What I’m Hearing on Miami’s Head Coaching Search - Sunday PM

Stefan Adams

Dec 30, 2018 2 min read

Miami’s search for their next head coach is officially underway. First off, Miami has no monetary obligation to Mark Richt; he did things the right way and completely cut ties with zero severance payments requested. Therefore, I’m told there is more money available to bring in what Blake James said is “the best guy for the job”. A good source tells me that Mario Cristobal has already confirmed his interest in the job with Miami. Another source tells me Manny Diaz reached out this morning just after the news broke to let UM brass know he was interested in the opening. A source inside Hecht tells me there is a segment of the athletic department that is pushing for Diaz and he has at least some internal support.

Blake James did not have a lot for us at the presser and I don’t think he was playing coy. He seemed really blindsided by Richt’s decision this morning and last night the mutual understanding between the two was that changes were necessary on offense, that was it. Richt made this decision late last night/early this morning. As such, a lot more will become clear in the coming days as things develop, and I’ve been told Miami wants this to be a quick search to hit the ground running for the last month of recruiting.

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DusseDez

Dec 30, 2018

We gone blow the HC hiring.....again smh

Jedi Master Cane

Dec 30, 2018

There also exists the possibility Mario is using us to get Oregon to give him more money....would be a very Mario-ish type of move.

matty1

Dec 30, 2018

Canesq said:
Lol at Diaz being even considered. He’s plan F. Who else besides Temple offered him a job and based on rumors Diaz was their plan B.

We need a proven coach and I would not cry if the new guy cleaned house especially on offense.

and just where did you hear these rumors??? BS post

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canesbaby

Dec 30, 2018

nycane said:
if he comes coley will be oc or co-oc to focus on recruiting and leavit would probably be dc but a former cane wants it too.

Trying to think of a former Cane who would be a big time DC hire. Must be too drunk to figure it out.

Canes716

Dec 30, 2018

cmike73 said:
They gave him half the season to prove himself and he wasnt the OC or DC.....If we can give Diaz a 1 year contract then go for it. NO extensions till after the season

I don't want Diaz period. Under no circumstances. Just pointing out a situation where an assistant is promoted and succeeded. And Dabo actually sucked in the beginning. Even had a 6-7 season two years in. Doubt he would have survived past that point here.

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canesbaby

Dec 30, 2018

Jedi Master Cane said:
There also exists the possibility Mario is using us to get Oregon to give him more money....would be a very Mario-ish type of move.

Agreed.

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ramumcane

Dec 30, 2018

TRick72 said:
He was fired from FIU mainly because AD Garcia, who he did not get along with, blew his load and thought he was he going to make a splash hire and replace him with Butch (Garcia and Butch go way back) After Butch figured out he couldn’t take the job because he would lose his buyout from UNC, he decided to work in TV and Garcia had to go find someone else. Not saying Mario is the guy but he wasn’t fired from FIU based solely on performance

Correct. That's exactly how it happened.

Memnon

Dec 30, 2018

Josh Heupel
Mike Norvell
Dino Babers

Give any of those 3 Miami talent & we smoke the ACC.

Mario is 35-52 as a HC, Butch turned FIU around in just 2 years & Mario was there for 6 and couldn't do it. One year at Oregon & all he's proven is that with a potential top 5 1st round QB the best he can do is go 8-4. He's pulling the wool over everyone's eyes & people are falling for it.

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Hurracanes

Dec 30, 2018

AllAboutTheUNotAboutU said:
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The exception. Not the rule. Díaz can’t recruit for ****. Dabo can!

BrentIsACuckGBRsucks

Dec 30, 2018

If these clowns take this opportunity & fück it up by bringing back Manny. I have no words. Think that might be the nail in the coffin. He will try to keep the band together..

Canes2082

Dec 30, 2018

There goes any production from me this week.... constantly checking this board, Twitter etc...

UMFarArcher

Dec 30, 2018

JMG said:
Diaz would be a disaster.

I love Manny, but he needs a few years of seasoning as a Head Coach - that's a big jump.

Unsider

Dec 30, 2018

bluenose said:
Post less.

1. According to you Richt was a great hire

2. According to you our recruiting will be top notch elite even.

3. According to you, 2018 will be a great year.

Post less. Stay thirsty

You butt hurt?

Hurracanes

Dec 30, 2018

The Franchise said:
These stupid motherfckers fell in love with Manny’s talk game and all the Cubans thinking he walks on water. Sad **** if it goes down like this.

I’m a Cuban American and I say **** hiring that overrated Defensive Coordinator. **** his old man too.

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canesbaby

Dec 30, 2018

Liberty City El said:
Josh Heupel
Mike Norvell
Dino Babers

Give any of those 3 Miami talent & we smoke the ACC.

I love Manny, but he needs to stick with Temple & prove he can get it done there for a few years before he's a legit candidate. I wish he would've just stayed on staff as the DC, but it's clear he wants to be a HC somewhere.

Mario is 35-52 as a HC, Butch turned FIU around in 3 years & Mario was there for 6 and couldn't do it. One year at Oregon & all he's proven is that with a potential top 5 1st round QB the best he can do is go 8-4. He's pulling the wool over everyone's eyes & people are falling for it.

**** it El, you’re making this too difficult. Just when I was starting to get on board with Mario, you spit this truth which makes me scared that Mario is nothing more than Al Golden with a slightly better resume.

No_Fly_Zone

Dec 30, 2018

Hurracanes said:
I’m a Cuban American and I say **** hiring that overrated Defensive Coordinator.

Ditto.

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bluenose

Dec 30, 2018

Unsider said:
You butt hurt?

No. Just proving that you have no ground to stand on. But spin this any way you want. Your comments are irrelevant and I’ve proven that.

RiDLer80

Dec 30, 2018

This is gonna be an absolute ****show.

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droneld29

Dec 30, 2018

TRick72 said:
He was fired from FIU mainly because AD Garcia, who he did not get along with, blew his load and thought he was he going to make a splash hire and replace him with Butch (Garcia and Butch go way back) After Butch figured out he couldn’t take the job because he would lose his buyout from UNC, he decided to work in TV and Garcia had to go find someone else. Not saying Mario is the guy but he wasn’t fired from FIU based solely on performance

Well he should've been. 6 seasons in going 3-9 should've gotten him fired.

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DCmule

Dec 30, 2018

Liberty City El said:
Josh Heupel
Mike Norvell
Dino Babers

Give any of those 3 Miami talent & we smoke the ACC.

I love Manny, but he needs to stick with Temple & prove he can get it done there for a few years before he's a legit candidate. I wish he would've just stayed on staff as the DC, but it's clear he wants to be a HC somewhere.

Mario is 35-52 as a HC, Butch turned FIU around in just 2 years & Mario was there for 6 and couldn't do it. One year at Oregon & all he's proven is that with a potential top 5 1st round QB the best he can do is go 8-4. He's pulling the wool over everyone's eyes & people are falling for it.

Will Lane Kiffin get an interview in your opinion

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