Jimmy Johnson, who recently retired after 31 years in broadcasting, is celebrated for his monumental contributions to football, notably coaching the Dallas Cowboys to two Super Bowl victories. His coaching career also included leading the Miami Hurricanes to a national championship, solidifying his status as one of the greatest figures in South Florida sports history. Johnson was a pioneering coach whose legacy is defined not just by victories but by the unique attitude he instilled in his players, fostering a culture of confidence and swagger that continues to influence the game today.
Johnson was the first football coach to win both a Super Bowl and a college national championship, and still is one of only four in that rare club.
As much as the winning on the field, though, the attitude Johnson created defined that Hurricanes era and still resonates, with every UM coach since trying to harness its power.
Johnson followed Howard Schnellenberger at UM and cemented the foundation of the Canes' glory years.
He will be remembered for his role as a father of swagger, creating a culture of braggadocio and cockiness that defined the Hurricanes.
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