When Hurricanes defensive coordinator Manny Diaz approached Miami coach Mark Richt last fall with the news that he and his coaches had developed a rather unique sideline prop for the Hurricanes, it’s unlikely either could have imagined the sensation Miami’s Turnover Chain would become.
The chain, which debuted in the Hurricanes’ season-opening win against Bethune-Cookman last September, captured the imagination of college football fans across the country — just as the Hurricanes rattled off 10 straight wins to start the season.
Miami ultimately finished 2017 with 31 turnovers, a number that was tied for third in the nation and with each fumble recovery, each interception, the Hurricanes celebrated, their gaudy chain draped over the neck of the player credited with taking the ball from the opponent.