College Football Coaches Who Removed Themselves from the Hot Seat in 2020

[anandris]

Manny Diaz, Miami Hurricanes​

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Nell Redmond/Associated Press
A year ago, Manny Diaz looked nothing like the coach who could bring The U back in Coral Gables.
Scuffling all season because of quarterback deficiencies, the Hurricanes turned in a 6-7 record.
Yeah, the turnover chain and all that defensive talent were cool, but they looked awful on offense, finishing 90th nationally in points per game and bottoming out in a 14-0 loss to Louisiana Tech in the Independence Bowl to end the year.
It was fair to question Diaz and whether he would get the job done as putrid as the offense was. It only took one year for him to part with offensive coordinator Dan Enos, which was a major red flag.
Much like Brennan, though, Diaz was the beneficiary of a difference-making quarterback who brought a lot of swagger with him, and Miami was right in the thick of the ACC race all year. That would be Houston transfer D'Eriq King, of course, who, along with first-year offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee, turned things around.
The defense was stout for much of the year, too.
Despite Saturday's embarrassing 62-26 loss to North Carolina that went against pretty much every performance the 'Canes have put on their resume this year, they still have built some positivity even if the season soured a little.
Though the storyline didn't play out quite like Miami had hoped with Notre Dame and Clemson set to meet again for a rematch in the ACC Championship Game, for the Hurricanes to battle for a spot all year is a massive improvement.
The way Diaz is recruiting, the way he loves and understands the program and has plenty of famous alumni surrounding the team proves he gets the culture. The 2020 season was a huge step in the right direction, and there's little doubt now Diaz is the right man to run the 'Canes.
They are going to be a force Clemson has to deal with for years to come.


Oh boy, this oughta be good lol

 

[Go Canes!!]

He’s not on the hot seat. But he has to make tough decisions on the defensive side of the ball or he’ll end up back on it.

 

[anandris]

He’s not on the hot seat. But he has to make tough decisions on the defensive side of the ball or he’ll end up back on it.

I agree, I just think the quotes in bold are pretty grandiose or ridiculous

 

[mavericksouth]

Anybody who genuinely believes that Diaz is going to lead us to prominence is an idiot.

 

[ItsAUThing.com]

Manny Diaz, Miami Hurricanes​

2 OF 11

Nell Redmond/Associated Press
A year ago, Manny Diaz looked nothing like the coach who could bring The U back in Coral Gables.
Scuffling all season because of quarterback deficiencies, the Hurricanes turned in a 6-7 record.
Yeah, the turnover chain and all that defensive talent were cool, but they looked awful on offense, finishing 90th nationally in points per game and bottoming out in a 14-0 loss to Louisiana Tech in the Independence Bowl to end the year.
It was fair to question Diaz and whether he would get the job done as putrid as the offense was. It only took one year for him to part with offensive coordinator Dan Enos, which was a major red flag.
Much like Brennan, though, Diaz was the beneficiary of a difference-making quarterback who brought a lot of swagger with him, and Miami was right in the thick of the ACC race all year. That would be Houston transfer D'Eriq King, of course, who, along with first-year offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee, turned things around.
The defense was stout for much of the year, too.
Despite Saturday's embarrassing 62-26 loss to North Carolina that went against pretty much every performance the 'Canes have put on their resume this year, they still have built some positivity even if the season soured a little.
Though the storyline didn't play out quite like Miami had hoped with Notre Dame and Clemson set to meet again for a rematch in the ACC Championship Game, for the Hurricanes to battle for a spot all year is a massive improvement.
The way Diaz is recruiting, the way he loves and understands the program and has plenty of famous alumni surrounding the team proves he gets the culture. The 2020 season was a huge step in the right direction, and there's little doubt now Diaz is the right man to run the 'Canes.
They are going to be a force Clemson has to deal with for years to come.


Oh boy, this oughta be good lol

Pointless article and very short-sighted.

Anyone attempting to not write fluff would've zeroed in on the fact Miami was 8-2 because of the magic D'Eriq King brought to the program this season.

From there you explain how the biggest reason the Hurricanes have struggled over the past 15 years is inconsistency at quarterback—not an issue in 2020, but looks to be one again in 2021 if King declares.

The writer would then knock the lack of production of of N'Kosi Perry in 2018 and 2019, followed by rattling off other names on the roster—Tyler Van Dyke redshirting this fall and true freshman Jake Garcia signing on.

Unless Miami finds a way to have minimal drop-off under center, there is a very good chance the 2021 Canes backside year three under Diaz.

There were some recruiting wins, but the author should've focused on Miami not landing any true corners in this class—a big need for the program—as well as too many local guys still getting out of UM's backyard.

Instead, this fluff about "being a force for Clemson to deal with" and acting like Manny already turned the corner—which then leaves fans "shocked" when the Canes have some growing pains next fall.

I'm telling you, the media loves to set Miami up for the fall. This piece is all sunshine and rainbows, with zero reality or truth—ho-hum, season didn't go as they wanted with that pesky little loss to North Carolina, but Diaz "loves and understands" the program and "has plenty of famous alumni surrounding the program"—as if there's any currency in that.

This piece is hot garbage.

 

[JgDaCane]

He cannot take this defensive staff into the Alabama game.

 

[mavericksouth]

Pointless article and very short-sighted.

Anyone attempting to not write fluff would've zeroed in on the fact Miami was 8-2 because of the magic D'Eriq King brought to the program this season.

From there you explain how the biggest reason the Hurricanes have struggled over the past 15 years is inconsistency at quarterback—not an issue in 2020, but looks to be one again in 2021 if King declares.

The writer would then knock the lack of production of of N'Kosi Perry in 2018 and 2019, followed by rattling off other names on the roster—Tyler Van Dyke redshirting this fall and true freshman Jake Garcia signing on.

Unless Miami finds a way to have minimal drop-off under center, there is a very good chance the 2021 Canes backside year three under Diaz.

There were some recruiting wins, but the author should've focused on Miami not landing any true corners in this class—a big need for the program—as well as too many local guys still getting out of UM's backyard.

Instead, this fluff about "being a force for Clemson to deal with" and acting like Manny already turned the corner—which then leaves fans "shocked" when the Canes have some growing pains next fall.

I'm telling you, the media loves to set Miami up for the fall. This piece is all sunshine and rainbows, with zero reality or truth—ho-hum, season didn't go as they wanted with that pesky little loss to North Carolina, but Diaz "loves and understands" the program and "has plenty of famous alumni surrounding the program"—as if there's any currency in that.

This piece is hot garbage.

Preach.

 

[Macca21]

He cannot take this defensive staff into the Alabama game.

I would go far as to say he cannot take HIS defense into the Alabama game.

 

[NJcane55]

Imo his seat got alot hotter

 

[mdpcane]

 

[The Franchise]

Neil Redmond is Manure's nom de plume. He also wrote the self-help book, "Exhausted After a 3 Week Vacation?" under the same name.

 

[mdpcane]

 

[Cajuncane]

Pointless article and very short-sighted.

Anyone attempting to not write fluff would've zeroed in on the fact Miami was 8-2 because of the magic D'Eriq King brought to the program this season.

From there you explain how the biggest reason the Hurricanes have struggled over the past 15 years is inconsistency at quarterback—not an issue in 2020, but looks to be one again in 2021 if King declares.

The writer would then knock the lack of production of of N'Kosi Perry in 2018 and 2019, followed by rattling off other names on the roster—Tyler Van Dyke redshirting this fall and true freshman Jake Garcia signing on.

Unless Miami finds a way to have minimal drop-off under center, there is a very good chance the 2021 Canes backside year three under Diaz.

There were some recruiting wins, but the author should've focused on Miami not landing any true corners in this class—a big need for the program—as well as too many local guys still getting out of UM's backyard.

Instead, this fluff about "being a force for Clemson to deal with" and acting like Manny already turned the corner—which then leaves fans "shocked" when the Canes have some growing pains next fall.

I'm telling you, the media loves to set Miami up for the fall. This piece is all sunshine and rainbows, with zero reality or truth—ho-hum, season didn't go as they wanted with that pesky little loss to North Carolina, but Diaz "loves and understands" the program and "has plenty of famous alumni surrounding the program"—as if there's any currency in that.

This piece is hot garbage.

“ a force for Clemson to deal with “

Dabo fell off his toilet laughing reading this while he was taking his daily dump..

 

[Scorpioncane]

Anybody who genuinely believes that Diaz is going to lead us to prominence is an idiot.

Well im an idiot because he is the coach right now! Im down with who eva da coach is, what other choice do we have?