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May 16, 2012
"He brings another dimension to the table in our running game. We have Najeh with
speed and power and then you bring Clinton in who's real shifty and real quick
outside the tackles. It gives the defense something else they have to be ready
for."
- UM Receiver Daryl Jones
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Miami
Celebrates 5th National Title
It snowed in Miami on a glorious Friday afternoon. White snow. Green snow. Orange
snow. Thousands of pounds of confetti pouring from windows and rooftops of the
buildings lining downtown Flagler Street, blanketing the University of Miami football
players with love. The Hurricanes -- 2001 national champions -- were celebrated
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2001 National
Champions
Without a loss
and without a doubt, Miami is the national champion. The Hurricanes completed
a perfect season by overwhelming Nebraska 37-14 in the 88th Rose Bowl on Thursday
night, ending any debate about who is No. 1. With Ken Dorsey throwing three touchdown
passes - two to receiver Andre Johnson - Miami rolled...
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Portis Ranks Third
UM tailback Clinton Portis scored a touchdown and gained 124 yards on 34 carries.
Portis' total this year: 1,200 yards. That ranks third on the Miami single-season
rushing yardage list, behind Edgerrin James (1,416 in 1998) and Ottis Anderson...
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Portis Joins Elite Group
Last Saturday, he became the fifth running back in UM history to rush for more
than a 1,000 yards in a season, joining a list that includes former Immokalee
High standout and current Indianapolis Colts running back Edgerrin James. Clinton
Portis and Miami are one win away from the Rose Bowl. "I'm trying to do my part...
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A Tradition of Great Players
Portis already reached 1,000 yards for the season last week, becoming the fifth
UM back to reach the mark. Of the six times players have hit 1,000 yards in a
season, five have come since 1995. “It’s rare that someone comes out of the UM
with 1,000 yards because of all the talent that’s here,” Portis said...
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