The criticism of Miami under the past coaching regime has been that the players have not lived up to their talent. Manny Diaz is determined to not let that happen during his tenure. Work ethic part of the reason K.J. Osborn was brought in as a graduate transfer at wide receiver. Osborn has quickly become a leader through his work ethic.
During Paradise Camp weekend, Miami legend Michael Irvin and his fellow alums told current players and recruits about the importance of working hard to get to where they want to be, Manny Diaz elaborated on that Thursday.