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Tez supplanted Jimmie Jones(who was a SR) in 1989 as a starter. And Jones ended up getting drafter in the 3rd round and had a good, productive NFL career -- and didn't even start as a senior. That 89 defense is a personal favorite of mine

Yes, it was Indiana St, now that I think of it. I may be in the minority, but I really like Miami as an independent. They would have some really interesting schedules and rivalries that extended all over the country. I know it wasn't realistic for them to stay that way, but those were some fun days

IIRC, Russell Maryland was from Chicago. I think his other offer was from Illinois St (not the Illini, but Illinois St, lol, could you imagine the reaction of the board if that took place today?). Miami actually had a few guys from Chi-town, like Andre Brown Other thing I remember about...

yes, it was 30 years ago he was the overall #1 pick in the NFL Draft. Had a really productive career, and it seems like he's really doing well post-football (which really is no surprise to anyone, he always seemed like a mature individual even as a college student). Great to see him doing...