Hurricanes By The Numbers

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – As the University of Miami football team prepares for its 2017 season under the direction of second-year head coach Mark Richt, here are some important numbers to remember as the Hurricanes head into spring football practice.
 
1 – Wide receiver Ahmmon Richards led all freshman nationally in yards per catch (19.06), receptions (49) and yards (934).
 
3 – Miami is one of three schools that shared the 2016  AFCA Academic Achievement Award.
 
4 – Joe Jackson, Michael Pinckney, Shaquille Quarterman and Ahmmon Richards each earned freshman All-America honors.
 
5 – Miami blocked five kicks last season, which ranked fifth in the country.
 
10 – Mark Walton became just the 10th Miami running back to surpass 1,000 yards rushing in a single season. He finished the year with 1,117 yards.
 
15 – Head coach Mark Richt has won 8-or-more games in 15 seasons throughout his career.
 
20 – Miami collected its 20th bowl victory last season in the 2016 Russell Athletic Bowl.
 
80 – Mark Walton’s 80-yard touchdown on the first offensive play of the Hurricanes’ game against Appalachian State was tied for the second-longest rush last season in the ACC.
 
100 – Miami features one of the most experienced offensive lines in the ACC. Returning Miami offensive linemen have combined for 100 career starts.
 
108 – Miami totaled 108 tackles for loss last season. In 2015, the Hurricanes recorded 66 tackles for loss.
 
111 – Miami’s coaching staff has combined to coach in 111 bowl games.
 
154 – Head coach Mark Richt has totaled 154 career victories, which ranks 10th among active head coaches at the FBS level.
 
58,572 – The Hurricanes averaged 58,572 fans per game last season – good for 27th in the nation.