The 7th Floor · Apr 9, 2017
Redemption on Deck
University of Miami DC Manny Diaz looks to continue the positive momentumWith a successful first season in Miami concluded, the "honeymoon phase" is over for University of Miami defensive coordinator Manny Diaz. UM's defense improved in most, if not all, statistical categories (sacks and tackles for loss) significantly enough that the 43-year-old Diaz was named a Broyles Award nominee in recognition of his accomplishments as a college football assistant coach. Splitting duties as DC and linebacker coach, he shepherded a trio of freshman at linebacker to flourish in their transition from high school to college,