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Manny Diaz’s human ‘eraser’ is back for UM-FSU showdown. He joins impressive company

It seemed like everyone joined in the fun last week for the University of Miami defense.

With six forced turnovers and three returned for touchdowns against North Carolina, the 17th-ranked Hurricanes remain one of the strongest defenses in the nation as they prepare for a Saturday showdown with Florida State.

Coach Mark Richt even promised 6-5, 265-pound defensive end Joe Jackson, who almost resembled a gazelle returning an interception 42 yards for a touchdown, that he would turn him into a tight end or receiver every game for a couple of plays — as long as the highly rated junior returns for his senior season.