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Five Schools that Could Hire Manny Diaz as Head Coach

By Alan Rubenstein

Dec 30, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive coordinator Manny Diaz huddles up with the defense during a timeout in the fourth quarter against the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the 2015 Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. The Bulldogs defeated the Wolfpack 51-28. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive coordinator Manny Diaz huddles up with the defense during a timeout in the fourth quarter against the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the 2015 Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. The Bulldogs defeated the Wolfpack 51-28. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive coordinator Manny Diaz stands on the field after a score in the second quarter against the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the 2015 Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive coordinator Manny Diaz stands on the field after a score in the second quarter against the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the 2015 Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

The end of College Football’s regular season has the Coaching Carousel is full bloom. Miami Hurricanes Defensive Coordinator Manny Diaz could be a hot candidate.

Diaz turned the Hurricanes defense around significantly in his first season with the Hurricanes. He should be a hot commodity after being named a finalist for the Broyles award as one of the best assistants in College Football.

Per the Palm Beach Post’s Matt Porter, the Hurricanes Defense improved Nationally in nine categories this season. The only one they dropped that was purely on the defense was interceptions.

Diaz installed a more attacking style defense. He joined Mark Richt’s staff from Mississippi State. The Hurricanes are currently sixth in the nation in tackles for loss, 22nd in sacks and 14th in scoring defense.

The defense being ranked 14th in points allowed is remarkable after they gave up 37 at Virginia Tech. They were missing numerous defensive starters in that game. The ‘Canes move up to fifth with the game against the Hokies taken out.

The coaching shuffle should continue for the next week or two. There are several openings where hiring Diaz would make sense.

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