After first bowl win in a decade, Hurricanes see bright future ahead

The celebrating began little by little during the waning moments of the Russell Athletic Bowl.

There were some hugs, a few high-fives, a little bit of dancing. And quarterback Brad Kaaya — as he trotted onto the field for what may have possibly been his final series as a Miami Hurricane — raised his arms, imploring UM fans at Orlando's Camping World Stadium to enjoy the moment with him and his teammates.

For the Hurricanes, that 31-14 win over No. 16 West Virginia on Wednesday night was a moment to cherish.

It was the program's first bowl win since 2006, improved the Hurricanes' record to 9-4, and gave Miami a fifth consecutive win to end the season. No Hurricanes team since 2001 has managed…