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1 pgs08Football.qxp 7/28/2008 2:19 PM Page 1 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS President Donna E. Shalala 3 Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt 4 Academics 5-6 STAFF/COACHING Head Coach Randy Shannon 8-10 Coaching Staff Strength and Conditioning Staff 21 Football Support Staff Athletic Trainers and Doctors 24 Athletic Administration and Football Support 25 Sports Media Relations 26 Academic and Compliance Staff 27 Compliance The University of Miami 31 Colleges & Schools 32 PLAYERS Roster Class Breakdown/Pronunciation Guide 36 Roster by Position 37 Geographic Breakdown 38 Seniors Returning Players Newcomers UM FOOTBALL National Champs Quarterbacks 80 Running Backs 81 Wide Receivers 82 Tight Ends 83 Offensive Linemen 84 Defensive Linemen 85 Linebackers 86 Defensive Backs 87 Special Teams 88 Walk-ons 89 Junior College Transfers 90 Fast Track 91 NFL Draft NFL Pros Facilities Traditions 98 Community OPPONENTS Opponents SEASON REVIEW Game Team Statistics 114 Individual Statistics 115 Defensive Statistics 116 Participation 117 Game-by-Game Starting Line-ups & Starting Experience 120 Highs & Lows 121 RECORDS Team Season Opponent Season 127 Team Game Records Individual Career Individual Season Individual Game Year-by-Year Leaders Scores Series Results Attendance Records 148 BOWL GAMES Bowl Records - Team 150 Bowl Records - Individual 151 Bowl Game Recaps HISTORY History Beating the Best 166 Sensational Seasons National Champions National Champions National Champions National Champions National Champions 172 All-Time Lettermen All-Americans Miami Award Winners Miami Players in Awards Voting 190 Winning Streak 191 UM Ring of Honor 192 UM Athletic Hall of Fame 193 Football Hall of Famers 194 Miami In The Rankings 195 PRO FOOTBALL Hurricanes in the NFL Draft All-Time Roster in the NFL NFL Roster by Team & UM in the Super Bowl Radio and TV Coverage 207 Hurricanesports.com 208 CREDITS The 2008 University of Miami Football Media Guide is a publication of the University of Miami Sports Media Relations Office. Copyright Editor: Kerwin Lonzo Design: Etta Schaller and Kerwin Lonzo Cover Design: Etta Schaller and Kerwin Lonzo Contributors: Rob Dunning, Margaret Belch, Scott Zavitz, Brandon Gross, Kara Dapena, Sara Sciambi, Mark Pray, the Atlantic Coast Conference Office, UM Athletic Department and University Communications Photography: J.C. Ridley, Action Sports USA, Joel Auerbach, Dave Bergman, William Bonk, Dan Colcher, Rich Cordes, Tony Duffy, Robert Duyos, Eric Espada, Richard Fraginals, Eduardo Gluck, Mark Hagemeier, Mike Jula, William Lai, Al Messerschmidt, Ray Santana, Steven Murphy, Ross Obley, Jorge Perez, Bob Rosato, Harry Rothwell, Hector Sierra, Scott Smith, Lee Suarez, Office of University Relations, Rhona Wise, and Raul Zarranz, Todd Van Emst, National Football League (NFL) Teams Printer: dynacolor graphics, inc. University of Miami Sports Media Relations Office Mailing Address: P.O. Box , Coral Gables, FL Street Address: 5821 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL Phone: (305) Fax: (305) Website: hurricanesports.com sportsinformation@miami.edu 1

2 pgs08Football.qxp 7/28/2008 2:19 PM Page 2 hurricanesports.com 2008 MIAMI FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Day Date Opponent Thursday August CHARLESTON SOUTHERN Saturday September at Florida Saturday September at Texas A&M Saturday September NORTH CAROLINA* Saturday October FLORIDA STATE* Saturday October UCF Saturday October at Duke* Saturday October WAKE FOREST* Saturday November at Virginia* Thursday November VIRGINIA TECH* Thursday November at Georgia Tech* Saturday November at NC STATE* Home games in CAPS * ACC game 2007 MIAMI FOOTBALL RESULTS (5-7, 2-6 ACC) Date Opponent W/L Score Attendance Sept MARSHALL W ,830 Sept at Oklahoma L ,357 Sept FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL W ,915 Sept TEXAS A&M W ,622 Sept DUKE* W ,614 Oct at North Carolina* L ,000 Oct GEORGIA TECH* L ,416 Oct at Florida State* W ,728 Nov NC STATE* L (OT) ,621 Nov VIRGINIA* L ,106 Nov at Virginia Tech* L ,233 Nov at Boston College* L ,500 Home games in CAPS *ACC game QUICK FACTS Location Coral Gables, Florida Founded Enrollment ,449 Mascot Sebastian The Ibis Colors Orange, Green and White Home Stadium Dolphin Stadium (74,916) Conference Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) President Dr. Donna E. Shalala Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt Head Coach Randy Shannon (second season) Career Record Starters Returning/Lost /19 Offensive Starters (returning/lost) /7 Defensive Starters (returning/lost) /7 Specialists (returning/lost) /2 Lettermen (returning/lost) /21 Offensive Scheme Pro Set Defensive Scheme Multiple 2007 Overall Record Atlantic Coast Conference Record (fifth, Coastal Division) Polls Not ranked All-Time Record (.639, 82 seasons) MIAMI FOOTBALL STAFF Randy Shannon, Head Coach Miami, 1989 Patrick Nix, Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Auburn, 1995 Bill Young, Defensive Coordinator Oklahoma State, 1968 Micheal Barrow, Linebackers Miami, 1992 Aubrey Hill, Wide Receivers Florida, 1996 Clint Hurtt, Defensive Line Miami, 2001 Wesley McGriff, Defensive Backs Savannah State, 1990 Joe Pannunzio, Tight Ends/Special Teams Coordinator Southern Colorado, 1982 Tommie Robinson, Running Backs Troy State, 1985 Jeff Stoutland, Offensive Line Southern Connecticut State, 1984 Dan Shula, Graduate Assistant-offense Dartmouth, 2006 Stephen Field, Graduate Assistant-defense Phoenix, 2006 Andreu Swasey, Strength and Conditioning Baylor, 1995 SENIOR ATHLETIC STAFF Kirby Hocutt Athletic Director Dr. Clyde McCoy Faculty Athletics Representative Tony Hernandez Senior Associate Athletic Director Connie Nickel Associate A.D. for Internal Operations/SWA Roger Bell Associate A.D. for Academic Services Jim Frevola Associate A.D. for External Operations Lindsey Radeer Associate A.D. for Development Dawn Reynolds Associate A.D. for Business Operations Stacey Bunting-Thompson Assistant A.D. for Ticket Operations Bennett C. Creed Assistant A.D. for Ticket Sales Amy Ferguson Assistant A.D. for Annual Giving Jeremy Gerson Assistant A.D. for Strategic Marketing and Fan Development David Lovell Assistant A.D. for Marketing and Promotions Mark Pray Assistant A.D. for Communications David Reed Assistant A.D. for Compliance David Scott Assistant A.D. for Facilities and Operations David Wyman Assistant A.D. for Academic Services FUTURE FOOTBALL OPPONENTS 2009 September Florida A&M September Oklahoma October at UCF November at USF ACC home opponents......clemson, Virginia, Georgia Tech, Duke ACC road opponents wake Forest, Florida State, North Carolina, Virginia Tech 2010 September Florida A&M September at Ohio State September at Pittsburgh November USF ACC home opponents......maryland, Florida State, North Carolina, Virginia Tech ACC road opponents clemson, Virginia, Georgia Tech, Duke 2011 September Ohio State September Kansas State November at USF ACC home opponents......boston College, Virginia, Georgia Tech, Duke ACC road opponents maryland, Florida State, North Carolina, Virginia Tech 2012 September at Kansas State September Cincinnati November USF ACC home opponents......nc State, Florida State, North Carolina, Virginia Tech ACC road opponents boston College, Virginia, Georgia Tech, Duke 2013 September Florida November at USF ACC home opponents......wake Forest, Virginia, Georgia Tech, Duke ACC road opponents nc State, Florida State, North Carolina, Virginia Tech 2014 ACC home opponents......clemson, Florida State, North Carolina, Virginia Tech ACC road opponents wake Forest, Virginia, Georgia Tech, Duke 2015 ACC home opponents......maryland, Virginia, Georgia Tech, Duke ACC road opponents clemson, Florida State, North Carolina, Virginia Tech 2

3 pgs08Football.qxp 7/28/2008 2:19 PM Page 3 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Administration PRESIDENT DONNA E. SHALALA Donna E. Shalala became the fifth President of the University of Miami on June 1, President Shalala is an accomplished scholar, teacher, and administrator whose career has been marked by a variety of leadership positions reflecting her interest in young people. She also is a big sports fan! While attending college, she played tennis and still plays a competitive game of doubles. She also enjoys golf, skiing, and other outdoor activities. First-rate facilities are a key part of achieving success on the field. Hurricanes football is embarking on an exciting new chapter at Dolphin Stadium. This state-of-the-art complex offers both players and fans with worldclass amenities that are unparalleled in college sports. Hurricanes football games are as much about what s taking place on the field as they are about what s happening in the stands, she said. Our players and loyal supporters deserve the best, and Dolphin Stadium provides an enhanced game-day experience for everyone. Hurricanes fans are going to love it! In 1987 President Shalala, a distinguished political scientist, became the first woman chancellor of a Big Ten university, the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She led what was then the nation s largest public research university. In 1992 Business Week magazine named her one of the top five managers in higher education, and in 2005 was named one of America s Best Leaders by U.S. News & World Report and the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard University s Kennedy School of Government. President Shalala s success at Wisconsin was reflected in athletics as well. She hired a new football coach, recruiting Barry Alvarez from Notre Dame. Four years later, Wisconsin won the Big Ten football championship and represented its conference in the Rose Bowl for the first time in 30 years. President Shalala served on the first Knight Commission, a committee to review college athletics, and has served on the board of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Foundation. In May 2008 she was selected as an Independent Director of the U.S. Soccer Federation. As to her commitment to UM athletics, Shalala said, College sports are a vital part of our students experience while at the University. They also help build community and instill a great sense of pride in our athletes and their accomplishments. The young men and women who play Hurricanes sports are devoted to their game both on a personal and team level, and it shows in their inspired performances time after time. Now it s up to the fans to show their support and cheer them on to many more victories. For a sports fan like President Shalala, there is no better place to call home than the University of Miami. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 2001-present President, Professor of Political Science, University of Miami Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Chancellor, Professor of Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison President, Hunter College of the City University of New York Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Director and Treasurer of the Municipal Assistance Corporation for the City of New York Professor and Chair, Program in Politics and Education, Teachers College, Columbia University Ph.D., Syracuse University U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer, Iran A.B. Western College for Women In 1993, she was named U.S. Secretary for Health and Human Services (HHS) and served for eight years, becoming the nation s longest-serving HHS Secretary. In 2000 she led the official U.S. delegation to the Olympics in Sydney, Australia. At the end of her tenure as HHS Secretary, The Washington Post described her as one of the most successful government managers of modern times. In 2007, U.S. President George W. Bush called upon her healthcare expertise to co-chair the Commission on Care for Returning Wounded Warriors, to evaluate how wounded service members transition from active duty to civilian society. In June 2008, President Bush presented her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation s highest civilian award, at a ceremony in the White House. The medal recognizes exceptional meritorious service to individuals who have contributed to national security, world peace, or cultural endeavors. As president of the University of Miami, President Shalala presides over one of the most successful college athletic programs in the country. The Hurricanes football program has consistently ranked in the top of the polls. In 2001 the baseball team won its fourth College World Series and the football team won its fifth national championship. In 2003 the men and women s basketball teams began playing in a new, on-campus facility, the BankUnited Center. Other Hurricanes sports, from tennis to track, have also earned national recognition. Major renovations are well underway at Mark Light Stadium at Alex Rodriguez Park, and a new basketball training and practice complex recently broke ground. The Black Coaches Association honored her with its Image of Excellence Award for

4 pgs08Football.qxp 7/28/2008 2:19 PM Page 4 hurricanesports.com Administration DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS KIRBY HOCUTT Kirby Hocutt is in his first year as the Director of Athletics at the University of Miami. Introduced as UM s new Director of Athletics on Feb. 8, 2008, Hocutt began his tenure as the university s 11th Director of Athletics on June 1, Hocutt, 36, came to Miami after serving as the athletic director at Ohio University since Prior to that, he spent six years at the University of Oklahoma and served most recently as associate athletic director for external operations and sports administration. A former star linebacker at Kansas State, Hocutt has a total of 17 years experience in intercollegiate athletics, including five as a student-athlete. He replaces Paul Dee, who retired after serving as the Director of Athletics at UM for the past 16 years. My family and I are extremely excited to be at the University of Miami and a part of the South Florida community, said Hocutt. To be associated with a world-class university known for comprehensive excellence is truly an amazing opportunity. I look forward to working for and with President Shalala, our student-athletes, coaches and staff as we focus on permanently establishing the Miami Hurricanes as the premier athletics program in the nation. At Ohio, Hocutt significantly reorganized the athletic department s annual giving program. His leadership led to an increase in fundraising by more than 75 percent, including the securing of the second-largest major gift in school athletics history. He also increased season ticket sales in football by 112 percent and in men s basketball by 50 percent. He developed a comprehensive plan to improve the facilities for the football stadium and its press box, as well as the Convocation Center, which houses all administrative and coaches offices. In his three years at Ohio, the school won 11 team championships and four head coaches were recognized as conference Coaches of the Year. In 2006, the football team played in its first bowl game in 38 years. At Oklahoma, Hocutt was the primary administrator for football and the sport supervisor for baseball, men s and women s golf, as well as men s and women s tennis. His duties included supervision of the athletics development office, athletics ticket office, special events, stadium suite program, athletics endowment program, letter winners association and the department s facility use and rental program. Hocutt led Oklahoma s athletics fundraising to an all-time high in annual giving and capital campaigns. From 1998 to 2005, Oklahoma s annual giving increased from $3.4 million to more than $17 million. That 400 percent increase in annual giving was one of the highest percentage increases in intercollegiate athletics history. Beginning in 1999, Hocutt served in a leadership position in the strategic planning for a $100 million capital campaign. The $120 million campaign was unique in that it focused on facility construction or improvements for each of Oklahoma s 20 sports. Prior to joining the Oklahoma staff, Hocutt served as the assistant director of licensing at the NCAA. In that position, he worked with corporate partners and licensees to create new revenue producing initiatives to support and promote all 81 NCAA championships. He began his career in sports administration as the assistant director of marketing and promotions at Kansas State University. While at Kansas State, he implemented revenue-producing activities for the athletics department, including corporate partner sponsorships and ticket sales. A former student-athlete at Kansas State, Hocutt was a four-year letterman as a linebacker while leading the Big 8 Conference in tackles and being named to the All-Big 8 Conference team during his junior season. In 1993, The Sporting News selected him as one of the top 20 underrated players in the nation. Hocutt also served as a team captain his senior season. Two of Hocutt s coaches at Kansas State were Bob Stoops, head football coach at Oklahoma and Jim Leavitt, the head football coach at USF. Hocutt earned his bachelor s degree from Kansas State in 1995 and his master s of education degree from the University of Oklahoma in He and his wife Diane have two sons, 6-year-old Drew and 4-year-old Brooks. THOUGHTS ON KIRBY HOCUTT Kirby Hocutt is a proven leader with the enthusiasm, thoughtfulness and commitment necessary to lead our quest to be the top program in the country, -University of Miami President Donna E. Shalala Our search, which included ADs and senior associates at some of the top programs in the country, led us to Kirby Hocutt, a rising star in intercollegiate athletics. - Joe Natoli, Senior VP/Business and Finance, CFO and search committee chairman, University of Miami Kirby has done much to take our department of athletics to a higher level, and we are very appreciative for all of the accomplishments we have seen in our department during his tenure. It s very unfortunate that we cannot have his leadership in our department for a longer period of time. We understand, however, that is the risk we run when hiring good people. Roderick J. McDavis, President, Ohio University All of Kirby s friends at the University of Oklahoma send him warm congratulations. He did an outstanding job as associate director of athletics and we wish him well at the University of Miami every day that he is on the job, except when his teams play OU. David L. Boren, President, University of Oklahoma Reflecting on my background as a native of South Florida, a former intern for the Hurricanes athletic department and a person who worked with the new athletics director, I can say unequivocally that Kirby Hocutt is a phenomenal hire for the University of Miami. His impeccable character, high energy and passion for excellence combined with his leadership skills create the perfect blend to advocate for student-athletes, coaches and the university in today s world of intercollegiate athletics. I congratulate President Shalala, the search committee and all those involved in this selection. Kirby has wonderful respect amongst his peers and he will make the Hurricane Nation proud of the program he leads. Joe Castiglione, Director of Athletics, University of Oklahoma I have known Kirby dating back to the days when I coached him at Kansas State. He has always impressed me with his extraordinary work ethic and dedication. I saw a continuation of those traits during his time as an administrator here at Oklahoma. Kirby understands what it takes to be successful, is strong in his personal relationships and efficient in getting the job done. I am not surprised by his quick assent in our profession and am confident he will do well in Miami. Bob Stoops, Head Football, Coach University of Oklahoma Kirby Hocutt with wife Diane and sons Drew and Brooks 4

5 pgs08Football.qxp 7/28/2008 U N I V E R S I T Y 2:19 PM O F Page 5 M I A M I NATIONAL CHAMPIONS A Leader in Academic Success The University of Miami is committed to producing the complete student-athlete. It is a commitment with a tradition that predates even the Hurricanes first football national championship in It is a commitment that is nationally recognized by Miami s peers in the world of college athletics. In 2008, the UM football team achieved a NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 969, which was the 8th-highest rate in the country out of the 119 Bowl Sub-division football programs. In 2007, the UM football team achieved a NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 966, which was the 10th-highest rate in the country out of the 119 Bowl Sub-division football programs. In 2006, UM had eight student-athletes named to the Atlantic Coast Conference All-Academic Team, the highest total in the conference. In 2005, recorded an 87 percent NCAA Football Graduation Rate. UM received recognition by the American Football Coaches Association for exceeding a 70 percent graduation rate among its football student-athletes in nine out of 15 years. The Hurricanes have exceeded the national graduation rate for AFCA member schools 14 out of 16 years. From 1992 to 1997, UM was one of only eight schools to graduate at least 70 percent of its football student-athletes. The 2004 AFCA graduation rate was 84.2 percent; the national average was 58 percent. Since the AFCA began, Miami has graduated 70 percent percent of its football student-athletes. THE 2008 FOOTBALL SENIORS The 2008 Hurricanes will have 23 seniors, of which 13 have already earned their degrees. The remaining will graduate in December 2008 or May THE 2007 FOOTBALL SENIORS The 2007 football team included 22 seniors, of which 13 have already earned their degrees. Six will graduate in December 2007 and the remaining three will graduate in May THE 2006 FOOTBALL SENIORS The 2006 football team included 13 student-athletes in their senior seasons of eligibility. Seven had earned their degrees by the start of the season, three graduated before the bowl game, and three completed their requirements in Spring THE 2005 FOOTBALL SENIORS The 2005 football team included 16 student-athletes in their final season of eligibility. Ten players had already graduated, five others graduated at the end of the 2005 season, and one graduated in Spring THE 2004 FOOTBALL SENIORS The 2004 football team included 17 student-athletes in their senior seasons of eligibility. Of the total, six graduated before the season and 11 earned their bachelor s degrees by the time the 2004 season concluded. The other seven were on track to graduate in May THE 2003 FOOTBALL SENIORS The 2003 football team included eight graduates that played in the Orange Bowl Classic, and five more graduated in spring and summer of Two seniors, Jim Sikora and Jon Vilma were named to the Big East All-Academic Team for their fourth and third consecutive times, respectively. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS: In 2008, the UM football team achieved a NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 969, which was the 8th-highest rate in the country out of the 119 Bowl Sub-division football programs. Miami had the 10th best APR in In 2007, the UM football team achieved a NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 966, which was the 11th-highest rate in the country out of the Bowl Sub-division football programs. In 2006, UM had eight student-athletes named to the Atlantic Coast Conference AllAcademic Team, the highest total in the conference. The 2005 NCAA Graduation Rate was 87 percent. The 2004 American Football Coaches Association Graduation Rate was 84.2 percent Since 1991, UM s average AFCA rate is percent; the national average is 58 percent. UM has exceeded this average 13 years. Since 2001, UM has graduated more NFL first-round picks than any other institution UM spring football graduates with Sebastian. 5

6 pgs08Football.qxp 7/28/2008 U N I V E R S I T Y 2:20 PM O F Page 6 M I A M I hurricanesports.com TOP TEN FOOTBALL APR'S AMONG BCS SCHOOLS, C-USA AND MILITARY ACADEMIES tie 3. tie tie 8. tie 8. tie UM Provost Tom LeBlanc and returning UM football graduates. Stanford Navy Duke Rutgers Air Force Rice Boston College Miami Northwestern Notre Dame Best in Pac10 Best in ACC Best in Big East Best in C-USA 2nd in ACC 3rd in ACC Best in Big 10 The other top BCS performers in by conference: SEC Georgia 965 Big 12 Texas and Oklahoma 942 Florida Institutions: FIU 887 FAU 915 UCF 937 USF 917 FSU 954 UF 962 ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS Greg Olsen All-District III Team Joel Rodriguez All- District III Team Jonathan Vilma All-District III Team 2003 Defense Second Team 2002 All-District III Team 2002 Defense First Team Kelly Jennings All-District III Team Matt Walters All-District III Team 2002 Defense First Team Joaquin Gonzalez All-District III Team Awarded the 2001 Academic Heisman, the HealthSouth Draddy Award Past Canes Donnie Bennett and Lamar Thomas returned to receive their degrees in the spring of UM executive director of Admissions Ed Gillis with Miami s 2008 freshmen class. 6