Ed Reed is often regarded as the greatest player in the history of the Miami football program. The recent hiring of the Pro Football Hall of Famer as the Chief of Staff for Manny Diaz is expected to help improve the culture throughout the Hurricanes football program. The hiring was lauded by everyone who follows Miami.
When Reed joined the Miami football program in 1997, the Hurricanes were six years removed from their last of four National Championships in nine seasons. Miami finished 5-6 in 1997 with Reed taking a redshirt as a freshman.