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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
March 9, 1990
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
DURING CEREMONY HONORING
THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI FOOTBALL TEAM,
THE HURRICANES
The Rose Garden
11:40 A.M. EST
THE PRESIDENT: What a day in the Rose Garden. And
welcome, all of you especially, and all of you to the White House.
It's great to see Senator Gramm and Senator Mack. And distinguised
members of the United States Congress here, Dante Fascell and
Congressman Bennett. Sam Jankovich, the Director of Athletics at
Miami. And, of course, Dennis Erickson and his staff. And then, the
number one football team in America, the Miami Hurricanes.
(Applause.)
For all of us name-droppers, it's been two great weeks.
Last week, the San Francisco '49ers -- (laughter) -- were in here,
and the NFL's team of the '80s. And now, we've got the college
football team of the decade. The 'Canes have lost five football
games in the last five years; that's all. A fifty-five-and-five
record. And your Sugar Bowl win this year marked the University of
Miami's seventh straight trip -- seventh -- to a New Year's Day bowl
game.
And when sports fans think of a college bowl over the
last ten years, they think of two of the biggest games in college
football history. January 1, 1984, your team started making college
football history when you went 10 and one, and then upset Nebraska
31-30 in the Orange Bowl -- one of the greatest wins ever. And then
one that some of you young guys remember, November 25th, 1989. Your
titanic struggle with the Fighting Irish at Notre Dame this year
resulted in a 27 to 10 win over the then top-ranked defending
national champion in what many consider the game of the year.
But with Miami, there's also great memories of great
championships. Back in 1984, the Nebraska game at the Orange Bowl
brought you your first national championship -- national title. And
then you beat O.U. in the Orange Bowl to win the 1987 national title.
And just when the opposition thought the storm had passed, you beat
the Crimson Tide soundly in this year's Sugar Bowl. Three national
titles, three great championship games.
And not only have you played great games, but you've
produced some of football's greatest players. Take a look at the
Miami dynasty of quarterbacks. What is it about the water in Miami?
Jim Kelly of Buffalo, Bernie Kosar of the Browns, Vinnie Testaverde,
Tampa Bay and Steve Walsh of the Cowboys. No wonder they call it
Quarterback U.
Well, the team of the '80s heads for the '90s with Craig
Erickson as quarterback, and your passing game is taking full flight.
In fact, some say that when Craig throws the ball, anything that
flies that far should be showing an in-flight movie and serving a
meal. (Laughter.)
But behind this Erickson Express, if you will, this
MORE
- 2 -
offense is the number-one ranked defense in the country, led by
All-American defensive linemen Greg Mark and Cortez Kennedy. And I
hear it's easier to get a tax cut through Congress than a ball
carrier through that defense.
The man behind it is all right here, Coach Erickson. It
was your rookie year as Miami's coach, and yet you made them national
champs. And coaching is never easy, but that first year is always
the toughest, and you did a great job. And congratulations to all of
you. In the best American tradition, the Hurricanes have shown that
they won't settle for second-best.
Thank you and God bless you all. Welcome to the White
House. (Applause.)
COACH ERICKSON: President Bush, first of all, we'd like
to thank you for the Miami weather that you brought with us today.
It's very nice. And secondly, we've had a lot of honors and a lot of
accolades since winning the national championship, but for us to have
the honor to come to the White House and visit with you is truly the
greatest honor that any football team could ever have. And we've got
a lot of great young guys here that worked very hard to win the
national championship. Five of them were here in 1987 with President
Reagan. We've got a lot of other young ones here that hopefully will
be here in 1990, 1991, 1992. (Laughter.) But on behalf of the
University of Miami, the administration, my coaching staff and the
football team, we would like to present you with this jersey which
signifies that we were Number One in the country.
THE PRESIDENT: Well, congratulations again, and thank
you all. (Applause.) That's terrific.
END
11:44 A.M. EST
Document No. 120942SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
3/8/90
3/8/90 5:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HURRICANES
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
WINSTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST N/C
PINKERTON N/C
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 5:00 TODAY, Thursday, March 8, with a copy
to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Grant
March 7, 1990
Draft two / A:miami
1990 MAR -8 AM II: 26
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HURRICANES
THE ROSE GARDEN
FRIDAY, MARCH 9
TIME?
Welcome to the White House. I'd like to recognize the
Members of Congress here from the Florida delegation; coach
Dennis Erickson and his staff, and of course, the #1 college
football team in America, the Miami Hurricanes. III
Just last week, I met with the San Francisco 49ers, the
NFL's Team of the '80s. Now we've got college football's Team of
the Decade. The 'Canes have only lost five football games in the
last five years -- a 55-5 record. Your Sugar Bowl win this year
marked the University of Miami's seventh straight trip to a New
Year's Day Bowl game. And when sportsfans think of college ball
over the last ten years, they think of two of the biggest games
in college history:
January 1, 1984. Your team started making college football
history when you went 10-1 and then upset Nebraska 31-30 in the
Orange Bowl -- one of the greatest wins ever.
November 25, 1989. Your titanic struggle with the Fighting
Irish of Notre Dame this year resulted in a convincing 27-10
victory over the then-top-ranked defending national champion in
the "game of the year.' "
But with Miami, there's also great memories of great
championships. Back in 1984, the Nebraska game at the Orange
Bowl brought you your first national title. Then you beat
Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl to win the 1987 national title. Just
when the opposition thought The Storm had passed -- you beat the
Crimson Tide soundly in this year's Sugar Bowl. Three national
titles, three great championship games.
Not only have you played great games, but you have produced
some of football's greatest players. Take a look at the Miami
dynasty of quarterbacks: Jim Kelly of Buffalo, Bernie Kosar of
the Browns, Vinnie Testaverde of Tampa Bay, and Steve Walsh of
the Cowboys. No wonder they call it "Quarterback U."
Now the team of the '80s heads for the '90s. With Craig
Erickson as quarterback, your passing game is taking full flight.
((In fact, some people say when Craig Erickson throws the ball,
anything that flies that far should be showing an inflight movie
and serving a meal. ) ((And now they say that the Hurricanes
are the Federal Express of college ball -- give the ball to Craig
Erickson when it absolutely, positively has to get there.)
But behind the "Erickson Express" offense is the #1 ranked
defense in the country -- led by All American defensive linemen
Greg Mark and Cortez Kennedy. ((I hear it's easier to get a tax
cut through Congress than a ball carrier through that defense.) )
And the man behind it all is right here. Coach Dennis
Erickson. III It was your rookie year as Miami's coach, yet you
made them National Champs. Coaching's never easy, but that first
year is always the toughest. You did a great job.
Congratulations to all of you. In the best American
tradition, the Hurricanes have shown that they won't settle for
second best. Thank you, God bless you and God bless America.
Document No. 120942SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
3/8/90
3/8/90 5:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HURRICANES
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
WINSTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 5:00 TODAY, Thursday, March 8, with a copy
to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
OK S.R
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Grant
March 7, 1990
Draft two / A:miami
1990 MAR -8 AM II: 26
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HURRICANES
THE ROSE GARDEN
FRIDAY, MARCH 9
TIME?
Welcome to the White House. I'd like to recognize the
Members of Congress here from the Florida delegation; coach
Dennis Erickson and his staff, and of course, the #1 college
football team in America, the Miami Hurricanes.
Just last week, I met with the San Francisco 49ers, the
NFL's Team of the '80s. Now we've got college football's Team of
the Decade. The 'Canes have only lost five football games in the
last five years -- a 55-5 record. Your Sugar Bowl win this year
marked the University of Miami's seventh straight trip to a New
Year's Day Bowl game. And when sportsfans think of college ball
over the last ten years, they think of two of the biggest games
in college history:
January 1, 1984. Your team started making college football
history when you went 10-1 and then upset Nebraska 31-30 in the
Orange Bowl -- one of the greatest wins ever.
November 25, 1989. Your titanic struggle with the Fighting
Irish of Notre Dame this year resulted in a convincing 27-10
victory over the then-top-ranked defending national champion in
the "game of the year."
But with Miami, there's also great memories of great
championships. Back in 1984, the Nebraska game at the Orange
Bowl brought you your first national title. Then you beat
Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl to win the 1987 national title. Just
when the opposition thought The Storm had passed -- you beat the
Crimson Tide soundly in this year's Sugar Bowl. Three national
titles, three great championship games.
Not only have you played great games, but you have produced
some of football's greatest players. Take a look at the Miami
dynasty of quarterbacks: Jim Kelly of Buffalo, Bernie Kosar of
the Browns, Vinnie Testaverde of Tampa Bay, and Steve Walsh of
the Cowboys. No wonder they call it "Quarterback U."
Now the team of the '80s heads for the '90s. With Craig
Erickson as quarterback, your passing game is taking full flight.
( (In fact, some people say when Craig Erickson throws the ball,
anything that flies that far should be showing an inflight movie
and serving a meal.\\\)) ((And now they say that the Hurricanes
are the Federal Express of college ball -- give the ball to Craig
Erickson when it absolutely, positively has to get there.))
But behind the "Erickson Express" offense is the #1 ranked
defense in the country -- led by All American defensive linemen
Greg Mark and Cortez Kennedy. ( (I hear it's easier to get a tax
cut through Congress than a ball carrier through that defense.) )
And the man behind it all is right here. Coach Dennis
Erickson. III It was your rookie year as Miami's coach, yet you
made them National Champs. Coaching's never easy, but that first
year is always the toughest. You did a great job.
Congratulations to all of you. In the best American
tradition, the Hurricanes have shown that they won't settle for
second best. Thank you, God bless you and God bless America.
Document No. 120942SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
calleding
NO 6:10 B
3/8/90
3/8/90 5:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HURRICANES
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
WINSTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 5:00 TODAY, Thursday, March 8, with a copy
to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
NC
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Grant
March 7, 1990
Draft two / A:miami
1990 MAR -8 AM II: 26
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HURRICANES
THE ROSE GARDEN
FRIDAY, MARCH 9
TIME?
Welcome to the White House. I'd like to recognize the
Members of Congress here from the Florida delegation; coach
Dennis Erickson and his staff, and of course, the #1 college
football team in America, the Miami Hurricanes. III
Just last week, I met with the San Francisco 49ers, the
NFL's Team of the '80s. Now we've got college football's Team of
the Decade. The 'Canes have only lost five football games in the
last five years -- a 55-5 record. Your Sugar Bowl win this year
marked the University of Miami's seventh straight trip to a New
Year's Day Bowl game. And when sportsfans think of college ball
over the last ten years, they think of two of the biggest games
in college history:
January 1, 1984. Your team started making college football
history when you went 10-1 and then upset Nebraska 31-30 in the
Orange Bowl -- one of the greatest wins ever.
November 25, 1989. Your titanic struggle with the Fighting
Irish of Notre Dame this year resulted in a convincing 27-10
victory over the then-top-ranked defending national champion in
the "game of the year."
But with Miami, there's also great memories of great
championships. Back in 1984, the Nebraska game at the Orange
Bowl brought you your first national title. Then you beat
Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl to win the 1987 national title. Just
when the opposition thought The Storm had passed -- you beat the
Crimson Tide soundly in this year's Sugar Bowl. Three national
titles, three great championship games.
Not only have you played great games, but you have produced
some of football's greatest players. Take a look at the Miami
dynasty of quarterbacks: Jim Kelly of Buffalo, Bernie Kosar of
the Browns, Vinnie Testaverde of Tampa Bay, and Steve Walsh of
the Cowboys. No wonder they call it "Quarterback U."
Now the team of the '80s heads for the '90s. With Craig
Erickson as quarterback, your passing game is taking full flight.
((In fact, some people say when Craig Erickson throws the ball,
anything that flies that far should be showing an inflight movie
and serving a meal. III)) ( (And now they say that the Hurricanes
are the Federal Express of college ball -- give the ball to Craig
Erickson when it absolutely, positively has to get there.)
But behind the "Erickson Express" offense is the #1 ranked
defense in the country -- led by All American defensive linemen
Greg Mark and Cortez Kennedy. ( (I hear it's easier to get a tax
cut through Congress than a ball carrier through that defense.) )
And the man behind it all is right here. Coach Dennis
Erickson. III It was your rookie year as Miami's coach, yet you
made them National Champs. Coaching's never easy, but that first
year is always the toughest. You did a great job.
Congratulations to all of you. In the best American
tradition, the Hurricanes have shown that they won't settle for
second best. Thank you, God bless you and God bless America.
Document No. 120942
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 03/08/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HURRICANES
SUBJECT:
(03/07 draft two)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
I
UNTERMEYER
CARD
\
ROGERS
PINKERTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded to the President.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
1990 MAR -8 PM 6: 37
March 8, 1990
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
MARY KATE GRANT MKg
SUBJECT:
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI FOOTBALL EVENT
I. SUMMARY
Attached for your review are brief remarks for the Rose
Garden ceremony honoring the University of Miami football team,
to be held Friday, March 9 at 11:30 a.m. Your remarks will be on
cards.
II. DISCUSSION
The Miami Hurricanes beat Alabama's Crimson Tide for the
1989 college football championship at the Sugar Bowl. This was
Miami's third national title in seven years, for which Sports
Illustrated branded them the college football "Team of the
Decade."
Grant
March 7, 1990
Draft two / A:miami
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HURRICANES
THE ROSE GARDEN
FRIDAY, MARCH 9
11:30 a.m.
Welcome to the White House. It's great to see Senators Mack
and Graham, as well as Representatives Fascell and Bennett, coach
Dennis Erickson and his staff, and of course, the #1 college
football team in America, the Miami Hurricanes. 111
Just last week, I met with the San Francisco 49ers, the
NFL's Team of the '80s. Now we've got college football's Team of
the Decade. The 'Canes have only lost five football games in the
last five years -- a 55-5 record. Your Sugar Bowl win this year
marked the University of Miami's seventh straight trip to a New
Year's Day Bowl game. And when sportsfans think of college ball
over the last ten years, they think of two of the biggest games
in college history:
January 1, 1984. Your team started making college football
history when you went 10-1 and then upset Nebraska 31-30 in the
Orange Bowl -- one of the greatest wins ever.
November 25, 1989. Your titanic struggle with the Fighting
Irish of Notre Dame this year resulted in a convincing 27-10
victory over the then-top-ranked defending national champion in
the "game of the year."
But with Miami, there's also great memories of great
championships. Back in 1984, the Nebraska game at the Orange
Bowl brought you your first national title. Then you beat
Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl to win the 1987 national title. Just
when the opposition thought The Storm had passed -- you beat the
Crimson Tide soundly in this year's Sugar Bowl. Three national
titles, three great championship games.
Not only have you played great games, but you have produced
some of football's greatest players. Take a look at the Miami
dynasty of quarterbacks: Jim Kelly of Buffalo, Bernie Kosar of
the Browns, Vinnie Testaverde of Tampa Bay, and Steve Walsh of
the Cowboys. No wonder they call it "Quarterback U."
Now the team of the '80s heads for the '90s. With Craig
Erickson as quarterback, your passing game is taking full flight.
( (In fact, some people say when Craig Erickson throws the ball,
anything that flies that far should be showing an inflight movie
and serving a meal. ) ) ( (And now they say that the Hurricanes
are the Federal Express of college ball -- give the ball to Craig
Erickson when it absolutely, positively has to get there.) )
But behind the "Erickson Express" offense is the #1 ranked
defense in the country -- led by All American defensive linemen
Greg Mark and Cortez Kennedy. ( (I hear it's easier to get a tax
cut through Congress than a ball carrier through that defense.) )
And the man behind it all is right here. Coach Dennis
Erickson. 111 It was your rookie year as Miami's coach, yet you
made them National Champs. Coaching's never easy, but that first
year is always the toughest. You did a great job.
Congratulations to all of you. In the best American
tradition, the Hurricanes have shown that they won't settle for
second best. Thank you, God bless you and God bless America.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 8, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
ROGER PORTER RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: University of Miami
Hurricanes
We have reviewed the attached draft and have no suggested
changes from a policy standpoint.
CC:
James Cicconi
Document No. 120942SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
3/8/90
CO.MARI2 P4: 13
3/8/90 5:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HURRICANES
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 5:00 TODAY, Thursday, March 8, with a copy
to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Grant
March 7, 1990
Draft two / A:miami
1990 MAR -8 AM 11: 26
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HURRICANES
THE ROSE GARDEN
FRIDAY, MARCH 9
TIME?
Welcome to the White House. I'd like to recognize the
Members of Congress here from the Florida delegation; coach
Dennis Erickson and his staff, and of course, the #1 college
football team in America, the Miami Hurricanes. III
Just last week, I met with the San Francisco 49ers, the
NFL's Team of the '80s. Now we've got college football's Team of
the Decade. The 'Canes have only lost five football games in the
last five years -- a 55-5 record. Your Sugar Bowl win this year
marked the University of Miami's seventh straight trip to a New
Year's Day Bowl game. And when sportsfans think of college ball
over the last ten years, they think of two of the biggest games
in college history:
January 1, 1984. Your team started making college football
history when you went 10-1 and then upset Nebraska 31-30 in the
Orange Bowl -- one of the greatest wins ever.
November 25, 1989. Your titanic struggle with the Fighting
Irish of Notre Dame this year resulted in a convincing 27-10
victory over the then-top-ranked defending national champion in
the "game of the year."
But with Miami, there's also great memories of great
championships. Back in 1984, the Nebraska game at the Orange
Bowl brought you your first national title. Then you beat
Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl to win the 1987 national title. Just
when the opposition thought The Storm had passed -- you beat the
Crimson Tide soundly in this year's Sugar Bowl. Three national
titles, three great championship games.
Not only have you played great games, but you have produced
some of football's greatest players. Take a look at the Miami
dynasty of quarterbacks: Jim Kelly of Buffalo, Bernie Kosar of
the Browns, Vinnie Testaverde of Tampa Bay, and Steve Walsh of
the Cowboys. No wonder they call it "Quarterback U."
Now the team of the '80s heads for the '90s. With Craig
Erickson as quarterback, your passing game is taking full flight.
((In fact, some people say when Craig Erickson throws the ball,
anything that flies that far should be showing an inflight movie
and serving a meal. III)) ((And now they say that the Hurricanes
are the Federal Express of college ball -- give the ball to Craig
Erickson when it absolutely, positively has to get there.)
But behind the "Erickson Express" offense is the #1 ranked
defense in the country -- led by All American defensive linemen
Greg Mark and Cortez Kennedy. ((I hear it's easier to get a tax
cut through Congress than a ball carrier through that defense.)
And the man behind it all is right here. Coach Dennis
Erickson. III It was your rookie year as Miami's coach, yet you
made them National Champs. Coaching's never easy, but that first
year is always the toughest. You did a great job.
Congratulations to all of you. In the best American
tradition, the Hurricanes have shown that they won't settle for
second best. Thank you, God bless you and God bless America.
Document No. 120942SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
3/8/90
3/8/90 5:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HURRICANES
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
WINSTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 5:00 TODAY, Thursday, March 8, with a copy
to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
Please see comments.
3/8/90
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Rep. Rep. Fascell Bennett Graham Sun. Mack
Grant
March 7, 1990
Draft two / A:miami
sen.
1990 MAR 8 AM II: 26
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HURRICANES
THE ROSE GARDEN
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FRIDAY, MARCH 9
TIME?
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Welcome to the White House. I'd like to recognize the
Members of Congress here from the Florida delegation; coach
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Dennis Erickson and his staff, and of course, the #1 college
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Just last week, I met with the San Francisco 49ers, the
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last five years -- a 55-5 record. Your Sugar Bowl win this year
No.
marked the University of Miami's seventh straight trip to a New
Year's Day Bowl game. And when sportsfans think of college ball
over the last ten years, they think of two of the biggest games
in college history:
January 1, 1984. Your team started making college football
history when you went 10-1 and then upset Nebraska 31-30 in the
Orange Bowl -- one of the greatest wins ever.
November 25, 1989. Your titanic struggle with the Fighting
Irish of Notre Dame this year resulted in a convincing 27-10
victory over the then-top-ranked defending national champion in
the "game of the year."
But with Miami, there's also great memories of great
championships. Back in 1984, the Nebraska game at the Orange
Bowl brought you your first national title. Then you beat
Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl to win the 1987 national title. Just
when the opposition thought The Storm had passed -- you beat the
Crimson Tide soundly in this year's Sugar Bowl. Three national
titles, three great championship games.
Not only have you played great games, but you have produced
some of football's greatest players. Take a look at the Miami
dynasty of quarterbacks: Jim Kelly of Buffalo, Bernie Kosar of
the Browns, Vinnie Testaverde of Tampa Bay, and Steve Walsh of
the Cowboys. No wonder they call it "Quarterback U."
Now the team of the '80s heads for the '90s. With Craig
Erickson as quarterback, your passing game is taking full flight.
((In fact, some people say when Craig Erickson throws the ball,
anything that flies that far should be showing an inflight movie
and serving a meal. III)) ( (And now they say that the Hurricanes
are the Federal Express of college ball -- give the ball to Craig
Erickson when it absolutely, positively has to get there.)
But behind the "Erickson Express" offense is the #1 ranked
defense in the country -- led by All American defensive linemen
Greg Mark and Cortez Kennedy. ( (I hear it's easier to get a tax
cut through Congress than a ball carrier through that defense.) )
And the man behind it all is right here. Coach Dennis
Erickson. III It was your rookie year as Miami's coach, yet you
made them National Champs. Coaching's never easy, but that first
year is always the toughest. You did a great job.
Congratulations to all of you. In the best American
tradition, the Hurricanes have shown that they won't settle for
second best. Thank you, God bless you and God bless America.
Document No. 120942SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
3/8/90
3/8/90 5:00 PM
DATE:
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VICE PRESIDENT
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James W. Cicconi
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