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The Miami Hurricanes left everything on the field during Monday night’s national championship game against the Indiana Hoosiers, but they ultimately fell short, losing 27-21.
One of the program’s biggest supporters, Hurricanes legend Michael Irvin, was there for the ride. Irvin even served as the honorary captain for the game, representing the Hurricanes.
While his energy was palpable and many on the Miami sideline fed off it, he may have taken it a step too far. During the game, Irvin posted a clip of himself walking up and down the benches, trying to hype up the players.
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Some didn’t see an issue with it, but the clip quickly surpassed a million views, and many felt it was excessive for someone who isn’t on the coaching staff and seemed more focused on making the moment about himself.
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"A narcissist posting a video of himself being a narcissist. Bro wasn’t even supposed to be talking to the players, but no one had the heart to tell him to go away," one fan said.
Another added, "Serious question—like, he’s allowed to do this?? He’s not on the staff!!"
One person wrote, "Get off the sideline (forever) and let the kids have their moment. Your time has passed… deal with it."
"Dude, quit making this about you and get off their sideline," another fan shared.
One more commented, "If I was the coach, I’d ask him to leave my players alone.
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Irvin was part of Miami’s 1987 national championship team and is widely regarded as one of the best wide receivers of all time. He had a successful collegiate and NFL career, winning multiple Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys — both teams he remains closely connected to, as many fans have seen over the years.
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