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Florida Football: 5 most hated Miami players since 2000

By Briley Hughes

GAINESVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 06: Running back Derron Thomas #21 of the Miami Hurricanes has his helmet knocked off his head as he is brought down by a gang tackle while taking on the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 6, 2008 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)
GAINESVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 06: Running back Derron Thomas #21 of the Miami Hurricanes has his helmet knocked off his head as he is brought down by a gang tackle while taking on the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 6, 2008 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images) /
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GAINESVILLE,FL – SEPTEMBER 7: Quarterback Ken Dorsey #11 of the University of Miami throws the ball against the University of Florida during the game on September 7, 2002 at Florida Field in Gainesville, Florida. Miami defeated Florida 41-16. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
GAINESVILLE,FL – SEPTEMBER 7: Quarterback Ken Dorsey #11 of the University of Miami throws the ball against the University of Florida during the game on September 7, 2002 at Florida Field in Gainesville, Florida. Miami defeated Florida 41-16. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

2. Ken Dorsey

Over the span of his four-year Hurricane career, Ken Dorsey went 2-0 against Florida. Dorsey wasn’t just successful against the Gators, however, as he finished his final two seasons as a Heisman Trophy finalist.

What made Dorsey’s success so frustrating to watch, though, was the fact that he outgunned Florida’s Heisman hopefully, Rex Grossman, both times they played head-to-head.

In Miami’s 2001 Sugar Bowl victory over the Gators, Dorsey threw for 270 yards and three touchdowns. Grossman threw for 252 yards and one touchdown, managing to complete less than 50 percent of his passes.

In the teams’ meeting in the second game of the 2002 regular season, Dorsey threw for 202 yards and four touchdowns. On the other hand, Grossman threw for 191 yards and no touchdowns, completing an embarrassing 19 of his 45 passes.

Ultimately, it became difficult for Gator Nation to watch Dorsey lead the revival of the Miami program as the Florida program began its slide during the Ron Zook era.

In addition to finishing perfect against Florida, Dorsey set Miami records for passing yards, passing touchdowns, pass completions and attempts and victories for a starting quarterback. He also led the Canes to the national championship in 2001.

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