Miami is firing DC Lance Guidry

DMoney

Dec 31, 2024 1 min read

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.

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One9

Dec 31, 2024

One9 said:
Tyler Santucci, Georgia Tech
Sources tell On3 that there has already been contact between Miami and Georgia Tech defensive coordinator Tyler Santucci. The 36-year-old coordinator held Miami to 23 points earlier this season and is a rising star in the coaching world. But while Santucci was viewed earlier this week as the hire, Texas A&M has entered the picture as a possible landing spot, too. Santucci has previously worked with Mike Elko in College Station and at Duke. Georgia Tech allowed 24.3 points per game this season.

Tim Banks, Tennessee
One of the hottest defensive coordinator names in the nation, Tim Banks directed a Tennessee defense in 2024 that ranked in the top 10 nationally in total defense. The Volunteers allowed just 293.2 yards and 16.1 points per game. Tennessee struggled against Ohio State in the College Football Playoff, but Banks’ defense shut down the SEC for most of the season. Sources tell On3 that Banks could listen to Miami and Mario Cristobal. In the three previous seasons, the Vols led the SEC in tackles for loss per game with 7.62 and are third in turnovers gained per game with 1.44.

Jason Taylor, Miami defensive line coach
If Cristobal decided he wanted to promote from within, Miami defensive line coach Jason Taylor could be a no-brainer. The former NFL Defensive Player of the Year and Hall of Famer joined the staff as an assistant in 2023 and was previously a defensive analyst for Miami. He’s proven he can recruit at a high level, too, playing a key role in flipping five-star defensive lineman Justin Scott from Ohio State to Miami in the 2024 cycle.

Reyrey

Dec 31, 2024

JayCane20 said:
Weak list IMO.

Would like to see Derrick Ansley, Bryan Brown, Clayton White, Brad White, etc.

He missed the obvious one. A guy that has direct ties to the university and the city. Also fits DMoneys former HC experience

IndayArtHauz

Dec 31, 2024

Mel Tucker and Pat Fitzgerald are on the list.

Cannot wait for next season.

Angry Ibis

Dec 31, 2024

edge said:
Correct me if I am wrong, but this might be the first time Mario has made a public statement about a firing. He must be absolutely ****ed. We wasted a generational talent with a defense that could not even get lined up half the time. Mario probably wanted to ring Guidrys neck in the bowl game when Hill consistently ran around like a chicken with his head cut off trying to get lined up. Such a shame man. He better get a monster hire because this defense will need to cook next year. We don’t have a Cam coming in the door to save us.

The bowl game? Mario did not fire him until today, when he should have rung his own neck after seeing he totally misread the defensive talent level and approach after about week 3 or 4.

Dec 31, 2024

I’m not always a “fire the coach” guy but this is warranted. The defense sucked. It’s one thing if you just don’t have the horses to physically match up but we got dominated by any team that would put a man in motion because our defenders couldn’t figure out how to adjust their coverage. We were fundamentally bad. Especially in the secondary which was supposed to be Guidry’s strong suit.

I’m still having nightmares about that short receiver from Iowa State that they threw it to literally EVERY TIME he went in motion. Like holy ****! After 5 times, you’d think the defense would pick up on that but I guess it’s too much for us.

JHallCanes

Dec 31, 2024

Angry Ibis said:
Do we have a break down of the Samoan pipelines, and the benefits thereof, at playoff and "playoff caliber" schools?

We got a pipeline with nothing to connect it to

pyhooya

Dec 31, 2024

Bout a month late but thats the Mario way

Manfred_Cane

Dec 31, 2024

aelmiami said:
You and me both man. Darnold has saved my football experience this year. Never thought I’d say that.

It's been my most fun season since 09. More fun than '17. More fun than any Kirk year. It's been awesome.

Angry Ibis

Dec 31, 2024

IndayArtHauz said:
Mel Tucker and Pat Fitzgerald are on the list.

Cannot wait for next season.

Just hire Ed Reed, Ray Lewis or Sapp and be done with it.

brock

Dec 31, 2024

Good defense but santucci defense at tech barely produced any sacks. Bottom 3rd in college football

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ageezy

Dec 31, 2024

JayCane20 said:
Rarely is it fixed or done quickly but gotta credit Mario that he makes changes when they’re needed.

3rd time is the charm?

Gotta assume he’s gonna hit on one hire on defense at some point

don't do that ... mc sucks and he's in over his head ...

did i say it right?

IndayArtHauz

Dec 31, 2024

Angry Ibis said:
Just hire Ed Reed, Ray Lewis or Sapp and be done with it.

It’s so easy!

M
mavericksouth

Dec 31, 2024

Gables Canes said:
Finally. But man, what is wrong with Mario's ability to assemble a decent staff? This will be the 3rd DC in 4 years, which is frankly absurd.

This. Everyone is losing sight that Mario is incompetent at his job. He takes forever to hire then gets it wrong. It's incredible how no one holds him accountable for his stupidity.

Dec 31, 2024

Nmiamicane630 said:
Rinse and repeat….who will be the next fall guy?

So, do you not believe the defensive coordinator should be held accountable for his terrible defense? Don’t fans want the head coach to make changes when something doesn’t work?

Manfred_Cane

Dec 31, 2024

One9 said:
Tim Banks, Tennessee
One of the hottest defensive coordinator names in the nation, Tim Banks directed a Tennessee defense in 2024 that ranked in the top 10 nationally in total defense. The Volunteers allowed just 293.2 yards and 16.1 points per game. Tennessee struggled against Ohio State in the College Football Playoff, but Banks’ defense shut down the SEC for most of the season. Sources tell On3 that Banks could listen to Miami and Mario Cristobal. In the three previous seasons, the Vols led the SEC in tackles for loss per game with 7.62 and are third in turnovers gained per game with 1.44.

Jason Taylor, Miami defensive line coach
If Cristobal decided he wanted to promote from within, Miami defensive line coach Jason Taylor could be a no-brainer. The former NFL Defensive Player of the Year and Hall of Famer joined the staff as an assistant in 2023 and was previously a defensive analyst for Miami. He’s proven he can recruit at a high level, too, playing a key role in flipping five-star defensive lineman Justin Scott from Ohio State to Miami in the 2024 cycle.

I like JT but as a DC already? Eh

Angry Ibis

Dec 31, 2024

JHallCanes said:
We got a pipeline with nothing to connect it to

T
the storm

Dec 31, 2024

Mr. Dynasty1 said:
Clear the whole fycking staff.

Why should the new DC not be able to bring whoever he wants. Why should there be any holdovers.

Mario is an idiot

THIS