More Senior Salutes!
Nov. 24, 2000
The Hurricane seniors will be recognized in a pre-game ceremony this Saturday at 3:30 at the Orange Bowl when Miami plays Boston College in the season finale. Order your tickets online today or call 1-800-GO-CANES.
‘Canes from Buster, Kaiserslautern, Germany
Blow out Boston College and prepare for the National Championship Game. I love to see Oklahoma lose their last game and a ‘Canes rematch with FSU in the BCS. A dream come true. Whipping FSU twice! Go ‘Canes! ‘Canes National Champs! I ‘ll be watching the game live in Germany!
ALL SENIORS from Albert Rishmawy, Tegucigalpa, HONDURAS
As an unconditional Cane fan, I would like to express my enormous gratitude to your very special Senior class. Not only have you brought this team back to glory, but you have endured very difficult times bringing honor and respect to the team. This season you are harvesting all those huge efforts, which I am sure you will remember with a national championship ring in January.Thank you, and good luck.GO CANES!!!
Al Blades, Damione Lewis, Dan Morgan, Santana Moss, Leonard Myers, Reggie Wayne from Rob Salmon, Parma, Ohio
I have faithfully followed the ‘Canes since the late ’80s. I have watched the ‘Canes thrive, struggle and now thrive once more. The joy I receive every Fall Saturday is indescribable and all thanks to you guys and your fellow seniors. Thank you. Remember, no what you do in the future you will always be Miami Hurricanes. This means you need to carry yourselves with pride, you need to work hard and above all else, strive for success.
Thank You,
Finish the job,
Go ‘Canes!
Rob
All 17 Seniors from Kathy Allen, Ormond Beach, FL
BABY….PLEASE DON’T GO!!!
SERIOUSLY, THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES, HANG TOUGH, GOD BLESS.
IT’S GREAT TO BE A MIAMI HURRICANE, DON’T EVER FORGET. BYE
Reggie Wayne from Joseph, Miami
Yo Reggie, thanks for everything. You are the best! Thanks for your dedication to miami. I am your #1 fan, give a shoutout to miami side of the feild on the 50 please. You are the best
go canes!
Dan Morgan from Justin, Orlando , FL
Dear Dan,
I am a sophomore high school football player in the state of Florida.I tape all your games so I can compare my play to yours on film. I see what I should have done to shed the block by watching you get around the blocker. I attempt to model my around yours.Every time I get blocked out of a play in a game I think what you might have done. I know I will not have the stregnth you have and I definitely will not have the speed you possess but I will work hard to play college football in any division. I just wanted you to know that you are my greatest inspiration in sports. Thank you
– Justin, Orlando
James Jackson from Dwight Heard, West Palm Beach
JJ thanks for staying your last year of eligibility. I enjoyed watching you on Saturdays and especially beating FSU on your last try. Good luck for the remainder of the season and next year’s draft.
Dan Morgan from Mike, Stuart, Fl
Hey whasup Dan. Just wanted to congratulate you on your success and also the success of the team this year. I have been an avid Canes fan since I was born. My dad went to UM on a baseball scholarship in 1968. I’ve enjoyed watching you in the Orange Bowl over the years and I look forward to many more games in the near future. I hope you guys don’t get screwed over in the BCS..I’m pretty fired up about that. Congratulations on you First Team honor. Also look for me Saturday against BC…I’ll be in section 15 on top with a sign that says “Dorsey For President”. I brought the sign to the V tech game but didn’t get on Game day or ESPN so maybe I’ll get lucky this week. But I’m out and congrats and GO CANES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ALL THE SENIORS!! from MIKE CASEBOLT, DES MOINES IA
I HAVE BEEN A FAN OF THE HURRICANES FOR OVER 20 YRS NOW AND I’M VERY PROUND OF YOU GUYS FOR HANGING IN THERE AND BRINGING THE PROGRAM BACK TO WHERE IT BELONGS…IN THE ELITE. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR CAREERS AND GOD SPEED.
All from Luke Fields, Miami Springs, Florida
Even though you are the least talked about, and least appreciated team in America. It is all about who you are, and what you represent. Miami makes me proud again after they tried to take you down with sanctions you all stayed true. Now you have flourished in this country that never gives the respect you deserve and will kick you when you are down for even a split-second. I have wondered why this has been my whole life and I’m only 18, but now I have realized why this is so. Miami football represents the american dream, the best, the elite, the chosen. Kind of like Babe Ruth or Dan Marino or the 72′ Dolphins this is the kind of company that you are in and you will always be remembered as the Miami seniors who brought greatness, tradition, pride, and National Championships back to the greatest dynasty in the history of college sports the Miami Hurricanes. I waited since mid-January for this season and you have not let us down the only thing that can keep you down is lies, hatred, and by God the cheating polls. So Thank you from your #1 fan.
DAN MORGAN from Deron Erwin, , Cornelia, GA
DAN, I’ve been a cane fan since the Jim Kelly era. Over the years,I’ve seen a lot of people jump on the Hurricane bandwagon according to how they were doing during the season. Unfortuantely,some of them even for some unknown reason have degraded themselves to becoming Fla st. fans. I just wanted to thank you for choosing Miami even when things were’nt looking good for the canes.You are the best linebacker that I have ever seen in college football. I know you could have chose several other schools including Fla st but I’m thankful you came to Miami. I wish you and all of the other seniors good luck in the future and I will be looking for you in the NFL. It won’t be the same next year without you but I will still be a cane fan regardless of how they are doing. Thanks for the good weekends watching Hurricane Football and best wishes.
Reggie Wayne from Jeffrey G. from Pembroke Pines
Over so soon? Afraid so.
Seemed like yesterday you came down from Louisiana. I was amazed that you beleived so much in UM to come so far away to be here.I remember the struggles against FSU 47-0 and how I wondered if it was all over permanently for UM. But you worked and grew and grew and grew. You have become a heckuva WR and am confident you will belong in the NFL for years to come.You are a class act and a steadying influence on this team. I shudder to think where we’d be without your clutch catches.So Reggie, thank you being a part of the family. Your sacrifice and hard work has been noticed by this Canes fan.God Bless you for spending your college years with us. You deserve all the success in your future sports and life careers.And thanks for changing the tone. Nobody can ever run down our players again.Go Canes!!!!!
Brian Stinson
Seemed like yesterday you came down along with Quincy and Damione, if i recall correctly.Thank you Brian for being a part of the family. Your sacrifice and hard work has been noticed by this Canes fan.Where would we be without you and the guys that make this defense stand fast? I don’t want to know.God Bless you for spending your college years with us. You deserve all the success in your future sports and life careers.And thanks for changing the tone. Nobody can ever run down our players again.Go Canes!!!!!
Michael StewartThank you Michael for being a part of the family. Your sacrifice and hard work has been noticed by this Canes fan.Where would we be without you and the guys that make this team hum…I don’t want to know.God Bless you for spending your college years with us. You deserve all the success in your future sports and life careers.And thanks for changing the tone. Nobody can ever run down our players again.Go Canes!!!!!
Jevon RhodesThank you Jevon for being a part of the family. Your sacrifice and hard work has been noticed by this Canes fan.Where would we be without you and the guys that make this team hum…I don’t want to know.God Bless you for spending your college years with us. You deserve all the success in your future sports and life careers.And thanks for changing the tone. Nobody can ever run down our players again.Go Canes!!!!!
Quincy Hipps
Quincy, I remember a few years ago. We were coming off that 5-6 year and you and the guys looked so painfully young and skinny. I wondered seeing you up close how you could ever hope to develop into men to take on the FSU’s of the world. Well, you did and then some!! God Bless you and thank you for a wonderful four years at UM. You came here when coming here wasn’t easy. We’ll never forget you!!!!Now proceed and layeth the smack down on FSU in the OB Classic!!!!Go Canes!!!!!
Al Blades
Al, God Bless you and thank you for a wonderful four years at UM. You came here when coming here wasn’t easy. We’ll never forget you!!!!Go Canes!!!!!
Aaron MoserThe athlete!!! Best on the team.I know the decathlon and I admire any track guy crazy enough to suit up and play Saturdays.Thanks Aaron for your help in every aspect of the game. Your unselfishness and team spirit makes this team go. As a diehard Cane fan you better believe I noticed #26.You deserve all the success in your future sports and life careers.You came here when coming here wasn’t cool. For that you and the class of ’00 will never be forgotten.Please keep coming back for the big games of ’01 and ’02 and ’03….as part of the Cane family.God Bless you and thank you for a wonderful four years at UM.And thanks for changing the tone. Nobody can ever run down our players again.Now go for 9000 points.Go Canes!!!!!
Dan MorganI remember this skinny kid who looked like my nephew. I wondered how in the hell will this kid ever be a LB. Maybe a backup fullback. What was Butch thinking on recruiting this guy?Boy, was I wrong.Your amazing hard work, dedication and drive have turned this program around. You make us proud to see you and the team act like men and champions. Warriors all!!!I remember that 5-6 year and how that team never quit in the triple overtime win at BC. It never gets talked about as one of the greatest UM wins ever but to me it was and always will be. To me the beauty of college football is not the National Chamipnship game but the regular autumn game for pride and respect fought by young men who simply love this game. I saw pride that day. I saw the germ of a championship team.
You deserve all the success in your future sports and life careers.You came here when coming here wasn’t cool. For that you and the class of ’00 will never be forgotten.Please keep coming back for the big games of ’01 and ’02 and ’03….as part of the Cane family.God Bless you and thank you for a wonderful four years at UM.And thanks for changing the tone. Nobody can ever run down our players again.Dan who? Dan Morgan – best MLB ever at UM. Lavar who?Go Canes!!!!!
Ivan MercerDude you just got here!!!!! Now, you’re gone??Ivan, thanks for your hard work and clutch catches and unsung blocks. You have helped make the best balanced offense in America go with your multiple talents and hard work.I know you had your lion’s choice of big time programs after you but that you just UM. We paid attention and we are grateful that you chose to come here.You deserve all the success in your future sports and life careers.You came here when coming here wasn’t cool. For that you and the class of ’00 will never be forgotten.Please keep coming back for the big games of ’01 and ’02 and ’03….as part of the Cane family.God Bless you and thank you for a wonderful four years at UM.And thanks for changing the tone. Nobody can ever run down our players again.Go Canes!!!!!
Will McPartlandSo who’s gonna block for us now??? Arghhh!!!!Will, thanks for your sacrifice and hard work. We have needed you and even though the fullback may not always get the lion’s share of attention, the true fans know just how critical that position is to our offense. We paid attention and we are grateful that you chose to come here.You deserve all the success in your future sports and life careers.You came here when coming here wasn’t cool. For that you and the class of ’00 will never be forgotten.Please keep coming back for the big games of ’01 and ’02 and ’03….as part of the Cane family.God Bless you and thank you for a wonderful four years at UM.And thanks for changing the tone. Nobody can ever run down our players again.Go Canes!!!!!
Damione LewisWhat are we gonna do without you!?!?!?!?Damione, though, I am happy to know I will see you on Sundays on the TV. You are that good and the sky is the limit for you.You deserve all the success.You came here from Texas when we were not at the top. You helped us get back there. For that you and the class of ’00 will never be forgotten.Please keep coming back for the big games of ’01 and ’02 and ’03….as part of the Cane family.God Bless you and thank you for a wonderful four years at UM.And thanks for changing the tone. Nobody can ever run down our players again.Go Canes!!!!!
Greg LaferreSo the rock is graduating, eh??Thanks Greg for keeping our QBs alive and our offense smoking. Our great run-pass combo (the best in all the land) could never have a prayer without you.Thanks for coming here and for a wonderful four years. You were UM when it was not easy. I saw the program from the 1960s on and these last few years and this class will always be remembered for rebuilding the program. God Bless you and thank you for a wonderful four years at UM. We’ll never forget you!!!!Thanks also for changing the tone. Nobody can ever run down our players again. Now proceed and layeth the smack down on BC and then…on FSU in the OB Classic!!!!Go Canes!!!!!
Andre KingSo the old man is graduating, eh??As an even older man, I wanna say thanks. You helped us with much needed maturity and guidance – of that I am sure. That and a truck load of big time catches.Thanks for coming here and for a wonderful four years. You were UM when it was not easy. I saw the program from the 1960s on and these last few years and this class will always be remembered for rebuilding the program. God Bless you and thank you for a wonderful four years at UM. We’ll never forget you!!!!Now proceed and layeth the smack down on BC and then…on FSU in the OB Classic!!!!Go Canes!!!!!
James JacksonJames Jackson to the house!!!! I love that sound. Hope to be hearing it on Sundays soon. Thanks for coming here and for a wonderful four years. You were UM when it was not easy. I saw the program from the 1960s on and these last few years and this class will always be remembered for rebuilding the program. God Bless you and thank you for a wonderful four years at UM. We’ll never forget you!!!!Now proceed and layeth the smack down on BC and then…on FSU in the OB Classic!!!!Go Canes!!!!!
Santana MossBig players play big in big games!!!No one bigger than #6.The most dangerous player in America and he is a Cane.God Bless you Santana. Thank you for spending your college years with us. You’re a forever part of the family.In years to come, after your NFL career has come and gone, I will look forward to seeing you on the UM sideline, around 2020 rooting on Santana, Jr. against FSU. And that kid will catch a pass over the middle, make somebody miss, break a tackle and outrun everyone to the house. He’ll hit his chest and point skyward. And his old man will smile.You deserve all the success in your future sports and life careers.God Bless you and thank you for a wonderful four years at UM.And thanks for changing the tone. Nobody can ever run down our players again.Go Canes!!!!!
Leonard MyersBig time interceptions, acrobatic pick-offs and devastating hits. Where would be without #22???I don’t want to know.God Bless you Leonard. Thank you for spending your college years with us. You’re a forever part of the family.You deserve all the success in your future sports and life careers.And thanks for changing the tone. Nobody can ever run down our players again….and Myers picks off Wienke as UM wins the Orange Bowl, 38-31!!!Go Canes!!!!!
The FANTASTIC class of 96 from Howard Mulray, Columbus, OH
Thank you, Thank YOU, THANK YOU. It has been an incredible ride. You guys are the foundation on which your Great Coach built another National Championship contender. Thanks to you Miami is the team of the 21st century.
It must have been difficult in the early years but you never gave up and always conducted yourselves with class and dignity. Go out and (WIN) your last two games and remember, there is NO DOUBT that your crew is the best team in the nation…
Love you guys, #1 HURRICANES.
Hman
To All Canes Seniors From Bob Boschen, Pensacola FL
Congratulations on a great season. Good luck to all of you, we will miss you.
Happy Holidays.
Bob
Dan Morgan from Alvin Mack, St Louis, Missouri
Not much to say to you but one thing….STUD! You’re the man! You’re leadership will be missed!
Santana Moss
Great season Santana! I still believe they don’t incorperate more special plays for you. You need the ball more. With your speed and awearness, you’re deadly! Living in St Louis and a huge Rams fan, the Rams find a way to give the ball to their play makers. You’re another version of Az-Hakim. The size and speed. You’re two of a kind, only that you don’t fumble as much and you have better hands. You get the point. I’ll see you in the NFL Santana! You’d look good in the blue and gold.
Reggie Wayne fromPhil McDaniel, Mia, Fl
What’s up Reggie, this is Phil I met youthe night after the VTec game in Black Gold.I want to know what you think about theB.C.S. ranking Fl. ST over the Canes. Anddo you think we still have a change to playin the Orange Bowl for the National Title.
Santana Moss from Tony Zumpano, West Chicago, IL
I love watchin u play. ur so exciting and u bring the fun back to the game.i hope u end up with the minnesota vikings because it would be cool to see u and rancy moss play along side each other. I am a sophomore wide receiver in high school last year i had 50 catches 800 yards and 8 touchdowns in 9 games. My plan is to one day play for the hurricanes.so i f u have any time soon please write me back i am ur biggest supporter.
Santana Moss, Reggie Wayne from Will Dunn, Branchville New Jersey
Santana & Reggie,
I have to say the two of you in my opinion are the best reseving combo in college football. I have some questions for you on approving my game as a wide reciver. What should I do to build up more speed? What is the best way to shake defenders? Good luck to the two of in the bowl games coming up.
A Big Fan,
Will Dunn
Dan MorganDan,
First of all things “I hope you win the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, and the Butkus award because you deserve both of those awards.” In my own opinion you are the best linebacker in college football. Are you friends with Matt Sweeney? I go to the same high school that he did. Dan good luck to you and your team in the post season.
A big Fan,
Will Dunn
P.S. GO CANES!!!!!!
Andre King from Bert Lucas, Tampa, FL
Hey Chief!
Just wanted to say that I have enjoyed watching you and the team turn back into the national power that everyone had always associated with Cane Football.Thanks for the great season and if the NFL doesnt employ you I know that I can get you a job wrestling alligators.
Santana Moss from Jessica, Coral Springs, Florida
I just wanted to say you are the BOMB!! You’re my favorte player in both the NFL and NCAA. You’re so beautiful inside and out. Keep up the good work in the future. I’ll miss watchin’ you wear #6 at UM every Saturday but I’ll love watchin’ you Sunday in the NFL. Peace.
Mike Williamson, Indianapolis,IN….But Miami Native
An AWESOME job in the 2000-2001 season
Seniors,
I’ve been a CANES fan for as long as I can remember! I grew up in the Miami area and used to go to alot of games at the Orange Bowl w/ my dad and used to dream of one day playin for UM! I hold alot of pride in my heart for the canes and am PROUD to see the name Miami at the top of the polls again! It’s due to your abilites the coaching of Coach Davis and the rest of the hard work by the entire team that has gotten this team back to the place it should be!!I commend you guys on this season and thank’s for the memories and of course… GO CANES!!!!!! Sincerly,
Mike Williamson(cane24)
To The Whole Team (SPECIALLY TO THE SENOIRS THAT ENDURE THE HARDTIMES)from Solo, Miami Beach, FL
Well Canes I want to thank you guys for this awsome year. Specially to the near-departed seniors. I am not going to name specific senior because i believe that this is a team and there is no I in team. But i have to admit that i thank god you seniors decided 4 or 5 years ago to come to Miami you guys pick up and remodel this program and 4 years later is the best football program in the nation. Now is it sad to see you guys go but is time for the rest of the country to see you guys on sunday. So i am not that sad. I want you guys to know that no matter what happen with this stupid BCS you guys are going to be National Champions in the Heart of all the Canes Fans and some times that is the most important thing because you guys will live forever. Just remember to finish up strong because what you guys have acomplished in the last four years is hard to replace. Thank you guys and good luck in life and the NFL. GOOOOOOO CANES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Santana Moss From Ashley Williams, Windsor, Connecticut
Dear Santana,
I think that it is really messed pu that Miami isn’t in the no.2 spot for the National Campionship. I really the team and you guys played really well against Syracuse last Saturday. If you do that well the next two games and if Oklahoma loses to Kansas State then you might have a chance at the title. Well, I’ll be watching. GOOD LUCK!!!!
Your Fan,
Ashley Williams
