Here are more Messages to the National Champs
Jan. 8, 2002
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– Ed Stewart, Reynoldsburg, OH to The Seniors: Thanks for coming to Miami and for staying to help the underclassmen and bring the fifth ring.
LARRY JOHNSON, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA to LARRY COKER: COACH CONGRATS ON A JOB WELL DONE. I WAS IN ROSE BOWL ON JANUARY 3RD AND WAS SO IMPRESSED WITH THE TEAM. I WAS PLEASED TO HEAR THAT YOU WERE NAMED THE HEAD COACH AT THE END OF LAST YEAR. AS FAR AS I’M CONCERNED (AS MOST HURRICANE FANS WERE)THIS SHOULD’VE BEEN THE TEAMS SECOND TITLE IN A ROW. BUT WE KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST YEAR. ANYWAY ONCE AGAIN CONGRATS. NOW ITS TIME TO REPEAT. GOOD LUCK NEXT YEAR.
John McMullin, Orlando, Fl to For the entire team and coaching staff: You guys have brought me and the rest of the Hurricane nation so much joy this year and I just wanted to tell you guys how proud I am of you, and thier is not a more deserving group in the country. I had the best time at the Rose Bowl waching you guys prove to the nation something I’ve known since August that you guys without a shadow of a doubt are the nation’s best. Thanks, 78,66,73,28,88,20,8,23,31,4,48,27,98,1, 80,63, it’s been an honor waching you play, you will be always remembered as the guys who returned this program back to greatness, us the fans of the Univ. of Miami will always be in your debt. To the remaining players keep the fire burning, have a great spring practice, and I’ll see you in Gainsville September 7th.
Bernie Roses, coral gables to Ken Dorsey: Congratulations on a fantastic season. You were absolutely amazing in the Rose Bowl. I would like to especially thank you for coming back next season. It seems that most of our junior starters are leaving early for the NFL. I think that you guys have an excellent chance of repeating next season. Thanks again from a truly grateful Canes’ fan.
Robert Moore, Clemmons, NC to Ken Dorsey: Congratulations Ken! You’ve made all of us proud with your performance this year. My father is a U of M alum, and we have had a great time watching you and the whole team this year. Dad is so proud he’s almost ready to burst!! Thanks again!
Brian Ebert, Alexandria, KY to Entire team: From a huge CANES fan in KY, HOW BOUT THEM CANES. Like Big Juaquin said after the game, You did it with class!
Mike Brito, Portland, OR to Team: All you fellas proved the nation wrong. You proved without a doubt that you are the most balanced team in the nation. Not to mention last year as well. A handful of teams could have been in the number 2 spot, but the separation between 1 and two this year was too much. Nobody could have lined up with you guys this year. I’m a native of Miami living on the west coast now but am still passionate for the team and the future. Repeat is not too much to ask for with the talent that remains. Stay hungry and you will prevail. IT’S GREAT TO BE A MIAMI HURRICANE!! GO CANES!!
Ventura Lozano, Tallahassee, Florida to All Canes: Congrats, Great Job guys! All of you deserve this. Go Canes #5 baby!! We’re back!!
Sylvia & Chris Mangsen, Lake Mary, FL to Team: There was never any dought. Congrats!
Jordan Loperena, Lake Zurich, IL to Ken Dorsey: Dear Ken,
You are my favorite college athlete and you are my idol (with Walter Payton). You had a great season and deserve that national championship. You are setting a great example for me by staying for your senior year. I also stick up for you at school when kids say that you guys are bad because I know you aren’t. Congratulations on an awesome season and keep up the good work.
Sincerely,
Jordan M. Loperena
Age 13
todd mclain, wyoming, michigan. to william joseph: Awesome game ! what speed for an interior lineman. Repeat in 2002!!!!!!
Tony Heeb III, Ringgold, GA to Coach Larry Coker, Ken Dorsey and the rest of the team: Congratulation Guys! You guys did a fantastic game. I love it! Thanks guys to be Number One Champs! See you at UT Homecoming Game on November 9th, 2002. I will wear Canes outfit and hopefully to see you all there. Good luck next year and let’s hear the famous words:”Let’s Go Canes!”
Tony Heeb III
Hurricane Club Member
STEPHEN KING, GOLDENROD FL to THE CANES: THANKS FOR A GREAT SEASON. I HAVE BEEN A FAN SINCE THE 79 YEAR. IT JUST KEEPS ON KEEPIN ON.GOD BLESS LARRY C. AND ALL OF THE GREAT PLAYERS. BEING AT THE ROSE BOWL WAS THE BEST!
stephen and renee barnett, parkland fl: congratulations to all the coaches and all the players for giving the fans the best sports year ever. you have made these two alumni and a nation happy and proud!
Matt Singer, River Vale, NJ to The Entire Team: I have been a Hurricane fan my entire life and to be able to attend the Rose Bowl and watch you guys destroy Nebraska made my dream a reality. You guys deserve to be national champs and I am prouder than ever to be a Hurricane Fan. Lets go for back to back in 2002!
Cornel Duran Williams – UM Class of 99, Davie, FL to Entire Team: Congrats to all the Hurricanes! I was at every home game cheering during the 5-6 season. What a great finish! Best Miami team ever? I think so!
Nell Hall, West Palm Beach, Fl to the team: Thanks for one of the most memorable trips that I have ever taken….we were at the Rose Bowl and will never forget the wonderful excitement and the great comradery in the stands with the other cane fans! Thanks again….see you at the Fiesta Bowl!
Jose A. Sanchez, Miami, Florida to Coaches & Team: Coaches:This message comes from a true Canes fan. I was there in the glory years as well as the not so good 5-6 years. I went to every game, yes even Temple and Rutgers. Thanks start with Paul Dee, for hiring the best & nicest coach in the nation. Adn a big thaks to coach Coker for hiring two hurricane stars as our offense & defense coordinators. Coach Kehoe – you’re the man!!!Players:What a wonderful ride you provided us Hurricanes fans these past two years. I went to the Sugar Bowl and had a terrific time – nothing like beating the “gay-tors”, and watching that jerk of Spurrier on the big screen telling the nation what an whipping the Canes had given his team. Boy, that was sweet. There’s nothing like New Orleans to party. It was a lovely evening.I guess the “human polls” had it right all along, YOU ARE THE VERY BEST TEAM IN THE NATION AND CANE HISTORY!I’LL GO ON RIDDING MY GREEN EXPLORER WITH THE CHAMPIONSHIPS FLAGS AND A PROUD “FIFTH” TAG ALL OVER TOWN.SEE YOU AT THE BOWL, CANNOT WAIT FOR NEXT YEAR!GO CANES………..
steve kapetaneas, safety harbor,fl.to The Team: WERE BACK!!!!!!!!!GO CANES!
