UM HOF Induction Banquet And Fishing Tournament

The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame's (UMSHoF) 45^th Annual Induction Banquet is set for April 11 at Jungle Island in Miami. Current members of the UMSHoF from a wide range of sports will be on hand along with hundreds of Hurricanes fans to welcome the seven-member class of 2013: Ed Contreras (baseball, 1957-59), Ken Dorsey (football, 1999-2002), Bryan Gillooly (diving, 1994-98), Norm Parsons (administration/coaching, 1972-2012), Brett Romberg (football, 1999-2002), Don Soldinger (coaching, 1984-88 and 1995-2006) and Jay Tessmer (baseball, 1994-95). With these additions, UMSHoF membership will increase to 274.  

"The induction banquet is our most important event of the year," said K.C. Jones, president-elect of the UMSHoF, a 2008 hall inductee, two-time Super Bowl winner with the Denver Broncos and founder of the UMSHoF Celebrity Dolphin Tournament. "Not only does the banquet enable us to honor new members, it serves as an annual reunion of the greatest Hurricanes athletes, administrators, coaches and fans. After this event, which helps us to raise funds for the UMSHoF's operations, we turn our attention in full to the largest annual fundraiser: the Celebrity Dolphin tournament that Ray Lewis will host June 28 and 29." 

Banquet Information  

A cocktail reception will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner following at 7 p.m. In conjunction with the dinner, the UMSHoF will conduct a silent auction of Hurricanes sports memorabilia. Immediately following the ceremony, which is emceed by Jay Rokeach, attendees will have the opportunity to obtain autographs. Tables and individual tickets are still available for purchase online or by contacting Executive Director John Routh at (305) 284-2775 or via email at UMSportsHallFame@aol.com. 

Celebrity Dolphin Tournament Information  

For information about tournament participation June 28 and 29, including boat entry or sponsorship opportunities, visit www.canesfish.com, send an email to info@canesfish.com or contact K.C. Jones directly at (305) 925-3660. Save on tournament fees by registering online now until May 1.  

About the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame (UMSHoF)  

Nestled on the Coral Gables campus of the University of Miami, the UMSHoF is a 501(c)(3) corporation whose sole purpose is to recognize those student athletes, coaches and administrators who have contributed the most to Hurricanes Athletics over the years. The showcase for the UMSHoF and repository of the great sports traditions of the University of Miami is the Tom Kearns Sports Hall of Fame Building, next door to the Hecht Athletic Center on San Amaro Drive. On display are photos of each of the inductees, the National Championship Trophies for University of Miami football and baseball, as well as the Heisman Trophies of Vinny Testaverde and Gino Torretta. The UMSH oF display includes basketball memorabilia from the Rick Barry years along with items from all of the university sports programs. For information about planning a visit, participating in one of the annual fundraising event or contributing to the UMSHoF, visit www.umsportshalloffame.com, send an email to umsportshalloffame@aol.com or contact John Routh directly at (305) 284-2775. 

More About the 2013 UMSHoF Inductees: 

One of Miami's first tru e power hitters, Contreras led the Hurricanes in homeruns and RBIs in each of his three seasons (19 HR, 67 RBI in 77 games) and also led the team in batting in 1958 (.316) and 1959 (.310). He left Miami as the school's single-season and career home runs leader and he still holds the UM career slugging percentage record (.615) for under 300 at bats. He played for legendary major leaguer and UM coach Jimmy Foxx and also played basketball for UM Sports Hall of Famer Bruce Hale.  

Dorsey quarterbacked the Hurricanes to their fifth national championship in 2001 and was named MVP of the 2002 Rose Bowl. He was a 2002 All-American by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and the Wa lter Camp Football Foundation. The 2001 and 2002 BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Year, Dorsey set eight UM career records, including total offense, passing yards, passing touchdowns, completions and attempts. He is the winningest quarterback in program history (38-2), and he won the 2001 Maxwell Award as the top player in college football.  

Gillooly was a two-time NCAA diving champion, winning the 10-meter platform title in 1996 and the 3-meter springboard in 1998. He was a 12-time All-American, garnering the honor in the 1- and 3-meter springboards and the 10-meter platform in each of his four years at Miami (1995-98). He was also named the 1996 NCAA Diver of the Year and was a BIG EAST A cademic All-Star in 1996-97. Gillooly was a finalist at the 1996 and 2000 U.S. Olympic Trials.  

Parsons, who served as the women's golf coach from 1973-78 and men's golf coach from 1980-88, coached the women's golf team to the 1977 and 1978 AIAW national championships. He served UM as Director of the Herbert Wellness Center (1996-present), Director of Campus Sports and Recreation (1977-96), and Intramural Director (1972-73), among other positions. He coached current UMSHoF members Cathy Morse, Woody Austin and Nathaniel Crosby.  

In 2002, Romberg was a consensus All-American and Rimington Award winner as the nation's best center. He was a first-team All-BIG EAST selection in 2001 and 2002, while never allowing a sack in his time as the Hurricanes center. Miami went 35-2 in his 37 consecutive starts, for which he helped to lead the Hurricanes to the 2001 national title and three BIG EAST titles.  

Soldinger was the linebackers and tight ends coach for Jimmy Johnson from 1984-88 and was the running backs and special teams coach under coaches Butch Davis and Larry Coker from 1995-2006. He was on the 1987 and 2001 national championship coaching staffs; he also coached six of the sev en Miami running backs that rushed for 1,000 yards in a season (Willis McGahee, Edgerrin James - twice, Clinton Portis, Danyell Ferguson, Frank Gore and James Jackson). In his 16 seasons as a Hurricanes assistant coach, Miami won 158 games.  

Tessmer was a first-team Collegiate Baseball All-American in 1995 after collecting 20 saves - tied for second-most in school history - and posting a 1.31 ERA to lead Jim Morris's squad to the College World Series. He finished second nationally in Division I with a 1.16 ERA in 1994, while his career 1.24 ERA ranks second in school history. He holds the UM record for fewest walks per 9 innings (1.42 average) and has the second-most appearances by a pitche r in a season (45 in 1995). Tessmer finished his career fifth with 23 saves and played professionally for the New York Yankees.

Comments

[Ohio_Cane]

Miami's Letter To NCAA: "Attached is the University of Miami's Motion to Immediately Conclude Case No. M362" http://goo.gl/GO19p

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | April 04, 2013 at 09:10 AM
Ohio_Cane

BrianTheBeastLondon ‏@MiamiRadioBeast 23m

In black on defense today: Chick, Kirby, Fig, Gunter, Gaines, OP, Antonio Crawford

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | April 04, 2013 at 09:54 AM
Ohio_Cane

Chris Freet ‏@ChrisFreet 3m

Coach Golden announced on Sid Rosenberg's show this AM that Stephen Morris will attend Peyton Manning's Passing Camp this summer

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | April 04, 2013 at 10:10 AM

[David Hill]

1st??

[Account Deleted]

3 spot.....should have stayed on line since last night....

[David Hill]

How long will the practice last in Naples? I will be driving over for the weekend and really want to leave work early so I can take the kids to watch.

[UpNorthCane27]

Any word on whether Donnell Bennett will be getting a position at UM?

This recruiting class is going to be legit crazy straight South Florida ballaz!!!

Cnt wait to get down to Miami in JULY....

[CaneRock]

Coach Golden announced on Sid Rosenberg's show this AM that Stephen Morris will attend Peyton Manning's Passing Camp this summer

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | April 04, 2013 at 10:10 AM

Good move, Stephen will benefit GREATLY! from attending that camp.

[Ohio_Cane]

5'10 S Shermarke Spence - Miami Northwestern (Little bother of Sean Spence) Highlights

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2500181/#highlights/46936379

[UpNorthCane27]

Big shoes to fill for the lil spence... his brother was and is a beast!!!!

[TJL]

This never happens in the SEC!!!!

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9131624/auburn-tigers-coaches-bribed-players-altered-grades-broke-recruiting-rules-gene-chizik-according-report

[raizecane]

TJL- We all know the SEC is the most corrupt conference there is.....Not Surprised.

[Ohio_Cane]

Khairi Clark is on campus with his D-Line coach right now.

[Ohio_Cane]

Golden: "Malcolm (Lewis) is out there running routes now. He'll be full go by May/June"

[LB]

UM commits McDermott and Yearby both make the UA rosters.

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/honors/_/id/4/sort/pos/order/false/under-armour-game-roster

[Anthonyjmanis]

100% chance of rain in Naples. Me no likey.

[herbieibis]

Ant,
You should be where I'm at. There ain't nothing but rain, the spraying, wind driven type, with temps in the mid 40's.

[j.w.]

tahnks as always, 86! Good blog. Anyone catch the Emmert presser? would love to hear a summary

[Ohio_Cane]

tahnks as always, 86! Good blog. Anyone catch the Emmert presser? would love to hear a summary

Posted by: j.w. | April 04, 2013 at 03:59 PM
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He was smug, fiesty with reporters, made himself look even worse. Even went head to head with Dodd.

[Ohio_Cane]

From 247 Sports:

WR Austin Roberts of Indiana is visiting Miami today. His father, Alfredo Roberts, is tight ends coach with the Colts. More importantly, he played at Miami from 1983-1987 and was a member of two national championship teams.

[Ohio_Cane]

Coach Larranaga named AP Coach of the Year!

[Ohio_Cane]

Khairi Clark is on campus with his D-Line coach right now.

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | April 04, 2013 at 01:25 PM
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This is his 5th time on campus, just FYI. Feel pretty good about this one.

[TJL]

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/164088/austin-roberts

cmon Alfredo!

[Montreal-Cane]

The whole truth about how corrupted the NCAA has been investigating the University of Miami and how they wanted to hammer UM at any cost with a Nevin Shapiro who only wants revenge. Shapiro the worst liar on the planet is in prison for 20 years for frauding business people and investors in the amount of $930 million.

Emmert held a 45-minute news conference Thursday during the Final Four that turned contentious at times. In fact, he fired a parting shot at a reporter: "I know you're disappointed, but I'm still here."

In particular, the NCAA has come under fire for violating its own policies while investigating the scandal involving a Miami booster. Emmert says the NCAA acknowledged its mistakes and made the necessary changes.

In addition, Emmert dismissed a USA Today story that accuses him of shirking responsibility for major problems and scandals at Connecticut, LSU and Montana State under his watch.

You want to know more why Mark Emmert has such a poor judgement? Listen to this interview from today...If he is not fired from the NCAA i wonder what more it will take...


http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/tournament/2013/story/_/id/9134490/mark-emmert-ncaa-president-defends-record-contentious-briefing

[Montreal-Cane]

From ESPN Following the Auburn story...

How widespread do you believe bribing players and changing grades are in college football?

58% Very widespread
36% Somewhat widespread
6% Not widespread

[kenyon19ypr]

86- Ready for some research. E-mail me what you have in mind and it's game on.

[orange 'n green in the vein]

So is The Pimp going to put his ACC or AP National COTY award in his office and send the other one to the AD trophy case for recruiting purposes?

And this means that Al's finally going to hide that laughable 2009 MAC COTY trophy because it's now even that much more of an unfunny joke by comparison, right? Not even Al can be that thickheaded on this, can he? I mean in the classic UM tradition of award trophy prestige, he should be really using it as only a step ladder already but you just know he can't bring himself to let go of it since it's basically all his college roommate has to point to as to why he has a job still, well that and that Skype account of the 'wife.'

[Montreal-Cane]

Listen to this interview from today, read between the lines...No more sanctions for Miami.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/22008504/without-credibility-accountability-ncaa-cant-put-out-fires

[CaneRock]

Greg Cote:

DORSEY TOPS UM HALL INDUCTEES: Champion QB Ken Dorsey and teammate Brett Romberg (both 1999-2002) head a list of seven latest UM Sports Hall of Fame inductees who'll be installed in a 45th annual ceremony April 11. Others are Ed Contreras (baseball, 1957-59); Bryan Gilooly (diving, 1994-98); Norm Parson (coach, 1972-2012); Don Soldinger (coach, 1984-88, '95-2006); and Jay Tessmer (baseball, 1994-95). Special congrats to Soldinger, whom I covered during the Jimmy Johnson years. Well deserved, Don.

[Sarasota 'cane]

Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | April 04, 2013 at 10:18 PM

Are you serious? Do you honestly feel that Al Golden has done nothing to improve the football team, repaired relationships with local coaches, completely turn the offense into one of the best in the country, same with special teams, all while under the most glaring witch hunt in the history of the NCAA?
The defense is one or two years from being on par with the other squads but there's nothing to suggest that Al is not working on fixing that as well. What do you know that Alonzo Highsmith can't grasp? You do know that Alonzo scouts talent for the Green Bay Packers, right?

[orange 'n green in the vein]

13-11 = 54.1%. Done with a team that featured a Super Bowl champion, two record setting QB's, a plethora (7(!) who have cashed NFL pay, by my count, so far) of NFL caliber players, I would call that barely mediocre, but it was better than O_C's recruiting predictions this year! (you needled me while I was nearly dead from the flu, so it was owed to you)

49-20 = 71% ACC/AP National coach of the year, we'll see how many NBA caliber players he was left with to pull that one off in a few months other than Dequan Jones, if it's more than two this year making it three total, be surprised. I would call that a MIRACLE when done by a basketball coach at a football school. The rest of your rhetorical post is answered by that 54.1% figure and my opinion of the performance of a coach who gets his team to score more than the opposition that often of the time.

Look what dad did at Temple impresses Bill Cosby. Look what The Pimp did at Coral Gables impresses the nation.

[Sarasota 'cane]

You're done with the football team?? You post about them morning, noon, and night. The football team is likely going to trade places with the basketball team next year, is Larranega still going to be a "Pimp" if they are a mediocre ACC team for the next 2-3 years (which looks much more likely than your football predictions for next year)?

[orange 'n green in the vein]

Reading comprehension doesn't come in an inject-able form Sarasota, no wonder you're still lacking?

[CalGary cane]

Give it up 'sorta. Some people have privileges!

[CalGary cane]

^^^ 'sota

[86Cane]

86- Ready for some research. E-mail me what you have in mind and it's game on.

Posted by: kenyon19ypr | April 04, 2013 at 09:48 PM

Careful what U ask for! This project is a doozy.

I'll email you the details later today.

[86Cane]

ANT...it's ALL good, just look at the 5-8 PM forecast:

http://www.weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/graph/Fort+Myers+FL+USFL0152:1:US?pagenum=2&nextbeginIndex=6

[Montreal-Cane]

Auburn's good fortune: NCAA is an even bigger mess

http://www.ajc.com/weblogs/jeff-schultz/2013/apr/04/auburns-good-fortune-ncaa-bigger-mess-them/

[Keith Keith]

Dont fire Morris, dont fire Shannon. Be very skeptical of Al Golden and Mark D.

-O&G in the Vein

[Keith Keith]

"13-11 = 54.1%. Done with a team that featured a Super Bowl champion, two record setting QB's, a plethora (7(!) who have cashed NFL pay, by my count, so far) of NFL caliber players, I would call that barely mediocre, but it was better than O_C's recruiting predictions this year! (you needled me while I was nearly dead from the flu, so it was owed to you)"

The guy who typed this insanity must have a racial gripe about the new HC replacing the old HC. its the only explanation for the lack of context and selective factoids provided.

[LB]

"Auburn's good fortune: NCAA is an even bigger mess

http://www.ajc.com/weblogs/jeff-schultz/2013/apr/04/auburns-good-fortune-ncaa-bigger-mess-them/"

I won't pull the trigger on Auburn. However, three things stand out:

1. Yes, the NCAA is in an even bigger mess.
2. The piece was written by an Auburn alum (though perhaps scorned).
3. Muschamp's name is in the media. I have a feeling that when folks start digging, they'll find a lot more.

[Sarasota 'cane]

No personal attacks ogv, your rule not mine. There's not one credible analyst that has taken your position.

Again I think the football team is going to trade places with the basketball team this year. The question is do you feel Larranaga is still going to be a pimp if they have 2-3 mediocre ACC seasons? Will you attack him as well if he does?

Go 'canes!

[Ohio_Cane]

(you needled me while I was nearly dead from the flu, so it was owed to you)

Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | April 05, 2013 at 12:20 AM
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Lol, fair enough! ;-)

[86Cane]

OGV...I appreciate your perspective and many contributions here on the blog. But enough with the negativity already. It is really wearing thin, has been way overdone and is obviously starting to anger many here. I know U do it sometimes just to rile people up and draw them into the discussion but at this point we get it (ad nauseum).

Now let's move on to the positive side of life.

Thank U!
The Management

[Ohio_Cane]

OGV, when U start to think about the football team, Golden, D'No, etc, just read this:

http://successify.net/2012/10/31/22-things-happy-people-do-differently/

[raizecane]

OGV, when U start to think about the football team, Golden, D'No, etc, just read this:

http://successify.net/2012/10/31/22-things-happy-people-do-differently/

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | April 05, 2013 at 10:02 AM

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