Current Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson and Hurricanes football greats Clinton Portis and Lamar Thomas headline the UM Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2014.
All eight members will be formally introduced at halftime of Miami’s home finale Nov. 23 vs. Virginia.
The Class of 2014 includes Johnson (football, 2000-02), James Jones (basketball, 1999-2003), Jeff Morrison (baseball, 1978-81), Wyllesheia Myrick (track, 1998-2002), Portis (football, 1999-2001), Rio Ramirez (diving, 1997-99), Javy Rodriguez (baseball, 1999-2002) and Thomas (football, 1988-92).
The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame was founded in 1966 by eight Dade County Circuit Court judges, who wanted to establish an organization that would recognize those student-athletes, coaches and administrators who excelled at their sport and brought acclaim to the University of Miami through achievements and championships.
In 2002, Johnson caught 52 passes for 1,092 yards – an astonishing 21 yards-per catch average – and nine touchdowns, joining UMSHoF member Eddie Brown (1,114 yards in 1984) as one of only two Miami receivers to gain over 1,000 yards in a season. His 193 yards (on six catches) against Virginia Tech in 2002 is the fourth-most receiving yards in a game by a Hurricane. He ended his career with 92 catches for 1,831 yards, the fifth-highest total and his 20 touchdowns are tied for third-most. Johnson caught seven passes for a career-high 199 yards and two scores to lead Miami to its fifth national title. For his efforts, he was named the 2002 Rose Bowl Game Most Valuable Player. A 2002 All-BIG EAST first team member, Johnson also ran track, winning BIG EAST titles in 2002 in the indoor 60-meter and 100-meter dashes.
One of the finest all-around players in UM history, Jones is still listed in the record books as fourth in career blocked shots (192), seventh in career 3-point field goal percentage (.383), eighth in free throw percentage (.831), tenth in steals (137), 11th in field goals made (124) and 14th in total points (1,356). He twice led Miami in rebounding and blocked shots, and once in steals. A four-time All-BIG EAST Academic team member, he was selected a 2003 Verizon Academic All-American.
Another in the long line of great Hurricane lefthanders, Morrison teamed with UMSHoF member Neal Heaton to form one of the finest 1-2 pitching punches in college baseball history, leading the Canes to the College World Series all four years (1978-1981). He is still fourth in career earned run average (2.37), fifth in career victories with 38 (38-6 overall), sixth in career innings pitched (387) and seventh in career appearances. In 1981, he had a 12-1 record with a 2.93 ERA with five complete games and two shutouts. A three-time COSIDA Academic All-American ('79, '80, '81), Jeff was awarded the NCAA's Post Graduate Scholarship Award in 1981.
The 2000 BIG EAST Outstanding Track Performer, Myrick was a two-time All-American and a five-time conference champion. She won her BIG EAST titles in the indoor 200-meter, the outdoor 100-meter and 200-meter in 2000, the outdoor 200-meter in 2002 and was a member of the 4x100 championship relay team in 1998. She left Miami with school records in the indoor 55-meter dash, 60-meter dash and 200-meters, and the outdoor 200-meters. She helped UMSHoF member Coach Amy Deem's teams to four BIG EAST Outdoor Championship team titles.
Portis ranks fourth among Miami’s all-time leading rushers with 2,523 yards on 440 carries (seventh-most). He is tied with Edgerrin James for the school lead with 14 100-yard rushing games. His eight 100-yard rushing games in 2001 are the second-most all-time, and he gained at least 100 yards against all five of Miami's ranked opponents that year, including 122 yards against FSU and 104 in the National Championship Game against Nebraska. His 21 career touchdowns rank eighth in school history.
The 1998 NCAA Diver of the Year, Ramirez defected from Cuba in 1993 at a meet in Puerto Rico with $13 in his pocket and soon became one of Miami's most decorated divers. He was a three-time All-American and a four-time NCAA Champion, winning titles in the 1-meter springboard (1997, 1998 and 1999) and the 10-meter Platform (1999). Rio was named the 1998 NCAA Diver of the Year when he won the 1-meter springboard, finished second in the 3-meter springboard and eighth in the 10-meter platform at the national championship meet.
One of the stars on both of UMSHoF member Coach Jim Morris' National Championship teams (1999 and 2001) Rodriguez is second all-time in steals with 135. He led the Canes three years in stolen bases and led the NCAA in steals in 2001 with 66, the school single-season record. He twice led the Canes in batting average (.382 in 2001 and .376 in 2002) and is second all-time in hits (321). He is third in at-bats, fourth in total bases and fifth in runs scored. A career .369 hitter, his total is the all-time highest career average among UM's middle infielders.
A two-time (1991 and 1992) All-BIG EAST wide receiver, Thomas left Miami as the school's all-time leader in receptions with 144 (now second behind Reggie Wayne), second in touchdown receptions with 22 and receiving yards with 2,271 (now fourth). He led the Canes in receiving touchdowns in 1991 and 1992 and his 10 touchdowns in 1992 are the third-highest in school history. He established a UM record with three touchdown receptions against Texas Tech – since tied twice. Lamar had a penchant for big catches in big games, most notably his seven receptions for 107 yards and the winning touchdown against Florida State in 1992.
With the addition of the eight newest members, the Sports Hall of Fame will increase to 282 honorees. The eight-member class will be inducted at the 46th annual UMSHoF Induction Banquet, which will be held April 10, 2014.
For more information on the banquet, fans can visit www.UMSportsHallofFame.com or call 305-284-2775.
2014 UM SPORTS HALL OF FAME CLASS INDUCTEES:
Andre Johnson (football, 2000-2002)
James Jones (basketball, 1999-2003)
Jeff Morrison (baseball, 1978-81)
Wyllesheia Myrick (track, 1998-2002)
Clinton Portis (football, 1999-2001)
Rio Ramirez (diving, 1997-99)
Javy Rodriguez (baseball, 1999-2002)
Lamar Thomas (football, 1988-92)
Boom!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | November 07, 2013 at 03:53 PM
Andre Johnson - My 2nd favorite Cane!
(Behind ST 26)
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | November 07, 2013 at 03:57 PM
Go Ducks-Roll Tide! No way I want to see fsu in the title game
BTW_ this just in-Urben Myer is a jackazz
http://bleacherreport.com/tb/dbGcs?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=college-football
Posted by: TJL | November 07, 2013 at 04:18 PM
3rd?
Posted by: SinisterCane | November 07, 2013 at 04:23 PM
If Andre played with a real qb the past few years, think what his numbers would look like. It just isn't fair to be that big and fast and have good hands.
Posted by: Mountain Cane | November 07, 2013 at 04:27 PM
Brian Pata- RIP. Seven years ago, today.
Posted by: Texascane | November 07, 2013 at 04:34 PM
Why... because I predicted a Vtech victory?
One more thing Soup please don't refer to me as SON.
Posted by: SinisterCane | November 06, 2013 at 10:47 PM
No, I called U a Gator troll because U are SONNY.
Posted by: SOUP | November 07, 2013 at 03:05 PM
Dude it's your site and your rules, I don't do anymore then anybody else on this BLOG and stop it with that Gator Troll nonsense, I'm a registered user and now for the 2ND time you've accused my of being someone else, I've been called a lot of horrible things in life and Gator was never one of them. I have a lot of post being positive as much as negative on CaneSpace. So we don't agree who cares but if it make you feel better then NOd is best Coordinator in CFB, to all the Fellow Spacer it's been real and take care
Posted by: SinisterCane | November 07, 2013 at 04:40 PM
Heal up Duke!
F' the Hokies!
Posted by: Keoki | November 07, 2013 at 05:24 PM
Thanks KY. RIP Brian Pata! Go Canes! Beat VT! Soup thanks for everything! It sucks that I cant make it down this weekend for the game against VT and its Homecoming and all. Gonna now come down for the season home finale against Virginia. Go Canes! Beat VT!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | November 07, 2013 at 05:38 PM
Sinister...I was just messin' wit U dude, why U gotta go and get all serious on me all of a sudden? Lighten up Francis!
Posted by: SOUP | November 07, 2013 at 05:47 PM
TSully...I printed out all four tix today and I will see what I can do.
GO CANES, BEAT VT!
Posted by: SOUP | November 07, 2013 at 05:49 PM
TSully...I printed out all four tix today and I will see what I can do.
GO CANES, BEAT VT!
Posted by: SOUP | November 07, 2013 at 05:49 PM
Thanks Soup! U Rule bruh!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | November 07, 2013 at 06:18 PM
The first class that will help us the most will be when Al/NoD take "How To Play Agressive D 101"
Posted by: KYcane | November 07, 2013 at 11:57 AM
Good answer, I didn't think of that
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You see, that's dat $hit that CaneRock don't like!
Posted by: CaneRock | November 05, 2013 at 03:34 PM
Forgot to post this.
LMAO aight Canechief
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Posted by: Viagra online | November 07, 2013 at 08:41 PM
the more i hear about this martin/ingognito mess, the less i sympathize with martin. for this many players to come out for incognito, you have to believe martin has an agenda. media does what the media does, string it along without all the facts. just my opinion.
Posted by: USAFCane | November 07, 2013 at 08:47 PM
The Florida Dolphins organization is a dumpster fire. No Matter what side U take whether Incognito or Martin, the Organization is a disater and that's my opinion.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | November 07, 2013 at 08:58 PM
DNO and BIG AL need to watch game tape of Sooners and Bears game......That is how you play DEFENSE and make offense work! I will take all the hard hits and personal fouls...sets the tone and lets everyone know you are going to get HIT!
Lets GO CANES!
Posted by: LA3 | November 07, 2013 at 09:18 PM
LA3 Coach Coley Could take notes on how to run an offense too. IJS. U love throwing Coach D under the bus but giving Coley a pass I think thats laughable. Both Coordinators can be better.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | November 07, 2013 at 09:31 PM
you guys hear stanford coaches say they want to attack oregon and force them to beat them and play primary man to force mariota to throw into tight windows.......thats all i want to hear from dno how he does it is up to him but all i want to know is dno plays with that mentality if fsu is too "talented" then at least against wake and unc even against instead his plan is to allow the opposing qb to complete as many passes as he can and by the law of averages hopes he mess up
Posted by: jsy | November 07, 2013 at 09:47 PM
I wonder if the Stanford fans are going to start chanting "We want 'Bama" too?
Perhaps that can become a trend when someone performs well. In sports. At the office. In class.
Posted by: TonyCane | November 07, 2013 at 10:19 PM
Terrence, one thing that comes out of the Dolphins mess is that I can already predict what direction that Miami will take in the draft:
1st Round: OL
2nd Round: OL
3rd Round: OL
3rd Round: OL (compensatory pick for J Long)
4th Round: OL
5th Round: OL
6th Round: OL
7th Round: OL
Posted by: TonyCane | November 07, 2013 at 10:20 PM
DNO and BIG AL need to watch game tape of Sooners and Bears game......That is how you play DEFENSE and make offense work! I will take all the hard hits and personal fouls...sets the tone and lets everyone know you are going to get HIT!
Lets GO CANES!
Posted by: LA3 | November 07, 2013 at 09:18 PM
I assume you're not recommending the OU style of defense?
Posted by: dj moonbat | November 07, 2013 at 10:21 PM
Nah, FSU was already favored 22 points before any scheme was even seen on that Saturday. ;-)
Posted by: 360Cane | November 07, 2013 at 10:22 PM
Tsully, too many people gave Fisch a pass.
Posted by: WWIN | November 07, 2013 at 10:32 PM
Tony Cane Yes Sir
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | November 07, 2013 at 10:33 PM
WWIN U sir are correct!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | November 07, 2013 at 10:38 PM
WWIN bruh U know how it is. Some peeps just want to complain about defense as if offense doesnt count but last time I checked U cant win a game 0-0. U do have to score, but its amazing how the LA3, JSY, and all the ones griping about defense but so quiet U can hear a rat piss on cotton as it relates to the offense is madening to me but it is what it is. Go Canes! Beat VT! I ask anyone who is always complaining about the defense ask yourself one question If u think we can beat great teams only scoring 14 points. I got some ocean front property to sale U??????
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | November 07, 2013 at 10:42 PM
Let's go Canes!
Finish strong!!
Posted by: Surfercane | November 07, 2013 at 10:44 PM
Stanford is beating the Duck out of Oregon and Baylor is all up in that Sooner Schooner!
Posted by: Canesteeler | November 07, 2013 at 10:51 PM
Soup U called It on Baylor Beating Oklahoma. Little Game Bob Stoops in Full Effect LOL!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | November 07, 2013 at 10:51 PM
Stanford taking it to Oregon.
Go Canes Beat V
Posted by: CGNC | November 07, 2013 at 10:51 PM
*T
Posted by: CGNC | November 07, 2013 at 10:51 PM
Wow Mariota for the Ducks looked completely lost! Throw it away dude. LOL now where have I seen that before....... ;-)
Posted by: CGNC | November 07, 2013 at 10:55 PM
Soup U called It on Baylor Beating Oklahoma. Little Game Bob Stoops in Full Effect LOL!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | November 07, 2013 at 10:51 PM
He needs to learn to be aggressive on defense.
Posted by: dj moonbat | November 07, 2013 at 10:55 PM
CGNC.... ? For you. How far do you think Oregon will drop in the polls w a loss?
Posted by: LJ | November 07, 2013 at 10:57 PM
I think down to at least 10 CGNC
Posted by: Canesteeler | November 07, 2013 at 11:07 PM
Let's Go Canes! Fire D'No.
Posted by: TGU_CANE | November 07, 2013 at 11:18 PM
RCCF, you got the upset you wanted, Baylor upset Oklahoma for ya
Posted by: WWIN | November 07, 2013 at 11:26 PM
RCCF, you got the upset you wanted, Baylor upset Oklahoma for ya
Posted by: Willie Will in Nashville | November 07, 2013 at 11:26 PM
Huh? OU was ranked #10.
Posted by: dj moonbat | November 07, 2013 at 11:27 PM
Stanford is tough. Run ball tough d pass when need to. 1 holding penalty all year. They're very t and very smart as a team. Tough as well. Theres a great football lesson to learn from.
Posted by: VA Cane | November 07, 2013 at 11:30 PM
Stanford is tough. Run ball tough d pass when need to. 1 holding penalty all year. They're very t and very smart as a team. Tough as well. Theres a great football lesson to learn from.
Posted by: VA Cane | November 07, 2013 at 11:30 PM
Anybody who thinks the Power I is obsolete should be watching what Stanford has been able to do.
Posted by: dj moonbat | November 07, 2013 at 11:32 PM
Yes Sir VA Cane!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | November 07, 2013 at 11:32 PM
Soup U called It on Baylor Beating Oklahoma. Little Game Bob Stoops in Full Effect LOL!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | November 07, 2013 at 10:51 PM
I tried to tell them,
But they could not listen,
They did not know how,
Perhaps they'll listen now...
Posted by: SOUP | November 07, 2013 at 11:47 PM
Anybody who thinks the Power I is obsolete should be watching what Stanford has been able to do.
Posted by: dj moonbat | November 07, 2013 at 11:32 PM
YUP
Posted by: SOUP | November 07, 2013 at 11:48 PM
I ask anyone who is always complaining about the defense ask yourself one question If u think we can beat great teams only scoring 14 points.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | November 07, 2013 at 10:42 PM
Never ever, not even in a drunken stupor.
Posted by: SOUP | November 07, 2013 at 11:50 PM
Wow, that blocked FG makes things interesting.
Posted by: dj moonbat | November 07, 2013 at 11:51 PM
RCCF, you got the upset you wanted, Baylor upset Oklahoma for ya
Posted by: Willie Will in Nashville | November 07, 2013 at 11:26 PM
Huh? OU was ranked #10.
Posted by: dj moonbat | November 07, 2013 at 11:27 PM
WEARING BAYLOR GREEN TONITE....LETS GO BAYLOR LETS GO ALL UPSETS EXCEPT daU..
Carry On...
12%Bussing to NC for the ACCCG RCCF.
Posted by: RCCF | November 07, 2013 at 01:29 PM
Posted by: WWIN | November 08, 2013 at 12:04 AM
Baylor, Stanford, neither who has the kind of talent we have. 2 different systems but the same results, Wins. Stanford plays mauling type defense and offense. Those guys play smart and do their jobs and Baylor, just flies to the ball of course Bell is not the greatest Qb Oaklahoma has ever had But really impressed with both teams. Both our coordinators, I hope were watching thses games and would try to incorporate some of these schemes into our pedestrian units, it can't hurt.
Posted by: herbieibis | November 08, 2013 at 12:29 AM
the more i hear about this martin/ingognito mess, the less i sympathize with martin. for this many players to come out for incognito, you have to believe martin has an agenda. media does what the media does, string it along without all the facts. just my opinion.
Posted by: USAFCane | November 07, 2013 at 08:47 PM
Yeah, but you've got to remember who's signing their paychecks...who's to say that the players aren't regurgitating the "company line". And if anybody's lucky, it's Incognito, because everybody has a breaking point, and Incognito is lucky that Martin's breaking point, was WALKING AWAY!
Posted by: CaneRock | November 08, 2013 at 12:57 AM