Sam Bruce knew the cameras were rolling. He knew the nation was watching.
So moments after catching his first of two touchdowns in St. Thomas Aquinas’ 35-3 win over Booker T. Washington on Friday night, the receiver – a member of the Hurricanes’ 2016 recruiting class – put his hands together in Miami’s signature “U” and nodded.
Not far, Hall of Famer and Hurricanes legend Michael Irvin stood and watched approvingly, proud not only of Bruce, but of his son Michael Irvin II, who delivered a powerful block on the Raiders touchdown drive and who like Bruce, has committed to Miami.