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Pickell explains, “If you look at Miami’s defense since the turnover chain’s birth in 2017, it has been a steady decline.

Recent statistics also do not help the cause of keeping the turnover chain. Kam Kitchens, who forced the fumble, celebrated with the chain almost immediately after the turnover.ĮSPN reporter, Paul Newberry, wrote in his analysis of the game that, “Nothing went right for the Hurricanes, who even wound up looking foolish for handing out their sparkling gold turnover chain after an apparent fumble recovery.” In their 2021 season debut against University of Alabama, the Crimson Tide was dominating 41-10 in the 3rd quarter when a fumble by quarterback Bryce Young produced a Miami turnover. However, with these moments of triumph came moments of awkwardness as the team failed to capitalize on their turnovers in more recent seasons. “And before you knew it, that spark turned into a flame.” The turnover chain celebrations brought the crowd back into the game, disrupting Florida State’s momentum. The following season against rival Florida State, multiple turnovers were able to generate a comeback from being down 7-27 to finish the game, winning 28-27. “It’s a tremendous win,” said Shaquille Quarterman, former Miami linebacker and current Jacksonville Jaguar. 11 ranked Notre Dame that season, Miami had three interceptions prompting celebration among players and fans as the now infamous chain was brought out each time. The 2017 turnover chain accompanied a ten game win streak getting both players and fans excited about the potential for turnover celebrations.

They like to get them on their hat,” former Hurricanes head coach Mark Richt said. Even the decals we put on our helmets, they cost maybe 15 cents apiece, but they like them. In the fourth quarter of their first game, an interception by defensive back Malek Young allowed Diaz to unveil the 36-inch, 5.5 pound, 10-karat gold Cuban link turnover chain. The chain came into fruition in 2017 with former defensive coordinator Manny Diaz who told his players he had a surprise for them when they got a turnover. That’s really the best way to address it,” said Cristobal. We’re just moving in a direction that right now doesn’t involve it. Certainly history is history, and whether it’s positive, whether it’s inconsequential, whatever it may be, it’s still history and part of your program. “It is not a shot or form of disrespect to anybody or anyone. UM was the first university to have something of its kind and quickly became a symbol of UM football success. “We just really focus on getting better as a program and have focused on technique, fundamentals, regimentation, academics, strength and conditioning, sports science, community service and that’s what the focus has been on,” Cristobal said during Miami’s Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) media day last Thursday. However, after an underwhelming 2021 season and the transition to a new head coach, the chain is set to be retired.

The turnover chain, a staple part of the Miami defense for the past five years, was worn by a defensive player that had forced a turnover the previous play. Miami Hurricanes football head coach Mario Cristobal announced on Thursday, July 21 that the famous turnover chain will no longer be a part of the program. Photo credit: Jared Lennon Senior safety Amari Carter celebrates with the Turnover Chain 4.0 after intercepting a pass during the first quarter of Miami’s game versus Appalachian State at Hard Rock Stadium on Sept. Senior safety Amari Carter celebrates with the Turnover Chain 4.0 after intercepting a pass during the first quarter of Miami’s game versus Appalachian State at Hard Rock Stadium on Sept.