Miami is expected to hire Minnesota Corey Hetherman as DC

CanesFan20

Yesterday at 3:35 PM 1 min read

The Miami Hurricanes have their defensive coordinator. Minnesota defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman will be taking the same position with the Canes.

In games against FBS opponents, Minnesota finished 10th nationally in scoring defense (18.3 PPG), 14th in yards per play (4.7) and 19th in yards per pass attempt against (6.3).

Like Mario Cristobal, the 44-year-old Hetherman comes from the Greg Schiano coaching tree, having coached linebackers at Rutgers from 2022-23.

Hetherman had tremendous success at the FCS level. In 2021, he was named AFCA FCS Assistant Coach of the Year after coordinating James Madison's No. 2-ranked defense in the nation. He also served as Maine's defensive coordinator from 2016-18, leading the FCS in rushing defense, interceptions and fumble recoveries in his final season.

Hetherman is a Massachusetts native who played quarterback at Fichburg State from 2003-06.

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Hold My Beer

Yesterday at 4:51 PM

16-0 is a done deal

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305407cane

Yesterday at 4:51 PM

Minnesota was like service academy offense. Is total defense a stat that takes that into account

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gacaneaddict

Yesterday at 4:52 PM

Good hire

FrancisSawyer

Yesterday at 4:53 PM

Hetherman is an excellent coach. We're lucky to have him!

RealRussellPumps

Yesterday at 4:53 PM

Oh wow. This is a fantastic hire. I’m honestly shocked.

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305407cane

Yesterday at 4:53 PM

The U is back to work said:
I wonder if DNich stays if this guy is a LB coach as well. If he can’t recruit then we need a few legit recruiters. I also hope if we do bring Monroe that last spot is used on the biggest recruiting name we can get. Preferably one who also recruits DBs

Recruiting is about money these days

RightSaidFred

Yesterday at 4:53 PM

I like it. Truthfully, Mario is crushing it this offseason

TheOriginalCane

Yesterday at 4:54 PM

MikeyCanez said:
I've lost count but I think this seals are 6th-straight offseason championship.

Hang the banner!

Back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back!

Cribby

Yesterday at 4:55 PM

MedleyCane said:
Known as a strong recruiter, especially state of Florida. But I believe he's from state of Minnesota so who knows.

I talked to a player that played under him and he speaks very highly of him as a teacher

Cribby

Yesterday at 4:55 PM

RightSaidFred said:
I like it. Truthfully, Mario is crushing it this offseason

That’s what we do. We’re an offseason dynasty

Bender

Yesterday at 4:55 PM

JustAFanHTX said:
Ahhhhh Mario got me again
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I'm ready to tell lies again.

Caneadian

Yesterday at 4:56 PM

Not going to read 15 pages. Is he going to be able to hire his own assistants??????????????

Also, what d coord doesnt say "we want to play fast every play" ????

SaiyaMan305

Yesterday at 4:56 PM

Also seems like the other player they dont want to lose is a 6'6 285lb DT.

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stormsurge13

Yesterday at 4:56 PM

canecrazy23

Yesterday at 4:57 PM

Cribby said:
“ We don’t want a Rolodex of technique’s”
“ Play fast without thinking , react”

Simplified defense. Nice

I think that's what JT wants is to have his guys not think and just rush the passer and set the edge.

JustAFanHTX

Yesterday at 4:57 PM

Bender said:
I'm ready to tell lies again.

I don’t think I’ll ever stop lying. Check ball

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edge

Yesterday at 4:57 PM

Great hire. Safe to say we got to the playoffs this year with him.

Mixed messaging on his recruiting. Some say good. Others say no. Mario was on record this year saying if you can’t recruit then there is no place for you on staff. So going to assume Mario sticks to that philosophy until proven otherwise