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As Miami’s football staff gets formed and the basketball teams head to ACC play, a lot of change is going on in Coral Gables. As always, we’ve got your daily roundup of all things Miami-related for you.
Around The Site
Will Miami still be competitive in the ACC with Dewan Hernandez’s season seemingly over? #MiamiHurricanes #TheU https://t.co/JKMJPQCJ32 pic.twitter.com/12kEH5TR5B
— StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) January 5, 2019
Yours truly breaks down whether Miami Men’s Basketball’s season is doomed without Dewan Hernandez.
What carved Manny Diaz into the head coach we have today? As everyone looks forward we take a quick look back. #Canes #TheU https://t.co/G6W6L9NIcU
— StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) January 4, 2019
A brief retrospective of CMD’s career leading up to this point.
Breaking down Brian Wright as potential Miami Hurricanes offensive coordinator. Wright as South Florida experience from his time at FAU and the Rockets have scored in droves since his arrival. https://t.co/fLXy1pfYFT pic.twitter.com/QtAR4iXGuY
— StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) January 4, 2019
Looking at Toledo’s Brian Wright, a potential candidate for offensive coordinator that might bring the Canes’ offense into this century.
Breaking down Major Applewhite as potential Miami offensive coordinator. It’s been reported he’s the OC for Manny Diaz in year one. Applewhite runs a modern scheme and hopefully learned a bit from Kendal Briles this past season. https://t.co/iWHaEREQG3 pic.twitter.com/RhXmIt7mcM
— StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) January 4, 2019
More OC breakdowns, this time Houston’s former head coach, Major Applewhite.
Around The Web
The @seniorbowl is excited to have three Canes in our 70th annual games. Sheldrick Redwine (@_23NeverLeft), Jaquan Johnson (@AuthenticMade_Q), and Gerald Willis (@gw3_9) will all be representing The U in Mobile this year! pic.twitter.com/Mgtm6NTALP
— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) January 4, 2019
Three Hurricanes will take their talents to Mobile, Alabama for the 2019 Senior Bowl. With Sheldrick Redwine, Jaquan Johnson and Gerald Willis in attendance I have just one question; where’s Michael Jackson?
The Lykes Show™️ pic.twitter.com/8FV0mniz2S
— Canes Hoops (@CanesHoops) January 4, 2019
Chris Lykes went OFF against NC State Thursday night.
Clemson co-offensive coordinator Jeff Scott among others that UM has been considering, per an associate. (And there are others too under consideration). He's not the primary play-caller at Clemson.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) January 5, 2019
Another candidate for the OC job? Clemson Co-OC Jeff Scott who’s recruited 5-star WRs like Deon Cain and Tee Higgins.
Over at the Miami Herald, they spoke to ESPN’s Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit for their analysis on the state of Miami football with a new head coach. The Herald also broke down Manny Diaz’s interview with WQAM and some friendly jostling in the questions he was asked.
The Sun Sentinel thinks that creating accountability and fixing the offense will be the biggest hurdles for Manny Diaz right now. Never afraid to let his voice be heard, Luther Campbell authored a piece for the Miami New Times about why Manny Diaz still has much to prove.
That’s all for today Canes’ Fam, remember...