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COACHING SEARCH: Florida State Alumnus Manny Diaz Would Bring ELITE Defensive Coaching
Could Manny Diaz be the transformative hire Florida State Seminoles football needs? Diaz's journey—from FSU graduate assistant under Mickey Andrews to head coaching roles at Miami and Duke, plus recent success as Penn State’s defensive coordinator—puts him in the spotlight as a top coaching candidate. His aggressive, attacking defense at Penn State set national benchmarks for sacks and tackles for loss, but questions linger about his adaptability on offense and ability to an elite recruiter.
Brian Smith dissects Diaz's coaching resume, defensive philosophy, and crucial concerns: Will he…
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