Best big game by a UM defender

[deleted19794]

I can remember a lot of outstanding performances by UM defenders in big games but two of the best were by Bernard “Tiger” Clark In the 88 Orange Bowl replacing a suspended George Mira Jr. He was the defensive MVP, had 14 or 15 tackles, helping shut down the Sooners and earn the Canes NC #2. Then in the 89 ND game the dude was all over the field, had something like 18 tackles and of course the near pick six returned to the ND 10 leading to the go ahead TD after ND tied the game at 10. Tiger and Maurice Crum highlighted a LB group that had Barrow, Jesse Armstead and Darrin Smith as back ups.

 

[brcane1]

Ed Reed stripping his own guy to ice the game at Boston College.

 

[Poptimus]

Sean Taylor vs. FSU in 2003

 

[SPAMM]

See Sean Taylor in the rain versus FSU about 2003.

 

[For_The_U]

Thread probably should have been titled "Best big game by a UM defender other than Sean Taylor in 03"

 

[6ix Natty's]

Jaquan Johnson one handed interception vs VA Tech and the pick-six vs UVA sticks out in recent memory.

 

[Canesfan1899]

Antrel Rolle vs FSU, can't remember the year. Rolle was locking down his side of the field and blitzing from the slot like a missile.

 

[305to404CANE]

Sean T. He took over that FSU game in 03, that's insane at the Safety spot. Sean T against Pitt, when he locked on Larry Fitzgerald for a majority part of that game was close second. Dam Sean was a good fluckin player smh. Chit is still sad to this day!

 

[Vizslacane]

Antrel Rolle vs FSU, can't remember the year. Rolle was locking down his side of the field and blitzing from the slot like a missile.

This. Dominated that game like Suh dominated Texas in that Big 12 championship game in whatever year. Totally unstoppable.

 

[SWFLHurricane]

UMs ENTIRE DL against Nebraska in the 83 NC Game...Every guy was outweighed by atleast 60lbs....against the Most Highly Decorated OL in NCAA History....

 

[deleted19794]

Thread probably should have been titled "Best big game by a UM defender other than Sean Taylor in 03"

Tiger’s 2 games led to 2 NCs, the thread is what it is. You may want to revisit those two games. No disrespect to ST.

 

[For_The_U]

Tiger’s 2 games led to 2 NCs, the thread is what it is. You may want to revisit those two games. No disrespect to ST.

I know, I was just being sensational. I've just always held that particular performance super close to heart after what ended up happening to Sean.

 

[AtlAtty]

Warren Sapp against everyone in his final season (I think it was 94 but someone will correct me). Sapp was all world against FSU.

 

[MiamiChris]

Sean Taylor vs. FSU in 2003

This is the first thing that comes to my mind also, such a terrible weather game, Water to players ankles and Sean Taylor pulling a Michael Jordan type game.

 

[SWFLHurricane]

Warren Sapp against everyone in his final season (I think it was 94 but someone will correct me). Sapp was all world against FSU.

His game against Nebraska was even more impressive..considering 3 of our DLmen were hurt...including a backup....He was throwing Frazier and Berringer around like Rag dolls for 3 qrtrs..until complete exhaustion set in...One of UMs Greatest Solo DL performances in History...even in a loss...

 

[Poptimus]

This is the first thing that comes to my mind also, such a terrible weather game, Water to players ankles and Sean Taylor pulling a Michael Jordan type game.

The craziest part of Sean Taylor's game that day was as incredible as it was, he actually had the chance for not just one, but two more interceptions (check 4:13 and 5:16 of this video). As it stands, I still think he had the best game any safety ever had. Had he made those two interceptions, it would go down as the best game by any defensive player ever IMO.

 

[k9cane]

One that comes to mind is that 89 Notre Dame game and Cortez Kennedy. Was really the key factor in containing their powerful run game and collapsing the pocket consistently

 

[deleted19794]

One that comes to mind is that 89 Notre Dame game and Cortez Kennedy. Was really the key factor in containing their powerful run game and collapsing the pocket consistently

And Tiger cleaning up all over the field. When Mira Jr was suspended, no one knew if Tiger could get it done. Needless to say, he got it done. Place was shaking on the near pick six. Greatest atmosphere of any sporting event I’ve ever seen. Led to NC#3.

 

[DTP]

I've never seen a single defensive player dominate a game like Sean Taylor did against FSU. He practically won the game for us.

 

[CashMoneyCane]

OTHER THAN Taylor vs. FSU in 2003...

Dan Morgan vs. FSU in 2000. Dude was EVERYWHERE that game.