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.

 

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[30CINCO]

Miami-Florida State 2016: ESPN holds game time announcement

"Accordng to the SB Nation projections — which change by the week — Miami is more than 50 percent likely to win all of its remaining games. FSU, Virginia Tech and N.C. State are the only games in which Miami has less than a 70 percent percent chance."

http://caneswatch.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2016/09/26/miami-florida-state-2016-espn-holds-game-time-announcement/

[Lur-ker]

HAHA

Posted by: UMike | September 26, 2016 at 04:07 PM

Watch it or I'm going to sick super sassafras Jalen Ramsay on you

He'll back me up - he zesty!!!

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

If I can ask for 1 player to go on a 5 or 6 game tear right now, Brad Kaaya...

Now is the time for Brad. No more potential or talent, just what have you done for me now. He needs to get that Ken Dorsey attitude, refuse to lose, refuse to hurt the team and then throw 3 or 4 TDs. Now is the time.

[CaneRock]

Steve Edwards, now there's a blast from the past...I still remember when He used to do His thing with the Stingarees. Congrats to all the UMSHOF inductees.

[CaneRock]

Doug,Steve, & Allen, probably the greatest basketball family to come out of Dade County/SoFlo.

[NicKane]

NicKane
The Dude
I say 90% chance Jimbo stays at FSU though. There is zero reason to leave. LSU and FSU are equal programs. He'd basically have to love LSU or not like FSU so much. Also, even though Petrino is a total scum bag, I dont see him jumping ship from Louisville for at least another year after this.

Posted by: The Dude | September 26, 2016 at 03:27 PM

This ^^^^^^^^ jimbo isn't going anywhere. He told them no last year and that's that. And this time around he isn't even there first choice. Herman is from all talk already coming out of Louisiana. And don't sleep on briles if Herman says no because the talk is also that briles is number two. As far as the other guys mentioned on here, kiffen is a no, there not gonna take a chance on a guy that has failed at to cfb jobs and one NFL job. Petrino is a third option behind the two mentioned above. But like I said, there going all out for Herman and if they get him, that's a honerun hire and Saban better get ready to start playing king of the hill because Hermans coming for him. Don't forget it was Hermans offense that beat Saban with his 3rd string QB.

[You know it]

Rumors out of Houston is that Herman and the Cougars are negotiating an contract extension, increasing his salary and tripling the buyout clause for him. They are worried he'll jump ship.

[Go,GoCanes!]

That Portillo, Edwards, Ramos trio at Miami high was one of the best Dade ever put together.

Loved to watch them battle Corchiani and his crew was awesome basketball back in the day.

[NicKane]

You know it
Rumors out of Houston is that Herman and the Cougars are negotiating an contract extension, increasing his salary and tripling the buyout clause for him. They are worried he'll jump ship.

Posted by: You know it | September 26, 2016 at 06:27 PM

That salary increase and contract increase are predicated on them getting into the Big 12. No invitation, no money to do it and sure as heck no money to compete with likes of LSU.

[SOUP]

Now is the time for Brad. No more potential or talent, just what have you done for me now. He needs to get that Ken Dorsey attitude, refuse to lose, refuse to hurt the team and then throw 3 or 4 TDs. Now is the time.

Posted by: The Dude | September 26, 2016 at 05:45 PM

If this happens we will all but be unbeatable.

Please God, I'll be good!

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

^^^ Amen SOUP. If he can be the 1 player that fully lives up to his potential... we're set.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

I feel like we'll know what he is after Saturday.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Worse long term damage to Miami under AG... all of the crushing losses or gay photo shoot?

[CoCane]

Correction. We'll know what he is after this 6 game stretch...

If he completes around 65% of his passes, at least 12 tds, less than 4 int's and at least 1,500 yds. We'll go 5-1 or 6-0, win the coastal and he'll be a top 10 pick. Anything thing less and he probably will be back next year... Jmo

[Go,GoCanes!]

There's no long term damage. He got us through Shapiro early and left behind a talented roster he just wasn't good enough to coach.

Dude had a million flaws, especially on game day. But the program survived and is in a position to flourish now.

[CoCane]

I just hope we take care of GaTech with focus and precision. Then FSU needs to beat UNC so college gameday will broadcast from Coral Gables for our showdown with the Semihoz...

THEN PUSH THEIR SHIT IN FOR THE WHOLE WORLD SEE!

[Terrance Sullivan]

Right On CoCane

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Posted by: Go,GoCanes! | September 26, 2016 at 07:48 PM

So gay photo shoot then.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Posted by: CoCane | September 26, 2016 at 07:44 PM

Im saying we can probably tell a lot about who he will be down the 6 game stretch after this Saturday. If there are major issues, theyll show. If there are some serious strengths, theyll show.

[KYcane]

Terrance,

GT tickets are here

UMike,

We have seats 1-4 right in front of you

[CaneRock]

Posted by: Go,GoCanes! | September 26, 2016 at 06:29 PM

YESSIR!

[Terrance Sullivan]

UMike I can bring Plates, and Cups, etc.

[Terrance Sullivan]

KyCane Boom Boom!

[58 Straight]

Lurker and GoCanes...I often wonder why I let you two hang around here so long. Both of you are serious liabilities to the blog. IJS

[Go,GoCanes!]

Posted by: 58 Straight | September 26, 2016 at 09:22 PM

Whatever dude. I'd love to know what brought this on.

[58 Straight]

I'd love to know what brought this on.

Posted by: Go,GoCanes! | September 26, 2016 at 09:51 PM

Not so much you, but in Randy Shannon terms, your BUTT buddy lurker is an arrogant dumb A##. That is all. U guys are not rude or obnoxious, but just tiring at the end of the day that is all.

[Go,GoCanes!]

Actually I don't.

If I upset you so then ban me. Don't feel the need to have to defend every benign comment I make here cause you're in some kind of bad mood.

Especially after what you completey ignored from that psychotard last week.

[58 Straight]

UMike I can bring Plates, and Cups, etc.

Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | September 26, 2016 at 08:59 PM

And the ladies U call friends?

[58 Straight]

GoCanes...U really have a very nice demeanor about you when you post comments. Kinda like sandpaper on a glass windshield. It just scratches the surface so bad you can't see and then doesn't make any of us FEEL better?

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Someone get 86Cane to call 58 a cab.

[Go,GoCanes!]

And you're comments patronizing anyone who disagree with you are like rose petals falling on a baby's bottom?

Take a look at your own posts every once in a while for a bit of self awareness.

[58 Straight]

Take a look at your own posts every once in a while for a bit of self awareness.

Posted by: Go,GoCanes! | September 26, 2016 at 10:11 PM

Self awareness?

I got no time for that!

I have a blog to run.

[YooperCane]

Oh shit, someone shook the hornets nest and now they are gonna get stung!

[58 Straight]

U are a bagaladouche and I am not.

Please leave and go away.

Thank U!

[58 Straight]

I bet U can't!

[58 Straight]

How much U got???

[raizecane]

I can get everyone discounted rates, just pay the cart fee.

We can stop by my house next to the tee box on hole #11 and have a nice cold beverage and snack along the way!

BOOYAH!!!

Posted by: SOUP | September 26, 2016 at 02:45 PM

************************************

You had me at discounted rates, Just played the new course (towards the back) in April...great course. which course on championsgate are you located at? I hope you are not off the tee box...I may shatter your window if you are,

Make a golf outing happen.....

[Go,GoCanes!]

Are you somehow insinuating an inability to stay away from here has something to with you?

You're right, you are a funny drunk!

Good night Soup.

See you tomorrow, if the mood strikes you.

[thirstybuzzardcane]

Take a look at your own posts every once in a while for a bit of self awareness.

Posted by: Go,GoCanes! | September 26, 2016 at 10:11 PM

Self awareness?

I got no time for that!

I have a blog to run.

Posted by: 58 Straight | September 26, 2016 at 10:14 PM

Too much sandy vagina for the boths of you, aye?!?!?!

[thirstybuzzardcane]

I hope you are not off the tee box...I may shatter your window if you are,

Make a golf outing happen.....

Posted by: raizecane | September 26, 2016 at 11:35

U straight, he has impact windows. Its the tile roof he'll have to worry about.

[Sandy Vagina]

See you tomorrow, if the mood strikes you.

Posted by: Go,GoCanes! | September 26, 2016 at 11:35 PM

The mood always strikes me!

[Teddy Bridgewater's Third Leg]

See you tomorrow, if the mood strikes you.

Posted by: Go,GoCanes! | September 26, 2016 at 11:35 PM

The mood always strikes me!

Posted by: Sandy Vagina | September 27, 2016 at 01:17 AM

Someone call me?

[UMike]

KY, thats awesome! Tsully... plates etc. would be great. Sat cant get here soon enough

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Ugh! When the kids are up all night, so are you.

[Go,GoCanes!]

Dude we woke up at 6 after a bad nights sleep because we were traveling for a week, got my step kids ready for school, only to get a text canceling classes because of a power outage.

I'm with you brother. Wish I was one of those people who could go back to bed!

[UMike]

I got a 4 month old soooooo....AND I get up at 4am every day for work. I plan naps 2-3 days ahead. I arrive to get the kids early sometimes just so I can nap for a few mins.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Here's what sucks... 3 year old has been coughing and waking me up all night. I call in sick because no sleep and feeling like crap now, kid is out cold.

[raizecane]

now, kid is out cold.

Posted by: The Dude | September 27, 2016 at 07:54 AM

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been there / done that. have not slept thru the night in over a year due to various reasons. Gonna see my dr soon so he can give me sleeping pills.

[raizecane]

U straight, he has impact windows. Its the tile roof he'll have to worry about.

Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | September 27, 2016 at 01:12 AM

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I can hit a ceiling just as easy....no place is safe except for the pin on the green.