Diaz turned the Hurricanes defense around significantly in his first season with the Hurricanes. He should be a hot commodity after being named a finalist for the Broyles award as one of the best assistants in College Football.
Per the Palm Beach Post’s Matt Porter, the Hurricanes Defense improved Nationally in nine categories this season. The only one they dropped that was purely on the defense was interceptions.
Diaz installed a more attacking style defense. He joined Mark Richt’s staff from Mississippi State. The Hurricanes are currently sixth in the nation in tackles for loss, 22nd in sacks and 14th in scoring defense.