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

New UM coach Manny Diaz dismissed his offensive coaching staff, including coordinator Thomas Brown on Monday, according to a source.

Meanwhile, Diaz has interest in former North Carolina coach Larry Fedora for his offensive coordinator job. There could be additional candidates as well, but an associate said Diaz holds Fedora in high regard.

The UM assistants dismissed, according to associates: Brown, quarterbacks coach Jon Richt, offensive line coach Stacy Searels, receivers coach Ron Dugans and tight ends coach Todd Hartley.

“I’m hurt bro; somebody gotta feel this,” tight end Michael Irvin Jr. said.

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