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Amen. Remember the one thing that was different about Miami's rise and reign was who did it. It was the kids, not a legendary coach like the Bear, or the history and status of the program like, USC ND, or the power of state university owning a talent rich state like OSU. Hey Howard is due all the credit for that first one. He was masterful coach and had he stayed probably been Bear like. But after him, the kids took over and followed the lead of Jim Kelly giving back and helping the new players. Those kids, mostly inner city kids really did it. Winning under to additional coaches who road their coat tails to fame. Then that same attitude enabled Butch to rebuild the program. Those minority kids were not suppose to do something like that. Success had to come from their "Betters" -- government, school, big money donors, or one great man. That is came from black, and white kids( lets not forget them) was threatening in a way most of us cannot comprehend because we have hearts that love to see people make by their own effort and not owe it to others. The elite fear that beyond all else. Foote hated, Donna hated it and everyone one of their fear it. It is a mistake to label it racism because it was so much more than that, it took power from them and didn't matter what color it was, it had to be taught a lesson.
Amen.