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Manny Diaz wants better leadership from Miami Hurricanes defense

MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 19: (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Head coach Manny Diaz was not happy with the leadership on the Miami defense in 2019. Too much was handled by former linebacker Shaq Quarterman.

The Miami Hurricanes finished 23rd in scoring defense and 13th in total defense in 2019. In spite of the impressive numbers, head coach Manny Diaz told Manny Navarro of The Athletic that he was not happy with the leadership on the Miami defense in 2019. Too much was placed on graduated linebacker Shaq Quarterman.