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Two former Canes All-Americans explain why they love the swagger Diaz brings to UM job

A six-pack of Hurricanes notes on a Tuesday, mostly from the annual UM Sports Hall of Fame bowling tournament last week at Splitsville at Sunset Place in South Miami:

u25aa Two former Miami Hurricanes All-Americans love what they’ve seen from new coach Manny Diaz so far: Bennie Blades (an All-American safety in 1986 and ’87) and Greg Mark (an All-American defensive end in 1989).

“It’s hard not to be excited,” said Mark, who coached the defensive line for the Canes from 1996 to 2005, including a 2001 national championship team that led the nation in scoring defense.