The offer by the Miami coaching staff to Pickens was a late one that came during the third and last early signing day last month. There has been a lot of upheaval with the Miami Football staff since that offer was made.
Mark Richt retired as the Miami football Head Coach, Manny Diaz “returned” from Temple to succeed Richt and Diaz and Athletic Director Blake James relieved the entire Offensive Coaching staff and the Strength and Conditioning Coach of their jobs.
David Wilson of the Miami Herald reported that Pickens’ initial offer of a scholarship to the Miami Football Program was made by former Wide Receivers Coach Ron Dugans.