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Manny Diaz overhauls offensive staff, eyes former college coach for key job

Manny Diaz fired multiple assistant coaches on Monday. He has interest in former North Carolina coach Larry Fedora for a significant role.

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Miami Hurricanes defensive coordinator Manny Diaz and head coach Mark Richt, at right, on the sidelines in the fourth quarter as the Miami Hurricanes play against the Wisconsin Badgers in the 2018 New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, N.Y. on Thursday, December 27, 2018.

How the Hurricanes’ bizarre week went down and ended with Manny Diaz as Miami’s coach

Another top Florida Gators junior is heading to the NFL

What did Josh Heupel and Ed Orgeron say ahead of the UCF-LSU clash at the Fiesta Bowl?

Miami starting offensive lineman declares for NFL Draft in wake of Mark Richt’s departure

Manny Diaz’s first challenge as Miami Hurricanes head coach: Fix the offense

From the dismal Pinstripe Bowl game to the sudden retirement of Miami Hurricanes head coach Mark Richt to the equally sudden hiring of Manny Diaz to replace him, it has been quite a week for Canes football.

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Miami starting offensive lineman declares for NFL Draft in wake of Mark Richt’s departure

Venzell Boulware will skip his final season of eligibility with the Miami Hurricanes and declare for the NFL Draft. The offensive lineman’s decision comes a day after coach Mark Richt’s retirement.

Miami Hurricanes Defensive Coordinator Manny Diaz, shown here last month at Virginia, has been nominated for the prestigious Broyles Award for the third year in a row.

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Manny Diaz’s first challenge as Miami Hurricanes head coach: Fix the offense

New Miami Hurricanes football coach Manny Diaz, who replaced the retiring Mark Richt, spoke for the first time on WQAM about the job, UM’s quarterback situation and how he plans to lead the team.

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Born and raised in Miami, he is of The U. Manny Diaz might be the perfect fix for Canes

Sunday morning, Mark Richt retired from coaching at UM. By Sunday evening — no need for that ‘national search’ — Manny Diaz had said sorry, Temple, and returned to the Miami Hurricanes to replace Richt.

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Who is Manny Diaz? A closer look at the new Miami Hurricanes head football coach

The Miami Hurricanes announced on Sunday night that Manny Diaz will serve as UM’s head football coach. The news came less than 12 hours after the school announced Mark Richt was retiring.

Miami Hurricanes defensive coordinator Manny Diaz has interviewed for the head coaching job at Temple, but keeping Diaz should be a priority for coach Mark Richt and UM.

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Confirmed: Manny Diaz will replace Mark Richt as the new Miami Hurricanes head coach

Former University of Miami defensive coordinator Manny Diaz, who just left UM to become the Temple head coach, has been hired to replace Mark Richt as the new Hurricanes head coach.

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‘Guess I should’ve checked my email first’: Past, present Canes react to Richt’s retirement

Miami Hurricanes football coach Mark Richt announced his retirement on Sunday. Current and former UM players reacted to the news on Twitter throughout the day.

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This is what Hurricanes AD Blake James had to say about coach Mark Richt’s retirement

Miami Hurricanes coach Mark Richt surprisingly announced his retirement days after a Pinstripe Bowl loss to the Wisconsin Badgers. Athletic director Blake James held a press conference to discuss the news.

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Former UM defensive coordinator Manny Diaz seen on campus after Richt retirement news

Former Miami Hurricanes defensive coordinator Manny Diaz was seen by the Miami Herald walking away from UM’s Hecht Athletic Center about 2:30 p.m Sunday, a few hours after coach Mark Richt announced that he was retiring.

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How did Mark Richt get his start with the Hurricanes? He was suddenly the starting QB

In 1982, Mark Richt was named starting quarterback for the University of Miami Hurricanes after Jim Kelly went down with an injury.

Miami Hurricanes running back Travis Homer (24) attempts to stay in bounds as Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Chris Orr (54) makes the stop in the first quarter as the Miami Hurricanes play against the Wisconsin Badgers in the 2018 New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, N.Y. on Thursday, December 27, 2018.

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Not long after Richt announces retirement, UM’s top running back declares for NFL Draft

Possibly by sheer coincidence, Miami Hurricanes running back Travis Homer declared for the 2019 NFL Draft on Sunday shortly after UM revealed that head coach Mark Richt was retiring.

Florida International University Head Coach Butch Davis scopes the field during the thirrd quarter against Marshall University Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at Riccardo Silva Stadium in Miami.

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Who could be next in line as the Hurricanes’ head football coach? Some possibilities

Mark Richt announced his retirement from football and as the Miami Hurricanes’ head football coach. Who could be UM’s next coach? Mario Cristobal and Butch Davis are among the obvious candidates.

Miami coach Richt talks about the quarterbacks and the Pinstripe Bowl loss to Wisconsin

Greg Cote

Blindside hit! Mark Richt can call it retirement, but he just quit on the Hurricanes

The Hurricanes’ miserable December hit its nadir Sunday when, three days after a 35-3 bowl loss, coach Mark Richt announced his retirement. He returned to his alma mater to restore it to prominence, but leaves program in shambles.

Miami Hurricanes head coach Mark Richt retired on Sunday

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Miami Hurricanes coach Mark Richt retires from coaching as program sinks into tailspin

Three days after a humiliating loss in the Pinstripe Bowl, Miami Hurricanes coach Mark Richt informed UM on Sunday that he’s retiring. Afterward, star junior tailback Travis Homer said he is leaving for NFL Draft.

Cameron Williams of Chaminade-Madonna poses during High School Football Media Day at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, August 4, 2018.

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Miami gets some good recruiting news in dead period as another signing becomes official

The Miami Hurricanes officially add a 14th signing to their Class of 2019. Cameron Williams, a four-star defensive end from the Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School Lions, was finally announced.

Coach Nick Saban talks after Alabama defeated Oklahoma to advance to the national championship game

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Alabama dynasty? Canes have been there, done that. Now has UM just seen map to get back?

Alabama or Clemson will win a fourth straight national championship after each comfortably won College Football Playoff semifinals Saturday. In Miami, in the Hurricanes’ home stadium, ‘Bama reminded us of the dynasty UM once had -- and also of how far the Canes are from that today.

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