The Shannon era begins at Miami...

Too bad only 39,830 saw it in person. There was much wrenching of hair and gnashing of teeth over da U's decision to depart from the Orange Bowl for the greener pastures of Dolphin Stadium, yet less than 40,000 showed up to root on Miami as their new coach made his debut. The Orange Bowl's farewell tour has started off with a resounding thud despite the fact that the opening day opponent was a respectable one in Marshall.