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Empirical Cane

Empirical Cane

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No pride in authorship here @DMoney , maybe a pinned forum thread/page exclusive to the stills/gifs/vid clips ONLY of the big moments of Miami Hurricanes Football?

It should be the highs and the lows, because they are all snapshots of the journey where the viewer takes some emotion from it and learns, especially the newer fans who didn't experience it live.

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Proper attribution as necessary of course for copyright, I certainly wouldn't want to not properly credit where credit is due.

Think of what an awesome archive of Hurricanes history the thread would become.

Please re-work/edit as necessary...

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Bryce Fitzgerald interception in endzone sealing Miami Hurricanes' first ever CFPO win on 20 Dec 25

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Terry Porter, a field judge from the Big 12 Conference crew, throws a late flag for defensive pass interference on Miami cornerback Glenn Sharpe during a fourth-down play in the first overtime of the 2003 Fiesta Bowl, played on January 3, 2003, where No. 2 Ohio State defeated No. 1 Miami 31–24 in double overtime.

The pass from Ohio State's Craig Krenzel to Chris Gamble fell incomplete, but Porter's penalty gave them a first down.

The call remains one of the most debated in college football history.

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Bryce Fitzgerald interception in endzone sealing Miami Hurricanes' first ever CFPO win on 20 Dec 25

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I see all of the pundits saying Reed made the right decision but the ball was late, I still don’t see that guy open enough because Scott was moving that way as well to make a play on the ball and get a hand on it if it was in front of the TE.
 
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The famous hit by Michael Barrow on Tamarick Vanover occurred on October 3, 1992, during a legendary Miami Hurricanes vs. Florida State Seminoles football game at the Orange Bowl, a game nicknamed "Wide Right II" that Miami won 19-16.
Key Details:
  • Date: October 3, 1992.
  • Teams: University of Miami vs. Florida State.
  • Significance: One of the most memorable plays in Miami-FSU history, where Barrow delivered a huge hit on Vanover, leading ABC's Keith Jackson to famously say, "Micheal Barrow just separated him from his senses".
 
New head coach Mario Cristobal holds up a Miami jersey as he is introduced by university President Julio Frenk at the Carol Soffer Indoor Practice Facility on 7 Dec 21. Cristobal, a former Hurricane offensive lineman and member of 2x National Championship squads, had vowed to return the Hurricanes football program back to national prominence. Photo credit: Josh Halper

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Sean Taylor's famous, ferocious hit on Florida State player P.K. Sam occurred during the October 22, 2002 Miami Hurricanes game at the Orange Bowl, a legendary moment known for its sheer power, often described as "the boom," where Taylor delivered a crushing, textbook hit on Sam, a Seminole wide receiver, showcasing his incredible tackling ability and impact, solidifying his legendary status at The U, even though it would be a targeting penalty today.
Key Details of the Hit:
  • Players Involved: Sean Taylor (Miami Safety) vs. P.K. Sam (FSU Wide Receiver/Returner).
  • Game Context: A highly anticipated matchup between fierce rivals Miami and Florida State.
  • The Hit: Taylor met Sam in the open field, delivering a bone-jarring, highlight-reel tackle that resonated throughout college football.
  • Legacy: The play became iconic, embodying Taylor's hard-hitting style and earning him legendary status at Miami. Fans still discuss it as one of the greatest hits ever.
 
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CJ Daniels makes aerobatic 1-handed catch against Notre Dame for TD on 31 Aug 25. This play was instrumental in Hurricanes' win that evening and ultimately critical in securing a slot in 2025 CFPO bracket.

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All time moment for me. The only thing better would have been the call by McDonnough at the time. I think he didn’t see the catch at first which would have made it much better if he had.
 
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In perhaps one of the most powerful off the field events in Hurricane history, on 18 Sep 21, popular broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit calls out University of Miami leadership for not appearing to support sustaining a high-level football program. The University would go on a few months later to hire Mario Cristobal as head coach and revamp, top to bottom, how the entire football operation was run.

 
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