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Manny Diaz’s First Moves as Head Coach Are Challenging but Necessary

Related Topics: Miami, Ron Dugans, Mark Richt, Jon Richt

The ‘overhaul’ that Miami’s staff has experienced in the past two days is nerve-wracking — but it’s entirely necessary.

Less than a day after being hired as head coach of the ‘Canes, Manny Diaz dismissed all of Miami’s offensive assistants. The names included are wide receivers coach Ron Dugans, running back Thomas Brown, tight end coach Todd Hartley, quarterbacks coach Jon Richt, and offensive line coach Stacy Searels.

Saying that Miami had issues on offense in 2018 is an understatement — it was a full-blown nightmare to watch. Aside from play calling and execution, it was Mark Richt’s ignorance that added fuel to the fire.