush formore than 1,000 yards in a season (1,266, 1978) and is UM’s all-time careerrushing leader. Bosseler (1953-56), a fullback, finished his career with1,642 rushing yards which at the time ranked second on the Miami careerchart. Kosar (1982-84) guided the Hurricanes to their first of fourNational Championships in 1983 and set school records for pass attempts(416), pass completions (262) and passing yards (3,642) in 1984. Owens(1970-72), who earned All-American honors in 1972 as a defensive back,finished his UM career with 160 tackles and eight interceptions.
The Ring of Honor was established in 1997 as a way to recognize theoutstanding players that have passed through the Hurricane Football Program.This year’s class becomes the second group to be inducted joining the ’97class of Jim Dooley, George Mira, Sr., Ted Hendricks, and Vinny Testaverde.
CAN YOU SMELL WHAT THE ROCK IS COOKIN’: Dwayne Johnson, aka “The Rock”, a UMdefensive lineman from 1991-1994, made a special appearance at theMiami-West Virginia game on October 30 at the Orange Bowl. “The Rock”, athree-time World Wrestling Federation champion, is one of professionalwrestling’s most popular superstars.
SCHIANO ARRIVES AS NEW D-COORDINATOR: The Hurricanes open 1999 with a 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.
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 ranked as the 17th largest crowd in school history and14th largest crowd during regular season games. In addition, the 74,427stood as the seventh largest regular season crowd during the 1990’s.Thesellout was the first home sellout for UM since Florida State (75,913) onOct. 12, 1996. The last home sellout in a non-FSU game also came agaistPenn State (75,723) on Oct. 12, 1991. In Miami’s, 57-3, victory over FloridaA&M in the home opener on Sept. 4, a total of 54,147 were in attendance.That figure was the largest crowd at the Orange Bowl since 63,617 came towatch the UM/FSU game on Oct. 10, 1998. In addition, it marked the largesthome crowd for a non-FSU game since 57,721 came to watch the UM/FAMU game onSept. 9, 1995. It also marked the largest crowd in a home-opener since FAMUon Sept. 9, 1995. The Hurricanes presently lead the BIG EAST Conference inaverage home attendance (52,961).
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 locations throughout the UM campus with periodictaping off-campus throughout the season. The taping of the show is open tothe 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.
‘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
PORTIS ON HIS WAY TO ALL-TIME FRESHMAN RECORD: With 131 rushing yards,Clinton Portis became the second freshman and first true freshman in schoolhistory to rush for 100 or more yards on three occasions.
Portis rushed for 104 yards last week vs. West Virginia and afreshman school record 147 yards at East Carolina.
On the year, Portis has rushed for 407 yards which ranks eighth onthe UM freshman rushing yards chart. James Jackson holds the freshmanrushing record with 595 yards in 1997. Moreover, Jackson rushed for 100 ormore yards on three occasions in ’97 to set the freshman 100-yd performancesrecord. Portis is the first true freshman to record 100-yard rushingperformances in back-to-back games.
MORE ON PORTIS: As the first true freshman tailback to start at Miami since1995 and only the third true freshman to start at tailback since 1975,Clinton Portis rushed for more yards (147) at East Carolina than any othertrue freshman running back in the modern era of UM history. He also becamethe first true freshman to rush for over 100 yards since Edgerrin James cameoff the bench to rush for 105 vs. Temple on Oct. 28, 1995. FollowingPortis’ 147 yards rushing is James’ 123-yard performance against BostonCollege in 1995. In addition, Leonard Conley rushed for 120 yards as afreshman vs. Cincinnati during his freshman season in 1987. Portis recordedhis second 100-yard game of the season with 104 yards on 17 carries againstWest Virginia.
FOURTH-DOWN CONVERSION STREAK: Miami was 2-2 at Pittsburgh in fourth downconversions as UM converted a 4th-and-12 in the second quarter on a KennyKelly-to-Santana Moss pass play and a 4th-and-1 in the fourth quarter on aKelly sneak.
With the two conversions, Miami has now succeeded on fiveconsecutive fourth-down conversions dating back to the Florida State game.On the year, UM improves to six-for-nine on fourth down.
ANOTHER BIG DAY FOR KELLY AT PITTSBURGH: For the fourth consecutive game,Kenny Kelly had a 200-yard passing performance. Over the last four games,Kelly has been productive in every major passing statistical category.
Kelly – Game-by-Game (Last Four Games):
| Opponent | Cmp-Att | Passing Yards | TD | INT |
| Florida State | 27-41 (65.9%) | 370 | 3 | 1 |
| Boston College | 20-36 (55.6%) | 218 | 3 | 0 |
| West Virginia | 21-34 (61.8%) | 268 | 2 | 1 |
| Pittsburgh | 13-33 (39.4%) | 235 | 1 | 2 |
| 4-Game Totals | 81-144 (56.2%) | 1,091 | 9 | 4 |
| Per Game Avg. | 20-36 (35.6%) | 278 | 2 |
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BUBBA FRANKS SETS CAREER LONG AT PITTSBURGH: The 43-yard reception by Daniel”Bubba” Franks in the second quarter at Pittsburgh marked a career high forthe junior tight end. Franks’ previous career-long was a 42-yard receptionfor a touchdown vs. Temple in 1997.
JACKSON SERVES AS A “BIG-PLAY” MAKER: James Jackson is accustomed to making”Big Plays”. The first-year starter has totaled seven carries of 40 or moreyards in his career, four of which were for touchdowns and five of whichcame within his first five carrries in the game.
JAMES SCOTT SCORES ON FIRST EVER CARRY: Redshirt freshman James Scottscored from seven yards out at Pittsburgh late in the fourth quarter on hisfirst career carry for the Hurricanes. The effort was Scott’s first as partof the UM offense. Until the Pitt game, Scott had seen game action as partof the special teams unit and defense. He has also practiced at widereceiver during his UM tenure.
KELLY’S PERFORMANCE, BEST EVER VS. FSU: Kelly connected on touchdown strikesof 8, 80, and 14 yards. Kelly set career highs in completions (27),attempts (41) and passing yards (370), while registering the longest passplay of his career, an 80-yard TD to Santana Moss. Kelly’s performance wasthe best output by a Miami quarterback all-time vs. Florida State and in sixyears overall (Ryan Collins vs. Memphis State, 11-27-93, 32-54-392, 3 TD).
BILTENIKOFF CANDIDATE: Hurricane wide receiver Santana Moss is one of 10semifinalists for the Biletnikoff Award, presented annually to the nation’sbest receiver.
DOAK WALKER CANDIDATE: Junior James Jackson is one of 38 candidates for theDr. Pepper Doak Walker Award, given to the nation’s best running back.
IN THE REDZONE
In Miami’s 33-3 win at Pittsburgh, the Hurricanes scored three touchdownsand two field goals in their five trips into the Pitt redzone. The Panthersscored one TD and threw one INT in their two trips into the UM redzone.
| Miami | Opponent | ||
| Times | 35 | 25 | |
| Scored | 29 | 19 | |
| Touchdowns | 21 | 11 | |
| Field Goals | 8 | 8 | |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 | |
| Missed FG | 4 | 2 | |
| Downs | 1 | 0 |
QUICK STRIKE OFFENSE: Two of UM’s four touchdown drives against Pittsburghwere less than two minutes in duration. The Hurricanes have recorded 17touchdown drives under two minutes this season.
| Opponent | Quarter | Plays | Yards | TOP |
| Pittsburgh | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0:05 |
| Pittsburgh | 4 | 1 | 34 | 0:09 |
| West Virginia | 3 | 2 | 44 | 0:31 |
| Boston College | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0:03 |
| Boston College | 3 | 5 | 80 | 1:22 |
| Florida State | 1 | 1 | 80 | 0:17 |
| East Carolina | 2 | 4 | 26 | 0:54 |
| Penn State | 3 | 3 | 61 | 1:15 |
| FAMU | 1 | 4 | 44 | 0:58 |
| FAMU | 1 | 4 | 53 | 1:09 |
| FAMU | 2 | 5 | 42 | 1:37 |
| FAMU | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0:04 |
| FAMU | 3 | 2 | 16 | 0:42 |
| FAMU | 4 | 2 | 9 | 0:40 |
| Ohio State | 1 | 2 | 42 | 0:48 |
| Ohio State | 2 | 4 | 59 | 1:09 |
| Ohio State | 2 | 4 | 78 | 1:48 |
THE BIG PLAYS
| Player | 10+ Yds Plays | |
| Santana Moss | 24 | |
| James Jackson | 17 | |
| Daniel Franks | 16 | |
| Reggie Wayne | 13 | |
| Clinton Portis | 11 | |
| Andre King | 9 | |
| Kenny Kelly | 4 | |
| Will McPartland | 3 | |
| Najeh Davenport | 3 | |
| Mondriel Fulcher | 1 | |
| Ivan Mercer | 1 | |
| Ethenic Sands | 1 | |
| Wilbur Valdez | 1 |
WAYNE REMAINS AT NO. 3 IN ALL-TIME RECEPTIONS: With one reception atPittsburgh, Reggie Wayne remained at No. 3 on Miami’s career catches list.
MOSS MOVES UP CHART: With 92 receiving yards at Pittsburgh, Santana Mossmoved into ninth place on the UM all-time receiving yards chart with (1,557)career receiving yards.
Moss, who entered the game in 12thplace on the list, moved ahead of Yatil Green (1,474 yards, 1994-96), BrianBlades (1,493 yards, 1984-87) and Willie Smith (1,521 yards, 1984-86).Teammate Reggie Wayne ranks eighth on the chart with 1,623 yards.
DOUBLE-FIGURE GAINS: The Hurricane offense has run 581 plays over eightgames, with 105 of those plays resulting in gains of 10 or more yards. Inaddition, UM has recorded 17 plays of 30 or more yards eclipsing the 1998season total.
Miami recorded 15 plays of 10 or more yards in its victory atPittsburgh including a 43-yard catch by Daniel Franks. At Florida State, theUM offense totaled a season-best 17 plays of 10 or more yards, including a45-yard run and an 80-yard TD catch.
KELLY AND MOSS’ CAREER HIGHS AT FSU: In total, eight career highs were setbetween Kelly and Moss at FSU:
Moss:
Receiving Yards 180 (previous best: 146 at Rutgers, 1998)Receptions 9 (previous best: 6 at Rutgers, 1998)Long 80 (previous best: 71 at Rutgers, 1998, vs. UCLA, 1998)
Kelly:
Completions 27 (previous best: 17 vs. Ohio State, 1999)Attempts 41 (previous best: 37 at East Carolina, 1999)Passing Yards 370 (previous best: 245 vs. Ohio State, 1999)Touchdowns 3 (previous best: 2 vs. Florida A&M, 1999)Long 80 (previous best: 67 vs. Ohio State, 1999)
KELLY TO MOSS & FRANKS: With eight starts under his belt, Kenny Kelly hasalready found two potential favorite targets – Santana Moss and DanielFranks.
Kelly has connected with Moss for seven touchdowns including fivetouchdown strikes this season. Kelly to Moss was successful at FloridaState, as the duo recorded two TD’s by air. The first scoring connectionwas an 80-yard strike on first down, while the second was a 14-yard score.So far this season, the duo have connected on three other TD strikes of 40yards against Penn State, nine yards against Florida A&M and 67 yards againtOhio State. In addition, Moss was a favorite of former UM QB ScottCovington, as the two joined in on eight TD’s in 1998.
Kelly has connected with Franks for six career touchdowns includingfour this season. Kelly has found Franks in the end zone in each of the lastthree games. At Pittsburgh, Kelly found Franks on an eight-yard TD strikethat extended UM’s lead to two touchdowns In Miami’s win over West VirginiaKelly hit Franks with a nine yard touchdown pass that cut the West Virginialead to 20-14. At Boston College, Kelly connected with Daniel Franks for a10-yard touchdown that tied the game at 28-28.
YOU CAN ONLY HOPE TO CONTAIN HIM: When Santana Moss makes a reception it isusually for big yardage. This season the junior has caught 36 passes for 668yards for an average of 18.6 yards per reception. Over hiscareer, Moss has averaged 19.5 yards per catch to rank third on UM’sall-time list behind Rocky Belk who averaged 21.9 yards per reception from1980-82 and Eddie Brown who averaged 19.7 yards per catch from 1983-84.
Top Five Career Average Yards Per Catch (min. 50 catches)
1. Rocky Belk (1980-82) 21.9 (58-1,272)
2. Eddie Brown (1983-84) 19.7 (89-1,754)
3. Santana Moss (1997-Pres.) 19.5 (80-1,557)
4. Phil August (1973-76) 18.9 (61-1,155)
5. Brian Blades (1984-87) 18.7 (80-1,493)
CHEVY PLAYER OF THE GAME, TWICE: WR Santana Moss has twice been named aChevrolet Player of the Game in 1999. Moss won the award on August 29th forthe first time with a three-catch, 115-yard performance vs. Ohio State atthe Kickoff Classic. In that game, Moss had a dramatic TD reception of 67yards from QB Kenny Kelly. At FSU on October 9, Moss won the ChevroletAward again with a career best nine-catch, 180-yard, three-TD output.
SCORING QUICKLY: James Jackson’s two touchdowns against Boston College came22 seconds apart. That marked the shortest span between Miami touchdownssince September 10, 1994 when UM scored TDs 12 seconds apart in the firstquarter at Arizona State.
100 YARD GAMES: Santana Moss’ nine catches for 180 yards at Florida Statemarked career-highs for the junior receiver. The 100-yard effort was thethird of his career. Earlier in the season against Ohio State, Moss totaled115 yards on three catches.
James Jackson’s 134 yards rushing against Boston College marks hisseventh career 100-yard performance placing him third all-time at UM.Freshman Clinton Portis has recorded three 100-yard rushing games thisseason. Portis had 131 yards on 20 carries at Pittsburgh. He also dartedfor 104 yards on 17 carries against West Virginia. Portis earned his first100-yard game with 147 yards on 27 carries at East Carolina.
| Game | Player | Carries | Catches | Yards |
| Ohio State | Santana Moss | 3 | 115 | |
| FAMU | James Jackson | 19 | 103 | |
| Penn State | James Jackson | 33 | 129 | |
| East Carolina | Clinton Portis | 27 | 147 | |
| Florida State | Santana Moss | 9 | 180 | |
| Boston College | James Jackson | 22 | 134 | |
| West Virginia | Clinton Portis | 17 | 104 | |
| Pittsburgh | Clinton Portis | 20 | 131 |
KELLY’S FIRST START: Third-year sophomore Kenny Kelly made his first careerstart against Ohio State. Dating back to Jim Kelly in 1979, Hurricanequarterbacks have led UM to an 8-3 record in their first career starts.
First Career Starts
| Quarterback | Opponent | Season | Result | Cmp-Att-Yd | TD-INT |
| K. Kelly | vs. Ohio St. | 1999 | W, 23-12 | 17-25-245 | 1-2 |
| S. Covington | @ Bost. Coll. | 1996 | W, 43-26 | 22-29-295 | 3-0 |
| R. Clement | @ Florida St. | 1995 | L, 41-17 | 10-23-96 | 0-2 |
| R. Collins | Syracuse | 1993 | W, 49-0 | 16-20-207 | 1-1 |
| F. Costa | @ Bost. Coll. | 1993 | W, 23-7 | 15-31-205 | 0-1 |
| G. Torretta | Cincinnati | 1989 | W, 56-0 | 13-16-239 | 3-1 |
| C. Erickson | @ Wisconsin | 1989 | W, 51-3 | 17-37-281 | 4-0 |
| S. Walsh | Florida | 1987 | W, 31-4 | 17-27-234 | 1-1 |
| V. Testaverde | Florida | 1985 | L, 35-23 | 24-40-278 | 0-2 |
| B. Kosar | @ Florida | 1983 | L, 28-3 | 25-45-223 | 0-3 |
| J. Kelly | @ Penn St. | 1979 | W, 26-10 | 18-30-280 | 3-0 |
DEFENSE NOTES
MOST INTERCEPTIONS IN TWO GAME SPAN UNDER BUTCH DAVIS: With the Hurricanesthree interceptions at Pittsburgh and four against West Virginia, UM hasrecorded seven in a two-game span – the most during the Butch Davis era.
WEBSTER RECORDS TWO INTERCEPTIONS AT PITTSBURGH: Junior linbebacker NateWebster snatched two Pittsburgh passes during UM’s 33-3 win on Nov. 6. Theeffort was Webster’s first multiple pick game of his career. Websterentered the contest with one career INT.
NOT LETTING THE OPPONENT CAPITALIZE ON TURNOVERS: So far this season, theUM offense has handed the ball to the opponent defense 16 times by turnover(4 fumbles, 12 INT). Of those 16 turnovers, the opponent has scored on onlyfour drives for 19 points.
Opponents following a UM Turnover
| Opp. | Qtr. | UM T.O. | Result |
| PITT | 2 | INT | End/Half |
| PITT | 3 | INT | INT |
| WVU | 3 | INT | INT |
| FSU | 4 | INT | Punt |
| ECU | 1 | INT | Fumble |
| ECU | 3 | Fumble | Fumble |
| PSU | 1 | INT | FG |
| PSU | 1 | INT | TD |
| PSU | 2 | Fumble | Punt |
| PSU | 4 | INT | Downs |
| PSU | 4 | INT | End/Game |
| FAMU | 1 | INT | Punt |
| OSU | 1 | Fumble | TD |
| OSU | 2 | INT | MFG |
| OSU | 3 | Fumble | Fumble |
| OSU | 3 | INT | FG |
FOUR INTERCEPTIONS AGAINST WVU: The four interceptions forced by the Miamidefense against West Virginia were the most INTs ever netted by theHurricanes under Head Coach Butch Davis. The last time, the Hurricanesdefense registered four interceptions was on November 30, 1991 when UMrecorded four INTs vs. San Diego State (David Lowery as quarterback) in a39-12 win.
ZERO OR NEGATIVE YARDS: Of the 572 total plays run against the UM defenseover the first eight games, 230 or 40% have gained zero or negative yards.In addition, the Hurricane defense has held their opponents to 334 plays or58% in which the offense netted three or less yards.
| Game | Zero | Negative | 3 or less | Double-figures |
| Ohio State | 15 | 9 | 36 | 8 |
| Florida A&M | 26 | 10 | 45 | 3 |
| Penn State | 11 | 21 | 44 | 15 |
| East Carolina | 21 | 8 | 41 | 21 |
| Florida State | 16 | 6 | 42 | 20 |
| Boston College | 19 | 8 | 41 | 15 |
| West Virginia | 21 | 7 | 38 | 17 |
| Pittsburgh | 24 | 8 | 47 | 13 |
| Total (572 plays) | 153 | 77 | 334 | 112 |
STUFFING DRIVES: The Hurricane defense has held their opponents scorelessin 96 of 124 total drives or 77%. The UM defense has held its opponentswithout a touchdown in 107 of 124 drives or 86%.
| Game | Opp. Drives | Scoreless | TD | FG | |
| Ohio State | 15 | 12 | 1 | 2 | |
| Florida A&M | 19 | 18 | 0 | 1 | |
| Penn State | 17 | 12 | 3 | 2 | |
| East Carolina | 17 | 12 | 3 | 2 | |
| Florida State | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | |
| Boston College | 15 | 11 | 4 | 0 | |
| West Virginia | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | |
| Pittsburgh | 15 | 14 | 0 | 1 | |
| Totals | 124 | 96 | 17 | 11 |
POPOVICH RECORDS DEFENSIVE FIRST IN CONSECUTIVE GAMES: In the East Carolinagame on Sept. 25, senior Jeff Popovich registered his first careerinterception in the second quarter. At Florida State, Popovich recorded hisfirst career sack on a third down in the fourth quarter to force an FSUpunt.
LEWIS LEADS SACK ATTACK: Junior defensive tackle Damione Lewis’ 1.5 sacks atPittsburgh marked his team-high 6.5 in 199 and 12.5 on his career. In 1997,then-a true freshman Lewis recorded four. He had two in 1998.
Sophomore safety Ed Reed places second on the team with four sacks,while sophomore linebacker Dan Morgan has 2.5.
| Player | ’99 Sacks | Career |
| Damione Lewis | 6.5 | 12.5 |
| Ed Reed | 4.0 | 6.0 |
| Dan Morgan | 2.5 | 7.5 |
| Howard Clark | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Jamaal Green | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Jeff Popovich | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| James Sutton | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Matt Walters | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Nick Ward | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Michael Boireau | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Quincy Hipps | 0.5 | 6.5 |
| Clint Hurtt | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| William Joseph | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| James Lewis | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Brian Stinson | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Matt Sweeney | 0.5 | 5.5 |
| Nate Webster | 0.5 | 3.5 |
| Adrian Wilson | 0.5 | 2.5 |
CLIMBING THE CHART: Following his 11-tackle performance at Pittsburgh,junior linebacker Dan Morgan’s career tackle total rose to 339 which ranksin eighth place all-time at the University of Miami. Morgan, who recorded105 tackles as a freshman and a BIG EAST best 150 tackles as a sophomore,surpassed Ted Hendricks (1966-68) and Rick Liddell (1972-74) following theWest Virginia game. A Butkus Award semi-finalist, Morgan is 151 tackles shyof the school’s career tackles record held by Geroge Mira Jr. (490 tackles1984-87).
All-Time Tackles
| 1. | George Mira Jr. (1984-87) | 490 | |
| 2. | Scott Nicolas (1978-80) | 456 | |
| 3. | Michael Barrow (1989-92) | 423 | |
| 4. | Darrin Smith (1989-92) | 401 | |
| 5. | Ray Lewis (1993-95) | 388 | |
| 6. | Rod Carter (1985-88) | 361 | |
| 7. | James Burgess (1993-96) | 343 | |
| 8. | Dan Morgan (1997-) | 339 | |
| 9. | Ted Hendricks (1966-68) | 327 | |
| 10. | Rick Liddell (1972-74) | 321 |
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.
MORGAN, WEBSTER – NAGURSKI AND BUTKUS CANDIDATES: Junior linebackers DanMorgan and Nate Webster are two of 20 semi-finalists for the Bronko NagurskiTrophy, presented by the Football Writers Association of America to thenation’s best defensive player. Five finalists for the award will beannounced in late November. The award be announced on December 6 inCharlotte, NC…Morgan and Webster were also candidates for the ButkusAward, which is given to the nation’s best linebacker. Last week, Morganwas named one of 11 semifinalists, three finalists will be named on November11, the Butkus Award winnner will be named on December 6.
DEFENSIVE POW: Middle linebacker Nate Webster was named the BIG EASTDefensive Player of the Week for his performance vs. Penn State on Septmeber18. In that game, Webster registered 20 tackles (14 solo), including fourtackles for loss and one sack.
SPECIAL TEAMS NOTES
CROSLAND TIES DANE PREWITTS CAREER FIELD GOAL MARK: Senior kicker AndyCrosland’s two field goals at Pittsburgh ties him with his predecessor DanePrewitt (1992-95) for fourth on the all-time field goals list.
Crosland’s Career
| Distance | Attempts | Made | |
| Inside 20 | 0 | 0 | |
| 20-29 | 21 (5) | 15 (2) | |
| 30-39 | 17 (5) | 13 (4) | |
| 40-49 | 12 (3) | 6 (1) | |
| 50 + | 3 | 2 | |
| Totals | 54 (13) | 36 (7) |
SOMETHING SPECIAL…ESPECIALLY VS PITTSBURGH: Senior Jeff Popovich has madea habit of making big plays on special teams against the PittsburghPanthers. In the third quarter of last season’s game, Popovich took a snapon a fake field goal and ran 25 yards for a Hurricane touchdown in a 38-10victory. Against Pittsburgh in 1997 the Hurricanes ran a fake field goal inthe third quarter. Popovich took the snap, rolled to his right and hitDaniel Franks in the back of the endzone for a 15 yard touchdown which tiedthe game at 14-14.
CROSLAND CLOSES IN ON THIRD PLACE: Senior kicker Andy Crosland’s four pointsagainst West Virginia (4 PAT) moved him closer to third-place on UM’s careerscoring list. Crosland is currently in fourth-place with 254 points. DanePrewitt ranks third with 272 points. Carlos Huerta (1988-91) leads all UMplayers with 397 overall points.
CROSLAND TIES CAREER-BEST AT EAST CAROLINA: Andy Crosland matched his careerhigh for both field goals made and by going 3-of-4 against East Carolina.Crosland went 3-of-3 at Memphis in 1996 and vs. Rutgers in 1997. Theperformance at Memphis came in his first career game.
Sophomore walk-on Freddie
Capshaw 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.
CAPSHAW PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Freshman punter Freddie Capshaw earned BIG EASTSpecial Teams Player of the Week honors for his perfomance at Florida Stateon October 9. In the game, Capshaw registered six punts for 263 yards inMiami’s 31-21 loss to No. 1 Florida State. In all, Capshaw averaged 43.8yards, dropping three punts inside the 20-yard line. Two of Capshaw’s puntslanded at the Seminole three-yard line. Capshaw’s punt of 57 yards in thethird quarter set a career high.
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 register nine blocked kicks this season.
HURRICANES RECORD FIRST SAFETY IN BUTCH DAVIS ERA: Miami’s safety with 1:14left in the first half of the FAMU game marked the first safety of the ButchDavis era. The last time the Hurricanes recorded a safety was Oct. 3, 1992vs. Florida State, when Malcom Pearson tackled Corey Sawyer. The recentFAMU safety came on a blocked punt by Aaron Moser.
TOUCHBACK: Kickers Todd Sievers and Andy Crosland were successful inreaching 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 UM’s totalof two from the 1997 season.
CHARTING CROSLAND’S CAREER
Point After Touchdowns
1. Carlos Huerta (1988-91) 178
2. Greg Cox (1984-87) 161
3. Dane Prewitt (1992-95) 149
4. Andy Crosland (1996- ) 143
Field Goals
1. Carlos Huerta (1988-91) 73
2. Danny Miller (1978-81) 56
3. Greg Cox (1984-87) 47
t4. Dane Prewitt (1992-95) 41
t4. Andy Crosland (1996- ) 41
Points Scored Kicking
1. Carlos Huerta (1988-91) 397
2. Greg Cox (1984-87) 302
3. Dane Prewitt (1992-95) 272
4. Andy Crosland (1996- ) 263
Points Scored (overall)
1. Carlos Huerta (1988-91) 397
2. Greg Cox (1984-87) 302
3. Dane Prewitt (1992-95) 272
4. Andy Crosland (1996- ) 263
WHAT AN IMPACT: In Butch Davis’ 53 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 92 kicks. 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
1999 HONORS/AWARDS WATCH
Freddie Capshaw
BIG EAST Special Teams Player of the Week: vs.Florida St. (Oct. 9)
James Jackson
Dr. Pepper Doak Walker Award: (nation’s best running back)- One of38 preseason candidates…winner will be announced on Dec. 9.
Kenny Kelly
Kickoff Classic MVP: vs. Ohio State (Aug. 29)
Dan Morgan
Butkus Award: (nation’s best linebacker)- On October 21, was namedone of 11 semi-finalists for the Butkus Award given annually to the nation’sbest linebacker, three finalists named on November 11 and the winner isannounced on Dec.10.
Bronko Nagurski Award: (nation’s best defensive play) – One of 20semifinalists…five finalists named in late Nov….winner named on Dec. 6.
Santana Moss
Biletnikoff Award: (nation’s best receiver)- One of 35 players onthe award’s “Watch List”.
Chevrolet Player of the Game: vs. Ohio State (Aug. 29), vs. FloridaState (Oct. 9)
Jeff Popovich
Burger King Division I-A College Football Scholar-Athlete (PennSt.).
Nate Webster
Butkus Award: (nation’s best linebacker)- One of 65 players on theButkus Award Watch List.
Bronko Nagurski Award: (nation’s best defensive play) – One of 20semifinalists…five finalists named in late Nov…winner named on Dec. 6.
Football News National Defensive Player of the Year: One of 15semi-finalists.
BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week: vs. Penn St. (Sept. 18), vs.Pittsburgh (Nov. 6)
THE 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 Field Goal
By Hurricane: Matt Sweeney at Cincinnati, 9/12/98,UM 38-12
By Opponent: Tommy Polley, Florida State, 10/9/99, blocked46-yard attempt, FSU 31-21
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 Pittsburgh, 131yards, 20 carries, 11/6/99, UM 33-3
By Opponent: Cedric Washington, Boston College, 183 yards, 29carries, 10/23/99, UM 31-28
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: Kenny Kelly vs. Florida State,10/9/99, 370 yards, 27 of 41, FSU 31-21
By Opponent: Chris Weinke, Florida State, 10/9/99, 332 yards, 23of 34, FSU 31-21
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. Florida State,10/9/99, 180 yards, 9 receptions, FSU 31-21
By Opponent: Khori Ivy, West Virginia, 10/30/99, 142 yards, 9receptions, UM 28-20
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: Freddie Capshaw at Boston College, 10/23/99,60 yards,UM 31-28
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: Kenny Kelly at Boston College,10/23/99, (8, 23, 10), UM 31-28
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
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Kenny Kelly
Quarterback, 6-2, 195, Sophomore
Tampa, FL (Tampa Catholic)
Has completed 133 of 242 pass attempts for 1,775 yards and 14touchdowns…also has two rushing touchdown…leads BIG EAST in passing(221.9 yds per game), passing touchdowms (14) and total offense (229.9 ydsper game)…over last four games is 81-of-144 (56.2%) for 1091 yards, ninetouchdowns and four interceptions…vs. Pittsburgh passed for 236 yards(13-for-33) and a TD, rushed for another score…in win over WVU, went21-for-34 with 2 TD passes…named BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Weekafter leading the Hurricanes in a 31-30 come-from-behind win over BC withthree TD passes, no interceptions and 218 yards passing…had best outing ofcareer vs. FSU, completing 27 of 41 attempts for 370 yards and threetouchdowns…output at Florida State was the best ever by a UM quarterbackagainst the Seminoles…performance vs. Florida State was the best by a UMquarterback in any game since Nov. 27, 1993 (Ryan Collins vs. Memphis State,32-54-392, 3 TD)…vs. Penn State recorded one touchdown completion, passingfor 160 yards…also rushed for 26 yards against the Nittany Lions…passedfor two touchdowns in win over Florida A&M (57-3)…went 9 for 15 for 119yards vs. FAMU…made his first career start vs. Ohio State and led the’Canes to a 23-12 win…was 17-for-25 for 245 yards and touchdown connectingon a 67-yard pass to Santana Moss with eight seconds remaining in the 1sthalf to give UM a 23-9 lead going into the half…named Most Valuable Playerof the Kickoff Classic for his efforts vs. Ohio State…served as the No. 2QB in 1998, appearing in eight games… was 23-of-43 for 433 yards and fivetouchdowns in 1998.
Kelly Game-by-Game Passing
| Opp | Att | Comp | Int | Yds | TD | Lg |
| OSU | 25 | 17 | 2 | 245 | 1 | 67 |
| FAMU | 15 | 9 | 1 | 119 | 2 | 32 |
| PSU | 21 | 11 | 4 | 160 | 1 | 40 |
| ECU | 37 | 15 | 1 | 159 | 1 | 21 |
| FSU | 41 | 27 | 1 | 370 | 3 | 80 |
| BC | 36 | 20 | 0 | 218 | 3 | 32 |
| WVU | 34 | 21 | 1 | 268 | 2 | 28 |
| Pitt | 33 | 13 | 2 | 236 | 1 | 43 |
| Total | 242 | 133 | 12 | 1775 | 14 | 80 |
James Jackson
Running Back, 5-11, 210, Junior
Belle Glade, FL (Glades Central/Fork Union)
Doak Walker Award (nation’s best running back) candidate…ranks fourth inBIG EAST in rushing (88.5 yards per game) and second in touchdowns scored(8)…ranks seventh on UM’s all-time rushing list with 1,873 careeryards…has rushed for 40 or more yards on a single carry seven times in hiscareer…in win over Pittsburgh gained 69 yards on 16 carries…recorded aTD in win over WVU, gaining 72 yards on 16 carries…scored two touchdowns,22 seconds apart in the come-from-behind win vs. BC…recorded his seventhcareer 100 yard rushing game against the Eagles, amassing 134 yards, aseason best…111 of his 134 yards came in the second half as UM staged itsgreatest comeback in school history vs. the Eagles…rushed for 74 yards on22 carries vs. FSU with a long rush of 45 yards…rushed for 129 yardsagainst the Nittany Lions including two touchdowns…also recorded a 21-yardreception…33 rushing attempts vs. Penn State ranked third on UM’s all-timelist for rushes in a game…in the win over FAMU, Jackson recorded his fifthcareer 100-yard rushing game with 103 net yards and two touchdowns…vs.Ohio State rushed for 89 yards on 24 carries including a touchdown on his2nd carry of the game…also snagged a Kenny Kelly toss for a two-pointconversion vs. OSU…1999 pre-season first-team All-BIG EAST selection byfive publications…named number two overall talent in the BIG EAST byLindy’s magazine…as a sophomore, was second on the squad with 545 yards on82 carries.
Jackson Game-by-Game Rushing
| Opp | Carries | Yds | Avg | TD | Lg | |
| OSU | 24 | 89 | 3.7 | 1 | 44 | |
| FAMU | 19 | 103 | 5.4 | 2 | 43 | |
| PSU | 33 | 129 | 3.9 | 2 | 39 | |
| ECU | 9 | 38 | 4.2 | 0 | 13 | |
| FSU | 22 | 74 | 3.4 | 0 | 45 | |
| BC | 22 | 134 | 6.1 | 1 | 21 | |
| WVU | 16 | 72 | 6.1 | 1 | 17 | |
| Pitt | 16 | 69 | 6.6 | 0 | 32 | |
| Total | 161 | 708 | 88.5 | 7 | 45 |
Richard Mercier
Offensive Line, 6-3, 290, Senior
Montreal, Quebec (Vanier College)
Named number one offensive guard in the nation by The Sporting News in thepublication’s pre-season annual…named #12 overall offensive lineman in thecountry by College Football News…pre-season first team All-American byfive publications (The Sporting News, Preview Sports, Street & Smith,Football News, and Sportsline/Lindy’s)…is once again contending forAll-America and All-Conference honors after being selected All-BIG EASTFirst Team as a junior and named to Sports Illustrated All-Bowl Team…atenacious run blocker…paved the way for James Jackson’s 134 yards (111 inthe second half) in Miami’s comeback win over BC…played every down in1998…Miami offense has rushed for an average of 170 yards per game and 15touchdowns over seven games in 1999 behind solid run blocking led byMercier…on pace to tie the Hurricanes’ all-time record for games started(48), currently at 43 career games started…’Canes are 32-11 all-time withMercier in the lineup and 4-7 without.
Santana Moss
Wide Receiver, 5-10, 175, Junior
Miami, FL (Carol City)
Semi-finalist for Biletnikoff award…leads team in receptions (36), yards(668) and receiving yards per game (83.5)…two-time winner of ChevroletPlayer of the Game for his nationally televised performances against OhioState and Florida State…gained 92 yards on five receptions in won overPittsburgh…had four receptions for 64 yards vs. WVU…recorded 67 yards onfour receptions including a TD vs. Penn State…gained 73 yards on 4 catchesand a TD vs. FAMU…against Ohio State led the Hurricanes with 115 yards on3 catches including a late 1st half 67 yard TD reception.
Moss Game-by-Game Receiving
| Opp | Recept | Yds | Avg | TD | Lg |
| OSU | 3 | 115 | 38.3 | 1 | 67 |
| FAMU | 4 | 73 | 18.25 | 1 | 32 |
| PSU | 4 | 67 | 16.75 | 1 | 40 |
| ECU | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 15 |
| FSU | 9 | 180 | 20.0 | 2 | 80 |
| BC | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 0 | 16 |
| WVU | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 0 | 28 |
| Pitt | 5 | 92 | 18.4 | 0 | 35 |
| Total | 36 | 668 | 18.6 | 5 | 80 |
Daniel “Bubba” Franks
Tight End, 6-6, 260, Junior
Big Spring, TX (Big Spring)
Has 30 receptions and 364 yards for an average catch of 12.1 yards…has hadfive or more receptions in a single game four times this year…gained 80yards on four catches including a TD in win over Pittsburgh…snagged fivereceptions for 74 yards vs. West Virginia including one touchdown…led the’Canes in receiving vs. Boston College…recorded a season-high 78 yards ona career-high six catches including a TD against the Eagles…vs. FSU,gained 36 yards on five catches…had two receptions for 14 yards vs. theNittany Lions…caught two passes for 19 yards vs. FAMU including a threeyard touchdown pass from Kelly…snagged five catches for 52 yards in winover OSU…named one of the Top Ten NFL prospects by SportsIllustrated…named All-BIG EAST First Team in 1998 after starting 10 of 11games…pre-season first-team All-American by College Sports News andSportsline/Lindy’s pulled down 13 catches for 179 yards and threetouchdowns…rated the nation’s No. 2 tight end by The Sporting News andCollege Football News.
Franks Game-by-Game Receiving
| Opp | Recept | Yds | Avg | TD | Lg |
| OSU | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 0 | 15 |
| FAMU | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 1 | 16 |
| PSU | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 11 |
| ECU | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 |
| FSU | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 0 | 10 |
| BC | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 1 | 26 |
| WVU | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 1 | 23 |
| Pitt | 4 | 80 | 20 | 1 | 43 |
| Total | 30 | 364 | 12.1 | 4 | 43 |
Damione Lewis
Defensive Tackle, 6-3, 285, Junior
Sulphur Springs, TX (Sulphur Springs)
Has 40 tackles and a team-high 6.5 sacks on the season…against Pittsburghmanaged eight tackles, two for loss as well as a forced fumble…recordedsix tackles vs. West Virginia…against Florida State had six stopsincluding a sack for a loss of eight yards…vs. Penn State recorded eighttackles, three for a loss of six yards including a QB sack…in win overFAMU, recorded three total tackles including a quarterback sack…in seasonopener vs. Ohio State, managed five tackles and two sacks for a loss oftwenty yards…started every game at right tackle as a sophomore and led alldefensive linemen with 52 tackles…pre-season second-team All-American bySportsline/Lindy’s…pre-season first-team All-BIG EAST selection by PreviewSports and Sportsline/Lindy’s.
Lewis Game-by-Game Totals
| Opp | Tckl | Solo | Asst | TFL | BrUp | Sk/Yds |
| OSU | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2-20 | 0 | 2-20 |
| FAMU | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2-7 | 0 | 1-6 |
| PSU | 8 | 2 | 6 | 3-6 | 0 | 1-1 |
| ECU | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1-2 | 0 | 0-0 |
| FSU | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1-8 | 0 | 1-8 |
| BC | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WVU | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pitt | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2-2 | 0 | 1.5-2 |
| Total | 40 | 18 | 22 | 11-45 | 0 | 6.5-37 |
Dan Morgan
Linebacker, 6-3, 225, Junior
Coral Springs, FL (Taravella)
Butkus Award (nation’s top linebacker) semi-finalist…semi-finalist for theBronco Nagurski Award given to the nation’s best overall defensiveplayer…ranks eighth on the UM career tackles chart with 339…has 84tackles for the year including three sacks…recorded 11 tackles and a passbreakup vs. Pittsburgh…led the defense with 15 tackles in the win overWVU…recorded 15 tackles vs. BC…vs. ECU had twelve tackles, includingfive solo…in season opener vs. Ohio State, totaled twelve tackles, sevensolo…regained Hurricane possession when recovered a Buckeyefumble…pre-season first-team All-American by College Sports News andStreet & Smith’s…pre-season first-team All-BIG EAST choice by sevenpublications…was All-BIG EAST First Team last year after leading theHurricanes in tackles with 150, the third most by a Hurricane since1983…also led UM in tackles as a freshman with 105.
Morgan Game-by-Game Totals
| Opp | Tckl | Solo | Asst | TFL | BrUp | Sk/Yds |
| OSU | 12 | 7 | 5 | 3-5 | 0 | 0 |
| FAMU | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PSU | 14 | 7 | 7 | 3-6 | 1 | 2-3 |
| ECU | 12 | 8 | 4 | 1-5 | 0 | 1-5 |
| FSU | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BC | 15 | 9 | 6 | 1-1 | 0 | 0 |
| WVU | 15 | 5 | 10 | 2-2 | 0 | 0 |
| Pitt | 11 | 5 | 6 | 1-3 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 84 | 44 | 40 | 11-22 | 2 | 2.5-8 |
Ed Reed
Defensive Back, 6-0, 190, Sophomore
St. Rose, LA (Destrehan)
Has 59 tackles on the year including nine for a total loss of 39 yards…inthe win over Pittsburgh had four tackles including a quarterback sack for aloss of five yards…made 11 tackles including two for loss vs. WestVirginia…had 11 stops vs. BC…had six tackles and one for a loss vs.Florida State…had two pass break-ups against East Carolina…against theNittany Lions made a mark in virtually every defensive category…recordedsix solo tackles including one for a loss of seven yards on a QBsack…forced two fumbles and intercepted a Nittany Lion pass and returnedit for 16 yards…vs. FAMU, the defensive back had 3 tackles and a sack fora loss of eleven yards…in the win over Ohio State he had a sack for a lossof seven yards and seven tackles on the day…named honorable mentionpre-season All-American by Football News…pre-season first-team All-BIGEAST selection by The Sporting News, Athlon’s and Football News…had abreakthrough season as a freshman in 1998 that earned him Football NewsFreshman All-America.
Reed Game-by-Game Totals
| Opp | Tckl | Solo | Asst | TFL | BrUp | Sk/Yds |
| OSU | 7 | 2 | 5 | 1-7 | 0 | 1-7 |
| FAMU | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2-12 | 0 | 1-11 |
| PSU | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1-7 | 0 | 1-7 |
| ECU | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| FSU | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1-1 | 0 | 0 |
| BC | 11 | 8 | 3 | 1-1 | 0 | 0 |
| WVU | 11 | 9 | 2 | 2-6 | 0 | 0 |
| Pitt | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1-5 | 0 | 1.0-5 |
| Total | 59 | 39 | 20 | 9-39 | 2 | 4.0-3 |
Nate Webster
Linebacker, 6-0, 225, Junior
Miami, FL (Northwestern)
Semi-finalist for the Bronco Nagurski Award given to the nation’s bestoverall defensive player…one of 15 semi-finalists for National FootballNews Defensive Player of the Year…leads team in total (99) and solo (60)tackles…had 11 stops in win over Pittsburgh…also intercepted two Pantherpasses with returns for a total of 75 yards…collected 13 tackles vs. WestVirginia including seven solo…had 12 stops against BostonCollege…collected 16 tackles vs. Florida State and an interception …vs.Penn State made a total of 20 stops, 14 solo…managed a sack for afour-yard loss…in win over FAMU tallied four tackles, twosolo…registered fourteen tackles in win over Ohio State…pre-seasonthird-team All-American by College Sports News…named to pre-season All-BIGEAST first team by seven publications…named nation’s seventh bestlinebacker in pre-season by College Football News…was second in tackleslast season with 134 tackles….named to All-BIG EAST First Team as asophomore.
Webster Game-by-Game Totals
| Opp | Tckl | Solo | Asst | TFL | BrUp | Sk/Yds |
| OSU | 14 | 6 | 8 | 2-6 | 1 | 0 |
| FAMU | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| PSU | 20 | 14 | 6 | 4-16 | 0 | 0.5-4 |
| ECU | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FSU | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BC | 12 | 8 | 4 | 3-3 | 0 | 0 |
| WVU | 13 | 7 | 6 | 1-1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pitt | 11 | 7 | 4 | 1-3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 99 | 60 | 39 | 11-29 | 2 | 0.5-4 |
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) | |
| 76 Robert Sampson (6-4, 305, Sr) | ||
| or | 74 Sherko Haji-Rasouli (6-6, 310, Fr) | |
| LT | 79 Greg Laffere (6-5, 305, Jr*) | |
| 77 Robert Hall (6-3, 280, Sr) | ||
| FL | 6 Santana Moss (5-10, 175, Jr*) | |
| 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) |
| 32 Jarrett Payton (6-2, 205, Fr) | |
| 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) | ||
| or | 99 Clint Hurtt (6-3, 3-5, So) | |
| RT | 92 Damione Lewis (6-3, 285, Jr) | |
| 91 Matt Walters (6-5, 250, Fr) | ||
| 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*) | |
| 51 Rod Mack (6-1, 225, Sr) | ||
| SLB | 48 Chris Campbell (6-2, 200, So*) | |
| 51 Rod Mack (6-1, 225, Sr) | ||
| or | 47 Ken Dangerfield (6-2, 215, Fr) | |
| RC | 22 Leonard Myers (5-11, 200, Jr*) | |
| 27 Markese Fitzgerald (5-11, 180, So) | ||
| FS | 7 Al Blades (6-2, 200, Jr) | |
| 23 James Lewis (5-11, 190, So*) | ||
| SS | 20 Edward Reed (6-0, 190, So) | |
| 24 Delvin Brown (6-0, 210, Jr*) | ||
| LC | 8 Mike Rumph (6-2, 195, So*) | |
| 31 Phillip Buchanon (5-11, 175, Fr) |
SPECIALISTS
| KO | 17 Andy Crosland (6-3, 220, Sr) | |
| 25 Jesse Ohliger (6-4, 217, Fr*) | ||
| PK | 17 Andy Crosland (6-3, 220, Sr) | |
| P | 13 Freddie Capshaw (5-11, 180, Fr) | |
| 17 Andy Crosland (6-3, 220, Sr) | ||
| LS | 69 Pat Del Vecchio (6-2, 240, Sr) | |
| HO | 12 Zachary Hart (6-3, 210, Jr) | |
| 33 Jeff Popovich (5-11, 190, Sr*) |
* Denotes players who have not used redshirt season
Returning Starter (six or more starts at position in ’98)
