Sports
Manny Diaz to serve as Hurricanes defensive coordinator, plans to go ‘all in’
By
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Manny Diaz is taking back control of the University of Miami’s defense.
On Wednesday, Diaz officially said that he is taking over as the team’s defensive coordinator.
Previously, Diaz stripped the play-calling duties from Blake Baker, who left Miami for a job at LSU.
Wednesday, Diaz said, “I’m going to be the defensive coordinator and what I’ve done as defensive coordinator is what I’m going to do. Now I’ve got some great guys on the staff that I can delegate some things to, but for this to work, I’ve got to be able to go all in.”
Diaz said that he introduced his entire new defensive staff to the team on Wednesday, and told the team that he’ll be running the defense.
Diaz said, “Definitely has me excited, definitely has me fired up. Excited to work with this staff, got some really outstanding teachers, some outstanding men, and I think it’s great for our players. I think we’ll have great growth. It’s exciting for everybody to get out of their comfort zone. We’ve got some great experience on the staff, I’m really excited to work with them. Get back to playing defense the way we should be playing defense at the University of Miami.”
As for injured quarterback D’Eriq King, Diaz said he’s so eager to get back and he’s doing whatever he’s allowed to do in his rehab. Coach Diaz said everything has been encouraging so far.
The Hurricanes open the 2021 season against Alabama, the defending National Champions.
-
Local News7 months agoA huge financial relief is coming for Broward County schools teachers, principals, and educational support staff after unanimous vote results in salary hike
-
Florida7 months agoFlorida Senator Rick Scott’s renewed push for the Sunshine Protection Act aims to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, with backing from key House and Senate leaders, emphasizing health, benefits
-
Crime & Safety7 months agoOkechukwu Josiah Odunna of Nigeria arrested for masterminding a fraudulent real estate operation that deceived financial institutions in Florida, leading to significant losses
-
Crime & Safety7 months agoFederal jury convicts Florida man, Dustin Sean McCabe, of manslaughter and fraud after deadly boating accident and deceptive COVID relief claims that exposed reckless conduct and financial exploitation
-
Local News7 months agoSouth Florida artists urged to reimagine public spaces as Dania Beach launches Creative Visions initiative, seeking immersive art projects that engage the community and enhance everyday locations
-
Florida7 months agoComprehensive conservation strategy secures productive lands to ensure future generations continue Florida’s proud tradition of farming and ranching
-
Crime & Safety7 months agoFlorida’s fight against the fentanyl crisis intensifies as Attorney General Uthmeier’s office charges 33 in a sweeping, multi-jurisdictional drug trafficking bust
-
Florida7 months agoSenator Rick Scott’s legislation seeks to impose harsh consequences on universities for neglecting antisemitic harassment, ensuring Jewish students are protected under federal law in latest legislative push
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.