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Miami rises above

It was a wild season of college football, with title contenders suddenly emerging, then falling by the wayside just as quickly. But through it all, Miami stood above the fray. The Hurricanes capped a perfect year Thursday with a 37-14 rout of Nebraska in the Rose Bowl.

Final polls: AP | Coaches | Fans
Closer Look: Johnson torches NU defense
CNNSI.com's Mandel: Miami proves worthy
One-on-One: Bryant McKinnie | Clinton Portis
Video Box: Hurricane victims | Moot point
Photo Gallery: 2002 Rose Bowl
Nebraska's defense stifles Nebraska's option
NU fans suffer through second straight blowout

 
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Season at a Glance
State of the game

Photo Gallery
Great Rose Bowl moments


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Lopsided game leads to low Rose Bowl ratings
Miami faces challenge in Nebraska's option
Seems like old times: Miami back in title game
Miami LB Campbell slowed by knee ailment
Nebraska DT Kabongo suspended for Rose Bowl
Miami WR Sands suspended for Rose Bowl
UM's Davenport to miss Rose Bowl with foot injury
Nebraska's Fonoti puts off NFL decision



 
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