After a season in which Miami's defense likely cost the Hurricanes a spot in the College Football Playoff, the Hurricanes will be making a change at defensive coordinator.
Lance Guidry is expected to be fired, sources tell CanesInSight. Against FBS opponents, Miami finished 70th in scoring defense (26.7 PPG), 50th in 3rd Down Defense (37.75%) and 82nd in takeaways (1.3),
Mario Cristobal issues the following statement on the decision:
“I want to first thank Coach Guidry for his contributions to the University of Miami.
“In a continuous effort to always improve all aspects of our program, I have decided to make a change on defense. We will move forward and make decisions that provide our players, staff and program the best opportunity to win and develop at the highest level.”
The defense was one of the worst in the ACC during conference play, struggling with communication and pre-snap movement, among other areas.
Miami will now look for its third defensive coordinator of the Cristobal Era, following Guidry and Kevin Steele.
Lance Guidry is expected to be fired, sources tell CanesInSight. Against FBS opponents, Miami finished 70th in scoring defense (26.7 PPG), 50th in 3rd Down Defense (37.75%) and 82nd in takeaways (1.3),
Mario Cristobal issues the following statement on the decision:
“I want to first thank Coach Guidry for his contributions to the University of Miami.
“In a continuous effort to always improve all aspects of our program, I have decided to make a change on defense. We will move forward and make decisions that provide our players, staff and program the best opportunity to win and develop at the highest level.”
The defense was one of the worst in the ACC during conference play, struggling with communication and pre-snap movement, among other areas.
Miami will now look for its third defensive coordinator of the Cristobal Era, following Guidry and Kevin Steele.
