When the Miami football team had its most success from 1983-2001 the players set a culture that was passed down year-by-year from the upperclassman to the new players. ESPN College Football analyst Kirk Herbstreit has stated that the Miami football program has more loyalty than anyone in college football.
Miami football head coach Manny Diaz is looking for players who will be competitive every game and every week. Diaz stated after what was their second straight poor Wednesday practice in a row that playing time would be tied to competitiveness. Diaz stated when he was hired that they were going to change the culture.