1992-93

1992-93: The 1992 season began with turmoil for the Canes. Miami was pre-season #1 but then Hurricane Hugo wiped out much of the local Miami area and devasted the homes of many of the Hurricane's players and coaches. Debating whether to continue with their season, Miami showed what the heart of a champion is all about. After opening the year with a 24-7 whipping of 23rd ranked Iowa in Iowa City, Miami went on to go 11-0 through the regular season. Quarterback, Gino Torretta became Miami's second Heisman Trophy recipient. Torretta threw for 430 yards against Iowa and finished his collegiate career with a 26-2 record. During the season, Miami had a three week stretch of games which after they were done, prompted ABC's Keith Jackson to say, "Aren't they special." First, the Canes survived the Desert Swarm defense with an 8-7 victory over Arizona. Then Miami won a war with 3rd ranked Florida State and quarterback Charlie Ward, 19-16. In a third consecutive week, Miami beat 7th ranked Penn State 17-14 in Happy Valley. Later in the season, Miami held on to beat Syracuse at the Carrier Dome 16-10 as the Syracuse tight end, Chris Gedney, was tackled by Miami at the 3 yard line as time ran out. Miami's magical season ended abruptly with a loss to Alabama in the Sugar Bowl, but the heart of the Canes was never challenged for a moment. The Cane's graduating class of 1992 went 44-4 in four years, won two national championships and won three bowl games. It is widely considered the greatest graduating class in college football history.

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