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Major Applewhite emerges as strong contender to become Hurricanes offensive coordinator

If they aren’t already, Apples could become the new favorite fruit of the Miami Hurricanes’ offensive players.

New Miami Hurricanes head football coach Manny Diaz has strong interest — barring something unforeseen — in hiring former Houston head coach Major Applewhite to serve as the team’s offensive coordinator, according to multiple sources, including a UM staffer who said expectations are that Applewhite will be hired.

CanesInsight.com, citing unnamed sources, reported Thursday that Applewhite has been hired.

FootballScoop.com wrote that “Major is a candidate; but no decision or offer has been made.”

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