Michael Irvin has made it clear his famous “belt to a*s” celebration isn’t going anywhere, and he predicts the Miami Hurricanes will be unstoppable next season, giving fans plenty of reasons to cheer in Coral Gables.
The Hall of Fame wideout went viral during the Hurricanes‘ playoff run last season, swinging his belt into a water cooler to celebrate victories, a quirky move that became his trademark throughout Miami’s campaign.
Despite Miami falling to Indiana in the College Football Playoff Final, Irvin is already promising perfection next season.
“We’re going to have whatever schedule we got next year, we’re going undefeated next year,” Irvin proclaimed to TMZ. “So get ready, you’re going to see a lot of belt to asses.
“All year next year! And if the Cowboys get on board, I’ll belt to ass in the pros, too.”
Jerry Jones hands Michael Irvin serious compliment
Irvin also praised Dallas‘ trajectory after meeting with Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer, discussing offensive consistency and the team’s potential, citing stars like CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens as cornerstones of a high-scoring offense.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has repeatedly highlighted the role Michael Irvin played in shaping Dallas‘ culture during his 12 seasons with the team, noting how Irvin‘s attitude and consistency contributed to championships and long-term success.
Jones emphasized the importance of a winning mentality and Irvin‘s presence in helping the Cowboys thrive during a period of dominance in the 1990s, which set the tone for his own recognition in the Hall of Fame years later.
“I wouldn’t have the gold jacket had Michael Irvin not played for the Cowboys,” Jones told TMZ, emphasizing that Irvin‘s winning mentality and on-field physicality shaped the culture that led to his Hall of Fame honor in 2017.
Over 12 seasons in Dallas, Irvin recorded 750 receptions for 11,904 yards and 65 touchdowns, earning five Pro Bowl nods and three All-Pro selections, while helping the Cowboys capture three Super Bowl rings in 1992, 1993, and 1995.
Irvin was inducted in 2007, nearly a decade before Jones became the first NFL owner to have a Hall of Fame bust, showing the intertwined legacy between player and owner in Dallas‘ success.
The discussion comes amid controversy over Bill Belichick missing first-ballot induction and Eli Manning being left out for a second year, highlighting the subjective nature of Hall of Fame voting despite championship pedigrees.
Whilst back in Arlington, the Cowboys are looking to rebuild ahead of the 2026 NFL season after finishing second in the NFC East, but comfortably behind the Philadelphia Eagles. However, Irvin thinks they aren’t far away from contending.
“With George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb,” Irvin said. “This NFL is about scoring points, and they can do that.
“Fix that defense, and Dallas will be in this game very soon.”
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