 |
| Miami
versus Florida was a controversy marred game. The 'Canes felt
they belonged in the National Title game versus Oklahoma,
but instead wound up in the Sugar Bowl vs. No. 7 Florida.
Second-ranked Miami defeated No. 7 Florida, 37-20, in the
Nokia Sugar Bowl to wrap up the Hurricanes' finest season
since '94 at 11-1 and second in the national rankings. The
Hurricanes led, 27-20, with 12:50 remaining when UM turned
to running back Clinton Portis. Portis sparked a 10-play march
that culminated in a 29-yard field goal by Todd Sievers. On
the drive, Portis carried six times for 49 yards, including
a 35-yard scamper to the 11-yard line. Portis finished with
97 yards on 18 carries. On the first play of the ensuing possession,
cornerback Phillip Buchanon picked off Rex Grossman to set
up a three-yard touchdown run by Najeh Davenport that gave
Miami control. Quarterback Ken Dorsey was named the game's
Most Valuable Player, completing 22-of-40 passes for 270 yards
and three TDs. His two-yard scoring toss to Davenport gave
the Hurricanes a 27-17 lead late in the third quarter. The
'Canes never looked back... |
|
 |
| Passing |
| Name |
Completion's |
Attempts |
Completion
Perc. |
Yards |
Touchdowns |
Interceptions |
| K.
Dorsey |
22 |
40 |
55 |
270 |
3 |
2 |
| Rushing |
| Name |
Attempts |
Yards |
Average |
|
Touchdowns |
Long |
| C.
Portis |
18 |
97 |
5.4 |
|
0 |
35 |
| J.
Jackson |
12 |
63 |
5.3 |
|
0 |
0 |
| N.
Davenport |
6 |
19 |
3.2 |
|
1 |
0 |
| Receiving |
| Name |
Receptions |
Yards |
Average |
|
Touchdowns |
Long |
| S.
Moss |
6 |
89 |
14.8 |
|
0 |
0 |
| R.
Wayne |
3 |
49 |
16.3 |
|
0 |
0 |
| J.
Shockey |
4 |
47 |
11.8 |
|
1 |
0 |
| DJ
Williams |
2 |
21 |
10.5 |
|
1 |
0 |
| D.
Jones |
2 |
26 |
13.0 |
|
0 |
0 |
| N.
Davenport |
1 |
2 |
2.0 |
|
1 |
2 |
|
|
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