Early this year, the University of Miami was looking for someone to become the football program’s Chief of Staff. The position was intended to get a new face looking over the program to work with head coach Manny Diaz in improving the team. After negotiations with Alonzo Highsmith fell through due to differences on how much power he would have and the salary of the job, the Canes were looking for a new name to potentially take this position.
Enter Edward Earl Reed Jr.
Ed Reed was one of the greatest players to not only don a Canes jersey, but is perhaps the greatest safety to ever live.