{
  "id": 16372147,
  "title": "Miami legend Jeremy Shockey reveals what he loves most about 2026-27 team",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/miami-legend-jeremy-shockey-reveals-what-he-loves-most-about-2026-27",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T21:19:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/miami-legend-jeremy-shockey-reveals-211945852.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Miami Hurricanes tight end Jeremy Shockey, a Pro Bowl legend, recently shared his thoughts on the current 2026-27 Hurricanes team. During his visit to Hard Rock Stadium to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his beloved 2001 national championship squad, Shockey highlighted what he finds most impressive about this current team.\n\nAccording to Shockey, the efficiency on offense, coupled with their takeaways on defense, stands out the most. However, what truly sets this Miami team apart, in his opinion, is the fierce determination and \"dog in them again.\" He believes the team has that same indomitable spirit that made the 2001 squad so legendary.\n\nShockey observed that the Hurricanes have indeed embodied this fighting spirit on the field. The team's offensive prowess, led by quarterback Darian Mensah and wide receiver Malachi Toney, has led to a string of impressive victories. They've shut down opponents, with the exception of Virginia Tech and Boston College, often winning by 11 points or less.\n\nShockey's own career with the Hurricanes was marked by his hard-nosed blocking ability at tight end. During their 2001 championship run, he led the team with 40 receptions for 519 yards and scored seven touchdowns. That victory against Nebraska in the Rose Bowl capped off a historic season for Miami, making them the last team from the Atlantic Coast Conference to win a national championship before the conference transitioned to the American Athletic Conference.\n\nWith the current team fueling championship talk, Shockey sees Miami's current squad as a force to be reckoned with, embodying the same fighting spirit that made the 2001 Hurricanes so unforgettable.",
  "summary": "Miami (FL) football rocked the fame 2001 look in its rout of Pittsburgh Saturday . That’s the same attire Hurricanes legend Jeremy Shockey wore during that 2001 national title run. Shockey pulled into Hard Rock Stadium to celebrate the 25th anniversary of that revered Hurricanes team. But the legendary Miami tight end shined a light instead on the […] The post Miami legend Jeremy Shockey reveals…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}