Miami's Manny Diaz Returns to His Old Home for a Battle with Duke
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Miami's Manny Diaz Returns to His Old Home for a Battle with Duke

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Duke's Manny Diaz returns to his old Miami home when Duke takes on the fifth-ranked Hurricanes. The game is a battle between offense and defense, with Miami leading the nation in scoring per game and Duke ranked 14th in that category. Diaz and Cristobal are keeping it simple, focusing on solving problems that arise on game day. The Hurricanes have momentum after a strong win over Florida State, but the Blue Devils will be looking to avenge their overtime loss to SMU. This game will be a significant moment in the ACC race, with Miami aiming to secure their first ACC title since 2016.

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Duke gives Manny Diaz a successful return to the head-coaching ranks behind a dominant defense
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Duke gives Manny Diaz a successful return to the head-coaching ranks behind a dominant defense

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! DURHAM, N.C. — Duke’s defensive effort made it easy for Manny Diaz to enjoy his return to the sideline as a head coach. That was a perfect scenario considering Diaz is a longtime defensive coach, who was Penn State’s coordinator in the two years since he …

Duke is counting on Manny Diaz to add to the Blue Devils’ 2-year rise
1 year ago

Duke is counting on Manny Diaz to add to the Blue Devils’ 2-year rise

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Blue Devils are riding a rapid rise from Mike Elko’s two-year coaching tenure, going from a program in steep decline to one preparing for a second bowl straight bowl game. “We are not here to tear down what’s been done, but at the same time …

Duke hires Penn State DC and ex-Miami coach Manny Diaz to lead Blue Devils
1 year ago

Duke hires Penn State DC and ex-Miami coach Manny Diaz to lead Blue Devils

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Duke hired Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz as its head coach on Thursday night. In addition to three seasons as Miami’s coach, he spent six seasons on Chuck Amato’s staff from 2000-05 at North Carolina State, about 20 miles from Duke’s campus in Durham. The …

Oregon’s Cristobal takes Miami coaching job after Diaz fired
3 years ago

Oregon’s Cristobal takes Miami coaching job after Diaz fired

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! He let the Ducks know of the decision Monday, his team meeting in Oregon nearly simultaneous with Miami announcing the firing of coach Manny Diaz after three seasons. Oregon also is waiting before naming an interim coach for its Alamo Bowl game against Oklahoma; Mullens said …

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