Smith (1989-92) was a two-time All-American who helped the Hurricanes to two national titles (1989, 1991).įormer Miami coach Larry Coker was among the nine FBS coaches on the ballot this season, along with Larry Blakeney (Troy), Jim Carlen (West Virginia, Texas Tech, South Carolina), Mark Dantonio (Cincinnati, Michigan State), Ralph Friedgen (Maryland), Frank Solich (Nebraska, Ohio) and Tommy Tuberville (Ole Miss, Auburn, Texas Tech, Cincinnati).Ĭoker coached the Hurricanes from 2001-06, guiding the program to back-to-back BCS Championship Games, winning the Rose Bowl in 2002.įour former UCF players were among the 101 players and 32 coaches from the divisional ranks on this year’s ballot. He finished his career as the program’s all-time leader in total offense and passing yards. "I also want to thank my parents, teammates, and my brothers.Dorsey (1992-02) led Miami to back-to-back Bowl Championship Subdivision games in 2002-03, earning the Hurricanes their seventh national title in 2002. "I want to thank my coaches – Coach Kyle, Coach Yappel, and Coach Adam," Keane said. He put a lot of work in."īefore he heads west, Keane has a few thank you's. You can sit down with him and say, 'Hey, you have to work on your footwork here,' and he'd say 'Yes, sir" and go do it. "His work ethic was great," Kyle said. "He worked so hard. Kyle loved working with Keane, who's a very hard worker. That was the biggest lesson I'll take away." "I learned the value of teammates," Keane said. "Teamwork is so important. Keane helped the Wildcats' rushing attack thrive and gave time for quarterback Griffin Hanna to throw. After serving as a backup in 2018, Keane earned a starting spot at right guard in 2019. Keane will fit in on Butler's big offensive line.Īt 6'3, 290 pounds, Keane is a grinder of a lineman. The Bulldogs had a down year in 2019 at 3-9, but will look to rebound in 2020. Butler is a strong program, led by 14-year veteran head coach Jeff Voris. Keane will also be a great match for the Bulldogs athletically. Great school and academics. I think there's a nice thing about being in a bigger city with internships they offer, particularly in Indianapolis. "Butler is in Indianapolis which is a great town to be in. Keane currently sports a cumulative GPA of 4.21 and hopes to have a career somewhere in STEM. With his grades, I think there's some great opportunity." "This is a good school, and it's hard to get in to. "Academically, I think this is right what he's hoping for," said Wildcats' head coach Chuck Kyle '69. With an enrollment of 4,200 undergrad students and over 60 fields of study, Butler will be a great fit for Keane. They have a big focus on the academic side, and I like that."Ī private liberal arts university in Indianapolis, Indiana, Butler is a great institution. It seemed like they share the same philosophies. Their president actually went to Ignatius. "It was a really good fit," Keane said of Butler. "It reminded me a lot of Ignatius. The PFL has programs in eight states from coast to coast. As it so happens, the PFL also hosts Stetson University, the current home of Billy Corte '18. Keane joins his teammates Tony Georges and Nick Schwitzgebel in heading to play football on the next level.īutler University has a Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) program, which competes in the Pioneer Football League.
Owen Keane has committed to Butler University. A third member of the 2019 Saint Ignatius offensive line is headed to play college football.
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