2006 Miami RedHawks football team
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The 2006 Miami RedHawks football
team represented the Miami University
in the college football
season of 2006. The team was coached by Shane Montgomery
and played their homes game in Yager Stadium in Oxford, Ohio
.
. With the graduation of Josh Betts
, head coach Shane Montgomery
also had to pick at starting Quarterback from the trio of Junior Mike Kokal, sophomore Jared Elliott and redshirt freshman Daniel Raudabaugh.
Senior wide receiver punt returner Ryne Robinson
had the opportunity to set on at least two NCAA career records. “Robinson, the nation’s active leader in career punt return yardage has totaled 1,502 career punt yards and is closing on the career record of 1,761 yards established by Texas Tech
’s Wes Welker
. Robinson also was the nation’s active leader in career punt return touchdowns with six and has closed to within two of that NCAA record.
, who died unexpectedly earlier this summer. The 52-year-old Northwestern coach died on June 29, 2006 of an apparent heart attack. He was replaced at Northwestern by Pat Fitzgerald
, who was Walker's top assistant. Walker also was a Miami graduate, and had more wins than any other head coach in Miami history. The game was a defensive battle with Northwestern gaining 301 total yards to Miami’s 230 yards. After a scoreless first half, the Wildcats’ Erryn Cobb blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown early in the third period to begin a 21-point second half for the Wildcats. Miami answered the Wildcats first score with a 22-yard field goal midway through the third quarter by Nathan Parseghian
, The Wildcats offense then scored again when redshirt quarterback Mike Kafka
threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Tyrell Sutton
. Terrell Jordan finished off the scoring with a 4-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter make it 21-3.
scored the game-winning touchdowns in their overtime possession. Miami missed pulling the upset when the Boilermaker’s Anthony Spencer blocked Nathan Parseghian
's potential game-winning field goal attempt with 17 seconds left forcing the overtime. The RedHawks moved the ball well in the first half but failed to score a touchdown. The first half ended with Purdue leading 10-3. The RedHawks finally crossed the goal line in the 3rd quarter for their first touch down of the season, when Mike Kokal hit Jake O'Connell
2-yard touchdown pass to tie the game at 10. The RedHawks and Boilermakers traded touchdowns the rest of the game to finish regulation tied at 31. The RedHawks offence was led by Mike Kokal who passed for 378 yards and four touchdowns, and Ryne Robinson who caught nine passes for 162 yards and two touchdowns.
ran for 108 yards on 15 carries including one Touchdown to lead Syracuse to a 34-14 victory over the Redhawks. Miami was led by Mike Kokal who completed 17-of-28 passes for 171 yards and a touchdown. He also added 24 yards rushing but he was also sacked 7 times and only got off only three second-half pass attempts. Entering the game the RedHawk offensive line had given up a nationally worst number of sacks with 22. The line problems were compounded by injuries of starting left tackle Charlie Norden and right guard Matt McKeown.
returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown midway through the third quarter. This was Robinson seventh career punt return touchdown. The record of 8 is shared by Wes Welker
of Texas Tech
and Antonio Perkins
of University of Oklahoma
. Cincinnati added to their lead with a Justin Grutza's 20-yard scoring pass to Derrick Stewart for a final score of 24-10. The Bearcats who were led by Greg Moore and his 119 yards reclaimed the Victory Bell
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running for 162 yards. The RedHawks were led by Dustin Woods’ eight catches for 178 yards, Andre Bratton two touchdowns and Mike Kokal 324 yards passing. Senior receiver Ryne Robinson
became the program's career record holder for receptions. With seven catches for 57 yards on the night, he now has 211 career receptions.
area the game was played on Sunday instead of Saturday. The snow storm did not stop the RedHawks from their first victory of the season. Miami’s defense and special teams provided the RedHawks with scoring opportunities. The defense intercepted Buffalo four times in the second half and their special teams blocked a punt. This led to three touchdowns in just under nine minutes. This victory gave Miami a 9-0 all-time record versus the Bulls.
instead of touchdowns. Miami had the lead late in the game but Dennis Kennedy ran a 7-yard touchdown with 33 seconds left in the third quarter gave Akron lead for good. Miami was led by Mike Kokal who was 21-of-46 passing for 263 and Ryne Robinson who caught nine passes for 135 yards including a 4-yard touchdown in the first quarter to give the RedHawks a 7-3 lead.
threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Madaris Grant to give the Cardinals a victory over the RedHawks. Miami defense held the Cardinals to only 226 yards but could not prevent the late touchdown. Miami was led by Mike Kokal who completed 19 of 34 passes for 205 yards including a 11-yard touchdown pass to Ryne Robinson.
, who tied a school record with his 15th sack of the season.
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Ryne Robinson - First-team All-Mid-American Conference Wide receiver
Joey Hudson - Second-team All-Mid-American Conference middle linebacker.
Miami RedHawks football
The Miami University RedHawks, known as the Miami Redskins before 1996, are a NCAA Division I FBS college football program that competes in the Mid-American Conference...
team represented the Miami University
Miami University
Miami University is a coeducational public research university located in Oxford, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1809, it is the 10th oldest public university in the United States and the second oldest university in Ohio, founded four years after Ohio University. In its 2012 edition, U.S...
in the college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
season of 2006. The team was coached by Shane Montgomery
Shane Montgomery
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and played their homes game in Yager Stadium in Oxford, Ohio
Oxford, Ohio
Oxford is a city in northwestern Butler County, Ohio, United States, in the southwestern portion of the state. It lies in Oxford Township, originally called the College Township. The population was 21,943 at the 2000 census. This college town was founded as a home for Miami University. Oxford...
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Pre-season
The RedHawks had to fill several holes in the starting line up, due to the Graduation of 19 seniors, including eight all-MAC selections. Included among the losses were five offensive starters, nine defensive starters and the starting place kicker. The Hardest hit position was linebacker which graduated five of the top six players including Terna NandeTerna Nande
Terna Nande is a Canadian football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
. With the graduation of Josh Betts
Josh Betts
Joshua David Betts is a professional Canadian football quarterback who is currently a Tennis player. He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2006...
, head coach Shane Montgomery
Shane Montgomery
-External links:* * *...
also had to pick at starting Quarterback from the trio of Junior Mike Kokal, sophomore Jared Elliott and redshirt freshman Daniel Raudabaugh.
Senior wide receiver punt returner Ryne Robinson
Ryne Robinson
Ryne Robinson is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Miami University...
had the opportunity to set on at least two NCAA career records. “Robinson, the nation’s active leader in career punt return yardage has totaled 1,502 career punt yards and is closing on the career record of 1,761 yards established by Texas Tech
Texas Tech Red Raiders
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are the athletic teams that represent Texas Tech University . The women's basketball team uses the name Lady Raiders; however, the school's other women's teams use the "Red Raiders" name. The university's athletic program fields teams in 15 varsity sports and 30 club sports...
’s Wes Welker
Wes Welker
-San Diego Chargers :Welker, who was not drafted during the 2004 NFL Draft, signed as an undrafted free agent with the San Diego Chargers. Welker made the Chargers out of training camp, but was released after the first game of the season.-2004 season:...
. Robinson also was the nation’s active leader in career punt return touchdowns with six and has closed to within two of that NCAA record.
Schedule
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Coaching staff
| Name | Position | Years | Alma mater Alma mater Alma mater , pronounced ), was used in ancient Rome as a title for various mother goddesses, especially Ceres or Cybele, and in Christianity for the Virgin Mary.-General term:... (Year) |
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| Shane Montgomery Shane Montgomery -External links:* * *... |
Head Coach | 1 | North Carolina State (1990) |
| Taver Johnson | Assistant Head Coach Defensive Coordinator |
2 | Wittenberg University Wittenberg University Wittenberg University is a private four-year liberal arts college in Springfield, Ohio serving 2,000 full-time students representing 37 states and approximately 30 foreign countries... (1989) |
| DeAndre Smith | Running Coordinator Running Backs |
0 | Southwest Missouri State University (1987) |
| Brian Von Bergen | Passing Coordinator Wide Receivers |
7 | University of Illinois University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign The University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign is a large public research-intensive university in the state of Illinois, United States. It is the flagship campus of the University of Illinois system... (1992) |
| Rusty Wright | Special Teams Coordinator | 1 | University of Tennessee at Chattanooga University of Tennessee at Chattanooga The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is a public university located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The University, often referred to as UTC or simply "Chattanooga" , is one of three universities and two other affiliated institutions in the University of Tennessee System; the others being in... (1996) |
| Craig Aukerman | Linebackers | 1 | University of Findlay University of Findlay The University of Findlay is a private university located in the city of Findlay in Hancock County, Ohio, United States. It was affiliated with the Churches of God, General Conference, and was founded in 1882 by the city of Findlay and the Churches of God, General Conference. Findlay offers more... (1999) |
| Mike Bath | Tight Ends | 0 | Miami University Miami University Miami University is a coeducational public research university located in Oxford, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1809, it is the 10th oldest public university in the United States and the second oldest university in Ohio, founded four years after Ohio University. In its 2012 edition, U.S... (2001) |
| Tim Cooper | Defensive Backs | 2 | DePauw University DePauw University DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, USA, is a private, national liberal arts college with an enrollment of approximately 2,400 students. The school has a Methodist heritage and was originally known as Indiana Asbury University. DePauw is a member of both the Great Lakes Colleges Association... (1997) |
| Matt Hohman | Offensive Line | 1 | Miami University Miami University Miami University is a coeducational public research university located in Oxford, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1809, it is the 10th oldest public university in the United States and the second oldest university in Ohio, founded four years after Ohio University. In its 2012 edition, U.S... (1995) |
| Jay Hood | Defensive Line | 1 | Ohio Wesleyan University Ohio Wesleyan University Ohio Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts college in Delaware, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1842 by Methodist leaders and Central Ohio residents as a nonsectarian institution, and is a member of the Ohio Five — a consortium of Ohio liberal arts colleges... (1986) |
Northwestern
This was an emotional evening as Miami honored the former head coach of both schools Randy WalkerRandy Walker (football coach)
Randy J. Walker was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Miami University from 1990 to 1998 and at Northwestern University from 1999 to 2005, compiling a career college football record of 96–81–5...
, who died unexpectedly earlier this summer. The 52-year-old Northwestern coach died on June 29, 2006 of an apparent heart attack. He was replaced at Northwestern by Pat Fitzgerald
Pat Fitzgerald
-External links:*...
, who was Walker's top assistant. Walker also was a Miami graduate, and had more wins than any other head coach in Miami history. The game was a defensive battle with Northwestern gaining 301 total yards to Miami’s 230 yards. After a scoreless first half, the Wildcats’ Erryn Cobb blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown early in the third period to begin a 21-point second half for the Wildcats. Miami answered the Wildcats first score with a 22-yard field goal midway through the third quarter by Nathan Parseghian
Nathan Parseghian
Nathan Parseghian is a former placekicker for the Miami Redhawks football team, and the great-grandnephew of Ara Parseghian.-College:...
, The Wildcats offense then scored again when redshirt quarterback Mike Kafka
Mike Kafka
Michael John "Mike" Kafka is an American football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Eagles in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Northwestern.Kafka attended St. Rita of Cascia High School in Chicago,...
threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Tyrell Sutton
Tyrell Sutton
Tyrell DelShawn Sutton, , is an American football running back who formerly played for the Carolina Panthers and Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009...
. Terrell Jordan finished off the scoring with a 4-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter make it 21-3.
Purdue
Purdue beat Miami by a score of 38-31 when the RedHawks failed score a touchdown in overtime after the Boilermaker’s Kory SheetsKory Sheets
Kory Gerren Sheets is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2009...
scored the game-winning touchdowns in their overtime possession. Miami missed pulling the upset when the Boilermaker’s Anthony Spencer blocked Nathan Parseghian
Nathan Parseghian
Nathan Parseghian is a former placekicker for the Miami Redhawks football team, and the great-grandnephew of Ara Parseghian.-College:...
's potential game-winning field goal attempt with 17 seconds left forcing the overtime. The RedHawks moved the ball well in the first half but failed to score a touchdown. The first half ended with Purdue leading 10-3. The RedHawks finally crossed the goal line in the 3rd quarter for their first touch down of the season, when Mike Kokal hit Jake O'Connell
Jake O'Connell
Jake Nicholas O'Connell Jake Nicholas O'Connell Jake Nicholas O'Connell (born November 6, 1985 in Naples, Florida is an American football tight end who is currently a member of the Kansas City Chiefs. He played college football at Miami University...
2-yard touchdown pass to tie the game at 10. The RedHawks and Boilermakers traded touchdowns the rest of the game to finish regulation tied at 31. The RedHawks offence was led by Mike Kokal who passed for 378 yards and four touchdowns, and Ryne Robinson who caught nine passes for 162 yards and two touchdowns.
- For more information, see: 2006 Purdue Boilermakers football team2006 Purdue Boilermakers football teamThe 2006 Purdue Boilermakers football team represented Purdue University in the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Joe Tiller and played its home games at Ross-Ade Stadium...
Kent State
For the third straight game the RedHawks did not cross the goal line in the first half. Kent State took a half time lead of 9-0. On Kent’s first drive in the third quarter, Julian Edelman ran for a 1 yard touchdown to make the score 16-0. Brandon Murphy scored for the RedHawks on a 3-yard run with 2:46 remaining in the third quarter. The RedHawks came close to forcing an overtime when Mike Kokal ran for a 2-yard TD with 1:04 remaining but Kokal's pass attempt on the 2-point conversion to tie fell incomplete. The Golden Flashes broke an 11-game losing streak with the victory Saturday.Syracuse
The Orange’s Curtis BrinkleyCurtis Brinkley
Curtis Brinkley is an American football running back for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Syracuse.-Early years:...
ran for 108 yards on 15 carries including one Touchdown to lead Syracuse to a 34-14 victory over the Redhawks. Miami was led by Mike Kokal who completed 17-of-28 passes for 171 yards and a touchdown. He also added 24 yards rushing but he was also sacked 7 times and only got off only three second-half pass attempts. Entering the game the RedHawk offensive line had given up a nationally worst number of sacks with 22. The line problems were compounded by injuries of starting left tackle Charlie Norden and right guard Matt McKeown.
Cincinnati
After a first quarter fumble, Trevor Cook kicked a 49-yard field goal to give the RedHawks their first lead this season. Bearcats’ offence responded by scoring 17 unanswered points to take a 17-3 lead. The RedHawks’ office led by redshirt freshman Daniel Raudabaugh, starting in place of the injured Mike Kokal, did not score the rest of the game. The RedHawks did have a Miami's Ryne RobinsonRyne Robinson
Ryne Robinson is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Miami University...
returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown midway through the third quarter. This was Robinson seventh career punt return touchdown. The record of 8 is shared by Wes Welker
Wes Welker
-San Diego Chargers :Welker, who was not drafted during the 2004 NFL Draft, signed as an undrafted free agent with the San Diego Chargers. Welker made the Chargers out of training camp, but was released after the first game of the season.-2004 season:...
of Texas Tech
Texas Tech Red Raiders
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are the athletic teams that represent Texas Tech University . The women's basketball team uses the name Lady Raiders; however, the school's other women's teams use the "Red Raiders" name. The university's athletic program fields teams in 15 varsity sports and 30 club sports...
and Antonio Perkins
Antonio Perkins
Antonio Perkins is an American football cornerback. He most recently played for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League in 2008.- Early years :...
of University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is a coeducational public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. the university had 29,931 students enrolled, most located at its...
. Cincinnati added to their lead with a Justin Grutza's 20-yard scoring pass to Derrick Stewart for a final score of 24-10. The Bearcats who were led by Greg Moore and his 119 yards reclaimed the Victory Bell
Victory Bell (Miami-Cincinnati)
The Miami-Cincinnati Victory Bell is the oldest current non-conference college football rivalry in the United States . The Cincinnati Bearcats and the Miami University RedHawks square off each fall for the famed Victory Bell. The first meeting, on Dec...
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Northern Illinois
Miami put up a strong offensive and defensive effort but could not beat NIU. The RedHawks out gained the Huskies by 129 yards and even with Garrett WolfeGarrett Wolfe
Garrett Wolfe is an American football running back. He was drafted by the Bears in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played his college football at Northern Illinois. He is currently a free agent.-Personal life:...
running for 162 yards. The RedHawks were led by Dustin Woods’ eight catches for 178 yards, Andre Bratton two touchdowns and Mike Kokal 324 yards passing. Senior receiver Ryne Robinson
Ryne Robinson
Ryne Robinson is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Miami University...
became the program's career record holder for receptions. With seven catches for 57 yards on the night, he now has 211 career receptions.
Buffalo
Due to a snow storm that hit the BuffaloBuffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
area the game was played on Sunday instead of Saturday. The snow storm did not stop the RedHawks from their first victory of the season. Miami’s defense and special teams provided the RedHawks with scoring opportunities. The defense intercepted Buffalo four times in the second half and their special teams blocked a punt. This led to three touchdowns in just under nine minutes. This victory gave Miami a 9-0 all-time record versus the Bulls.
Akron
The Akron Zips beat Miami 24-13. Miami could not take full advantage of Akron’s mistakes. The Zips twice fumbled deep in its own territory, but the RedHawks managed only field goalsField goal (football)
A field goal in American football and Canadian football is a goal that may be scored during general play . Field goals may be scored by a placekick or the now practically extinct drop kick.The drop kick fell out of favor in 1934 when the shape of the ball was changed...
instead of touchdowns. Miami had the lead late in the game but Dennis Kennedy ran a 7-yard touchdown with 33 seconds left in the third quarter gave Akron lead for good. Miami was led by Mike Kokal who was 21-of-46 passing for 263 and Ryne Robinson who caught nine passes for 135 yards including a 4-yard touchdown in the first quarter to give the RedHawks a 7-3 lead.
Ball State
With 1:11 remaining in the game Ball State’s Nate DavisNate Davis (quarterback)
Nate Charles Davis is an American football quarterback with the Kansas City Command of the Arena Football League. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL draft...
threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Madaris Grant to give the Cardinals a victory over the RedHawks. Miami defense held the Cardinals to only 226 yards but could not prevent the late touchdown. Miami was led by Mike Kokal who completed 19 of 34 passes for 205 yards including a 11-yard touchdown pass to Ryne Robinson.
Western Michigan
With 1:16 left in the game, Nate Meyer kicked a 21-yard field goal to lift Western Michigan over Miami 27-24. Miami was led by Ryne Robinson who had 10-receptions for 180 yards, giving him 1,001 yards for the season. Robinson is the first player in Miami history to eclipse 1,000 yards in consecutive seasons. Even with Robinsons strong performance, Western Michigan’s defense dominated Miami’s running game limiting the RedHawks to only 93 total yards rushing. The Broncos defense was led by linebacker Ameer IsmailAmeer Ismail
Justice Ameer Ismail is a retired Judge of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka and a former Chairman of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, Sri Lanka.-Education:...
, who tied a school record with his 15th sack of the season.
Bowling Green
Bowling Green's Sean Ellis slipped on a muddy and rain soaked turf and missed a 25-yard field goal wide left with 35 seconds remaining to give the RedHawks their second win of the season by the score of 9-7. Both teams had to battle rain, wind and terrible field conditions. Miami was led by quarterback Mike Kokal who completed 12-of-24 passes for 130 yards and the game-winning touchdown to Dustin Woods with 11:24 left in the game. Ryne Robinson caught a pass for the 41st consecutive game and finished with nine catches for 86 yards.Ohio U
In the 83rd meeting between Ohio University and Miami, the Bobcats beat the RedHawks, 34-24, to end a six-game losing streak versus Miami. It was Ohio first win at Yager Stadium since 1993. Ryne Robinson totaled 8 catches for 91 yards and a touchdown finishing his career with Miami career records for receptions (250) and yards (3,606). Robinson also broke Miami’s single season record for receptions held by Martin NanceMartin Nance
Martin Nance is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Miami University....
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Awards
Joey Card - First-team All-Mid-American Conference SafetyRyne Robinson - First-team All-Mid-American Conference Wide receiver
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
Joey Hudson - Second-team All-Mid-American Conference middle linebacker.