Clement took over the starting role full-time in 1996 , leading the Big East in pass efficiency with a 147.1 rating . Clement was a leading candidate for the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award in 1996 and was also an All-Big East Conference selection . He led the Hurricanes to the Big East title shared with Virginia Tech and Syracuse ( all finished 6-1 in conference play ) with an impressive performance in the final game of the season at Syracuse . Clement threw for three touchdowns to help Miami defeat the Donovan McNabb led Orangemen 38-31 , earning Big East “ Player of the Week ” honors and giving Miami a share of the Big East conference crown . Miami finished the 1996 season 9-3 , with a win over Virginia in the Carquest Bowl and ranked 14th in both the AP and coaches polls
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Big East Conference (1979–2013)
Ryan Clement