Fansided · Nov 8, 2018
Miami Hurricanes DC Manny Diaz nominated as CFB top assistant
Miami Hurricanes Defensive Coordinator Manny Diaz has been nominated for the Broyles Award as the top Assistant Coach in College Football.
For the third year in a row, Miami Hurricanes Defensive Coordinator Manny Diaz has been nominated for the Broyles Award honoring the best assistant coach in College Football. Diaz is in his third year leading the Miami Hurricanes defense under Mark RIcht.
Diaz has led the Miami Hurricanes to one of their best seasons ever defensively. Miami is second nationally in total defense and passing yards allowed per game, fourth in yards per play, first in tackles for loss per game and third-down defense.