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You can’t sleep on these Hurricanes. With the way Manny Diaz & co. are breaking news each and every day, there’s no reason not to be excited and optimistic about where the football program is trending. And like we do everyday, we’ve got all the news you need to know in one tidy spot.
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Miami Hurricanes announce hires of Taylor Stubblefield as WR coach, Stephen Field as TE coach. And just like that, Manny Diaz’s first coaching staff is complete. Let’s work. #TNM #Canes #TheU https://t.co/mzpyOuruUH pic.twitter.com/j8GYpa6niu
— StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) January 18, 2019
The coaching staff is filled! With Taylor Stubblefield as the WR coach and top recruiter Stephen Field as the TE coach, Manny Diaz’s entire staff is now complete. #TheNewMiami
Miami Hurricanes Recruiting: Official Visit preview, 1/18. 2 big HS player visits, a top grad transfer visit, and a look at which targets are visiting elsewhere. #Canes #TheU #TNM https://t.co/w9kT3KqFT2 pic.twitter.com/nrAGLaC17b
— StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) January 18, 2019
As signing day gets closer and closer, here’s a recruiting update for who Manny Diaz and staff are focusing in on.
SOTU Awards: Unsung Hero — CB Trajan Bandy. Despite flying under the radar in 2018, Muddy stepped up stepped up in a big way for the Canes in coverage. https://t.co/zkCa5NE8KV pic.twitter.com/UFtd2d7rgE
— StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) January 18, 2019
As the SOTU awards continue, we award the Unsung Hero accolade to sophomore CB Trajan Bandy. Bandy followed up a promising true freshman campaign with a fantastic 2018 season. After stepping up this season, expect him to be in the NFL conversation when 2020 rolls around.
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The excitement for the new coaching additions are real. Check out what some of Canes Nation thinks about Stubblefield and Field joining The U.
Great pick up @Coach_MannyDiaz got my high school coach @CoachField
— Mike Smith (@Mikesmith_35) January 18, 2019
I am excited to be back in Miami! Thankful for the opportunity and looking forward to being part of the great tradition that the U carries! God is Great! Let’s Get It! #TEU pic.twitter.com/Xja6Ov4XzJ
— Coach Field (@CoachField) January 18, 2019
@Coach_MannyDiaz is making some big time moves. @CoachField is someone who kids will lay it on the line for. Love that hire! https://t.co/zROJme9nGq
— Jacory Harris (@12JHarris12) January 17, 2019
Toledo DT transfer Tito Odenigbo graded out as one of the best run defenders in the ACC according to Pro Football Focus. Not bad for a guy with NFL aspirations.
Product of great coaching @CanesFootball https://t.co/wLJVMyAiDI
— Tito Odenigbo (@Odenigbro) January 18, 2019
Miami’s 1k point club has a new addition - Senior Forward/Center Emese Hof! Oh and the Lady Canes just got their first ever win at Cameron Indoor in a 58-50 dub over Duke Thursday.
The 27th member of Miami's 1,000-point club.
— Canes Women's BBall (@CanesWBB) January 18, 2019
Congratulations, @emese_hof! pic.twitter.com/oqc9qlIZ2w
Miami looks to grab the upset against no. 13 UNC at 12pm today. The Watsco Center is going to be packed, loud and ready to watch the Canes take down the Tar Heels.
Saturday afternoon... the No. 13 Heels are coming to our house. pic.twitter.com/1XqYXSQTtp
— Canes Hoops (@CanesHoops) January 15, 2019
Meanwhile, the Miami Herald is reporting on new QB Tate Martell’s status for the 2019 season and the Canes’ appeal to 4-star DE Ja’Darien Boykin.
Athlon Sports gives you 3 reasons to be optimistic for the 2019 season, as if you needed someone to give you only 3. And our sister SB Nation site Tar Heel Blog has a great article about the recent history of the Miami-UNC basketball rivalry.
And that’s all for today Canes’ fans. Remember...