...'Punches were eventually thrown by a few players on the field and then the benches on both teams emptied as numerous fights broke out [between the University of Miami and an opponent] all over the field. Every player from both teams [was] on the field, even injured players.

A total of 13 players from both teams were ejected from the game; however, a number of other players could have also been ejected if the officials [had] kept track of everyone.

“I think that it will affect the image of our program greatly, but in a positive way,” Miami coach Larry Coker said. “I think that when they see the video and they see how it was handled they will be impressed with our players. This will not be a very big thing for the the University of Miami. It was impressive in that it was handled very well.”

...The brawl was the second for Miami (4-2) in seven games as they had a fight with LSU following the Peach Bowl last season.'