Jacory Harris
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Jacory Sherrod Harris is an American football
quarterback
, in very loose terms, who played (thank God he is finally gone) for the University of Miami
Hurricanes
.
Harris only started for Miami Northwestern High School
for his last two years; he was unbeaten (30-0) and led the team to two state championships. In his senior year, Harris broke the state record for passing touchdowns and won the High School Football National Championship
, he was named Florida's Mr. Football. During his freshman year with the Hurricanes, he split time with Robert Marve
in a two-quarterback system. After that year's bowl game
, Marve transferred to Purdue, effectively making Harris the undisputed starter.
, located in Liberty City, Miami, Florida. He became the starting quarterback for the Northwestern football team as a junior in 2006. That year he would lead Northwestern to an undefeated season and its third state championship while completing 275 of 425 passes for 3,542 yards, 35 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. As a senior in 2007, under his leadership, the team went on to another undefeated season and state title, as well as the high school football national championship
. During his senior year, he completed 222 of 333 attempts (67% completion rate) for 3,445 yards, with 49 touchdowns and only six interceptions. In total, Harris finished with a 30-0 record as a starting QB in high school. Harris was awarded a Class 6A first team all-state selection, the Mr. Football Award (Florida), and Class 6A Player of the Year. Harris attended the 2007 Elite 11
football camp and was ranked as the seventh best pocket-passer quarterback in the nation.
. Harris and Marve split time as starters, with Marve starting 11 of 13 games. Marve has since transferred out of Miami, leaving Harris the full-time starter heading into the 2009 season. During the 2008 season, Harris led Miami on two comeback drives against the Duke Blue Devils and the Virginia Cavaliers. Harris finished the season with 1,195 yards, 12 touchdowns and 7 interceptions.
In a July 31, 2009, interview with Dan Le Batard
, Jacory told the world that he will pick up his Heisman trophy
wearing a pink suit and with a "pimp cup" in hand. He also earned himself a new nickname in this interview: Afro Butterfly.
, Harris had 386 yards passing (a career high and 10th highest in school history) with two passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown. Harris completed 122 of his 386 passing yards after withstanding a hit from FSU player Greg Reid
, which left his right arm numb until his very next drive.
In the second game of the 2009 season versus the G.T. Yellow Jackets, Harris completed 20 of 25 passes for 270 yards and three touchdowns, and the 20th-ranked Hurricanes snapped a four-game losing streak against No. 14 Georgia Tech with a 33-17 victory on Sep. 17, 2009.
In the third game of the year versus rival Virginia Tech, Harris threw for 9 out of 25, 150 yards passing, no touchdowns, and one interception in a 31-7 blowout loss. The Hurricanes were #9 headed into the game, but dropped to #17 in the Polls.
In the fourth game versus the highly favored Oklahoma Sooners
, Harris started the game off slowly throwing two interceptions, then finished 19 for 28 with 202 yards passing and three touchdowns. The 21-20 win brought Miami back up to #11 in the polls.
In the fifth game versus Florida A&M, Harris went 16 for 24, 217 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, in a 48-16 win. The Hurricanes moved back up to #9 in the AP Poll.
In the sixth game of the season, Harris threw for 293 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions. The Miami Hurricanes
went on to beat the UCF Knights
, 27-7. Miami moved up one spot in the AP Poll
.
In a losing effort in overtime versus the Clemson Tigers
, Harris put up 256 passing yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions. In overtime, after a 20 yard Graig Cooper
run, Harris and the Hurricane offense failed to push in the possible game-winning touchdown. The Hurricanes lost 40-37. The loss also put Miami down to #19 in the AP Poll
and out of the BCS Standings.
In an ACC
matchup against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons
, Harris went 22 for 44, 330 yards passing, three touchdowns, and one pick. On a key 4th and 16 on the Hurricanes final game-winning drive, Harris found Aldarius Johnson on a finger-tip catch which kept the drive alive. Johnson also went to Miami Northwestern High School
with Harris. Harris sealed the win off with a 13 yard touchdown pass to Travis Benjamin, In a 28-27 win. The Hurricanes moved up to #16 in the polls.
Game nine brought a refreshing change for the BCS 17th-ranked Hurricanes, as a tenuous 24-17 halftime lead against the Virginia Cavaliers
broke into a dominant second half. Miami outscored Virginia 28-0 to defeat the Cavaliers 52-17. Harris went 18-31 with 232 yards, 2 TD passes, and one interception. The previously-struggling Miami defense was not to blame for the allowed points, however, as two special teams miscues leading to two blocked punts brought 14 points to Virginia. The tide-turning play: a 66-yard punt-return by Sophomore WR Thearon Collier that brought 7 points for the Hurricanes.
Harris and the rest of the Miami Hurricanes went up to Chapel Hill
to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels
. Harris went 28 for 50, 319 yards, 1 touchdown and four interceptions in a disappointing performance. The Hurricanes lost 33-24 and went from #14 to #21 and out of contention for the ACC Championship and a BCS bowl game bid.
In the final game at home for the Hurricanes against the Duke Blue Devils
, Harris went 25 for 43, 348 yards passing, two touchdowns, and one interception. The Hurricanes exploded in the 2nd half by scoring 3 unanswered TDs. Linebacker Darryl Sharpton
sealed the win off with a 73 yard interception return. Miami won the game 34-16.
In the regular season finale, The Hurricanes matched up against the South Florida Bulls
. Harris went 11 out of 21, 161 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. In the 3rd Quarter, Harris hit a double-covered Dedrick Epps
in the endzone for a 33 yard touchdown. The Hurricanes went on to win in a 31-10 romp.
. Quarterback Stephen Morris started the season opener, a loss to Maryland
on September 5, 2011. Harris did return after the suspension and threw 2 touchdown passes along with 2 interceptions in a 24-6 win against Ohio State.
In Harris' final collegiate game, he threw 4 interceptions in a 24-17 loss to Boston College.
Despite Miami being eligible for a bowl game with a 6-6 record, the university forfeited their bowl bid after the Nevin Shapiro scandal
. Harris ended the season with 2,486 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions. For his college career he had over 8,000 passing yards, had 70 touchdowns, and 48 interceptions.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
quarterback
Quarterback
Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
, in very loose terms, who played (thank God he is finally gone) for the University of Miami
University of Miami
The University of Miami is a private, non-sectarian university founded in 1925 with its main campus in Coral Gables, Florida, a medical campus in Miami city proper at Civic Center, and an oceanographic research facility on Virginia Key., the university currently enrolls 15,629 students in 12...
Hurricanes
Miami Hurricanes football
The Miami Hurricanes football program competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference of the NCAA's Division I Football Bowl Subdivision for the University of Miami. The program began in 1926 and has won five AP national championships...
.
Harris only started for Miami Northwestern High School
Miami Northwestern High School
Miami Northwestern Senior High School is a public high school located in Miami, Florida, United States, serving students in grades 9-12. It serves the Liberty City neighborhood of Miami. The school colors are Old Gold and Royal Blue...
for his last two years; he was unbeaten (30-0) and led the team to two state championships. In his senior year, Harris broke the state record for passing touchdowns and won the High School Football National Championship
High School Football National Championship
The High School Football National Championship is a national championship honor awarded to the best high school football team in the United States of America based on rankings from USA Today and the National Prep Poll. There have been some efforts over the years at organizing a single-game playoff...
, he was named Florida's Mr. Football. During his freshman year with the Hurricanes, he split time with Robert Marve
Robert Marve
Robert Edward Marve is a quarterback for the Purdue Boilermakers. He was previously a member of the Miami Hurricanes football team from 2007 to 2008.-Early years:...
in a two-quarterback system. After that year's bowl game
2008 Emerald Bowl
The 2008 Emerald Bowl, part of the 2008-09 NCAA football bowl games season, was played on December 27, 2008 at AT&T Park, the home field of the Giants in San Francisco, California...
, Marve transferred to Purdue, effectively making Harris the undisputed starter.
High school
Harris attended high school at Miami Northwestern High SchoolMiami Northwestern High School
Miami Northwestern Senior High School is a public high school located in Miami, Florida, United States, serving students in grades 9-12. It serves the Liberty City neighborhood of Miami. The school colors are Old Gold and Royal Blue...
, located in Liberty City, Miami, Florida. He became the starting quarterback for the Northwestern football team as a junior in 2006. That year he would lead Northwestern to an undefeated season and its third state championship while completing 275 of 425 passes for 3,542 yards, 35 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. As a senior in 2007, under his leadership, the team went on to another undefeated season and state title, as well as the high school football national championship
High School Football National Championship
The High School Football National Championship is a national championship honor awarded to the best high school football team in the United States of America based on rankings from USA Today and the National Prep Poll. There have been some efforts over the years at organizing a single-game playoff...
. During his senior year, he completed 222 of 333 attempts (67% completion rate) for 3,445 yards, with 49 touchdowns and only six interceptions. In total, Harris finished with a 30-0 record as a starting QB in high school. Harris was awarded a Class 6A first team all-state selection, the Mr. Football Award (Florida), and Class 6A Player of the Year. Harris attended the 2007 Elite 11
ESPN RISE Elite 11
ESPN RISE’s Elite 11 is the nation’s premier quarterback competition for prep athletes - a four-day event in Southern California. Elite 11 quarterbacks are selected through an exhaustive evaluation process; with more than 1,000 quarterbacks evaluated annually from 12 Nike Football Training Camps...
football camp and was ranked as the seventh best pocket-passer quarterback in the nation.
Freshman and sophomore years (2008–present)
Jacory Harris came to University of Miami to compete for the starting quarterback position with former Mr. Florida award winner Robert MarveRobert Marve
Robert Edward Marve is a quarterback for the Purdue Boilermakers. He was previously a member of the Miami Hurricanes football team from 2007 to 2008.-Early years:...
. Harris and Marve split time as starters, with Marve starting 11 of 13 games. Marve has since transferred out of Miami, leaving Harris the full-time starter heading into the 2009 season. During the 2008 season, Harris led Miami on two comeback drives against the Duke Blue Devils and the Virginia Cavaliers. Harris finished the season with 1,195 yards, 12 touchdowns and 7 interceptions.
In a July 31, 2009, interview with Dan Le Batard
Dan Le Batard
Dan Le Batard is a Cuban-American newspaper sportswriter, radio host, and television reporter based out of Miami, Florida. Le Batard graduated from the University of Miami in 1990 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and politics. During his college career, he was a sportswriter for the...
, Jacory told the world that he will pick up his Heisman trophy
Heisman Trophy
The Heisman Memorial Trophy Award , is awarded annually to the player deemed the most outstanding player in collegiate football. It was created in 1935 as the Downtown Athletic Club trophy and renamed in 1936 following the death of the Club's athletic director, John Heisman The Heisman Memorial...
wearing a pink suit and with a "pimp cup" in hand. He also earned himself a new nickname in this interview: Afro Butterfly.
2009 season
During the first game of his sophomore season against FSU2009 Florida State Seminoles football team
The 2009 Florida State Seminoles football team represented Florida State University during the 2009 college football season. The Seminoles were led by 34th year head coach Bobby Bowden...
, Harris had 386 yards passing (a career high and 10th highest in school history) with two passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown. Harris completed 122 of his 386 passing yards after withstanding a hit from FSU player Greg Reid
Greg Reid
Greg Reid is a collegiate football cornerback and punt returner for the Florida State Seminoles. He led college football in yards per punt return in 2009, and was named defensive MVP in the 2010 Chick-fil-A Bowl.-High school career:...
, which left his right arm numb until his very next drive.
In the second game of the 2009 season versus the G.T. Yellow Jackets, Harris completed 20 of 25 passes for 270 yards and three touchdowns, and the 20th-ranked Hurricanes snapped a four-game losing streak against No. 14 Georgia Tech with a 33-17 victory on Sep. 17, 2009.
In the third game of the year versus rival Virginia Tech, Harris threw for 9 out of 25, 150 yards passing, no touchdowns, and one interception in a 31-7 blowout loss. The Hurricanes were #9 headed into the game, but dropped to #17 in the Polls.
In the fourth game versus the highly favored Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma Sooners
The University of Oklahoma features 19 varsity sports teams. Both men's and women's teams are called the Sooners, a nickname given to the early participants in the land rushes which initially opened the Oklahoma Indian Territory to non-native settlement. They participate in the NCAA's Division I-A,...
, Harris started the game off slowly throwing two interceptions, then finished 19 for 28 with 202 yards passing and three touchdowns. The 21-20 win brought Miami back up to #11 in the polls.
In the fifth game versus Florida A&M, Harris went 16 for 24, 217 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, in a 48-16 win. The Hurricanes moved back up to #9 in the AP Poll.
In the sixth game of the season, Harris threw for 293 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions. The Miami Hurricanes
Miami Hurricanes
The Miami Hurricanes, of Coral Gables, Florida, are the varsity sports teams of the University of Miami. They compete in the Coastal Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference . The university fields 15 athletic teams for 17 varsity sports...
went on to beat the UCF Knights
UCF Knights
The UCF Knights are the athletics teams of the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida. All of UCF's varsity sports teams are known as the Knights, with the women's teams sometimes referred to as the "Lady Knights." The Knights, which includes the university's 16 varsity sports teams,...
, 27-7. Miami moved up one spot in the AP Poll
AP Poll
The Associated Press College Poll refers to weekly rankings of the top 25 NCAA teams in one of three Division I college sports: football, men's basketball and women's basketball. The rankings are compiled by polling sportswriters across the nation...
.
In a losing effort in overtime versus the Clemson Tigers
Clemson Tigers
The Clemson Tigers are any team that represents Clemson University as a member of the NCAA's Division I or in the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference....
, Harris put up 256 passing yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions. In overtime, after a 20 yard Graig Cooper
Graig Cooper
Graig Cooper is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Miami.-Early years:...
run, Harris and the Hurricane offense failed to push in the possible game-winning touchdown. The Hurricanes lost 40-37. The loss also put Miami down to #19 in the AP Poll
AP Poll
The Associated Press College Poll refers to weekly rankings of the top 25 NCAA teams in one of three Division I college sports: football, men's basketball and women's basketball. The rankings are compiled by polling sportswriters across the nation...
and out of the BCS Standings.
In an ACC
Atlantic Coast Conference
The Atlantic Coast Conference is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. Founded in 1953 in Greensboro, North Carolina, the ACC sanctions competition in twenty-five sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association for its twelve member universities...
matchup against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Originally, Wake Forest's athletic teams were known as the Fighting Baptists, due to its association with the Baptist Convention...
, Harris went 22 for 44, 330 yards passing, three touchdowns, and one pick. On a key 4th and 16 on the Hurricanes final game-winning drive, Harris found Aldarius Johnson on a finger-tip catch which kept the drive alive. Johnson also went to Miami Northwestern High School
Miami Northwestern High School
Miami Northwestern Senior High School is a public high school located in Miami, Florida, United States, serving students in grades 9-12. It serves the Liberty City neighborhood of Miami. The school colors are Old Gold and Royal Blue...
with Harris. Harris sealed the win off with a 13 yard touchdown pass to Travis Benjamin, In a 28-27 win. The Hurricanes moved up to #16 in the polls.
Game nine brought a refreshing change for the BCS 17th-ranked Hurricanes, as a tenuous 24-17 halftime lead against the Virginia Cavaliers
Virginia Cavaliers
The Virginia Cavaliers, also known as Wahoos or Hoos, are the athletic teams officially representing the University of Virginia in college sports. The Cavaliers compete in 25 NCAA Division I varsity sports and are members of the Atlantic Coast Conference...
broke into a dominant second half. Miami outscored Virginia 28-0 to defeat the Cavaliers 52-17. Harris went 18-31 with 232 yards, 2 TD passes, and one interception. The previously-struggling Miami defense was not to blame for the allowed points, however, as two special teams miscues leading to two blocked punts brought 14 points to Virginia. The tide-turning play: a 66-yard punt-return by Sophomore WR Thearon Collier that brought 7 points for the Hurricanes.
Harris and the rest of the Miami Hurricanes went up to Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill is a town in Orange County, North Carolina, United States and the home of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and UNC Health Care...
to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels
North Carolina Tar Heels
The North Carolina Tar Heels are the athletic teams for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The name Tar Heel is a nickname used to refer to individuals from the state of North Carolina, the Tar Heel State...
. Harris went 28 for 50, 319 yards, 1 touchdown and four interceptions in a disappointing performance. The Hurricanes lost 33-24 and went from #14 to #21 and out of contention for the ACC Championship and a BCS bowl game bid.
In the final game at home for the Hurricanes against the Duke Blue Devils
Duke Blue Devils
Duke University's 26 varsity sports teams, known as the Blue Devils, compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The name comes from the French "les Diables Bleus" or "the Blue Devils," which was the nickname given during World War I to the Chasseurs Alpins, the French Alpine light infantry...
, Harris went 25 for 43, 348 yards passing, two touchdowns, and one interception. The Hurricanes exploded in the 2nd half by scoring 3 unanswered TDs. Linebacker Darryl Sharpton
Darryl Sharpton
Darryl Sharpton is an American football linebacker for the Houston Texans. He was drafted in the 4th round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans. He played college football at the University of Miami.-Early years:...
sealed the win off with a 73 yard interception return. Miami won the game 34-16.
In the regular season finale, The Hurricanes matched up against the South Florida Bulls
South Florida Bulls
The South Florida Bulls are the athletic teams for the University of South Florida. The university competes in NCAA Division I, USF is a member of the Big East Conference, and has been since 2005...
. Harris went 11 out of 21, 161 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. In the 3rd Quarter, Harris hit a double-covered Dedrick Epps
Dedrick Epps
Dedrick Epps is an American football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the seventh round, 253rd overall in the 2010 NFL Draft...
in the endzone for a 33 yard touchdown. The Hurricanes went on to win in a 31-10 romp.
2011 season
On August 26, 2011, Harris was ruled ineligible to play the first game of the 2011 season for his involvement with the Nevin Shapiro scandal2011 University of Miami athletics scandal
In 2011, the University of Miami Hurricanes football and men's basketball programs were investigated for NCAA rules violations alleged to have taken place from 2002 to 2010, centering around improper benefits given by booster Nevin Shapiro, and reported by investigative reporters at Yahoo!...
. Quarterback Stephen Morris started the season opener, a loss to Maryland
Maryland Terrapins football
The Maryland Terrapins football team represents the University of Maryland in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Bowl Subdivision competition. The Terrapins compete within the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference...
on September 5, 2011. Harris did return after the suspension and threw 2 touchdown passes along with 2 interceptions in a 24-6 win against Ohio State.
In Harris' final collegiate game, he threw 4 interceptions in a 24-17 loss to Boston College.
Despite Miami being eligible for a bowl game with a 6-6 record, the university forfeited their bowl bid after the Nevin Shapiro scandal
2011 University of Miami athletics scandal
In 2011, the University of Miami Hurricanes football and men's basketball programs were investigated for NCAA rules violations alleged to have taken place from 2002 to 2010, centering around improper benefits given by booster Nevin Shapiro, and reported by investigative reporters at Yahoo!...
. Harris ended the season with 2,486 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions. For his college career he had over 8,000 passing yards, had 70 touchdowns, and 48 interceptions.
College career statistics
| Year | | Passing | | Rushing | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comp | Att | Yards | TDs | Int | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | ||
| 2008 | 118 | 194 | 1,195 | 12 | 7 | 45 | 101 | 2.2 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 242 | 406 | 3,352 | 24 | 17 | 48 | -219 | -4.5 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 148 | 270 | 1,793 | 14 | 15 | 29 | 27 | 0.9 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 195 | 300 | 2,486 | 20 | 9 | 53 | 88 | 1.7 | 0 | |
| Totals | 703 | 1,170 | 8,826 | 70 | 48 | 175 | -3 | 0.0 | 5 | |