Most Under Appreciated Star in a Canes’ Uni

[NorthEastCane]

Obviously lots of greats in the "championship" years, but let's not forget our first 2 Pro FB HOF'ers in the Mad Stork Ted Hendricks and Jim Otto. Also, Chuck Foreman and Otis Anderson were a couple of pretty **** good RB's.

Ted Hendricks only seems to be only under rated by UM fans. Just look at all those polls on here about UM's greatest edge rusher and he not even mentioned.

Ask most outside the program particularly those that played against him (e.g., Spurrier ) he's the first one mentioned. They even gave him his own reward.

 

[Mia305cubancane]

Dre only had one good yr (2001)...Portis was way more important offensively....

Andre had 2 great years at miami.01 lead the team with 10 recieving tds and balled in the national championship.02 had over 1000 recieving yards and 9 tds

 

[NorthEastCane]

He was an almost guy. Played on bad teams and didn’t really leave a mark in college then injuries cut short his pro career. Don’t think he’s under appreciated so much as he didn’t quite do what we al think he could have done, mostly bad luck.

Another LB I felt was overlooked was Rocky Macintosh. He just played on a LB line up that included DJ Williams and Jon Vilma.

 

[Tad Footeball]

I'd reallllly have to think about this in a long-term sense but recently I'd probably go with Denzel Perryman.

 

[Applecane]

Stubbs, Buchanan, Walters

 

[native]

So many. Just some that have not been mentioned. Lester Williams, Don Latimer, Eddie Edwards, Kevin ***an, Jim Burt, Jimmie Jones, Rubin Carter.

 

[Rellyrell]

Ted Hendricks only seems to be only under rated by UM fans. Just look at all those polls on here about UM's greatest edge rusher and he not even mentioned.

Ask most outside the program particularly those that played against him (e.g., Spurrier ) he's the first one mentioned. They even gave him his own reward.

Yeah, Ted (who I’ve only had the opportunity to watch his highlights & hear intimate stories of from old heads) imo, he gets overlooked b/c of that era. The U wasn’t The U as we know it today. I would assume if he played for any of the teams from the 80’s - 90’s, his appreciation level would be off the richter.

 

[Pentagon Cane]

Jay Brophy has to be on this list...All we hear at LBer at UM is Morgan...Ray Lewis...Barrow etc...(and rightfully so) But....Brophy could thump with the Best of them...was UMs ONLY 1st team AA on the 83 NC team....Absolute Stud...and had a fine NFL career...

Due to the age of most posters. Jay was the anchor of that 83 defense. Same goes for Lester Williams and Fred Marion who played on perhaps as good as any defense in Miami history in 81. Jim Burt starts on any Miami at tackle. All these guys were All-Americans.

 

[Pentagon Cane]

Ted Hendricks only seems to be only under rated by UM fans. Just look at all those polls on here about UM's greatest edge rusher and he not even mentioned.

Ask most outside the program particularly those that played against him (e.g., Spurrier ) he's the first one mentioned. They even gave him his own reward.

And 3-time All-American. He remains the most acclaimed player we've ever had. And his NFL accolades are just as impressive.

 

[gacaneaddict]

When I think under rated or under valued a few guys come to mind.

Guys like Hendricks, Stubbs, Andre Johnson are all time greats. Portis I think held the freshman rushing record until maybe Duke broke it.

When I think outstanding players who aren’t considered in the the upper tier, maybe in the next tier and under values by some are:

Nate Webster- that dude was a dog at LB. he was a true old school Cane. He had an edge.

Rocky McIntosh- Physically gifted very athletic LB.

Brandon Merriweather-rangy safety who liked to hit. When he left Miami he had recorded the most tackles ever by a Miami DB.

 

[Rellyrell]

When I think under rated or under valued a few guys come to mind.

Guys like Hendricks, Stubbs, Andre Johnson are all time greats. Portis I think held the freshman rushing record until maybe Duke broke it.

When I think outstanding players who aren’t considered in the the upper tier, maybe in the next tier and under values by some are:

Nate Webster- that dude was a dog at LB. he was a true old school Cane. He had an edge.

Rocky McIntosh- Physically gifted very athletic LB.

Brandon Merriweather-rangy safety who liked to hit. When he left Miami he had recorded the most tackles ever by a Miami DB.

B Merriweather; man, U’re absolutely correct!

 

[Ethnicsands]

Another LB I felt was overlooked was Rocky Macintosh. He just played on a LB line up that included DJ Williams and Jon Vilma.

Rocky was really good. Almost great. Played in nfl for a while ikrc.

 

[Ethnicsands]

And 3-time All-American. He remains the most acclaimed player we've ever had. And his NFL accolades are just as impressive.

There’s an award named after him.

 

[Ethnicsands]

Due to the age of most posters. Jay was the anchor of that 83 defense. Same goes for Lester Williams and Fred Marion who played on perhaps as good as any defense in Miami history in 81. Jim Burt starts on any Miami at tackle. All these guys were All-Americans.

(Burt doesn’t start ver Tex or Maryland.)

Marion rarely gets mentioned. He was really good.

 

[Turnoverchaincane]

Great topic OP!!

Bubba McDowell comes to mind but there are so many unsung hero's that have laid it all on the line for this U.

Bubba was a punt blocking machine and a great Dback.

Illustrious NFL career too.

Merritt Island baby!!



Go Canes!!!

 

[atlantadan]

Guys, you are missing one of the best ever, Tony Fitzpatrick.

He played his heart out for our '83 NC team, and against the heralded Neb Oline, after being out for weeks with a torn pect.
And that whole year, he (and Jay Brophy) was our leader on d....

 

[mirvin88]

Aside from many players already named, I always appreciated Hankersons work ethic improving every year capping his career off with an all timer senior year.

 

[Pentagon Cane]

(Burt doesn’t start ver Tex or Maryland.)

Marion rarely gets mentioned. He was really good.

In your opinion. It would have been a toss up. Jim was also a darn good pro as well.

 

[SWFLHurricane]

Guys, you are missing one of the best ever, Tony Fitzpatrick.

He played his heart out for our '83 NC team, and against the heralded Neb Oline, after being out for weeks with a torn pect.
And that whole year, he (and Jay Brophy) was our leader on d....

Fitz is a good friend of mine....Great person...

 

[Kempo Cane]

Anyone remember Dexter Seigler?