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Lisa Robinson of Washington, reacts on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Washington, as the guilty verdict in Minneapolis, in the murder trial against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was announced. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Following verdict in Floyd case, USC football reflects

By Tim Reynolds Apr. 20, 2021 08:17 PM EDT
USC was supposed to take the field on Tuesday for one of its final practices of

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, Miami head coach Manny Diaz calls out a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Hurricanes’ head coach — and former defensive coordinator — will call the plays on that side of the football in 2021, he said Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 while announcing a slew of other changes including the return of Jess Simpson to coach defensive line(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Hurricanes shake up defensive coaching staff for 2021

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 14, 2021 03:48 PM EST
Manny Diaz decided someone else needed to call Miami’s defensive plays. He

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith runs past Ohio State cornerback Marcus Williamson during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Analysis: DeVonta Smith, in just a half, wasn't half bad

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 12, 2021 12:00 AM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — DeVonta Smith did not catch a single pass after

FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2020, file photo, Miami coach Manny Diaz talks with safety Bubba Bolden (21) during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Miami Gardens, Fla, A lopsided loss to end the regular season cost coach Diaz's team a spot in a major bowl. Instead, the Hurricanes (8-2) will finish their best season in years on a smaller stage on Tuesday night, against Oklahoma State in the Cheez-It Bowl. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP, File)
Miami hires Travaris Robinson as defensive backs coach

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 09, 2021 01:02 PM EST
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Miami native Travaris Robinson is coming home.

Texas A&M players pose for photos at the end of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Texas A&M defeated North Carolina 41-27. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Texas A&M runs past North Carolina in Orange Bowl, 41-27

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 02, 2021 11:49 PM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher pulled a hamstring

Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) speaks to head coach Jimbo Fisher during an NCAA college football game against Tennessee in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. (Brianna Paciorka/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, Pool)
Texas A&M, North Carolina look forward, await Orange Bowl

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 01, 2021 11:13 AM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — If there’s one belief that Texas A&M and North

Miami quarterback D'Eriq King (1) is taken off the field after he was injured during the first half of the Cheez-it Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Miami QB D'Eriq King tore knee ligament, plans 2021 return

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 31, 2020 12:21 PM EST
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Miami quarterback D’Eriq King tore the anterior

Miami quarterback D'Eriq King (1) is chased by North Carolina linebacker Chris Collins (17) during the first half of an during an NCAA college football game at Hard Rock Stadium In Miami Gardens, Fla, Saturday, Dec, 12, 2020. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)
QB D'Eriq King says he's returning to Hurricanes in 2021

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 26, 2020 11:34 AM EST
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — D’Eriq King transferred to Miami with the hope of

Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) speaks to head coach Jimbo Fisher during an NCAA college football game against Tennessee in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. (Brianna Paciorka/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, Pool)
Snubbed by committee, Texas A&M will face UNC in Orange Bowl

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 20, 2020 02:55 PM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jimbo Fisher's fondness of the Orange Bowl goes back

Miami quarterback D'Eriq King (1) is tackled by North Carolina linebacker Chazz Surratt (21) during the first half of an during an NCAA college football game at Hard Rock Stadium In Miami Gardens, Fla, Saturday, Dec, 12, 2020. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)
No. 20 UNC runs wild, rolls past No. 9 Miami 62-26

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 12, 2020 07:22 PM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Michael Carter and Javonte Williams accomplished

Miami quarterback D'Eriq King (1) hands off to running back Donald Chaney Jr. during the second quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Duke on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Durham, N.C. (Nell Redmond/Pool Photo via AP)
Miami, North Carolina bring QB star power into Saturday

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 10, 2020 02:55 PM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — D’Eriq King is having a season unlike almost any

Miami DB Al Blades reveals he has season-ending heart issue

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 08, 2020 06:26 PM EST
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Miami defensive back Al Blades Jr. said Tuesday he

Miami coach Manny Diaz congratulates quarterback D'Eriq King (1) after a touchdown pass against Duke during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Durham, N.C. (Nell Redmond/Pool Photo via AP)
'Is Miami back?': Hurricanes may finally have a good answer

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 06, 2020 02:17 PM EST
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Miami coach Manny Diaz was coming back from a bout

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) runs off the field after the team's win over Pittsburgh in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov 28, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. (Ken Ruinard/The Independent-Mail via AP, Pool)
In the ACC, even without fans, there's no place like home

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 02, 2020 01:36 PM EST
Clemson’s Death Valley does not have as many signs of life on game days. Hard

Miami head coach Manny Diaz of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va.(Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Tennessee AD Fulmer, Miami coach Diaz isolating for virus

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 20, 2020 08:55 AM EST
Tennessee athletic director and former Volunteers football coach Phillip Fulmer

N.C. State coach Dave Doeren checks the scoreboard during a timeout in the second quarter against North Carolina at an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Bye blues: No. 11 Miami looks to snap a trend at NC State

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 05, 2020 01:18 PM EST
A week of rest is usually a good thing for a football team. In recent years,

Miami wide receiver Mark Pope (6) catches a first-half pass as Virginia's Nick Grant (1) defends during an NCAA college football game in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)
No. 11 Miami holds off Virginia 19-14, moves to 5-1

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 24, 2020 11:28 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami's coaching staff sent a clear message to its

Miami quarterback D'Eriq King (1) passes against Pitts in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)
Questions abound as No. 11 Miami prepares for Virginia

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 22, 2020 01:36 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Virginia has questions at quarterback. Miami has

FILE - Miami defensive lineman Gregory Rousseau (15) celebrates with head coach Manny Diaz in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Miami won 16-12. The Hurricanes open the season Sept. 10 at home against UAB, with Miami looking for much better play from the offense in 2020. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
D'Eriq King is the key to Miami's hopes for success in 2020

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 01, 2020 11:57 AM EDT
Miami coach Manny Diaz waited until about a week before the start of training

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 file photo, Miami head coach Manny Diaz calls out a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami coach Manny Diaz told The Associated Press on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 that he believes the Hurricanes are already better than they were when last season's 6-7 debacle ended. Diaz says the Hurricanes have improved their roster and their coaching staff, both by additions and subtractions. He also drew a parallel to the culture that the Miami Heat have stuck with in their bounceback season this year. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
AP Interview: Manny Diaz believes Miami is already better

By Tim Reynolds Feb. 03, 2020 08:26 PM EST
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — For Miami coach Manny Diaz, the end of 2019 was a