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QB Vincent Testaverde Jr. transferring to Miami

Former Texas Tech quarterback Vincent Testaverde Jr. is transferring to Miami, his father, former NFL quarterback Vinny Testaverde, told the Associated Press.
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Former Texas Tech quarterback Vincent Testaverde Jr. is transferring to Miami, his father, former NFL quarterback Vinny Testaverde, told the Associated Press.

Testaverde was a walk-on with the Red Raiders and played in one game his freshman year, completing thee of his first four passes and leading a touchdown drive.

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Vinny Testaverde played for Miami from 1983 to 1986. In his senior year, he won the Heisman Trophy and was named a consensus first-team All-American.

The younger Testaverde announced he was transferring in late December. Since he was not on scholarship, he can play immediately at Miami. 

The Hurricanes went 6-7 in 2014, losing to South Carolina in the Independence Bowl.

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