On December 12th, 1992…UMSHoF member Gino Torretta became the 2nd Miami Hurricanes football player to be named the winner of the highly coveted Heisman Trophy Award!
Torretta tallied 1400 points and 310 first place votes from the 985 selectors. He beat out San Diego State's Marshall Faulk, (1,080 pts.-164 1st place votes) and Georgia's Garrison Hearst (982-140) to join Vinny Testaverde as the only Miami Hurricanes to win the prestigious award! He claimed the most total points in 4 of the 6 regions of the country, and was 2nd in the other 2 regions.
Gino Torretta was one of the most celebrated football players in the University of Miami and NCAA history. A 1991 graduate with a degree in Business Management, Torretta won both athletic and academic awards during his prolific career as a Hurricane.
He became only the second player in Hurricane history to win the coveted Heisman Trophy Award as the nation’s top collegiate football player. He was also honored as the Walter Camp Football Foundation’s Player of the Year.
The Associated Press, Kodak, Walter Camp and The Football News named Torretta first-team All-American. He also won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, The Maxwell Trophy and the Davey O’Brien national quarterback awards.
Torretta was a unanimous selection as BIG EAST Offensive Player of the year for two consecutive seasons, the NCAA Today’s Top Six Award winner, Toyota Leadership Award winner and Chevrolet Offensive Player of the Year.
Torretta finished his Miami career with eleven school passing records, including career attempts (991), completions (555), yards (7,690), total offense (7,772), longest pass (99 yards to Horace Copeland vs. Arkansas, an NCAA record) and most passing yards in a game (485 vs. San Diego State).
He was tapped into Iron Arrow, considered the highest honor at the university. He has also been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, the Orange Bowl Hall of Honor and was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame in 2003!
^^^ yeah. It's just a shame the scheme isn't better on the OL. Remember the Louisville bowl game? Kayaa needed a Romberg.
Posted by: The Dude | December 12, 2014 at 11:50 PM
Posted by: dj moonbat | December 12, 2014 at 11:01 PM
LMAO
How much I owe for the fan club TDIM?
Posted by: WWIN | December 13, 2014 at 12:38 AM
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Posted by: The Dude | December 13, 2014 at 01:27 AM
^^^^^^^Sign me up for a years worth!!!!
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Posted by: The Dude | December 13, 2014 at 02:35 AM
Think next year Kaaya becomes our Jameis Winston.
Leads our team to whatever's necessary to get us a win.
That's why I asked the question about him last night.
Posted by: Go Canes | December 13, 2014 at 07:40 AM
Muschamp's salary is $1.7 million per.
Wow.
Posted by: Go Canes | December 13, 2014 at 08:07 AM
Think next year Kaaya becomes our Jameis Winston.
Posted by: Go Canes | December 13, 2014 at 07:40 AM
No. He Doesn't strike me as the raping type.
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | December 13, 2014 at 08:46 AM
@CoachColey: My City! #305 #Canes #ItsInU #MiamiBoy #ThisIsYourDream #MakeTheDifference #ChangeTheGame
Posted by: Go Canes | December 13, 2014 at 09:15 AM
^^^ yeah. It's just a shame the scheme isn't better on the OL. Remember the Louisville bowl game? Kayaa needed a Romberg.
Posted by: The Dude | December 12, 2014 at 11:50 PM
The OL was so erratic this year, I don't know what to think. I mean, they had games where I could legitimately use the word "great" to describe their performance, and then games where they didn't appear to be trying, and games where the blocking schemes were useless against what the defense was doing.
I think Kehoe may be dependent on being a lunatic to get his players properly focused, and may not know how to operate within this more conservative coaching staff. He's certainly not a guy whose intellectual gifts jump out at you, but the guy does seem to have passion. I could see how that could be a problem.
Posted by: dj moonbat | December 13, 2014 at 09:16 AM
Muschamp's salary is $1.7 million per.
Wow.
Posted by: Go Canes | December 13, 2014 at 08:07 AM
Plus money from florida... yeah he was out of Miami's price range
Posted by: laquinton | December 13, 2014 at 09:16 AM
Posted by: dj moonbat | December 13, 2014 at 09:16 AM
The OL had so many injuries they get a pass. Actually, with the exception of th last 2 games they played very well.
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | December 13, 2014 at 09:24 AM
The OL had so many injuries they get a pass. Actually, with the exception of th last 2 games they played very well.
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | December 13, 2014 at 09:24 AM
And Louisville was unspeakably awful.
Posted by: dj moonbat | December 13, 2014 at 09:26 AM
Why would Muschamp turn down the head coach offer from Houston to become an assistant at Auburn?
To me, that sounds like he doesn't have drive or initiative. If I was a Florida fan, I would really be pissed at that guy.
Posted by: Raizecane | December 13, 2014 at 09:29 AM
Posted by: Raizecane | December 13, 2014 at 09:29 AM
Yeah I was really surprised too. The only thing I can think is he either wasn't offered to job or he's been led to believe with a great season or two at auburn he can score another big time job.
Posted by: Go Canes | December 13, 2014 at 09:35 AM
Why would Muschamp turn down the head coach offer from Houston to become an assistant at Auburn?
Posted by: Raizecane | December 13, 2014 at 09:29 AM
A lot of contracts specify that they pay you less, or stop paying entirely, if you take a head coaching job within n years. If he takes a coordinator job, he may be able to double-dip.
Posted by: dj moonbat | December 13, 2014 at 09:42 AM
With Henderson & Linder gone, the right side of the O-Line was a concern coming into the year, and losing Gadbois & McDermott didn't help. But am I the only one that thinks the O-Line is TOO big? Should we put more of an emphasis on quickness, over size?
Posted by: CaneRock | December 13, 2014 at 09:42 AM
The SEC hires tell you everything you need to know about college football. You want the best you have pay near NFL money. $4M+ to a HC a Ole Miss? Ole Miss who literally achieved nothing in football. Auburn paying $1.7M for a assistant. Does Miami pay that for it's entire staff beyond AG? Sadly, I still think Miami could get an coach on the cheap and compete for a NT just because it is Miami. Oh well another year of AG looms.
Posted by: USAFCane | December 13, 2014 at 10:00 AM
And Louisville was unspeakably awful.
Posted by: dj moonbat | December 13, 2014 at 09:26 AM
True
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | December 13, 2014 at 10:34 AM
^^^ yeah. It's just a shame the scheme isn't better on the OL. Remember the Louisville bowl game? Kayaa needed a Romberg.
Posted by: The Dude | December 12, 2014 at 11:50 PM
Technically gang, ST17 was the QB for the Louisville bowl game
Posted by: KYcane | December 13, 2014 at 10:37 AM
Condi Rice to Texas for President... wow
Posted by: laquinton | December 13, 2014 at 10:38 AM
This day 4 years ago Miami hired Al Golden
Posted by: laquinton | December 13, 2014 at 10:41 AM
^^^^
SM17
Posted by: KYcane | December 13, 2014 at 11:07 AM
Why would Muschamp turn down the head coach offer from Houston to become an assistant at Auburn?
To me, that sounds like he doesn't have drive or initiative. If I was a Florida fan, I would really be pissed at that guy.
Posted by: Raizecane | December 13, 2014 at 09:29 AM
He'll do fine as a coordinator, and if Aurburn succeeds he'll be in line for a better coaching job than Houston.
Posted by: TonyCane | December 13, 2014 at 11:30 AM
@DanWolken: Ouch RT @wareagleextra: Muschamp says recruits would always tell him how nice housing was at Auburn. "It's nice to be on this side of it."
Posted by: Go Canes | December 13, 2014 at 12:20 PM
@CanesWarningFS: Lots of prospects playing RT“@SigmaCane1914: @brennanpcarroll and @TimIceHarris in attendance for Rockets state game http://t.co/CiEnplaQ5h”
Posted by: Go Canes | December 13, 2014 at 12:46 PM
It all is fun to talk about etc - but bottom line is we had a better coach we would be far more fun to watch and win more games! Get rid of golden; he has PROVEN he is NOT our guy!
Posted by: AeroCane | December 13, 2014 at 12:51 PM
Why would Muschamp turn down the head coach offer from Houston to become an assistant at Auburn?
To me, that sounds like he doesn't have drive or initiative. If I was a Florida fan, I would really be pissed at that guy.
Posted by: Raizecane | December 13, 2014 at 09:29 AM
Agree, Raize. Assuming he does as well for Auburn as he did for the last 3 schools he was a DC for, he reinforces the idea that he is a good coordinator. But we already knew that. It's almost as if he is admitting he isn't HC material.
Posted by: j.w. | December 13, 2014 at 12:53 PM
The OL had so many injuries they get a pass. Actually, with the exception of th last 2 games they played very well.
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | December 13, 2014 at 09:24 AM
And Louisville was unspeakably awful.
Posted by: dj moonbat | December 13, 2014 at 09:26 AM
AND DON'T FORGET NEBRASKA! Duke couldn't even get the ball from Kaaya before he was being hit...
Posted by: roachcane77 | December 13, 2014 at 12:56 PM
If a new coach was hired, I could see him letting Coley go and bringing in someone like Nix lol
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 13, 2014 at 01:09 PM
If a new coach was hired, I could see him letting Coley go and bringing in someone like Nix lol
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 13, 2014 at 01:09 PM
And I thought *I* had a pessimistic outlook.
Posted by: dj moonbat | December 13, 2014 at 02:25 PM
I think Muschamp simply played the UH hc position to better maneuver a good deal with Auburn for a good salary while reestablishing himself and his career...and still be in the SEC. If he goes to UH and things are fair, his career is dead in the water. What are the odds he won't do well, both on the field and financially, at Auburn. There is no doubt Muschamp is a good D coordinator. Malzahn's strength is O, so it's a perfect fit.
Posted by: jcane | December 13, 2014 at 02:35 PM
There is no doubt Muschamp is a good D coordinator. Malzahn's strength is O, so it's a perfect fit.
Posted by: jcane | December 13, 2014 at 02:35 PM
This may be just what Malzahn needs to put him over the top, like hiring Bob Stoops did for Spurrier.
Posted by: dj moonbat | December 13, 2014 at 02:43 PM
#NixTheFix
#BubbleScreen
Posted by: SOUP | December 13, 2014 at 03:03 PM
@CanesWarningFS: Canes offered last week and really want him RT“@SigmaCane1914: Rocket TD.....Anthony Jones throws up The U!!!!”
Posted by: Go Canes | December 13, 2014 at 03:21 PM
@mattyports: To end practice, Stacy Coley and Tracy Howard had an altercation. Settled it with a blocking drill -- Coley bullied him. Offense goes wild.
Posted by: Go Canes | December 13, 2014 at 03:23 PM
@CanesWarningFS: Marques Gayot seems to be enjoying his move to Linebacker RT“@MgayotUM: Really liking this LB👊😈💪”
@mattyports: Haven't talked to him (no one has) but I'm hearing Ereck Flowers is no guarantee to leave UM for the NFL draft.
Posted by: Go Canes | December 13, 2014 at 03:25 PM
Anybody know what's up with the administration and Alonzo?
Posted by: laquinton | December 13, 2014 at 04:15 PM
And who is Jesse marks ?
Posted by: laquinton | December 13, 2014 at 04:32 PM
@Manny_Navarro: Anthony Jones ran for 199 yards, 3 TDs in 6A title game. Said he will enroll in January. Should make final decision in week or 2 #UM #FIU
Posted by: Go Canes | December 13, 2014 at 04:58 PM
The U was just shown on ABC which was actually surprising. I just hope we make part 3, 4, 5, etc. sooner than later. []_[]
Posted by: 360Cane | December 13, 2014 at 04:58 PM
@Manny_Navarro: #Central RB Anthony Jones on what he flashed the U after a TD today: "Miami is my dream school. It's hometown. But I'm committed to FIU."
Posted by: Go Canes | December 13, 2014 at 04:59 PM
Ohio...U must be absolutely TEARING IT UP on Twitter! I am geting email confirmations of retweets, replies and direct messages by the dozens! Better check DMs. LOL
Posted by: 86Cane | December 13, 2014 at 05:04 PM
And who is Jesse Marks ?
Posted by: laquinton | December 13, 2014 at 04:32 PM
Head of the Hurricane Club at UM and Major donor manager.
Posted by: 86Cane | December 13, 2014 at 05:06 PM
@CanesInSight: The most underrated players in South Florida: Every year, South Florida produces talented… http://t.co/MNsJjLrmWJ
Posted by: Go Canes | December 13, 2014 at 05:13 PM
Just watched the "U" 30 for 30. Smh. It made my eyes water. It's so hard to see where we are at and knowing what we were and should be. How can any of you f*cks make 1 excuse for that b*tch Folden...
I really hate the administration. I'm out...
Posted by: CoCane | December 13, 2014 at 05:15 PM
What is Ohio's Twitter name?
Posted by: Go Canes | December 13, 2014 at 05:19 PM
FSU Hype Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r975PFgjpsE
Very truthful video here.
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | December 13, 2014 at 05:29 PM
Central does a good job of getting their kids to EE. And I didn't know Jones was a Sr....did we offer Him late or something?
Posted by: CaneRock | December 13, 2014 at 05:54 PM
@Manny_Navarro: #Central RB Anthony Jones on what he flashed the U after a TD today: "Miami is my dream school. It's hometown. But I'm committed to FIU."
Posted by: Go Canes | December 13, 2014 at 04:59 PM
huh? Did we offer? If so does this make any sense?
Posted by: USAFCane | December 13, 2014 at 06:23 PM