Manny Diaz said at his introductory press conference Wednesday in Coral Gables he’d make one more hire on the defensive side of the ball and announce it “quickly.” Now the hire is in place.
Blake Baker has been hired by the Miami Hurricanes as their new defensive coordinator, FootballScoop.com reported Wednesday. Baker is currently the defensive coordinator and safeties coach of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and has held the position since 2015 when he succeeded Diaz in the role.
The assistant coach will be another familiar face for Diaz on the side of the ball he specializes.