UMSHOF Announces New Inductees for 2016

The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2017 inductees for the 49th Annual UMSHoF Induction Banquet this coming Spring.

 

 

The nine members of the Class of 2017 are: football's James Jackson, Jeremy Shockey and Darryl Williams, baseball's Ryan Braun and Dan Davies, basketball Steve Edwards, tennis' Audra Cohen, women's basketball coach Katie Meier and Valeria Tapiana, the first volleyball player ever inducted.

 

 "Once again, I'm pleased to introduce another great class of University of Miami Sports Hall of Famers for 2017", said UMSHoF President Gerard Loisel.   "We invite all Hurricane fans to join us this spring at our induction banquet as we welcome the newest members into the Hall of Fame". This year's class will be formally introduced at halftime of the Miami-North Carolina football game on Saturday, October 15 as part of the "Hall of Fame Game" ceremonies.

 

The 49th Annual UMSHoF Induction Banquet will be held in April 2017; for information please contact the UMSHoF at 305-284-2775.

 

 

The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization 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. With the addition of the Class of 2017, only 309 honorees have been inducted into the UM Sports Hall of Fame.

 

 

 

Ryan Braun                    Baseball                2003-2005

 

A two-time All American (2003 & 2005), Braun made an instant impact when he came to Miami in 2003 leading the team in batting average (.364) home runs (17) and runs batted in (76) and was named the National Freshman of the Year by Baseball America.  As a junior for UMSHoF member Coach Jim Morris' Hurricanes, he hit .396 with 18 home runs, 76 RBI's, 23 stolen bases, was a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award as college baseball's top player and was named the 2005 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Player of the Year.  A 1st round draft pick (5th overall) of the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2005 MLB Draft, Ryan was named the National League's Rookie of the year (2007) and  Most Valuable Player in 2011.

 

Audra Cohen                  Tennis                2005-2007

 

Cohen garnered four All American honors in her two years at Miami, being named as both a singles and doubles honoree in both her two years with the Canes.  In 2005-2006, for UMSHoF member Coach Paige Yaroshuk Tews Canes, she went 34-2 in singles winning the International Tennis Association (ITA) National Indoor Championship and was named the ITA National Player of the Year, as well as the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Player of the Year.  She was ranked the ITA Number 1 College Tennis Player in the United States in both 2005-2006 and 2006-2007.  A three-time finalist for the Honda Sports Award, given to the best female athlete in the U.S. in 12 different sports, Cohen was named the winner for tennis in 2007. (Note- she spent 2004-2005 at Northwestern and was a finalist that year, too)

 

Dan Davies                    Baseball                1983-1986

 

Dan was a crafty left handed pitcher who is third all-time in victories with 41 wins.  He had his best season in 1985 leading UMSHoF member Coach Ron Fraser's Hurricanes to the 1985 National Championship by winning 15 games (including 14 straight) against only 2 losses with a 2.66 earned run average.  In 22 starts that season, second most in school history, he struck out 105 batters in 138 innings and tossed 3 shutout victories.  He led the team in victories, or was tied for the lead, in 1984, 1985 and 1986, helping the Canes to the College World Series each year.

 

Steve Edwards               Basketball            1992-1996

 

One of the most prolific long-range shooters in Miami history, he still ranks second in the record books with 265 career three-point field goals, a mark that is still the BIG EAST conference record.  Edwards, a two-time honoree as "Mr. Basketball" in the state of Florida, was named to the conference All-Freshman team in his first year for UMSHoF member Coach Leonard Hamilton.  Plagued by injuries his whole career, he still led Miami in scoring in three of his four seasons and ranks 13th all-time with 1,393 points and is 10th in career steals.  "Stevie" led the Canes to their first post-season appearance (1994-1995) since the rebirth of the basketball program and back-to-back-winning seasons.

 

 

 James Jackson            Football                1996-2000

 

Though he shared the backfield with UMSHoF members Edgerrin James and Clinton Portis, Jackson was a true workhorse for the Canes, currently the fourth leading rusher in school history with 2,953 yards, just 7 yards behind James for the third spot..  His 541 rushing attempts is the second most by a Hurricane running back and his 29 rushing touchdowns is ranked fourth all time.  His overall total of 32 touchdowns (29 rushing, 3 receiving) is tied for third place.  A second team All-BIG EAST selection in 2000, he led the Canes in rushing yards (1,006), becoming just the 5th Miami rusher to pass 1,00 yards for a season, as the team completed its comeback to national prominence by going 11-1, and finishing #2 in the polls.  Drafted in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft, James spent five seasons in the league.

 

Katie Meier                    Coaching            2005-Present

 

Entering her 12th season at the helm of the Hurricane's women's basketball program, Meier has worked tirelessly to put her mark on Miami's program and to build a winning tradition.  In 2015-2016, she guided the team to its seventh consecutive postseason, a fifth trip to the NCAA tournament in the last six years and a sixth 20-plus win season in the last seven years, all extending program records.  In 2010-2011, she led the Canes to a 26-3 regular season record, 12-2 in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and gained their first ACC regular season co-championship, their first NCAA post season berth since 1992, and Meier was named the ACC Coach of the Year and the Associated Press Co-National Coach of the Year.

 

Jeremy Shockey           Football               2000-2001

 

 A junior college transfer, Shockey became a Miami legend with his first touchdown catch...a 13-yard pass from UMSHoF member Ken Dorsey in the final minute to defeat # 1 Florida State on national television 27-24 to cement Miami's return to national prominence.  That season, he also caught a 44-yard, tackle-breaking touchdown as the Canes beat # 2 Virginia Tech.  In the 2001 National Championship season, he led the team with 45 receptions for 604 yards and 8 touchdowns and was named a first team All American by CNNSI and second team All American by the Associated Press, CBS Sportsline and ABC Sports, and first team All-BIG EAST.  A first round pick (14th overall) by the New York Giants in the 2002 NFL Draft, he spent 10 seasons in the league winning two Super Bowls and being named to four Pro Bowls.

 

 

Valeria Tapiana            Volleyball             2000-2004

 

One of the most honored players in the history of Miami volleyball, Valeria was named the 2002 BIG EAST Player of the Year, as well as a first team all conference player in leading Miami to its first ever NCAA tournament appearance in only the school's second year of competition.  She was named second team All-BIG EAST in 2003, then was named a first team All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) member when the Canes made the move to the ACC in 2004.  That  year, she became the first Hurricane player named an American Volleyball Coaches association (AVCA) honorable mention All American.  Tapiana was the first player to pass 1,000 career kills and is still in the Top 3 in career points, kills, service aces, and digs. She becomes the first volleyball player inducted in the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame.

 

Darryl Williams              Football                1989-1991        

 

A two-time National Champion (1989,1991), the safety out of Miami's American High School, Darryl was a consensus All American in 1991, so honored by the Associated Press, Kodak and the Walter Camp Football Foundation.  A first team All-BIG EAST selection, as well, he led the secondary with 84 tackles (49 solo), including 18 tackles (10) solo in Miami's 17-16 "Game of the Century" victory over Florida State.  He was a first round draft pick (28th overall) of the Cincinnati Bengals  in the 1992 NFL draft and played 10 years in NFL, being named to the Pro Bowl in 1997.

 

Comments

[NicKane]

We never heard anything more on Bruce. Depending on what board your on some say he broke his leg and some say he injured his knee. So my question is which is it? Bone injury which I'm hoping it is or a ligament injury which I'm not?

[Lur-ker]

Everything I've read says it's not a knee, just a broken bone.

But individual patient records are protected by HIPAA, so to get specific medical records it would have to come via patient waiver. The school won't release specifics on patient records themselves, so they won't give the specifics out.

Bottom line: we don't know for sure, but I don't think the knee is involved.

But don't think it's not serious. It is a bone fracture. And he's already had a leg fracture in high school. I'm not sure if it was the same bone or not. That would make a difference.

That's the thing about the Bruce injury. We really don't know how serious it is.

[thirstybuzzardcane]

We never heard anything more on Bruce. Depending on what board your on some say he broke his leg and some say he injured his knee. So my question is which is it? Bone injury which I'm hoping it is or a ligament injury which I'm not?

Posted by: NicKane | September 30, 2016 at 09:25 AM

It was a compound break with the bone intruding the skin, causing ACL and MCL tears. Don't worry though, his hairy feet are still intact.

[BigWindyCane1]

That's the thing about the Bruce injury. We really don't know how serious it is.

Posted by: Lur-ker | September 30, 2016 at 09:46 AM

The Canes recruited the best freshmen receiver group in the country, and got the best receiver in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. I would love to see Bruce on the field this year. Bruce has missed a lot of games and practice so it will be hard for him to get back. Bruce can run routes, get yards after the catch and can even line up in the backfield as a running back or wildcat QB. I would also like to see Mullins on the field, if he is prepared. He is a dynamic player, but I don't know if he has picked up the plays or the playbook. Richards looks like a future #1 receiver. Richards does the best job (and this includes Coley) of getting separation and giving Kaaya a target to throw to, even when he gets jammed at the line. Richards has only scratched the surface of his potential.

[Lur-ker]

Bruce playing this year seems like a HUGE long shot to me. In fact, that's pipe dream territory.

Again, we really don't know the severity of the fracture, but it's looking like a redshirt year for him

Dionte Mullin's might play, though
.

[KYcane]

Keoki,

I saluted the turds for you on the way up I-75

[Old Skool]

I hope your salute involved a right hand pressed against a butt cheek.

[Lur-ker]

Keoki,

I saluted the turds for you on the way up I-75

Posted by: KYcane | September 30, 2016 at 11:36 AM

That salute is for everybody.

F the turds all day long, and twice on Sundays

[Mark from Atlanta]

30-21 Canes. ....close, tough game tomorrow. ..
But, of course I'd love to see utter domination and humiliation. ...
Just Win baby, just win

God bless you and Go Canes! !

[Lur-ker]

30-21 beats the spread

[thirstybuzzardcane]

Canes roll Saturday 38-10!

[Keoki]

Keoki,

I saluted the turds for you on the way up I-75

Posted by: KYcane | September 30, 2016 at 11:36 AM

That salute is for everybody.

F the turds all day long, and twice on Sundays

Posted by: Lur-ker | September 30, 2016 at 11:49 AM

Exactly!!!

F'the Turds!
GO CANES!

[Go,GoCanes!]

31-21 with the Canes up 17 at some point in the 4th quarter.

[Ohio_Cane]

210

[TheeMackJones]

Red state Ohio Cane was shrewd and wagered some serious money when the line was practical. duh Because I received some INSIDER information just the other day, and the WISE GUYS are going to DUMP a lot of SERIOUS money on the Canes " late! " huh

For example, as of Thursday night the Canes were favored... - 8. And if my INSIDER info' is correct. Then that LATE MONEY will escalate the point spread to either... -9 or -9 1/2. OUCH

Oh, and one more thing. It literally takes MILLIONS of dollars to move a line a " hook. " huh So you can imagine how much serious money it would take to move a line " one point. "

[TheeMackJones]

I would love to see Diaz force the Bumbling, Stumbling, Rambling Wreck to PASS! In other words, if Miami TAKES AWAY/limits the Rambling Wreck's " bread and butter. " It will be a long day for Johnson's triple-option game. Simply because his offensive squad DOESN'T have a passing game to speak of. huh

Oh, and one more thing. I believe Miami will force the Rambling Wreck to put " 8 " in the box to slow down Miami's run game. Which will open up Miami's passing attack. duh In other words, I look for Coach Richt and offensive staff to establish the running game tomorrow. Think keeping the Wreck's offense off the field, and giving Miami's defense a break, from time to time. huh

The bottom line: Miami is 4 REAL this season! Contrary to what the college football pundits ( And a few Cane fans. ) say about their soft non-conference schedule.

Miami, Florida 38

Bumble Bees 14

[TheeMackJones]

PARASURAMAN

" This game represents yet another step up in competition. But once again, it’s still an opponent Miami should handle. Mark Richt has plenty of experience stopping the GT option offense, and the Canes defense is playing at an elite level. On the other side of the ball, I really like the Miami skill position mismatch. The Canes also had extra time to prepare. I just don’t see this being competitive. Georgia Tech will pop some plays and also make some plays defensively, but overall, the Canes have way too much for the Yellow Jackets. "

Miami 38, Georgia Tech 13

https://sebastianspub.wordpress.com/2016/09/29/georgia-tech-preview-5/
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Mr. P is an amazingly ASTUTE Cane fan for all the right reasons. Yeah, yeah, yeah. I understand a majority of Cane fandom DON'T give a krap about Mr. P. huh

Finally one more notion. I dig how Mr. P and I have the same score prediction ( One point difference. Big deal! ). And I posted my tout before even visiting Sebastian's Pub. duh

[TheeMackJones]

ACC college football championship game will be played in Orlando. Which is now all the INCENTIVE Miami, Florida needs to face Louisville come December. huh Yeah, yeah, yeah. One of Miami, Florida's goals is to win the Coastal and what not.

[Lur-ker]

I realize L'ville beating Clemson is the trendy pick....but not so fast my friend

[herbieibis]

The Herb says this, we can't let Da Jackets control the clock because if they do this could be a squeaka, 24-20 but if we can get them into passing downs, then we roll 34-17. Depending how we play this could go along way in validating our Defense.

[Mark from Atlanta]

Take a few shots to Richards or Coley deep early. .open up the box...then methodically get the run and underneath shizat working on their D...
course I'm no coach. ..just want to strike early and often to free up those youngsters on D to introduce themselves to the rest of the college football world!
God bless you and Go Canes! ! ! !

[NicKane]

Lur-ker
I realize L'ville beating Clemson is the trendy pick....but not so fast my friend

Posted by: Lur-ker | September 30, 2016 at 01:52 PM

I agree with lurker here. Everybody's getting caught up in the Lamar cool aide and I get it, he's having a great year. But at the end of the day deshawn is a better QB and pro prospect period. So those two cancel eachother out In a way talent wise. But here's where the major gap in talent is, the whole rest of the team especially in the trenches where Clemson is so far and away so much more talented it's ridiculous. Not to mention linebacker and secondary which is again a major edge to Clemson. Running back and receiver another major edge to Clemson. And the games in Clemson! So imho I think Clemson rolls.

[KYcane]

Canes motorcade just passed us on 75

[Ohio_Cane]

This tweet by Canespace is getting a lot of attention lol

Canespace ‏@86Cane 2h2 hours ago

Nick Saban bashing a transfer and says "I was taught not to quit", yet quit in Toledo, MSU, Miami Dolphins, AND LSU? I'm choking on irony..

[herbieibis]

Ohio, I'll quit any day for way more bread!

[RCCF]

Blowout 12%

[RCCF]

Our 3 LB's (the Rookies) are playing good ball and the biggest addition is the DL coming to life. That's the greatest news besides Corn shutting down a side of the field with good help over the top.

12%

[RCCF]

42 - 13

[tjl3909]

Class Act: https://www.instagram.com/p/BK_jeECjcOs/

[SOUP]

Nick Saban bashing a transfer and says "I was taught not to quit", yet quit in Toledo, MSU, Miami Dolphins, AND LSU? I'm choking on irony..

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | September 30, 2016 at 03:32 PM

Ohio...Saban just called again and left another voice mail. Said he wants to meet with us in his office next Tuesday at 10 AM. You want me to call him back or are U gonna handle it?

[toledocane]

52-7 CANES

[SOUP]

Blowout 12%

Posted by: RCCF | September 30, 2016 at 04:58 PM

Head: UM 41 - GT 20

Heart: UM 41 - GT 0

[Sarasota 'cane]

Heading over to the pep rally at 6:30pm to see Terrance, my brother, my nephew, and all the other spacer's and cane fan's!! Should be a hoot!!

Go 'canes!!

[SOUP]

Today's Rates / Best Execution Rate:

CONV 30 Yr FRM 3.39%
CONV 15 Yr FRM 2.73%
FHA 30 Year Fixed 3.25%

Like stealing the banks money!

[thirstybuzzardcane]

Canes motorcade just passed us on 75

Posted by: KYcane | September 30, 2016 at 03:26 PM

Well step on the gas Granny!!!

[WWIN]

Head: UM 41 - GT 20

Heart: UM 41 - GT 0

Posted by: SOUP | September 30, 2016 at 05:55 PM

I like how your heart thinks! 😍😍😍

😂😂😂

[RCCF]

GT is not gonna give us trouble unless T.I. is on the sidelines again lol. That Night was Turrible!! LoL

[raizecane]

Canes motorcade just passed us on 75

Posted by: KYcane | September 30, 2016 at 03:26 PM

Well step on the gas Granny!!!

Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | September 30, 2016 at 06:50 PM

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Thirsty, you stole my thunder. KY must have the cruise control on and set for 55 MPH.

But I cant blame him....them GA troopers are sneaky bitches and hide everywhere including on top of overpasses...i know, that is how i got busted.

[thirstybuzzardcane]

^^^^^lmao!!!

[thirstybuzzardcane]

^^^^Get the app WAZE.....it tells u where all the cops are hanging out.

[KYcane]

Actually the motorcade was being escorted through the downtown rush hour crawl with a bevy of Georgia's finest blazing a trail and they jumped off at what I assumed was the hotel exit.

Raize, I hear you on that. Got nailed 2 years ago on the way back and I was awarded the status of "super speeder" for being 15 over the posted limit. Making my better half drive this time.

[Go,GoCanes!]

Wow, Washington is absolutely pounding Stanford.

23-0 with 4 minutes left before half.

[Sarasota 'cane]

We all had a great time at the Pep Rally tonight. I got a great pic of Terrance with Sebastian that hopefully will end up on the blog. More pics to come from the tail gate party.
So stoked for the game!! As I type this it's GAMEDAY!!!! UM is gonna "Wreck Tech" today!!!

Go 'canes!!

[SOUP]

NEW BLOG IS UP!