The Miami Hurricanes didn’t waste long to find their replacements for Manny Diaz at defensive coordinator.
Yes, Miami is going with two and didn’t look far to find them. The Hurricanes announced Friday they have promoted safeties coach Ephraim Banda and outside linebackers coach Jonathan Patke to co-defensive coordinators in the wake of Diaz’s departure to become the coach of the Temple Owls.
Additionally, Miami is adding a new title for Jess Simpson. The defensive line coach is also being promoted to associate head coach.
“Our defensive unit is coming off an outstanding season and Coach Banda, Coach Patke and Coach Simpson were instrumental figures to that success,” coach Mark Richt said.