Wallyball:

February 4, 2002:
Wild Sets- 2
Eaton- 0

Walking Wounded- 2
Maniacs- 1

Wild Sets- 2
Walking Wounded- 1

UMVC- 2
Maniacs- 0

February 5, 2002:
Phi Delta Theta- 2
Pi Kappa Alpha- 1

Kappa Sigma- 2
Sigma Alpha Mu- 1

Phi Delta Theta- 2
Kappa Sigma- 0

Pi Kappa Alpha- 2
Sigma Alpha Mu- 0

Sigma Phi Epsilon- 2
Alpha Sigma Phi- 0 (Forfeit)

Lambda Chi Alpha- 2
Sigma Chi- 0

Sigma Chi- 2
Sigma Phi Epsilon- 1

Lambda Chi Alpha- 2
Alpha Sigma Phi- 0 (Forfeit)

Basketball:

Wednesday, January 30 (Pre-season):
The Bomb Squad- 29
OJU Shottas- 28

Dirty Jers- 39
Donkey Punch- 38

Big Game Hustlers- 73
Franchise Players- 48

Jimmy’s Boys- 49
Kings of the Hardwood- 24

Wahine- 25
Wifies- 21

Scrubs- 37
Players- 20

Ashish- 43
What?!- 35

Bucs- 62
Chicks & Hardwood- 44

Jenny’s Jiggers & Jugs- 50
Walking Wounded- 28

Banditos Yanquis- 38
Flying Turtles- 26

Wyfe Beaterz- 38
Punishers- 37

No Excuses- 67
Short Fat White Kids- 23

Ballin’ Outta Control- 44
Straight Butta- 43

Pi Kappa Alpha- 43
Alpha Sigma Phi- 30

Lambda Chi Alpha- 36
Sigma Phi Epsilon- 29

Sigma Alpha Mu- 56
Kappa Sigma- 48

Thursday, January 31 (Pre-season):
UMSM 1- 51
Enucleators- 30

1L Scrubs- 33
UMSM 2- 22

UMSM 4- 40
Beer Will Get You- 26

Blueprint- 45
The Lynx- 12

Earth- 51
Big Tool- 38

Miller Time- 29
Lambda Chi “B”- 22

Operation Lockdown- 49
REPEAT- 45

SECS- 37
And 1- 28

Tri Delta- 53
Zeta Tau Alpha- 12

Monday, February 4 (Pre-season):
OJU Shottas- 39
Dirty Jers- 26

Donkey Punch- 35
DBF All-Stars- 30

Jimmy’s Boys- 37
ISA- 32

Wahine- 25
Players- 14

Wifies- 35
Scrubs- 22

Bucs- 38
Ashish- 30

Jenny’s Jiggers & Jugs- 38
What?!- 32

ROTC Aces- 53
Chicks & Hardwood- 28

Bling Bling!- 41
Punishers- 36

Ballin’ Outta Control- 30
Short Fat White Kids- 14

Straight Butta- 50
Sam’s School of Medicine- 22

Alpha Sigma Phi- 44
Alpha Epsilon Pi- 29

Zeta Beta Tau- 56
Phi Delta Theta- 8

Sigma Phi Epsilon- 52
Sigma Alpha Mu- 36

Kappa Sigma- 31
Sigma Chi- 19

Tuesday, February 5 (Pre-season):
UMSM 1- 50
1L Scrubs- 47

Sebastian’s Boys- 40
Mad Ballers- 28

Blueprint- 45
Earth- 32

Big Tool- 49
All-Stars- 44

The Jazz- 48
Lambda Chi “B”- 23

Pike “B”- 32
SBA- 26

Operation Lockdown- 41
SECS- 26

Birdcatchers- 48
And 1- 35

Zeta Tau Alpha- 44
Delta Gamma- 13

In Blacksburg Virginia there is a large sign outside the football stadium that reads: Lane Stadium, Home of the Fighting Gobblers. The nickname does not incite fear in opposing teams, but the women’s basketball program at Virginia Tech does.
The Hokies, who are ranked as high as No. 20, dominated the Hurricanes in the second half on Tuesday night to beat Miami 72-60 in front of a crowd of 2,755.
Virginia Tech (16-5, 7-3 Big East) was lead by senior guard Sarah Hicks who scored 20 points on 8- for-11 shooting. After Miami took a 34-30 lead into the locker room at half time, the senior leader came out firing and made two three pointers from the left corner early in the second half. She finished 4-for-7 from beyond the arc and also grabbed seven boards. Nicole Jones and freshman Erin Gibson, who each had 12 points, complemented Sarah Hicks’ play.
Miami (14-8, 7-5) outplayed the Hokies in the first half. Meghan Saake, who finished with 13 points and three assists, sparked Miami’s quick start. Chanivia Broussard had 11 points and the birthday girl, Kathryn Fowler added 10 points. But for Miami it was not enough, as the Hurricanes managed to shoot just 29% from the field in the second half.
Virginia Tech was able to convert missed Miami shots into fast break opportunities and cruised offensively in the final 20 minutes putting a 42 spot on Miami.
Prior to this game, Virginia Tech had lost three straight contests, but the Hokies have been all but unbeatable at home winning 10 of 11 games.
Miami will get a chance at revenge on February 20 as they will take on Tech at the Knight Sports Complex. However, before the big rematch, Miami will look to improve on its record against Big East foe Georgetown next Wednesday. The Hurricanes will then come home for a game against cross-town rival FIU on February 16. Miami concludes the regular season at Providence on the 23rd and home against Big East power Boston College on the 26th.
Miami has already improved on last year, during which the team won only six conference games. At 7-5 in the Big East with four conference games left to play, anything can happen going into March Madness.

FOOTBALL
University of Miami president Dr. Donna Shalala and UM athletic director Paul Dee announced Monday that head football coach Larry Coker has signed a contract extension through the 2006 football season.
Coker led the Hurricanes to the National Championship in 2001, capping an undefeated season with a 37-14 victory over Nebraska in the Rose Bowl. The Hurricanes’ 12-0 season also made Coker the first rookie college head coach to lead his team to a national football title since Michigan’s Bennie Oosterbahn in 1948. In recognition of Coker’s efforts he earned the Bear Bryant Award as National Coach of the Year by the National Sportswriters and Sportswriters Association and shared National Coach of the Year honors by the American Football Coaches Association. The 2002 season will be Coker’s eighth on the football staff at Miami as he was an assistant coach for six seasons before being named head football coach on Feb. 3, 2001. Coker, 53, just completed his 32nd year as a college coach, including 22 seasons as an assistant at the collegiate level. Miami is scheduled to open the 2002 football season on Saturday, August 31, at the Orange Bowl against Florida A&M.

W Virginia – 64
Syracuse – 76
Josh Pace scored 10 of his 12 points in the second half Monday night as the Orangemen (18-6, 7-3 Big East) survived a scare by beating the Mountaineers 76-64 on Monday night. Pace and Kueth Duany sparked the decisive 12-3 run in the closing minutes that helped Syracuse end a two-game skid. Syracuse had nine steals and forced 17 turnovers in building a 38-21 halftime lead, and a rout seemed to be in the making.The Mountaineers refused to fold, pulling even at 58-58 in the second half on a follow shot by Chris Moss with 6:32 to go. But Duany and Pace combined to seal their fate, each hitting two baskets in less than two minutes. A follow shot by Billy Celuck finished the run, giving the Orangemen a 70-61 edge with just over a minute remaining. Moss had 13 and 10 rebounds, Schifino had 11 points, and Briggs 10 for West Virginia. Duany had 17 points and Williams 13 for Syracuse, which was just 7-for-28 on 3-pointers and shot 38.5 percent from the floor.

Providence – 56
Connecticut – 67
Caron Butler scored 16 points and matched a career high with 13 rebounds Tuesday night to lead Connecticut to a 67-56 win over Providence to snap a two-game losing streak. The Huskies (15-5, 7-2 Big East) remain a half game in front of Miami in the Eastern division of the Big East. Johnnie Selvie and Ben Gordon scored 14 points apiece for UConn, which has beaten the Friars (13-11, 4-6) seven of the last eight games. The Huskies built a 33-11 lead at the break, holding the Friars to the lowest point total for a half in the Big East’s 22-year history. UConn finished with a 43-40 rebounding edge, getting 31 on the defensive end.

After winning two out of three against Tennessee, the defending national champion Miami Hurricane baseball team faced Florida International University, in the 100th meeting between the cross-town foes.
Led by left-fielder Bernard Gonzalez, who went 2 for 3 with a homerun, a triple and three RBI, the Golden Panthers (2-1) defeated the Canes, 7-1 before 2,473 fans at FIU.
Three FIU pitchers combined on a four-hitter, led by a strong outing by sophomore Josh Banks, who pitched five innings, allowing one hit and one unearned run, while striking out a career-high 11.
“We made a lot of defensive mistakes that you just can’t expect to make if you hope to win,” UM coach Jim Morris said of the Hurricanes, who struck out 15 times and committed two errors. “We just have to look at our mistakes and learn from them in order to improve.”
The loss snapped Miami’s 16-game winning streak away from Mark Light Stadium. Freshman Brandon Camardese made his Hurricane debut, pitching four innings, allowing four runs on eight hits.
“He was around the plate at first, but we also made a couple of errors and before he knew it the bases loaded and that adds pressure,” Morris said. “I think he will be an outstanding pitcher for our team.”
The Golden Panthers opened the scoring in the bottom of the first inning when center fielder Hector Nunez hit a bloop single with the bases loaded, scoring Alex Ensilage. Two batters later, catcher Tommy Duenas hit a two-run single, giving FIU a 3-0 lead.
FIU added a run in the bottom of the fourth on a solo homerun by Gonzalez.
The Hurricanes answered in the top of the fifth with an RBI double by freshman Danny Figueroa that cut the lead to 4-1.
The ‘Canes best scoring threat of the contest came in the top of the seventh when second baseman Joey Hooft and shortstop Javy Rodriguez each singled to lead off the inning. Danny Figueroa moved the runners to second and third on a ground out.
FIU coach Danny Price brought out left-handed pitcher Carlos Sanchez to face third baseman Kevin Howard. Sanchez delivered, striking out Howard. He then got catcher Danny Matienzo to ground out to short.
The Golden Panthers put the game away in the bottom half of the inning with three runs, capped by Gonzalez’s two-run triple, giving FIU a 7-1 lead.
The ‘Canes will try to bounce back when they open a three-game weekend series against the University of Florida at Mark Light Stadium tonight.
“We’ve got a great schedule this season, and Florida is going to be a challenge for us,” Morris said. “They’ve got almost their entire squad back this season, so it should be a great series.”

Tuesday night, the Miami Hurricanes reached the 20-win plateau for the third time in four years. Now, Miami is turning its attention towards overtaking Connecticut at the top of the Big East standings.
The Hurricanes, ranked No. 11 in the ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll, defeated Villanova 65-56 in front of 6,500 at the Pavilion in Philadelphia. The win boosted Miami’s record to 20-3(7-3 Big East) while the Wildcats dropped to 12-8(4-6 Big east). The victory also marked the third consecutive year that the Hurricanes swept Villanova in the season series.
Four Miami players posted double-digit scoring totals, led by junior James Jones, who scored 16 points, including three 3-pointers in the first five minutes. Center Elton Tyler added 14 points while sophomore Marcus Barnes scored 13. Senior John Salmons also scored 13, all in the second half, but the win was extra special for the Philadelphia native.
“It seems every time I come here, the first half is bad,” said Salmons, playing in front of over 20 family members and friends. “It’s like a family affair.”
After the Hurricanes led 32-20 at the break, Villanova went on a 12-2 run to start the second half and eventually took the lead with 13:30 left. However, a pair of Elton Tyler baskets shortly after gave Miami a lead they would never relinquish.
Despite scoring just seven points, sophomore Darius Rice pulled down several of his 10 rebounds in the second half, and head coach Perry Clark was pleased with Rice’s contribution.
“He didn’t get frustrated,” Clark said. “We’re fortunate we’re unselfish and everybody picks each other up.”
For the game, Miami shot 45 percent from the field, including a solid 36 percent behind the arc. Miami had another productive game at the charity stripe, hitting 15 of its 16 free throws. The Hurricanes also did an excellent job defensively, holding Villanova to a 41 percent clip from the field while out-rebounding the Wildcats 33-22. Overall, Clark gave Miami’s performance a big thumbs up.
“Any win on the road in this conference is huge, especially with the way their fans are enthusiastic at this place,” Clark said.
Connecticut’s victory over Providence still puts the Huskies a half a game ahead of Miami in the Big East standings. If Miami wants to overtake UConn, a victory in Sunday’s nationally televised game at Boston College is vital. A win over the Eagles could also land Miami a top 10 spot in both polls next week.

After losing 12 seniors and three underclassman from their 2001 championship team, the Hurricanes proved Wednesday that speed and talent can be reloaded, as head coach Larry Coker announced one of the best recruiting classes in the nation.
“We had an excellent recruiting season coming off our national championship year and I’m very pleased that we signed a quality group of men who meet the personnel needs we have,” said Coker. “While the athletic ability of these recruits was outstanding, I also was impressed with the way these young men have approached their academics.”
Miami signed 22 players including two Parade All-Americans and 10 SuperPrep All-Americans. The Hurricanes once again signed a rich crop of players from the state of Florida, signing 16 players from the state including 10 from the greater Miami area.
One of the top names in the class is 6-3, 185-lb. wide receiver Ryan Moore. Moore, a Parade and SuperPrep All-American from Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, Fl., was ranked the nation’s No. 2 receiver prospect by SuperPrep. Moore caught 25 passes for 557 yards and six touchdowns and returned two kicks for a touchdown as a senior.
“Ryan is an extremely special athlete,” said Coker. “He has great size and extraordinary talent.”
Moore is just one member of what Coker called “a receiver strong class.”
Another blue-chip wide receiver recruit is Devin Hester from Suncoast High School in Orlando, Fl.
The Parade and SuperPrep All-American, stands at 5-11, 168, and is regarded as one of the nation’s best all-around prospects. Hester played extensively at running back, receiver, defensive back and as a return man last season. He rushed for 842 yards and 12 touchdowns while compiling 922 yards receiving for six touchdowns, in addition to throwing for five touchdowns as a senior. Hester came to Miami as a wide receiver.
In addition, with the graduation of Daryl Jones and the early departure of Phillip Buchanon, Hester will feel a much-needed void as a possible return man.
“Devin might be the best athlete in the entire state of Florida,” Coker said.
Another notable receiving recruit is 5-8, 163-lb. Sinorice Moss from Carol City High in Miami. Moss is the younger brother of former Hurricanes star Santana Moss.
Coker also announced the signing of two tight ends that could see playing time next season due to the early departure of Jeremy Shockey.
Eric Winston from Lee High School in Midland, Texas, is considered by many the top tight end prospect in the nation. The 6-5, 260-lb. ESPN.com First Team All-American caught 20 passes for 210 yards and three touchdowns and was named his team’s Offensive Most Valuable Player for the 2001 season.
The team also signed 6-6, 200-lb. tight end Curtis Justus from Perry High School in Oklahoma. Justus is already drawing comparisons to fellow Oklahoman and recent Miami star Shockey. Justus had 42 catches for 513 yards and six touchdowns as a senior.
“We signed two of the best tight end prospects in the country,” Coker said. “Both players would have liked Shockey to stay so they could learn from him, but they will be ready to compete and produce.”
The lone quarterback signed was Marc Guillon from Miramonte High School in Orinda, Ca. The 6-4, 190-lb. quarterback is known for his smart decision making and accurate passing as he threw for 2,200 yards and 23 touchdowns with only seven interceptions while leading his team to a 13-0 record in 2001. Hailing from the same school as Ken Dorsey, Guillon will compete with recent transfer Brock Berlin for the starting position in 2003.
“Guillon is a great athlete with an extremely strong arm,” said Coker. “He is a different player than Dorsey, as he is stronger and more of a physical quarterback.”
On the defensive side the ball, Miami signed five defensive backs that will help ease the loss of the entire starting secondary.
The top name is 6-1, 173-lb. cornerback Brandon Meriweather from Apopka High School. Meriweather earned a reputation as a hard hitter as he led Apopka to the Florida Class 6A 2001 State Championship. Meriweather recorded 55 tackles and three interceptions as a senior.
“We play a lot of five and six defensive back formations, so a couple of our defensive back signings will have the opportunity to play early,” Coker said.
Another big name on defense is 6-2, 205-lb. linebacker Nate Harris from Edison High in Miami. Harris made 105 tackles, had eight interceptions, and caused seven fumbles as a senior.
“Nate is a tremendous young man and a great football talent,” said Coker. “He is a great fit for our style of defense.”
The only sour note of this recruiting class is that Miami only signed two offensive linemen. With the graduation of Bryant McKinnie, Joaquin Gonzales and Martin Bibla, Coker would have liked to sign a couple more linemen.
However, Coker was excited about the signing of 6-6, 300-lb. offensive lineman Anthony Wollschlager from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale.
“This year’s class was the most efficient recruiting I been around as almost all of our commitments stayed with us,” said Coker.