Under Manny Diaz, the Miami Hurricanes defense had an identity.
Since Diaz took over as the defensive coordinator in 2016, the Hurricanes defense were known for their hard-nosed style of play that got to the ball and created a sense of swagger. Whether it was the dominance against teams like Notre Dame and Virginia Tech, or the Turnover Chain that was donned a combined 25 times last season, Miami’s defense became both prominent and produced a plethora of NFL talent.
That, however, was never the case for the offense. Since Mark Richt’s tenure as head coach began, the Hurricanes’ offense could best be described as widely lethargic and archaic, despite loads of talent on the side of the ball.