From exposing the archaic schemes of the Nebraskas and Oklahomas of the world to directly challenging the status quo, the University of Miami has spearheaded the modernization of college football for the better part of the past four decades.
Howard Schnellenberger brought his pioneering pro-style attack from the NFL in 1979. Later, Jimmy Johnson’s 4-3 defense provided the blueprint for disruptive D-lines at every level while Dennis Erickson’s avant-garde one-back offense helped win two national championships in three seasons. More recently, first-year offensive coordinator Dan Enos is attempting to follow in the footsteps of his predecessors by reigniting a stagnant offense with the implementation of his “Spread Coast” system.