3 Hurricanes on College Football Hall of Fame Ballot

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Vinny Testaverde, who played at Miami, was named one of 76 players on the ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, announced Tuesday by the hall. Testaverde is joined by fellow Miami Hurricanes Quarterback Goerge Mira Jr. and former University of Miami Head Coach, Jimmy Johnson.

Vinny Testaverde, Miami (Fla.)-Quarterback- Winner of 1986 Heisman, Walter Camp, Maxwell Award, and Davey O'Brien. . . Led Canes to three bowl berths, including 1987 Fiesta Bowl to determine national championship. . . Finished career with 6,058 passing yards and 48 TD passes.

Jimmy Johnson-Oklahoma State (1979-83), Miami, Fla. (1984-88)- Led Miami to 1987 National Championship and perfect 12-0 record. . . Recorded four 10-win seasons and five consecutive January bowl games with the Hurricanes. . . Miami finished in the top two in 3-of-5 seasons under Johnson. . . Named 1979 Big Eight Coach of the Year at Oklahoma State.


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