Miami Football

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The University of Miami (affectionately nicknamed "The U" by its alumni and fans alike) has one of the most successful athletic programs in major collegiate sports. The university's sports teams are called the 'Miami Hurricanes' and compete in the Coastal Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Its traditional athletic rivals include the Florida State University Seminoles and the University of Florida Gators. Team colors are green, orange, and white, and the school mascot is 'Sebastian the Ibis'. The ibis was selected as the school's mascot because, according to legend, it is the last animal to flee an approaching hurricane and the first to reappear after the storm, making it a symbol of leadership and courage. Many refer to Miami simply as "The U," as the school's logo is a simple green and orange letter "U". The logo is among the most recognizable in college athletics. Nike is the official supplier of uniforms, apparel, and various athletic equipment to all University of Miami sports teams. Because of the football team's very high profile, Nike frequently uses the team to showcase innovative new uniform designs. Miami has been particularly dominant in football, where the Hurricanes have won five Division I national championships (1983, 1987, 1989, 1991, and 2001). With four of Miami's five national championships coming in an eight year span from 1983 to 1991, that period in college football is sometimes dubbed "The Decade of Dominance." All five of Miami's national championships have come since 1983, making it the most successful college football program of the past 25 years (Nebraska is second during that time span with three national championships). Miami has also produced two Heisman Trophy winners, Vinny Testaverde in 1986 and Gino Torretta in 1992. The current head coach of the football team is Larry Coker. The team plays its home games at the historic Miami Orange Bowl, located off-campus, in the city of Miami. Miami is also the preeminent college football program in terms of producing NFL talent: Miami holds the record for most players selected in the first round of the NFL Draft (six in 2004), as well as most first round draft picks in a two-year period (11 in 2003 and 2004) and most first round draft picks in a three-year period (15 from 2002 to 2004). Since the 2002 draft, an astounding 33 Hurricanes have been selected in the NFL Draft. Miami holds an ongoing record among all universities and colleges for the most consecutive NFL drafts (12) with a player drafted in the first-round.
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