Desert Storming: UM Sports Hall Of Fame Moment

This Date in Hurricanes History: October 26th, 1991.  

Brought to you by the UM Sports Hall of Fame...

The Miami Hurricanes continued their march to their fourth National Championship in 1991 with a 36-9 victory over the Arizona Wildcats in front of 53,349 fans in Tucson!

UMSHoF member Gino Torretta completed 26 of 50 passes for 350 yards and 2 touchdowns. UMSHoF member Horace Copeland had 6 receptions for 60 yards and WR Kevin Williams had 4 receptions for 52 yards and took a punt return to the house from 48 yards away in the 2nd quarter to stretch Miami's lead to 19-0 in the middle of the 2nd quarter. 

Later, UMSHoF member Lamar Thomas hauled in a touchdown pass from Torretta.  UMSHoF member Carlos Huerta added 3 field goals for the Canes.

The defense held the Wildcats to 238 total yards and forced 4 turnovers, including interceptions by UMSHoF members Darrin Smith and Ryan McNeil.  UMSHoF member Jessie Armstead had 10 solo tackles, 14 total.

UMSHoF member Dennis Erickson's team moved to 7-0 and remained #2 in the country...as fans around the nation began looking forward to a "#1 vs. #2" Game of the Century match up in Tallahassee!

Comments

[CaneRock]

FIRST! WHAT?!...I thought so.

[SOUP]

The Dolphins D has made me happy today!

Go Dolphins!

Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | October 26, 2014 at 04:36 PM

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!!!

SAY WHAT?

[CaneRock]

LMAO! It's hard to be a Colt, and not laugh at the uniform at the guy across from you. Damn those Steeler throwbacks are AWEFUL!

[IraqiCane]

4th fools!!!

[Sarasota 'cane]

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!!!

SAY WHAT?

Posted by: SOUP | October 26, 2014 at 04:52 PM

The Dolphin defense had not one but TWO pick six TD's today!

Tannehill had at least 10 passes batted down today which would of been the talking point if they didn't step on Jacksonville's neck! They need to fix that pronto!

Great team win!

Go Dolphins!

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Steeler unis should have little stingers coming off their bums. Horrible unis.

[WWIN]

Well they are stinging da hell out of the Colts!!!!

[WWIN]

Best the Steelers have played all year! Get us some of those uniforms pronto!

[CaneRock]

Steeler unis should have little stingers coming off their bums. Horrible unis.

Posted by: The Dude | October 26, 2014 at 05:29 PM

WWIM

Well they are stinging da hell out of the Colts!!!!

Posted by: WWIM | October 26, 2014 at 05:41 PM

LMAO!

[CaneRock]

Truuuue:

Matt Porter
@mattyports

High-profile Hurricanes alum, after the game: "Instead of flying a banner, why don't they pay to fly that Make-A-Wish kid to the next game?"

11:06pm*- 23 Oct 14

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Bumblebee Steelers want to know what the record is for points in a game. Lol, 72 by the way.

[CaneRock]

Dwayne Lawson...Lawson reminds me of Xavier Lee:

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2972238/highlights/191678468

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Has a Cane scored this week?

[WWIN]

I like watching the Steelers play, gives me a good perspective of what we're trying to do on defense.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Steelers blitz way more than us.

[canesteeler]

This is the best my Steelers have played all season.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Thats a pretty good comparison CR. I think Lawson has the strongest arm in HS. Kid can wing it, NFL arm strength. Kind of reminds me a little of Joe Flacco too.

[canesteeler]

They have to blitz because the secondary is not very good.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

This is the best my Steelers have played all season.

Posted by: canesteeler | October 26, 2014 at 06:13 PM

I knew it was only a matter of time before we got a canesteeler sighting. My father-in-law is a HUGE Steelers fan. I'm sure he's loving the scoring and hating the last Colts drive.

[Go Canes]

@ByTimReynolds: The Miami Hurricanes haven't allowed a rushing TD in back-to-back weeks. Last time that happened? 2011.

[Go Canes]

@tomdangelo44: #FSU favored by 7 over Louisville. First time this season not a double digit favorite.

[SOUP]

Pitt better run out this clock or Luck will burn them.

[WWIN]

Soup, only we run out the clock in the 3rd qtr! Lol

[CaneRock]

Is it me, or does Andrew Luck favor Marino.

[Lurker]

Favor Marino? Uh, no. He looks like an Amish settler in a covered wagon.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

If Steelers QB#7 isnt having the best day in NFL history, I'd have to wonder what is?

[Go Canes]

@MiamiHurricanes: The #Canes are 12-1 in their last 13 home games.

Your next chance to see them? SATURDAY: http://t.co/sCgzP9tIJo http://t.co/0xnXSdczKX

[BigWindyCane1]

### An AFC scout who believes this UM team had underachieved --- before Thursday --- lists four Hurricanes players in his top 100 draft-eligible prospects: juniors Duke Johnson and Ereck Flowers and seniors Denzel Perryman and Philip Dorsett.

### Twitter: @flasportsbuzzRead more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/sports-buzz/#storylink=cpy

[WWIN]

He looks like an Amish settler in a covered wagon.

Posted by: Lurker | October 26, 2014 at 07:33 PM

LOL! Right

[CaneRock]

John Brown with the GWing 75 yard TD catch for Arizona. For those who don't know, Brown came outta Homestead HS in 2008, and took a circuitous path to Pittsburg State, and now He's ballin' for Arizona...who woulda thought.

[CaneRock]

LMAO! @ Lurker, good one.

[BigWindyCane1]

If the Canes finish strong, the draft eligible Canes will see their draft stock rise and we may break that first-round drought we have had since 2009 might get broken. I think Chick could move up significantly if he continues to play the way he did against VT. Perhaps, Armbrister, Gunter, McDermott and Feliciano might make it into the fifth-sixth round. Pierre also has a shot at getting drafted.

[Go Canes]

Got to put Flowers up there as this year's guy who'd likely move way up the draft if he returned.

Great talent but still makes a lot of mental errors. Think he'd benefit greatly by another year of seasoning.

[Go Canes]

Think Feliciano has had a heck of a year. He dominated Thursday night.

He can be one of those guys who stays in the league a long time on toughness alone.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

I think Feliciano should move to center in the NFL.

[Go Canes]

He's definitely today tough enough Dude. Takes a special breed to play that position.

[SOUP]

Is it me, or does Andrew Luck favor Marino.

Posted by: CaneRock | October 26, 2014 at 07:32 PM

Favor Marino? Uh, no. He looks like an Amish settler in a covered wagon.

Posted by: Lurker | October 26, 2014 at 07:33 PM

Marino? Not even close!

[SOUP]

I think Feliciano should move to center in the NFL.

Posted by: The Dude | October 26, 2014 at 08:24 PM

C or G in NFL.

[CaneRock]

IDK SOUP, with a helmet on, them boys kinda look alike.

[AeroCane]

Sarasota - the fins win was all defense; the O forgot to show up!
Regarding the steelers - my daughter said, dad, those uniforms are a total embarrassment! Lol

[CaneRock]

I think Feliciano is better at G, I think that's part of the reason we only threw the ball 15 times.

[SOUP]

JET screen!

[SOUP]

Rock...NEGATIVE.

Not even close.

[CaneRock]

SOUP, if you squint ya' right eye, and turn ya' head sideways a lil' bit, they LOOK ALIKE! LMAO!

[Go Canes]

I think we've done a good job of keeping Kaaya's jersey pretty clean this season.

As its progressed we've shown if the game plan is to throw we can and if it's to run we can do that too.

[WWIN]

If you squint like James Squinston does when he's looking towards the sidelines for plays, maybe

[SOUP]

Yo Rock...go watch this, don't give up after the first minute, hang in there:

http://www.wideopenspaces.com/grizzly-bear-eats-gopro-camera-video/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=WOS%20MAIN&utm_campaign=WOS_newsletter_10.26%20-%20wos%20main%20sup%20WA%2FOR%20%26%20NJ%2FNY

[WWIN]

Soup, your question about when was the last time we scored on special teams? I believe it was last year at unc.

My question that I've been asking is... Why don't we ever attempt to block a punt?

[CaneRock]

I think if we put Duke on KOR, we'd have a STs TD by now.

[TonyCane]

LMAO! It's hard to be a Colt, and not laugh at the uniform at the guy across from you. Damn those Steeler throwbacks are AWEFUL!

Posted by: CaneRock | October 26, 2014 at 04:54 PM

Somewhere, B Brian Blair and Jumping Jim Brunzell were watching that game and cheering on the Steelers.

[CaneRock]

Speaking of Duke on KOR, do ya'll think Coley is wearin' too many hats...KOR,PR, & WR?

[CaneRock]

LMAO! TonyCane!

#THEKILLERBEES!

[SOUP]

Why don't we ever attempt to block a punt?

Posted by: WWIM | October 26, 2014 at 09:15 PM

Because Corn Elder is too slow?

Or just because he will vs UNC?

[LB]

Update:

Getting to the ACC Title game got a little easier this weekend.

- We won.
- Pitt and UVA both lost.

But it's still going to be very difficult to get in, even by winning out. Here's why:

Winning out (including FSU):
- Duke must lose again. They are a top 25 team and their only loss is to us. Granted, they have five games remaining and all are conference games... but they look much better since we beat them.
- Ga. Tech must lose again. They have three conference games remaining, but the only seeming test left is vs. Clemson. Weird things happen with Clemson at the end of the year.

Should those chips fall, we're in. If, however, we lose another conference game (the most logical choice being FSU):

- Duke must lose twice. That looks like a very tall order.
- Ga. Tech must lose twice in conference. An even taller order.
- N. Carolina, Pitt, and UVA must lose again. This has a pretty good chance of happening, since the Heels and the Panthers play each other, UVA gets FSU and Va. Tech, Pitt plays Duke, and N. Carolina plays Duke.

So, who to root for in the next couple of weeks (save the obvious):

Week 10:
* Pitt over Duke (unlikely)
* UVA over Ga. Tech (unlikely)

Week 11:
* N.C. State over Ga. Tech (unlikely)
Syracuse over Duke (unlikely)
FSU over UVA (likely)

Week 12:
* Clemson over Ga. Tech (likely)
* Va. Tech over Duke (toss-up)
Pitt over N. Carolina (toss-up)

Week 13:
* N. Carolina over Duke (unlikely)
Syracuse over Pittsburgh (toss-up)

Week 14:
* Va. Tech over UVA (likely)
* Wake over Duke (unlikely)
N.C. State over N. Carolina (unlikely)

So winning out is a must if we want to even smell the ACC Title Game.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

He's definitely today tough enough Dude. Takes a special breed to play that position.

Posted by: Go Canes | October 26, 2014 at 08:28 PM

Yeah, I mean you gotta be tough and wicked smart. Feliciano seems like he's got both things going for him. My Chargers could use a center. Dang, now I got my Chargers taking Duke, Perryman & Feliciano. Next I'll have them taking Dorsett, we could use him too.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

I'll tell you who looks alike, Hunter Pence and Matthew McConaughy.

[canesteeler]

How high does Dorsett go in the draft? 3rd round?

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Depends on team need. He will probably run the fastest 40 at the combine so there's a chance the Raiders will take him in the first round.

[Terrance Sullivan]

Dorsett is going no lower than 2nd round.

[Go Canes]

He doesn't even look like the same player he was a few years ago.

His technique, route running, concentration and hands are much better.

He's really matured and developed into a heck of a player.

He'll be a tough one to replace. His skill set is pretty unique on this team.

[BigWindyCane1]

There is speed and there is SPEED! Dorset looks faster this year than he was the first three years in Coral Gables. Dorset is an example of a player who benefited from U-Tough and the S&C under Golden and Swasey. Dorset was a S.Fla. 3-star recruit that has been developed.

Dorset might threaten Chris Johnson's all-time 40 record at the combine. If he does that, I agree with TSully that we are looking at a first or second rounder.

[SOUP]

So winning out is a must if we want to even smell the ACC Title Game.

Posted by: LB | October 26, 2014 at 09:46 PM

Nothing less is acceptable, correct?

[SOUP]

Dorset might threaten Chris Johnson's all-time 40 record at the combine.

Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | October 26, 2014 at 10:25 PM

He will BREAK it.

[Go Canes]

Nothing less is acceptable, correct?

Posted by: SOUP | October 26, 2014 at 10:30 PM

I'll take a 5-1 finish, a top 10 recruiting class and a preseason Top 20 ranking in 2015.

[SOUP]

Would U like a soft ice cream cone with that?

[Go Canes]

With sprinkles.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

I think that's wildly optimistic, but I'll take it. I still can't trust Mark yet, too many bad examples of his ability.

I've been saying it for a while now, Dorsett & Perryman are the two guys we will really miss. We have no one committed with Dorsett's kind of speed. Only Coley is in his class. I'd like to see us get at least 1 guy every year that can run like that at WR.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

We'll miss Perryman & Armbrister. Two All ACC caliber LBs aren't easy to replace. Denzel should be an All American when its all said and done. I know I haven't seen a better MLB than him this year. I think Grace is a stud already and Kirby is okay. After that there's some guys that need to step up and have great Springs. No one on the D can rest. One great game doesn't make us.

[SOUP]

One great game doesn't make us.

Posted by: The Dude | October 26, 2014 at 11:01 PM

That's true, maybe we should just quit the season now while we are ahead?

[jcane]

BTW, Cinci defeated USF by 17 over the weekend. Granted, USF is no power, but the U toyed with a Cinci team that isn't FAMU either. This team shows glimmers, and lately has had several VERY good games. Unfortunately the earlier season poor showings makes every game practically a must win, although a good performance with a loss vs. FSU probably wouldn't upset the masses like losing any other game. The bottom line is that this team can't afford to lose games with poor showings (ie looking completely manhandled on D).

I don't care about how the ACC season finishes. I just want to see the U win out and actually finish this season going uphill instead of downhill like last year. It's all about hope for the future.

[SOUP]

Or maybe, just MAYBE, we could win two great games in a row? No, of course that could NEVER happen, right?

[jcane]

Hadn't been to CS in a few weeks, so needed my fix...and have to relay congrats to Soup for making a sale. I hope it all keeps picking up for you.

[Go Canes]

A 5-1 finish absolutely attainable with three of four remaining games At home.

We beat UVA, who granted is playing much better this season, and Pitt handily last year. We have UNC at home with 10 days to rest, get healthier and prepare.

Nov 1 UNC
Nov 15 FSU
Nov 22 @UVA
Nov 29 PITT

Don't see that prediction as wildly optimistic.

[raizecane]

FYI - I have an extra ticket for the UNC game if anyone is interested. No Charge.....

[SOUP]

Raize...I'll check with my brother in Kendall.

[SJMPARMAN]

I have a feeling that we win out. NC is allowing over 200 yards a game on the ground and over 300 yards a game through the air. FSU is 48th ranked defense against the run and 62nd in passing yards allowed. They don't have the killer running back like last year. They rank 101st in rushing offense. Statistically, our strength is pass defense, 9th in passing yards allowed. So I give us a decent shot at home if the fans show up and get loud. UVA has two killer games before us GT and then FSU. They could be bloodied and sitting on a 4-6 record at that point. Plus Mike London is on his way out. Everyone knows it. Just a matter of timing. Pitt is a good team but we get them at home this year and I think we take it.

[raizecane]

Raize...I'll check with my brother in Kendall.

Posted by: SOUP | October 26, 2014 at 11:27 PM

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Sounds good....

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

That's true, maybe we should just quit the season now while we are ahead?

Posted by: SOUP | October 26, 2014 at 11:06 PM

Or maybe we can schedule Duke for the rest of the year?

[Sarasota 'cane]

Posted by: SJMPARMAN | October 26, 2014 at 11:36 PM

Did somebody just crank up the 6% bus??

[SJMPARMAN]

5 and 1/2 percent but yeah. I think this is very doable. I just ain't skeered of FS Who this year. Somebody is going to beat them. They have been on the edge of losing all year. Why not to us? The other games I am more confident about of course.

[WWIN]

We WILL beat fsu! Vault it!!!!

They are overrated just cuz they won it last year

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

I remember when 86Cane was just another blogger on the SS page. Its crazy to think how long its been since back then. Thanks for all the great times Canespace. This place is numero uno.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

If we play FSU like we played VT then watch out, FSU will be in for a surprise. Would be so nice to knock them off their tower. That'd be some real momentum. Cant look past UNC though.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Anyone know how to make a CS app?

[Go Canes]

FSU is just two plays from having two losses and neither are positive ones, just mistakes made by the other team.

Clemson had 1st and goal at the one and snapped the ball 15 yds over the QBs head. A clean snap and FSU never gets to OT. And of course the very questionable pass interference against the Irish.

They can be beat.

[UMike]

Morning Spacers

[SOUP]

Or maybe we can schedule Duke for the rest of the year?

Posted by: The Dude | October 26, 2014 at 11:45 PM

I heard that we beat Duke convincingly.

IJS

[CaneRock]

We'll miss Perryman & Armbrister. Two All ACC caliber LBs aren't easy to replace. Denzel should be an All American when its all said and done. I know I haven't seen a better MLB than him this year. I think Grace is a stud already and Kirby is okay. After that there's some guys that need to step up and have great Springs. No one on the D can rest. One great game doesn't make us.

Posted by: The Dude | October 26, 2014 at 11:01 PM

TD...Jackson,Gayot,Carter,Harris,Owens, Young,McCray, & Smith, is a good LBing unit to work with.

And besides Perry, don't sleep on that Gordinier kid outta NJ, He can ball.

[UMike]

Grace... dont forget Grace.

[CaneRock]

Ay, this exotic lookin' bird just landed on my back porch, looks like a parakeet. Doesn't look scared, what should I do...

[UMike]

be-be gun?

[CaneRock]

LMAO! UMike. The lil' fella just flew away, at least I think He was a fella.

[CaneRock]

UMike...I didn't forget about Grace...with the exception of Carter, I was just pointing out the kids who are either RSing, or are presently not in the 2 deep. And yes, I think Carter will grow into a LB.

[SOUP]

I remember when 86Cane was just another blogger on the SS page. Its crazy to think how long its been since back then. Thanks for all the great times Canespace. This place is numero uno.

Posted by: The Dude | October 27, 2014 at 01:02 AM

Right? It is funny when U look at it from that perspective. I can't lose track of that (how, why and when we started) but it seems like sometimes I do.

[thirstybuzzardcane]

Clemson had 1st and goal at the one and snapped the ball 15 yds over the QBs head. A clean snap and FSU never gets to OT. And of course the very questionable pass interference against the Irish.

They can be beat.

Posted by: Go Canes | October 27, 2014 at 07:06 AM

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When the score was tied with around a minute left, Clemson had the ball and would of had a easy FG for the win but their RB fumbles the ball. FSU has dodge a lot of bullets this year. Hope we smack them in the mouth!!!

[1mg of Epi]

Right? It is funny when U look at it from that perspective. I can't lose track of that (how, why and when we started) but it seems like sometimes I do.

Posted by: SOUP | October 27, 2014 at 08:52 AM

How long ago did you hang up the canespace shingle?

[UMike]

CR.. I LOVE the attitude Carter plays with, he just wants to fight everyone lol

[Go Canes]

@mattyports: Power 5 RBs (100+ carries): Tevin Coleman, Ind. 8.83 yards per carry; Melvin Gordon, Wisc. 7.58; Duke Johnson, Miami 7.45.

[SOUP]

Epi...June 16, 2007.

[SOUP]

The day it all started:

http://canespace.typepad.com/canespace/2007/06/welcome_to_the_.html