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WATCH: Former Miami Hurricanes discuss pass interference call from 2003 Fiesta Bowl

Two Miami players, Jonathan Vilma and D.J. Williams, discuss the pass interference call from the 2003 Fiesta Bowl against Ohio State.

Buckeye fan or not, the pass interference that was called on Miami during the first overtime in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl that benefitted Ohio State is one of the most controversial in the history of college football. Even OSU fans will agree on that based on the responses it continues to elicit both then and even today.

To be honest, that play is probably to Miami fans what the overturned fumble call in last year’s Fiesta Bowl is to Ohio State fans now. Misery now loves company it seems.

But we haven’t really heard too much from the Hurricane players that were involved in the call that prolonged the game back in the desert night of 2003. Until now, that is.

Two linebackers off that Miami team, Jonathan Vilma and D.J. Williams were a part of the replay of that game on Thursday night on ESPN. They took time to provide some commentary on the game, and one of the most interesting parts of what they had to say was surrounding that pass interference call.

So, if you want to get a take on that call from a Miami perspective, click on the below and listen to what Vilma and Williams had to say. As you can probably guess, they aren’t looking at it with a scarlet and gray slant.

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ESPN’s Mark Schlabach calls pass interference call against Miami in 2003 Fiesta Bowl one of the worst in history

Mark Schlabach called the pass interference call against Miami in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl as one of the worst in college football history.

In case you haven’t heard, ESPN will be replaying the 2003 BCS national championship Fiesta Bowl between Ohio State and Miami tonight at 8PM Eastern. It has set off some memorable reflections and debate across media circles, and even we have taken the bait.

You can read five memories of that game we reminisced about, or you can either agree or disagree with three of our writers ranking running back Maurice Clarett as the best Ohio State football player to ever wear jersey No. 13.

But first things first, ESPN’s Mark Schlabach and Bill Connelly got into a debate about the penalty that was called on Miami’s Glenn Sharpe at the end of the first overtime in that game. One that kept the game alive and set the stage for Ohio State to spring the upset. Depending on what team your allegiances lie with, you probably view it as a great call, or one that triggers you even to this day. It’s one of the most polarizing calls in college football history, and it has sparked a lot of attention over the last 17 years.

So it was with Schlabach. When asked about where that penalty ranked in the history of college football calls, he said it could be the worst penalty flags thrown ever, and that you could even make a case for it being the worst ever.

Next … Schlabach’s response

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Miami vs Ohio State 2003 BCS Fiesta Bowl will replay tonight on ESPN

The Ohio State vs Miami Hurricanes 2003 Fiesta Bowl for the BCS national title will replay on ESPN Thursday night.

Ohio State vs Miami Hurricanes was a classic Fiesta Bowl in 2003, and one can relive it again tonight on ESPN.

As part of their CFB Classics’ Throwback Thursday, the beloved network will air one of the most crucial games in Ohio State history, noting the game by “The Call that Changed it All.”

Thankfully, on January 3, 2003, Ohio State downed Miami, a game that many argue changed both team’s programs permanently. This was the team’s first national championship in over 30 years.

OSU won the tightly-fought battle 31-24 in double overtime as freshman back Maurice Clarett ran for the game-clinching touchdown after so many iconic and memorable moments.

As many recall, Ohio State trailed in the first overtime after Miami opened the period off with a touchdown. With a little help from the officials, the Buckeyes stormed back and defeated the No. 1 ranked Hurricanes.

The instant classic that shocked the football world almost two decades ago will be one that many tune in for. Will you?

 

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Ohio State vs. Miami 2003 Fiesta Bowl: 5 things I remember

ESPN is replaying the classic 2003 Fiesta Bowl national title game between Ohio State and Miami. Here are 5 things remembered.

In case you missed it, ESPN will be replaying the 2003 Fiesta Bowl BCS national championship game Thursday night at 8PM between Ohio State and Miami. It’s a part of a flashback series the sports network giant has rolled out during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Some of you reading this are too young to remember the game, which makes me feel pretty old (hey, today is my birthday after all). Some of us though remember the game very well, almost like it was yesterday. Either way, no matter what era of OSU football you grew up with, you’re no doubt aware of this game as one of the most iconic in Ohio State football history.

In honor of what was billed as an instant classic back in the desert air of that January night, I wanted to share five things I remember about the buildup of the game and what unfolded during the contest.

Next … Ohio State football wasn’t what it is today

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