Decisiveness hiring Manny Diaz saved Miami football future
Behind the scenes, James worked quickly to ensure that the Miami Football program hired the only Head Coach right to succeed Richt. Diaz knows the players and the present culture of the Miami football program. The Hurricanes are headed in the right direction with Diaz as their Head Coach.
His hiring was just the beginning of many more changes to come leading up to National Signing Day on February 6. Diaz ensured to make changes for the betterment of the Miami football program. That’s where his number one loyalty seems to lie.
It was clear from the outset that Diaz was more open to the offensive changes that the higher ups wanted. First, there was the task of getting Diaz out of his Temple contract. Miami had to pay Temple a $4 million buyout for Diaz to be able to accept his dream job.
In future posts Canes Warning will examine Diaz quickly asserting his stamp on the program and the task of upgrading the Hurricanes roster. The first time Head Coach had a month full of surprises in January and on National Signing Day. The changes began less than 24 hours after Diaz was named The New Miami Head Coach.