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Miami Hurricanes safety Amari Carter confident with Manny Diaz as defensive coordinator

Oct 10, 2020; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports

Head coach Manny Diaz taking on the additional responsibility of defensive coordinator is one of the biggest developments of the Miami Hurricanes offseason. Diaz took over defensive play-calling in January and added defensive coordinator in February following the departure of inside linebackers coach Blake Baker.

Baker was also the co-defensive coordinator with safeties coach Ephraim Banda. Banda left to become the defensive coordinator at Utah State in January. Baker was the Miami Hurricanes defensive play-caller the last two seasons. Fifth-year safety Amari Carter spoke with reporters on Tuesday and praised Diaz.