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Wide Left: Miami 27, FSU 24 2000 Season

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On 20 Dec 25, #10 Miami linebacker Mohamed Toure puts an aggressive, but clean, hit on #6 Texas A&M running back Rueben Owens II separating the ball from his reception. This play prevented what would have certainly been the game tying TD in Miami's first CFPO appearance. Toure suffered a concussion on this play, but thankfully left the field under his own power minutes later.

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Arguably the defining game of the Miami Hurricanes football program, legendary Head Coach Howard Schellenberger celebrates #5 Miami's victory over the #1 Nebraska Cornhuskers on 2 Jan 84. Great credit was also given to Nebraska's legendary Head Coach, Tom Osborne, for "going for two" vs just kicking the extra point (and likely securing at least a share of the National Championship, if not outright). As Osborne stated, "We never even thought about going for the tie. While we were driving, we were thinking of a two-point play. We wanted to win the game and we wanted to win the National Championship as the undefeated, 13-0, team. I wouldn't have been able to look my players in the eye if I had ordered them to kick." Both teams' coaches and players took part in what is often described as "the gutsiest call in college football history".

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The Two-Point Conversion For The Ages:

Quarterback: -Turner Gill (Nebraska) – Rolled out to the right and threw a pass intended for the flat

Intended Receiver: Jeff Smith (Nebraska) – Ran into the flat as the primary target; he had a step on the defender but the pass was slightly behind him

Defender: Ken Calhoun (Miami strong safety, sometimes listed as Kenny Calhoun) – Deflected/tipped/knocked away Gill's pass at the goal line, preventing the catch and securing Miami's 31-30 victory and their first national championship

 
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October 3, 1992, a little over a month after Hurricane Andrew. Dan Mowrey of Florida State misses a late FG, securing the win for Miami and keeping national title hopes alive. Shortly thereafter, Miami legend "Headset Guy" runs on the field to taunt Mowrey.
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RVACane said:
Fabulous idea. @Empirical Cane am I doing this right, starting with Michael Barrow on Tamerick Vanover of FSU?

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Greatest hit in a big game in the hisstory of our storied Canes. Vanover was never the same player after that. He was down and out for a long time afterwards. Barrow sent him to the Shadow realm.
 
Dorsey to Shockey

The play
  • Teams: Miami Hurricanes vs. Florida State Seminoles (Oct 7, 2000).
  • Significance: Miami secured a dominant victory, capping off a perfect season and a national title run.
  • The Play: Dorsey hit Shockey for a touchdown, showcasing their chemistry against a strong FSU defense, with Shockey beating his defender one-on-one.
Why It Matters:
  • Hurricane Dynasty: This game and this duo epitomized the University of Miami's return to national prominence in the early 2000s under Coach Larry Coker.
  • Player Development: Shockey, a junior college transfer, became an instant star after this play, developing into one of college football's best tight ends.
  • Enduring Legacy: The connection became legendary, cementing their places in Miami football history alongside other greats like Ed Reed, Clinton Portis, and Frank Gore.
UM Sports Hall of Fame Article

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Trajan Bandy's pick-six against Notre Dame occurred on November 11, 2017, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Playing for the Miami Hurricanes, the true freshman intercepted a pass from quarterback Ian Book.

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The interception occurred just before halftime, sealing a dominant first half for the Hurricanes, who were up 27-0 at the break. Bandy returned the interception 65 yards for a touchdown, a play that became a memorable moment for the "Turnover Chain" tradition. Miami went on to win the game in a rout with a final score of 41-8.

 
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