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ESPN film takes on Hurricanes

 
By Mel Bracht | Published: December 4, 2009    Comment on this article Leave a comment

ESPN Films’ "The U” documentary will bring back painful memories for OU football fans, as well as fans of other Big 12 powerhouses, including Nebraska and Texas.

photo - Former University of Miami and Ada High School tight end Jeremy Shockey was interviewed for the ESPN Film "The U," which debuts at 8 p.m. Dec. 12. PHOTO PROVIDED BY ESPN
Former University of Miami and Ada High School tight end Jeremy Shockey was interviewed for the ESPN Film "The U," which debuts at 8 p.m. Dec. 12. PHOTO PROVIDED BY ESPN

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From 1983 to 1991, the University of Miami steamrolled through college football in winning four national championships (1983, 1987, 1989 and 1991). Arguably the dirtiest college football program ever — on and off the field — the Hurricanes won with a swagger and cockiness that will never be matched.

It probably can’t be.

In 1991, the NCAA modified its rule book to curtail the Hurricanes’ outrageous celebrations. After scoring on a long pass in the 1990 Cotton Bowl, Randal Hill ran up the tunnel and returned shooting an imaginary six-shooter. Despite racking up 202 yards in penalties, the Hurricanes routed Texas 46-3 that day.

"We were the (Muhammad) Alis of that era,” former Miami defensive back Bennie Blades said. "Not only are we going to beat you up, we’re going to talk to you while we’re beating you up.”

"I didn’t want a bunch of guys on my team that are bankers or a bunch of guys on my team that are lawyers,” said former Hurricane tight end Jeremy Shockey, who is from Ada.

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