Miami And Florida International Throwdown

'It's not the way we wanted this game to unfold,' Miami coach Larry Coker said.

Whatever it was, it wasn't much about football Saturday once chaos erupted with nine minutes to go in the third quarter of the inaugural University of Miami-Florida International game.

Thirteen players were ejected after a massive fight that brought both teams onto the field swinging, kicking, punching and doing just about anything else to inflict pain on the opponent. The Orange Bowl crowd of 51,130 even got into it as at least two fights erupted in the stands.

The fight began on the extra point that followed the 5-yard touchdown catch by Miami H-back James Bryant. After Bryant ran inside the pylon for the score, he pointed to the FIU sideline and took a bow. He was penalized by the officials, and UM got ready for the extra point. Jon Peattie's extra point made it 14-0, and bedlam ensued.

The UM players ejected were cornerbacks Bruce Johnson and Carlos Armour, running back Charlie Jones, and offensive linemen Morse and Chris Barney.

The FIU players ejected were receiver Chandler Williams, defensive backs Lionell Singleton, Marshall McDuffie and Chris Smith, fullback John Ellis, linebacker Mannie Wellington, tight end Samuel Smith and defensive end Jarvis Penerton.

Miami went on to win the game 35-0. Unfortunately, this will seemingly leave another blemish on the tenure of Larry Coker.

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