They say everybody gets their fifteen minutes of fame one way or another. Still, it would seem that some people deserve a little more than the bare minimum. I think all Miami Hurricane fans can agree that former Miami head coach Jimmy Johnson is definitely one of those people.
Former University of Miami head coach Jimmy Johnson, who led the Hurricanes to their second National Championship in 1987, is one of 17 former players or coaches that were selected by the National Football Foundation to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
Johnson becomes the third head coach from UM to earn the honor and will now join Jack Harding (1980) and Andy Gustafson (1985) in the exclusive club.
While at Miami (1984-88), Johnson compiled a 52-9 record over five seasons and guided the Hurricanes to a perfect 12-0 record in 1987. That year UM defeated six nationally ranked teams including the top-ranked Oklahoma Sooners in the Orange Bowl for the National Championship.
Johnson’s teams were known for their intimidating style of play and most of all for their totally dominating, relentless and suffocating defense. He built a solid foundation for a Miami team that consistently found success against many of the top teams in the Nation.
In fact, his Hurricanes would go on to beat Oklahoma, Florida State and Notre Dame three times in a row during Johnson's time at Miami.
Prior to arriving in Miami, Johnson spent five seasons as the head coach of Oklahoma State. His overall career collegiate record was 81-34-3.
Johnson was the only one of the many successful UM head coaches who left Miami and found any real measurable success. He left Coral Gables after the 1988 season to replace the iconic and irreplaceable Tom Landry as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.
His five-year tenure in Dallas resulted in back-to-back Super Bowl wins in 1992 and 1993, making Johnson one of just six NFL head coaches to lead his team to consecutive Super Bowl wins.
Johnson becomes the ninth former Hurricane to be selected into the College Football Hall of Fame. In fact, he coached two of them: DT Russell Maryland (2011) and S Bennie Blades (2006).
The other former 'Canes that are in the CFHOF are: Don Bosseler (1990), Ted Hendricks (1987), Gino Torretta (2009), Arnold Tucker (2008).
This article is Exhibit A for what is wrong with big time college football.
What is even more incredible is the way that no matter how obvious or well known, the most high ranking men will deny what is so blantantly obvious to most people.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ncaaf--big-ten-surrenders-fight-for-on-campus-playoff-games-for-wrong-reasons.html;_ylt=Akt7XYwXhq9Fsfnwixsq27s5nYcB
Posted by: Pre83 | May 18, 2012 at 12:21 AM
I know I haven't posted in quite some time, but my father passed away last week after a six month battle with cancer (lymphoma) and I have not had the time nor sadly the desire.
I have a great Canes related memory with my father as he took me to see my first Canes game after being a fan for just a year. We flew to Chicago from Minneapolis and then drove to South Bend to see Kosar lead the Canes over the Fighting Irish in Jimmy Johnson's first season.
Until the Canes last played the Gators, that was the only time I had ever seen the Canes play in person.
Posted by: Pre83 | May 18, 2012 at 12:29 AM
Umike you already got tickets to the GT game?
Posted by: TheWhat | May 18, 2012 at 01:26 AM
Pre83 sorry to hear about your father. May he rest in peace and may you find joy in your memories of him.
In all sports and dare I say in all professions there are few as corrupt as the men that run college football. it's not that they make money off of football, it's that they make money off the backs of college kids who mostly come from lower middle class to poor families and refuse to compensate them in the least bit. They make money off their natural gifts, they make money off their jerseys, off their image, off their sweat and hard work and in their greed refuse to return any of that money back to them.
Why not give them a share after they leave school. Money from jersey sales, video game sales, tv deals, etc. They hide behind the veil of amateur sports yet get paid like they run NFL Lite. And if you are caught breaking their rules watch out cause they will come at you like a lioness protecting her cubs.
Why they refuse to have the top seeded teams play home games for the playoff scenario is beyond me. Why force the fan base to travel. Reward the fan base of the top seeded team.
Posted by: TheWhat | May 18, 2012 at 01:53 AM
Pre83 - My condolences go out to you and your family. I lost my father in February to the same disease so I know what you are going thru all too well.
Posted by: raizecane | May 18, 2012 at 08:15 AM
Warmest wishes, Pre83.
Posted by: LB | May 18, 2012 at 09:57 AM
Pre - sorry to hear that
Posted by: CGNC | May 18, 2012 at 10:17 AM
Pre, very sorry to hear that.
Posted by: j.w. | May 18, 2012 at 12:03 PM
Welcome to the U
Posted by: Hassan | May 18, 2012 at 12:10 PM
Welcome to the U
Kevin Olsen
Posted by: sasser80 | May 18, 2012 at 12:17 PM
Nice Pick-up, Hopefully this gets the ball rolling!
Posted by: sasser80 | May 18, 2012 at 12:18 PM
Awesome news about Olsen!
Posted by: j.w. | May 18, 2012 at 12:25 PM
I apologize if i just missed a post about this, but Canes baseball beat Ga. Tech last night 5-4. Women's tennis beat UNC to advance to the Elite 8, and play FU on Sat.
Posted by: j.w. | May 18, 2012 at 12:28 PM
Just got back from Oviedo. What did I miss?
Olsen was a UM lock for a while now. I guess today he made it official?
Posted by: CEO | May 18, 2012 at 02:02 PM
JW...thanks for the update on baseball and tennis. I did not see that mentioned here.
UM beats TWO ACC teams yesterday in TWO sports? That makes ir a good day, a VERY GOOD day!
Posted by: CEO | May 18, 2012 at 02:04 PM
Raize...I may be able to give U my 2 tickets to the BCC game as I prolly will not go. I'll email U.
Posted by: CEO | May 18, 2012 at 02:05 PM
Good to know there's life after Oviedo
Posted by: Old Skool | May 18, 2012 at 03:49 PM
Papa states on Twitter that Olsen's commitment will start a snowball effect.
Here's hoping... :)
Posted by: LB | May 18, 2012 at 05:07 PM
Raize...I may be able to give U my 2 tickets to the BCC game as I prolly will not go. I'll email U.
Posted by: CEO | May 18, 2012 at 02:05 PM
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I'll keep an eye out....thanks
Posted by: raizecane | May 18, 2012 at 05:36 PM
My youngest son kicked field goals for Ovido Lions a few years ago. It was fun for the rest of the family to watch the baby of the family do his thing.
Fran I am 3 weeks into rehabing my first partial knee replacement. So far exceeding the targets the PT girls set for me.
Posted by: Fran | May 18, 2012 at 06:10 PM
Papa states on Twitter that Olsen's commitment will start a snowball effect.
Posted by: LB | May 18, 2012 at 05:07 PM
And what did I email about Olsen the other day? LOL
Posted by: CEO | May 18, 2012 at 06:59 PM
Pre83...sorry for your loss. I hope you find peace during this difficult time.
Fran...good to see U giving the PT nurses hell. Keep up the good work my man and tell Jean we all said HI!
Posted by: CEO | May 18, 2012 at 07:01 PM
UM lands big-time quarterback: Yeremiah Bells signs with Jets
UM landed a key verbal commitment for the 2013 class, when Wayne Hills (N.J.) High quarterback Kevin Olsen called Al Golden Friday morning and told him he is going to Miami.
Olsen is the brother of Carolina Panthers and former UM tight end Greg Olsen.
"Kevin always felt very strong about Miami," said his father and high school coach, Chris Olsen. "He had some good choices. Last week or two, he indicated to my wife and me that he wanted to go to Miami. My wife and I said, 'Let's make sure.' On Wednesday night, he wanted to call coach Golden. I wanted him to make sure [and take another day]."
Chris Olsen said Kevin "bought into Miami getting back to being Miami. He built up a great relationship with Jedd Fisch. We've had a good relationship with Al. The offense that Jedd is running fits Kevin. Jedd's background with the NFL is a plus with the quarterback position. They have a beautiful campus, outstanding academic school. All those things factored in. Greg was happy to hear" of his brother's commitment but never put any pressure on his brother.
Chris Olsen also said Al Golden was happy to hear the news, and he does not expect UM to sign another quarterback in the 2013 class. Though his oral commitment is non-binding, Chris Olsen said his son will DEFINITELY go to UM...
Read MORE from the article here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/sports-buzz/2012/05/um-lands-big-time-quarterback.html#storylink=cpy
Posted by: CaneRock | May 18, 2012 at 07:19 PM
Did you read Kevin Olsen's comments about Uf, AWESOME!!!!
Posted by: Jack | May 18, 2012 at 08:33 PM
Where u read that at jack?
Posted by: Sota cane | May 18, 2012 at 10:28 PM
I think I found what Olsen said about uf-welcome to the rivalry!! lol:
When asked if his brother, NFL star tight end and Miami alumn Greg Olsen, influenced his decision, Kevin categorically stated "I evaluated each school on its own merits. An offer from a big football school like Florida might seem tempting, but when you look at the whole picture, there's no comparison. The U is academically superior. It is in a diverse international city with culture, excitement, corporations and many other things. The campus, well there's no comparison, from the smaller more personalized classes, to the tradition and cachet of the U, it's all there. It really is a family. I suppose if you are planning done future in a rural career, farming, sharecropping, or maybe the mobile home industry that you could go there"
Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/umiami/2012/05/um-gets-qb-commitment.html#storylink=cpy
Posted by: TJL | May 19, 2012 at 08:28 AM
WAKE THE HELL UP!!!!
Posted by: 4-Real | May 19, 2012 at 08:29 AM
Congrats to Kevin Olsen! So has anyone checked Rivals? I'm thinking he should drop to about the 30th best QB and 3*... LOL!
Posted by: HawaiiCane | May 19, 2012 at 09:08 AM
No kidding. Kevin Olsen's star rating is about to fall more quickly John Carter's week over week box office gross.
Posted by: TonyCane | May 19, 2012 at 09:56 AM
You know whats funny...everyone knows that the star system is rated by the amount/quality of the offers a player has...but it looks like that don't count if a player commits to Miami early lol..Keith Bryant has 29 offers according to Rivals and those include Miami, Auburn, Florida,, FSU, UGA, LSU, OSU, Oklahoma, USC and more. If he was not committed, he would be a 4-star.
Posted by: UMike | May 19, 2012 at 10:57 AM
Kevin Olson WAS rated the # 4 qb on scout earlier this year. Once it became clear that he was all but a Cane lock he fell to # 7
Posted by: 4-Real | May 19, 2012 at 11:20 AM
canes baseball with an 8-6 victory at Ga. Tech. 34-18 overall. With a good showing in the ACC tourney hopefully we can avoid another trip to gainesville for a regional.
Posted by: j.w. | May 19, 2012 at 12:13 PM
Three of the top 11 first round NFL draft picks in the past 10 years at TE are from UM:
1. Vernon Davis, 49ers (No. 6, 2006)
2. Dallas Clark, Colts (No. 24, 2003)
3. Heath Miller, Steelers (No. 30, 2005)
4. Kellen Winslow, Browns (No. 6. 2004)
5. Brandon Pettigrew, Lions (No. 20, 2009)
6. Jeremy Shockey, Giants (No. 14, 2002)
7. Dustin Keller, Jets (No. 30, 2008)
8. Marcedes Lewis, Jaguars (No. 28, 2006)
9. Jermaine Gresham, Bengals (No. 21, 2010)
10. Daniel Graham, Patriots (No. 21, 2002)
11. Greg Olsen, Bears (No. 31, 2007)
Posted by: CEO | May 19, 2012 at 12:49 PM
NEW BLOG IS UP!
Posted by: CEO | May 19, 2012 at 02:27 PM