Athletics director Blake James addressed the report that the coach of newly hired linebackers Travis Williams is leaving to be the defensive coordinator of UCF:
“I don’t know anything about it being official yet,” James said Tuesday afternoon. “Obviously, I heard speculation that Travis has the opportunity to be a defensive coordinator and work with coach (Guz) Malzahn in Central Florida. If you look at it from this perspective, it is an opportunity for him to improve his situation better, because this is not your role here with us. “
James continued as he was asked if he was disappointed by the quick departure:
“I think that every time someone leaves, you are disappointed, the moment is part of the sector we live in. I think you would be hypocritical if you asked about a case, but you would not care when it would benefit you with others. Accept that it is part of Obviously, you would hate to lose people who are great coaches and great parts of a team. Unfortunately, I still haven’t had the chance to meet Travis in person due to the COVID situation and the inability to really interact within the department. are true that he will become the defensive coordinator in Central Florida, it is disappointing, but I would understand and, of course, support as I would any of our employees who would have an opportunity to improve their position in life and do what is best for them and their family. “
A notable way to affect Miami was when the current head coach Manny Diaz left Temple after taking over as head coach there just three weeks earlier in 2018.
More details coming.
Christopher Stock has been covering Miami hurricanes since 2003 and can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter @InsideTheU.