The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame (UMSHoF) today announced its 2015 class of inductees.
Headlining the group are two-time Olympic medalist Lauryn Williams as well as football stars Jonathan Vilma, Kevin Patrick, Rusty Medearis, Winston Moss and the late Sean Taylor. Rounding out the class are College Baseball Hall of Fame member Alex Fernandez, NCAA Champion diver Chris Mantilla, basketball star Kym Hope and former football assistant coach Rob Chudzinski.
This year's class will be formally introduced at halftime of the Miami-Cincinnati game on Sat, Oct. 11, as part of the "Hall of Fame Game" ceremonies. Inductees will enter the UMSHoF at the 47th Annual Induction Banquet, which will be held in April 2015.
“This is an impressive class that reflects the highest level of athletic talent representative of The U,” said K.C. Jones, president of the UMSHoF and member of the 2008 class. “We look forward to introducing the class at the upcoming Cincinnati game and hosting our induction ceremony at the banquet in the spring.”
The UMSHoF was founded in 1966 by eight Dade County Circuit Court judges, all Miami alumni, 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 through their achievements and championships.
UMSHoF Class of 2015
Rob Chudzinski Football Coach 1996-2003
Beginning as tight ends coach in 1996 and extending through his time as offensive coordinator starting in 2001, Chudzinski had the coaching ability for developing outstanding talent, including All-American TEs Bubba Franks, Jeremy Shockey and Kellen Winslow Jr. His offensive schemes set UM records for most points (527), total yards (6,074) and rushing touchdowns (33) during the 2001 National Championship season. During his time at The U, six Canes on the offensive side garnered All-America honors and national awards, including the Outland Trophy (Bryant McKinnie), Rimington Trophy (Brett Romberg) and the Maxwell Award (Ken Dorsey). As a player, Rob helped win two National Championships (1987 and 1989), was tapped into Iron Arrow, and won the school's first football NCAA Post Graduate Scholarship.
Alex Fernandez Baseball 1989
Alex had arguably the greatest pitching season in school history when he went 15-2 with a 2.01 earned run average, while striking out 177 batters in 147 innings, all while being named a Freshman All-American and First Team All-American byBaseball America Magazine. He pitched a no-hitter against Maine in a 2-0 decision, allowing just one walk while striking out 13. In the East Regional in Gainesville, he was named to the all-tournament team after eliminating the Gators with a complete game while giving up just one run, and he batted .375 for the series. Ron Fraser's team would advance to the College World Series, giving Alex another stage on which to be seen by the baseball world. He left Miami for Miami-Dade College and won the Dick Howser Award as the best player in college baseball in 1990. A member of the Florida Marlins’ 1997 World Series Champions team, Fernandez was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame last year.
Kym Hope Women's Basketball 1995-1999
One of the finest all-around players in UM history, Kym was a two-time First Team All-BIG EAST selection (1997-98, 98-99). She ranks in the top 10 in categories ranging from career scoring (1,462 pts.), career free throw percentage (.741), career field goal percentage (.526, #2 all-time) career rebounds (888, #4 all-time) and career blocked shots (164, #2 all-time). Kym was named the BIG EAST Most Improved Player in 1997-98, when she led the conference in rebounding. Playing alongside UMSHoF members Octavia Blue and Desma Thomas Bateast during her career, Kym helped to lead the Canes in post-season play in her junior and senior years.
Chris Mantilla Diving 1995-1998
An 11-time All-American, Chris won the 3-meter title at the 1996 NCAA Championships, finishing second in the 1-meter springboard and third in the 10-meter platform, as he teamed with UMSHoF members Bryan Gillooly and Tyce Routson to sweep the top three spots in all three diving events at the meet. He was the 1996 BIG EAST Conference champion in the 1-meter and 3-meter events. As a freshman in 1995, he was an All-American in the 1-meter and platform categories, then for the next three years (1996, 1997 and 1998), he garnered All-American status in the 1-meter, 3-meter and platform.
Rusty Medearis Football 1990-1992, 1994
The heart and soul of a dominant defense that led Miami to the National Championship in 1991, Medearis may be best remembered for his inspiring recovery from a devastating injury in 1992 to return to the field in 1994. Named a Freshman All-American with 10 sacks in 1990 - just behind team leader Outland Trophy winner Russell Maryland's 101/2 sacks - Rusty came back with 10 sacks and was named All-BIG EAST in 1991. His 22 sacks in just over two full seasons are still seventh all-time in school history. He was injured in the third game of the 1992 season but showed determination and hard will to make it back to the Orange Bowl stage. In his first career start against Texas Tech as a freshman in 1990, he showed his potential by recording 5 1/2 sacks, 9 solo tackles and 12 total tackles.
Winston Moss Football 1983-1986
A quiet leader both on and off the field, Winston teamed with UMSHoF member George Mira Jr., Jerome Brown, Dan Stubbs and Bennie Blades, among others, to lead the Hurricanes to an undefeated season and a spot in the National Championship game. In 1986, despite missing two games, Moss was fourth in total tackles (87), but second in solo tackles (60), just one behind Mira for the team lead, including eight unassisted tackles in the Canes 23-15 victory over Florida. He was second in tackles for loss (7). A member of the 1983 National Championship team, Winston went on to a 10-year NFL career and is currently the associate head coach of the Green Bay Packers.
Kevin Patrick Football 1990-1993
A First Team All American in 1993 by both the Associated Press and Kodak, Patrick was named the BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year as a senior and was a two-time All-BIG EAST first team selection (1992-93). The defensive end teamed with Rusty Medearis to wreak havoc for opponents with their aggressive and relentless defensive line play. He ended his career with 23 sacks, good for fifth all-time in school history. He is currently the defensive line coach at the University of North Texas.
Sean Taylor Football 2001-2003
A consensus First Team All American in 2003 and finalist for the Thorpe Award as the nation's best safety, Sean was the 2003 BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year. That year, he tied the school record with 10 interceptions that he returned for 184 yards, the second-most yards in a season in school history. He ranks second in career interceptions returned for touchdowns (three), second in career interception return yards (306), and fifth in total interceptions (14). A member of the 2001 National Championship team, Taylor had interceptions in four consecutive games in 2003, the second-longest streak in Canes history. Sadly, Sean Taylor passed away in 2007 and will be inducted posthumously.
Jonathan Vilma Football 2000-2003
Named an All-American in 2003 by the American Football Coaches Association and the Walter Camp Foundation, Vilma was the man in the middle for the Canes defense that played for two National Championships. He led the Canes in total tackles in 2001, 2002 and 2003, and his 377 career tackles totals seventh best all-time, fourth-best for a middle linebacker, behind only UMSHoF members George Mira Jr., Micheal Barrow and Ray Lewis. Jonathan, a two-time Academic All American and three-time All-BIG EAST Academic team, was named the 2003 recipient of the Walter Kichefski Endowed Football Scholarship, given annually by the UMSHoF to the player who best demonstrates respect of fellow man, loyalty, dedication, sacrifice, motivation and inspiration, qualities that Kichefski possessed in his nearly 60 years at Miami as a player, coach and administrator.
Lauryn Williams Track & Field 2001-2004
One of the most decorated track athletes in Miami history, Lauryn was a nine-time All American and won the 100-meter dash at the 2004 NCAA Championships. She was All American in the 60-meter dash (2002, 2003, 2004) the 100-meter dash (2002, 2003, 2004) the 4x100 meter relay (2003, 2004) and the 200-meter indoors (2004). She was named the 2002 BIG EAST Indoor Track Athlete of the Year, the 2004 BIG EAST Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year, and was a 11-time BIG EAST Champion. She left Miami holding seven school records. Lauryn captured the silver medal in the 100-meter dash at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, then won a gold medal as a member of the U.S. team that won the 4x100-meter relay in London. Williams became the first American women to capture medals in both the Summer and Winter Olympics when she captured silver in the two-women bobsled at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi.
With the addition of the Class of 2015, the UMSHoF will have 292 members.
First!
#firegolden
Posted by: itsa_canes_thang | October 06, 2014 at 07:04 PM
so close...
Posted by: longtimecanefan | October 06, 2014 at 07:14 PM
3 times a lady.......
Posted by: raizecane | October 06, 2014 at 07:49 PM
2 of my favs....Rusty and ST26.....Heart and Soul of UM football along with my 3rd fav......Rohan!!!!!
This is great; what a legacy all these athletes created....we must do better on the field for these great football players....True Champs!!!!
Posted by: VA Cane | October 06, 2014 at 08:18 PM
They are still blogging away on the last blog!
Posted by: SOUP | October 06, 2014 at 08:32 PM
Who was 30Cinco calling out on the last blog? I can't believe these guys would even chime in to support this abortion after last weeks Al Golden "Love in".
The school did owe Al a debt of gratitude for what he went through with the Shapiro investigation. That debt was PAID IN FULL when he made a run at the Pedo State job.
I can't wait for next week when UM "rolls" a QB-less Cincinnati team. Who's gonna hoist the "We're Back (again...)" trophy?
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | October 06, 2014 at 08:32 PM
Who's gonna hoist the "We're Back (again...)" trophy?
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | October 06, 2014 at 08:32 PM
That would be me!
I can't wait: "Miami beats Cincy convincingly!"
Posted by: SOUP | October 06, 2014 at 08:36 PM
The school did owe Al a debt of gratitude for what he went through with the Shapiro investigation. That debt was PAID IN FULL when he made a run at the Pedo State job.
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | October 06, 2014 at 08:32 PM
There IT is. To borrow one of SOUPSTER's phrases.
Posted by: The Dude | October 06, 2014 at 08:36 PM
Great article Soup.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | October 06, 2014 at 08:41 PM
Looking forward to Saturday's game.
Hopefully the weather stays cool and it doesn't rain!
Posted by: Go Canes | October 06, 2014 at 08:42 PM
You'll be a "Truther" by the end of the VT game Soup!!
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | October 06, 2014 at 08:43 PM
I'm with SOUP, I'm going to enjoy all six or seven of the wins we get this year since they will be few and far between. I just need to convince the SOUPSTER that Al is going to get fired sooner or later, so why even give him 2015? Why not make the move this year?
Posted by: The Dude | October 06, 2014 at 08:45 PM
SOUP,
After the VT game, I will write the open letter article for you if you need me to, lol.
Posted by: The Dude | October 06, 2014 at 08:46 PM
And enough of this B.S. that Al and agent didn't know about Shapiro. If there's any truth to that statement his agent should be fired for incompetence.
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | October 06, 2014 at 08:47 PM
If Im gonna see any body back up or be on their heels its gonna be the cheerleaders...im so sick of this d.
Posted by: [email protected]@ne | October 06, 2014 at 08:51 PM
#FIREALGOLDEN
Posted by: SinisterCane | October 06, 2014 at 09:06 PM
You'll be a "Truther" by the end of the VT game Soup!!
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | October 06, 2014 at 08:43 PM
I may very well be, but I'll NEVER be called a HATER, that is one thing for sure.
Posted by: SOUP | October 06, 2014 at 09:10 PM
SOUP,
Did you see I compared you to the Playmaker bro? Lol.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | October 06, 2014 at 09:11 PM
Looking forward to Saturday's game.
Posted by: Go Canes | October 06, 2014 at 08:42 PM
Go to E5 and find me wearing Canespace.
Posted by: SOUP | October 06, 2014 at 09:12 PM
Did you see I compared you to the Playmaker bro? Lol.
Posted by: The Dude | October 06, 2014 at 09:11 PM
Yeah, U know, it's how we roll.
Posted by: SOUP | October 06, 2014 at 09:12 PM
Haha.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | October 06, 2014 at 09:14 PM
After the VT game, I will write the open letter article for you if you need me to, lol.
Posted by: The Dude | October 06, 2014 at 08:46 PM
If so be it, then "Let It Be".
Here U go (no extra charge):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6T5C-jzSH0
Posted by: SOUP | October 06, 2014 at 09:18 PM
Great article Soup.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | October 06, 2014 at 08:41 PM
It's what we do, it's who we are.
Posted by: SOUP | October 06, 2014 at 09:20 PM
All star version with Billy, Bono and Clapton:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXYNPO3zIj8
Posted by: SOUP | October 06, 2014 at 09:22 PM
Yes Sir Soup
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | October 06, 2014 at 09:27 PM
Nice article SOUP, great research! Hope to see you Saturday.
DR
BTW... here's a quote I saw attributed to Al Golden...
Asked about fan anger, he said: "I don't listen to anything."
SMARTEST MAN IN THE ROOM SYNDROME... ! (We're all blithering idiots not worthy of his time.)
Posted by: roachcane77 | October 06, 2014 at 09:28 PM
If it were me and both Buth and Shiano were available I would still take Butch just based on total body of work Schiano did have a nice small run at arutgers but it was short lived. Butches legacgy lasted for a few years even after he was gone from thw U. We need to get back to the days were all freahmen receivwd a nice haircut upon arrival.
Posted by: itsa_canes_thang | October 06, 2014 at 09:33 PM
Roach check email in 15.
Posted by: SOUP | October 06, 2014 at 09:42 PM
ICT,
Butch is the most logical choice. He's ready when The U is. He'll be a bargain. He has unfinished business and something to prove. He's proven to be an elite recruiter. The talent he put in the NFL is unrivaled. HOF talent. The list goes on and on and on. We should be talking with him right now. At the very least be having an open conversation.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | October 06, 2014 at 09:49 PM
I got VACane as head coach, The Dude as defensive coordinator, WWIN as offensive coordinator (because he knows NOTHING about defense), MiamiCane coaching LBs, OhioCane coaching WRs, UMike coaching RBs, Canerock on OL or DL, Roach on Special Teams and CGNC on TEs.
The rest I can't figure out, but Terrance is our PR man fo sho! Can U imagine the Sunsations under his watch? OH MY!
Posted by: SOUP | October 06, 2014 at 09:54 PM
I think Butch would keep a lot of the staff intact also. He'll need a DC. May keep Ice, Kehoe, Swasey, Carroll, Hurlie. He can bring back Sol. butch would probably want his own OC but maybe he could work with Coley for continuities sake. I'm sure the AD could leverage that. Bottom line is Al Golden will be fired eventually. I vote we enjoy the few games we'll win and demand for him to be gone so we can hire Butch Davis.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | October 06, 2014 at 09:54 PM
The Dude is the AD. I recommend CoCane as the DC. You just gotta keep him away from the cameras and the reporters.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | October 06, 2014 at 09:56 PM
Go Canes will be our media relations director.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | October 06, 2014 at 09:57 PM
Plus CoCane can help coach the D for Coach L come tourny time.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | October 06, 2014 at 09:57 PM
VA,
I thought you might think this is funny. I used to drive by a couple schools where they have the Pop Warner kids. My wife makes me go another way now cause I freak out in the car when I see them standing around. Lol! I want to slap their coaches! Practice [email protected] it practice! I swear no one moves out there.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | October 06, 2014 at 10:02 PM
I recommend CoCane as the DC. You just gotta keep him away from the cameras and the reporters.
Posted by: The Dude | October 06, 2014 at 09:56 PM
Oh God YEAH!
Posted by: 86Cane | October 06, 2014 at 10:08 PM
Just a question for anyone. I'm pretty confidant to say I see 3 more losses the rest of the season. At vtech, fsu and at virginia. So in my opinion that puts us at 6-6 for the year. And based on on the fact since we haven't win a bowl game since 2006 in Boise. 6-7 after the bowl seems likely. So my question to all of you spacers who definitely seem to be in the know about inside rumblings within the program, do you think if we finish 6-6 and 6-7 after the bowl, will that be enough to get rid of golden this year so we can't start recovering ASAP and not have to go through another season of his incompetence? Anyone?
Posted by: Nick | October 06, 2014 at 10:09 PM
Go Canes will be our media relations director.
Posted by: The Dude | October 06, 2014 at 09:57 PM
Yeah, but he is gonna need a BIG budget.
Posted by: 86Cane | October 06, 2014 at 10:11 PM
do you think if we finish 6-6 and 6-7 after the bowl, will that be enough to get rid of golden this year so we can't start recovering ASAP and not have to go through another season of his incompetence? Anyone?
Posted by: Nick | October 06, 2014 at 10:09 PM
Nicky...I am fairly confident that Golden will be here through 2015.
Posted by: 86Cane | October 06, 2014 at 10:12 PM
Thanks for the info 86 and even though I don't post on here much I have been a pretty dedicated reader of blog since the end of 2007. So I just wanted to say that I enjoy the blog and the info on here from everyone very much and thanks for putting this thing together for all us canes fans 86.
Posted by: Nick | October 06, 2014 at 10:17 PM
And enough of this B.S. that Al and agent didn't know about Shapiro. If there's any truth to that statement his agent should be fired for incompetence.
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | October 06, 2014 at 08:47 PM
No kidding. It was reported in the Sun Sentinel in late fall of 2010.
Posted by: TonyCane | October 06, 2014 at 10:17 PM
Cam Chancellor is so much fun to watch. Closest thing to Sean T I've ever seen. Makes me miss 26 every time I watch him.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | October 06, 2014 at 10:18 PM
The only way Golden is fired before the end of 2015 is if he goes under .500 from here on out. If we finish 4-8 or 5-7 this year, there's a chance. If still be surprised if he's let go after this season. 6-6 or better and he's staying.
All IMO ^^
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | October 06, 2014 at 10:21 PM
So I just wanted to say that I enjoy the blog and the info on here from everyone very much and thanks for putting this thing together for all us canes fans 86.
Posted by: Nick | October 06, 2014 at 10:17 PM
We do it for the love of The U!
Posted by: 86Cane | October 06, 2014 at 10:24 PM
Shame on UM 4 fooling Golden into leaving mighty temple!
Posted by: 4-Real | October 06, 2014 at 10:28 PM
The new me:
http://tompopadak.watsonrealtycorp.com/
Help a brutha out?
Posted by: 86Cane | October 06, 2014 at 10:29 PM
Duke:
“When you plan on changing a university, you don’t do it in one year,’’ Johnson responded. “It’s something that takes time. Yeah, we’re 3-3 right now, but I still think we have a lot we can accomplish. There are still things out there that we can reach. Just at least get us back to our winning ways and get us to the Coastal [Division] championship.
“… I wouldn’t say that our season is over.”
Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/acc/university-of-miami/article2539816.html#storylink=cpy
Posted by: CaneRock | October 06, 2014 at 10:37 PM
Haha, SOUP's Haitian...Papa Doc...SAK PASE SOUP!
Posted by: CaneRock | October 06, 2014 at 10:38 PM
Haha, SOUP's Haitian...Papa Doc...SAK PASE SOUP!
Posted by: CaneRock | October 06, 2014 at 10:38 PM
Baby Doc
Posted by: 86Cane | October 06, 2014 at 10:47 PM
#BRINGBUTCHBACK
...If we are still creating a CaneSpace staff, I would like to be equipment manager and have input with Nike! Get us back to the classic uniform look!!!
Posted by: HawaiiCane | October 06, 2014 at 10:54 PM