More messages to the National Champs
Jan. 9, 2002
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– Ralf, Beckum, Germany to ALL: Congratulations CANES. I?m from Germany and I watched the game VS Syracuse at the Orange Bowl. I love Football and really like this exiting team. I?m very happy to watch the Rose Bowl on Pay TV in Germany and hope to visit the CANES and the Orange Bowl as soon as possible. Good Luck for the future to all the CANES and to the players going to the NFL.
Samantha Scaramelino, Hallandale, FL. to2001 National Champs: Thank You for a Perfect Season.
Raul Rodriguez, Miami, Florida to Ed Reed: Congradulations on your championship and all of your personal accomplishments. I wish the best at the next level. You were a great leader here and I know you will be where ever you end up. God bless you.
Ladies/Gentlemen,
I am sending this from Seoul, Koreawhere I’m stationed with Eighth USArmy. I’ve been a Nebraska fan for 40years and obviously the NationalChampionship Game did not go as I hadhoped. Please pass on congratulationsto Coach Larry Coker and theHurricanes. You are a class act andwere without a doubt heads andshoulders above the rest of the NCAAfield. Two things stand out in my mindabout this game other than the obviousdisparity in speed (that is, EricCrouch would have probably scored on atleast one of his breakaway carriesagainst most teams but not Miami) -Miami’s fundamental hard hittingtackling and most important Miami’sdecision just before half to take aknee with seconds on the clock when KenDorsey could have easily thrown for theend zone (AKA Steve Spurrier). Ithought that was very, very classy.Again congratulations and good lucknext year.
Moses Valadez, San Antonio, TX to Ken Dorsey: I am a big fan of the Hurricanes for a very long time. I am also a graduate of UM from ’98. I am now station in San Antonio with the US Air Force. You guys make me proud. I really enjoyed the ride the past two years. I was so glad to be part of the Sugar Bowl last year and Rose Bowl this year. Hopefully, I will be at the Fiesta Bowl Next year to see all of you repeat once again. I heard Ed Reed say on ESPN that the Senior class came from that 47-0 loss at FSU team their Freshman year. Well that was my senior year and I want to congratulate all of you for turning the whole program around. It is great to be a Miami Hurricane and a NATIONAL CHAMPION. See you next year at the Fiesta Bowl in Tempe. Congrats and all of you make your fellow alumni PROUD!!!!!!!! Moses Valadez ’98
Chris May, Jeffersonville, Kentucky to The Whole Team!!!!!!!!!: I would just like to tell you how proud I am of you guys. You really did a wonderful job this year. You truely showed championship attitude all year long. Even in the midst of what happened last year, you didn’t let that deter you in any way. You guys are the best, I always have thought that anyway. Now the whole world knows it. Thank you and good luck in the future.
james e. hamilton jr. (boomie), waycross, ga. to the whole squad: i had a lot of haters here in ga. that didn’t believe yall boyz were going to do yall thang, but they know now after yall pimp slap the cornhuskers, i,ve been a fan since ’85 and i’m only 30 so i’m going to continue to rep the canes, good lookin out on the win.
joey mcbride, valpariso/Fl to the team: way to go guys! I always knew that you guys had it in you to pull off a perfict season. please dont give up. Same with your coach. If you guys need a nother player for next year please look me up!! Good job and thanks for putting tthose whine huskers away.
Stewart Patterson, Powder Springs/GA to Clinton Portis: follow your dreams and make them real. Take that next step and be a great in the NFL as well. You’re one of the greats and this family stands behind you all the way my man. Peace.
James Duarte, Miami, FL to Coach Coker and Team: Congratulations Coach Coker for a job well done. Departing Seniors and underclassmen opting for the NFL, Thank you for your efforts in putting UM back on top. May you all have continued success in the NFL and your prospective endeavors. For those remaining for next season, bring us a “Back to Back Championship! GO CANES and bring on those Gators in 2002.
Manny Valdes, Miami, Florida to Everyone: Guys you had a great year! Congratulations on being National Champs. It has been a fun year for my friends and I going to the Orange Bowl, the FSU game, and finally the Rose Bowl. Good luck next year I’ll be cheering in the stands.
Best of Luck,Manny
Tim Raffa, Marietta, Georgia, The entire team: Congratulations! I have been watching Hurricane football since 1977. this team is the greatest Hurricane team I have ever seen! The seniors should be proud of what they accomplished considering what happened in 1997. this team set their goals and met all the challenges with determination and class. Can you guys do it again next year? Now that would be a challenge!
William Rush, Jacksonville, Fl (native of Miami) to All The ‘CANES: Congrat, Thanks for #5. I am so glad we finally showed the nation that we are the best in the country. And that Nebraska did not belong. Anyone else would have got the same treatment. GO ‘CANES
Mike Rehal, Hazleton,PA to the whole team: hey guys,congratulations! I really admire the toughness and resiliance you guys have. I plan on goin to Miami after high school, and I hope we have as much success as you guys had this year. Thanks again guys on a great season!
Mark Savage, Tulsa, OK to Larry Coker: We are all proud of you here in Tulsa, particularly the class way with which you handled it all. Hope all continues well. Mark Savage
Terry Lopez, Tampa, FL: yeah baby!! on top again.
Rudy Landa, Charlotte, NC to Clinton Portis: Clinton, You are the heart of Hurricane spirit, even though they should have made you the Rose Bowl MVP, you will always be remembered as one of the 2 that carried Miami to a national championship…you are THE MAN!! Jesus Loves you, so do the fans…do great things in the NFL!!!PeaceRudy
Martin Martuscelli, Lake Worth, FL to CANES!!!!!!: Unbelievable guys. Living in So. Florida for the past 18 years, I’ve always been a huge Miami Hurricanes fan. Undoubtedly this 2001 team has been the greatest ever. Congratulations on your National Championship and I’m looking forward to a repeat next year. I am and will always be a Canes fan. Good luck to next years team and all of those enterring the NFL next year. Thanks for such a great season.
David and Jennifer Mowrey, Charlotte, NC to Clinton Portis: Clinton,
Congrads! My wife and I are so proud of you and the Miami Hurricanes Football Team for the great job you did during the entire season!
My wife and I had the pleasure of meeting you after the Va Tech game. You are a very nice gentleman and also have a great family!
I wish you the best of luck in the NFL! I hope the Panthers draft you so that I can continue to watch you play in person!
Good Job! Go Canes!
Shane Kistel, Richmond, VA: Wow, what an incredible exclamation to a fantastic season. This team is loaded with character and heart. A huge salute to all the seniors. You guys who stayed made all of this possible. I’m still stunned and amazed when I reflect over the last ten years and the 91′ title, doesn’t seem so long agoand makes the 2001 season all that more sweet. Ed Reed, thank you for all your dedication you have just begun your journey. Best of luck. Najeh D, I will miss all these Virginians commenting on the horse in the backfield with all that versatility. Coach Coker, I’m sure glad we have you as our coach, you’re a number 1 class act. Congrats, Congrats, Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Freightcane
mike akashian, natick. ma to Bryant McKinney: I was at UM in 1983 during the first championship year…however thanks to you and the entire line this one is sweeter because of the robbery last year andsince its been 10 years comming…good luck on Sundays…maybe the Patriots will trade up and you can join Leonard Meyers up here…
Brittany Becker, Stewartsville, NJ to All and Ken Dorsey: Congrats everyone! You guys were awesome and i’m glad i became a hurricane fan because you guys rule! After high school I definatly am going to U of M. Ken, omg i am your biggest fan if u could send me a pic of you or something autographed i would love you forever! lol. next year i will be at the syracuse game so please will you try and get a picture with me or something. I think your the greatest QB out there and you did awesome in the rose bowl. So please send me something! Thx.
Alejandro L. Acosta, Oklahoma city, OK to The whole team!: Way to go! Thanks for an outstanding finish to this season and to the future of the program. Living in Oklahoma is not the best places to live as a ‘canes fan but we’ve let our colors show. Thanks again! Also, to Mr. Vilma I will be showing my boys video of your two outstanding hits to show them what open field tackles should look like.
Raul Jas, Chattanooga, Clinton Portis: Congratulations on a perfect season! I’m a huge canes fan, I was at the game and very much enjoyed it. But i’m like many many Miami fans that wish to tell you this. DON’T GO!! We want you at Miami for another championship next year in Arizona. DON’T GO!!!
jeff haney, Deltona, Florida to Kenny Dorsey: Kenny you rocked out there congrats to you and the rest of the team!!! I have waited 10 years to see Miami reclaim national glory. Watching Miami bag Nebraska freed my mind of the horrible Tommy Frazier incident in 94!!! Drive for 5 has been accomplished Now just for kicks Canes go for 6!!
alan Hess, Freehold New Jersey to Team: Great job done with class and professionalism
JOEY PENA, SAN ANTONIO, TX to THE TEAM 2001 CHAMPS: I HAVE BEEN WAITING ALONG TIME I HAVE BEEN A CANE FAN SINCE I WAS 6 AND I AM HAPPY TO SAY U R THE 2001 CHAMPS !!!!!!! GO CANES
Louis Cabrera, Saugus, CA to Ken Dorsey: Congratulations!It was a great experience being there at the game watching my favorite college team shut down Nebraska and all those PAC 10 fans that were rooting for the Huskers. You guys should have been #1 both in 2000 & in 2001. Next year we’ll be there again, the team has enormous talent. I’ll be rooting for you guys on the West coast.
Steve Fox, Wilmington, Massachusetts to Coach Coker: On behalf of the Boston Alumni Club, congratulations!! I was lucky enough to be at the game and to share in the excitement. During my stay, i had many complements of you, your staff and the team. Thank you for how you have handled the team, with professionalism and a winning attitude.
Mikey Burch, Chipley, Fl to The entire Team, Coaches and Canes Fans everywhere: It’s GREAT to be a Miami Hurricane !!!! Great job. Maybe now we will get the Respect we deserve!!!!!
Karen Williams, Hollywood,FL to Quarterback Ken Dorsey: Congratulations on a great win over Nebraska. You made us Native Floridians very proud! You and the team really pulled together for a great win. Much success to you all next year – we are so proud of every one of you. An proud you chose to come back next year as well for a repeat. GO CANES!
John DelPiano, Dania Beach, Fla to the whole team: Just want to thank the entire program for your hard work and dedication to bringing the program back to it’s rightful place in college football at the top where it belongs. I have been a season ticket holder for 25 years and eagerly await the first game next year. GO CANES.
Brian Richards, Rock Hill,SC to Coach Coker: Job well done!You did outstanding job with taking over the program! My father and I think you are a great coach and leader! It seems to us that the players really respect you and belive in you.I hope my dad and I can come see a game next year! God Bless you and your family!
MAURICE K MOORE , PORT ST JOE, FLORIDA to DORSEY: I KNOW IT WAS COMMING AFTER WE GOT CHEATED LAST YEAR ,NOW LETS DO IT AGAIN NEXT YEAR!
