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| For the
first time in four years, Miami was not playing for the national
title in its New Year’s bowl game. Moments before kickoff
of the 55th annual Orange Bowl Classic vs. Nebraska, the ‘Canes
learned that the No. 1 ranked team, Notre Dame, had defeated
West Virginia in the Fiesta Bowl. As the nation tuned in to
the Orange Bowl, many felt the University of Miami would come
out flat, knowing that all possibility of a repeat national
title had been lost. The Hurricanes showed their true mettle,
dominating the Big Eight Champions on offense, defense, and
special teams from the opening kickoff. The statistics backed
up the scoreboard as the ‘Canes held a 212-29 advantage
in total yards and an 11-2 edge in first downs. Miami pounded
Nebraska 23-3. |
|
 |
| Passing |
| Name |
Completion's |
Attempts |
Completion
Perc. |
Yards |
Touchdowns |
Interceptions |
| S.
Walsh |
21 |
44 |
48 |
277 |
2 |
3 |
| Rushing |
| Name |
Attempts |
Yards |
Average |
|
Touchdowns |
Long |
| L.
Conley |
10 |
40 |
4.0 |
|
0 |
22 |
| Crowell |
5 |
23 |
4.6 |
|
0 |
13 |
| D.
Dawkins |
1 |
5 |
5.0 |
|
0 |
5 |
| C.
Gary |
6 |
-2 |
-0.3 |
|
0 |
3 |
| S.
Walsh |
2 |
-14 |
-7 |
|
0 |
0 |
| Receiving |
| Name |
Receptions |
Yards |
Average |
|
Touchdowns |
Long |
| R.
Chudzinski |
5 |
81 |
16.2 |
|
0 |
22 |
| C.
Gary |
5 |
47 |
9.4 |
|
0 |
15 |
| L.
Conley |
4 |
94 |
23.5 |
|
2 |
42 |
| R.
Hill |
2 |
29 |
14.5 |
|
0 |
20 |
| D.
Dawkins |
2 |
12 |
6.0 |
|
0 |
8 |
| P.W.
Smith |
2 |
7 |
3.5 |
|
0 |
4 |
| R.
Bethel |
1 |
7 |
7.0 |
|
0 |
7 |
|
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