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Whatever happened to these 30 forgotten college football superstars?

By Dante Pryor

Peter Warrick #9 of the Florida State Seminoles: (Jed Jacobsohn /Allsport)
Peter Warrick #9 of the Florida State Seminoles: (Jed Jacobsohn /Allsport) /
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MIAMI – DECEMBER 7: Quarterback Ken Dorsey #11 of the University of Miami Hurricanes attempts to pass the ball against the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Hokies during the game at the Orange Bowl on December 7, 2002, in Miami, Florida. The Hurricanes won 56-45. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
MIAMI – DECEMBER 7: Quarterback Ken Dorsey #11 of the University of Miami Hurricanes attempts to pass the ball against the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Hokies during the game at the Orange Bowl on December 7, 2002, in Miami, Florida. The Hurricanes won 56-45. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) /

14. Ken Dorsey, quarterback, Miami (FL)

If there were ever a point guard comp for quarterbacks, it would be former Miami Hurricane quarterback Ken Dorsey. Dorsey threw to Reggie Wayne, Santana Moss and Andre Johnson during his three years as a starter. Dorsey handed the ball off to Clinton Portis, Frank Gore and Willis McGahee.

Future professional offensive linemen Jerome McDougle and Bryant “Mount” McKinnie would keep Dorsey’s jersey clean.

The embarrassment of riches that surrounded Dorsey and questionable arm strength was why the 49ers did not draft Dorsey until the seventh round of the 2003 NFL draft. Primarily used as a backup, the Hurricanes standout played for the San Francisco 49ers and the Cleveland Browns over five seasons.

Though Dorsey did not have much of an NFL career, he went 38-2 while the starting quarterback for “The U.” In fact, Dorsey was the last quarterback of Miami when they were among the national elite. In Dorsey’s second season as a starter, the Hurricanes won their fifth National Title, defeating the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Rose Bowl.

Dorsey was named co-MVP of the game.

Dorsey owns practically every passing and offensive record in Miami Hurricanes history. Among the many Miami records Dorsey owns are passing yards (9,565), passing touchdowns (96) and total offense (9,486).

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