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Michael Irvin Denies Drug Use, Embraces 'Sore Loser' Label After Miami's Title Game Loss

The Hurricanes legend addressed the viral scrutiny on his new Netflix podcast.

Overview

  • On The White House podcast, Irvin said he has not used cocaine in 20 years and rejected speculation, quipping that “coke don’t last five hours.”
  • He confirmed he refused postgame photos with Indiana fans, saying he would not give them a keepsake of Miami’s defeat.
  • Irvin characterized himself as a “sore loser,” arguing that mindset fueled his career success.
  • He told Cam’ron on the It Is What It Is podcast that the loss left him depressed and that he avoided going out afterward.
  • Indiana beat Miami 27-21 to complete a perfect season, as social media clips and a prior SNL parody kept Irvin’s sideline antics in the spotlight.