Corey Hetherman Joins Miami Hurricanes as defensive coordinator: What It Means

[@kevinporter9444]

Hope he brings that freshman all American safety with him

[@hurricanegrindmodedalecwo9572]

We already got safeties but we’ll see

[@Nonyabizzness305]

​@hurricanegrindmodedalecwo9572 we always have room for a All American safety

[@markpaul1383]

​@@hurricanegrindmodedalecwo9572Uh...which safeties do we have exactly that you are confident in?

[@traviscrown9189]

@@hurricanegrindmodedalecwo9572. We don’t have that kid though

[@aaronclarke919]

He’s not leaving . He’s from that Minnesota area

[@kevinjames6221]

Donno you are by far the best Locked in host of all the Miami teams. Great job!

[@sterlingday5122]

Hands down 🙌🏿

[@PastorDanWhite]

👍👍👍

[@AffirmativeAffirMATE]

He’s him

[@brianmerrell2114]

No question 💯

[@noahussey2636]

I love this kind of hire.Hetherman is an overnight success 15 years in the making. This guy has been grinding for 15 years, he’s not just a guy who started at D1 and then ran up the ranks

[@WilliamVega-ct1qw]

Hopefully he can teaching tackling and angles because we were horrible last year.

[@douglasjackson8151]

Last five years

[@ernestorodriguez2723]

Dono good job keeping us informed. I hope that Radakovich had a hand on this very important coaching hire, and that this DC brings position coaches to implement his defensive philosophy, and as Mario is concerned a great recruiter and hopefully he would be a good cheerleader for the team that he represents and allow both Coordinators to do the job he hired them for!

[@AffirmativeAffirMATE]

Rad is hands on

[@seth3399]

Donno , you are by far the most optimistic individual I have ever seen .

[@DevaleHorner-jj5nt]

Yeah you see it I see it to much. Miami will continue to disappoint. Donno optimism

[@Omni1962]

He sure is...lol

[@jaimealvarezmd7245]

The anti bruce warner

[@JackT-nn8iy]

I like the hire! Time will tell! It’s good that the new DC will get to hire a few of his guys too! Mesidor is back, NICE!!!!! Wow all but 1 recruit enrolled early that is amazing!!

[@user78738]

Mesidor confirmed he was coming back?

[@JackT-nn8iy]

@@user78738 that’s what Donno said during this podcast. Hope so!

[@AffirmativeAffirMATE]

@@user78738he’s going to be so sick. He will be 100 this year

[@johnsimmons7951]

Tackling is the key

[@alfredosenalle9284]

Tackling is very important , but don't forget communication. There were too many opposing players open with no cover last year..

[@jorgeblanco6708]

It's tackling, being coached, and knowing your assignment on the field.

[@jorgeblanco6708]

Go Canes! This DC did miracles with limited talent at Minnesota!

[@jaimealvarezmd7245]

And angles... and proper communication, and lane discipline...

[@AffirmativeAffirMATE]

Nah play calling is key. If youre slanting the whole line taking a gamble and the other team runs the other way who is that on?

[@jefferyfrancis3673]

GLAD TO SEE THINGS FINALLY GETTING PUT TOGETHER

[@johnkiefer1422]

Bring that DB coach and safety with you.

[@ClutchComedy-e1j]

I think the hire is a good move, but we'll find out for sure once the games are played.

[@artisminer416]

It can't get worst than last year..lol

[@DevaleHorner-jj5nt]

It will they don't have a chance to be better until they get players that no the culture

[@MrSpradad06]

Well as long as he can coach the players up and have them execute and adjust in game I’m good, specially with the talent we have

[@stephenheath8465]

The cons with this guy short term play calling and not an elite recruiter doesn't bother me at all, still an home run hire

[@FrancisSawyer]

Hetherman was on my list weeks ago. Great hire and an excellent coach.

[@steveeley7354]

I want to see what Chance Robinson can do when healthy.

[@UlisesS-t4l]

This is a fabulous hire from what I'm seeing so far. An experienced guy that has climbed the ladder and earned every position. Also this is a guy that brings energy. Let's Go Canes!

[@artisminer416]

Not a risky pickup. Minnesota defense was legit and he came under Schiano. Hopefully he's here for a few years.

[@robertn7944]

Sunday special episode - U R the man Donno. Check out the defensive stats (run,pass,total yards allowed) for Miami-VaTech and Minn-VaTech (recent bowl game)... I'm pumped!

[@carlosflores4733]

Looks like a good hire from the track record and is a younger guy with that passion and fire up coach from the interviews the I watched.

[@JuanTorres-jh8gm]

UM Defensive Coordinator Corey Heatherman runs a 4-3-4, 4 defensive linemen, 4 linebackers 4 defensive backs had a great defensive play vs Penn State, Iowa, Michigan, USC

[@tigerpanda560]

Well I'd hope so with 12 players on the field..

[@rogeliolozano2399]

I watched the highlights too. I tend to agree with you. 👍. Orange and Green. I liked what I saw though. They were in the right position all the time ..

[@darrylharris3154]

@@rogeliolozano2399 being in the right position all the time will make us exponentially better.

[@AffirmativeAffirMATE]

Exactly what I called for our base defense…434

[@jaimealvarezmd7245]

Thats 12 players. 5 y penalty

[@Curveball]

I think the hire was good. He's obviously a good coach, holding very good teams to under 30 points. They held VT to 10, UNC to 17.....he may be a coach that can coach up 2-3 star players and have them playing like 4-5 stars. So coming to Miami with much better talent, you have to like the potential. No one knows, of course, but everyone expected Steele to make Miami a monster on defense and that didn't work out, so it's not just about experience.

[@seanmayhew3888]

Not sure about the DC thought he might have brought in a bigger name but I guess a plus is he will probably be here for more then one season.

[@jeffbabischkin884]

What bigger name Went that route with steele and strong

[@markpaul1383]

Unlike the Oregon fans with their reaction to us getting Mario, the Minnesota fans are sad to see their defensive coordinator leave them for us.

[@MS79Canesfan]

Yeah and they got they @$$3$ beat down in a big game lol. Seems it's not Mario lol 🤣🤣🤣

[@markpaul1383]

@@MS79Canesfan What big game?

[@MS79Canesfan]

@markpaul1383 Lol seriously?! You mean when Oregon got smashed by OSBOO a few weeks ago.! It was a pure beat down.!

[@markpaul1383]

@@MS79Canesfan Oh man. I didn't understand your first comment was referring to Oregon and not Miami. My bad. Yeah man. The Ducks got trounced by OSU. Oregon's D looked worse than ours in that game.

[@AffirmativeAffirMATE]

@@MS79Canesfanthat was with Mario players. Oregon about to fall off

[@Canescomebacktour]

This seems like a very good pick. Seen film on Penn state game and runs a good defense , believing in fundamentals. Let's go Canes

[@jaimealvarezmd7245]

Thats 12 players

[@crayonwriter]

I love up and coming coaches, this is an amazing hire

[@Anything.Is.Everything]

I love the hire. Get ready for a fast Defense. Go Canes.

[@garybender432]

If I remember our DC that we just fired had a top 10 defense at Marshall before he came here. Al Golden did great at Temple prior to Miami. Success at one place doesn’t necessarily mean success at another place. We have to hope a see.

[@rogeliolozano2399]

Love the hat Alex. !! great job. We’ve been waiting for YOUR post. Watching you while The U is on ESPN’s 30-30 at the same time. 😂. . I fricking love The Hurricanes !!

[@Mudflat_Man]

Well, Minnesota's defense with a national recruiting ranking of 35th in 2024 held VT to 10 points in the Bowl game. 2023 they were like 45 th. Its not like they are getting the same quality players as our UM.

[@j.c.kingry9609]

He has alot of experience on the defensive side of the ball Donno. Grinded & worked his way up. A Schiano endorsement is a major plus.

[@bassworship50]

Hus defenses get lined-up correctly! Thank God!

[@JohnOrozco-ih8qh]

Results are what counts the new DC has a good history of doing well

[@BADBOY31297]

I have a feeling the branch bros will decommit from Georgia to come to the U. LETS GOOO

[@lordstan5236]

Love the hat Donno!

[@jorgeblanco6708]

Minnesota's head coach P J is a great coach. Does a lot with limited resources at Minnesota.

[@AffirmativeAffirMATE]

Yeah I like him

[@chrisgonz9963]

Go Canes 🙌 Alex Donno Corey Hetherman Welcome to the U 🙌

[@SpontaneousOracle]

Ok Mario gets an upgrade to Super Mario. Great hire.

[@d.battle1738]

Alex, the U should let you do the “Welcome to Da U”, for home games. That would be AWESOME!!!

[@tommybenson582]

Go Canes Go Miami

[@RichardRenfroe]

Nice shirt Alex. Where did you get it??

[@Datdude1981]

I like the hire I keep doing the research man I would not be surprised if this dude is a head coach some day

[@joebiggs5275]

What about the other defensive coaching positions?

[@jorgeblanco6708]

Alex, this DC looks menacing. I doubt defensive players are going to want to come to the sidelines with a screw up!

[@tabzolicoffer5043]

Why when receivers are mentioned nobody mentions Chance Robinson

[@rarosen114]

Any updates?

[@CFBEvaluator]

This guy has sunshine pumped every DC we have had since Mario been hired..show me the results on the field

[@AffirmativeAffirMATE]

You want him to say he’s butt? 😂😂

[@caneguy8735]

Maybe this will be the end to the pre snap confusion.

[@Cam_888_]

Secondary deff needs to b a MASSIVE FOCUS!! We don't need as big of a turn around as sotas D year 1.. our offense will do enuff

[@BigRedManowar]

It can't get worse....but I'm a show me guy, even though I'm not from Missouri

[@markweaver2439]

Need to add one more DT that is big, a LB and another DB. On oh, one more big WR.

[@rarosen114]

Is Xavier Lucas still in the mix?

[@Canesfan305]

Do we have the linebackers for this type of DF.

[@thebullyville]

I wonder if the Beck commitment would have influenced Zachariah Branch to commit?

[@kskinn4]

Kids don’t really care anymore. It’s all about highest bidder. Look at all our secondary additions we’ve had without even having a DC and all those kids don’t even know who their DB coach will be either. $$$

[@HurricaneGrace82]

Probably not

[@MarkZager]

What about Joshua Moore? Didn’t he transferred to the U?

[@mus94tang]

Is it the coaching? Lance Guidry came to Miami with a statistically good resume. His defenses (prior to Miami) were top 10-15? I'm just asking.

[@michaelcraig1691]

I would love to see Horton come back.

[@HurricaneGrace82]

Let it go! No one wanted him to leave but I doubt he is coming back.

[@UlisesS-t4l]

Donno, with so much hoopla, the Jack Nickel TE acquisition has gone under the radar. He seems like a blocking TE from what I've gathered.

[@JamesSOLTIS-q9z]

If Day departs OSU after the championship game is it possible Smith comes home? It’s a question.

[@Gus-m3b]

Now we talking

[@madryboi]

We need a new DL coach still. Will Miami be looking for a new DB coach as well?

[@Tonylife68]

I love a young, fresh mind,so this hire will be great. I suspect he will be a hot coach that other schools will want as a head coach.

[@Tonylife68]

He's going to need at least 2yrs to get the players to run his defense.

[@ronaldcoggins5868]

?He was only at Minnesota 1 year ago

[@davidfloyd9134]

Rich schools like Miami, Texas, A&M, SMU, ND, Texas Tech, Nebraska, Ohio St, and others will dominate the new world of college athletics

[@thebullyville]

Has Tyler Barron declared for the draft?

[@LockedOnCanes]

Yes. He is out of eligibility

[@harryhoesch3793]

I said hire me a go for, not a Gopher.

[@RichardBoudrot-oz6gb]

Hands off choosing defensive assistants, Mario. Let the new DC pick the guys he's comfortable with.

[@carlosflores4733]

Yes we are spoiled the Canes do know how to keep us engaged with all this moves and you know what,I like it!Go Canes.

[@jamondwilliams9076]

If we can just line up correctly, have guys flying to the ball for gang tackles and play disciplined up front without all the stunts we will already be 10x better on Defense. If he starts with the basics similar to what manny did in 2016 we will play good.

[@donaldwhitfield2794]

The numbers look promising, coaches are always rising and falling in the ranks you have to find new blood every year! I can’t imagine he can could do any worse than Guidry! Last season’s defense looked so confused, couldn’t tackle, and gave up yardage and points so fast it was frustrating to watch!

[@fantalationzone7207]

I hope this year we don't drop the ball with Elijah Lofton like we did with Breshatd Smith. Elijah better be used all over the field if Dawson is Smart. You have a tight end that can play running back. Creative Passes to Lofton coming out the back field should be at a premium. Loften in the slot. Lofton everywhere please

[@06Umiami]

I think we’re lucky, up-and-coming and he has the stats that he has at Minnesota? Plus you’ll stand on the sideline looking like a beast and he probably gets those kids bought in hook line and sinker.

[@MarkZager]

He probably had the Jobe procedure and should be ready to throw within six months

[@juliangallo9949]

As long as Mario can contain the momentum in Florida he has a chance. No reason the seminoles or gators have better recruiting and seasons over us.

[@tonymeredith4404]

DVD!!!!!

[@ClutchComedy-e1j]

Wait! 🤔 Herberts best years ever have been under Mario? Nah can’t be, I was told by 2-10 twitter that Mario is a “QB killer” 🙄

[@BigRedManowar]

Im kindof tired of the "he's not Cam Ward"...a year ago at this time a lot of people were doubting that Cam Ward would be as effective as he was.

[@rfdagreat9207]

I don’t think Hetherman is The Risk. I am more concerned with the attitude; the commitment; the discipline; and the desire of the players to win. Hetherman has already proven himself. These players have not proven themselves.

[@brotherjayblaze3947]

Comparison style of defense, when looking at the NFL look at Buffalo Young innovative mind, we will see how it works out because it's about relationships, teaching, and patience ! By going with a young coach

[@andyanguiano859]

Smash that like button 👍

[@robo7767]

Happy he didn’t come from outside the power 4 conferences.

[@Theshark-l4k]

Every hire to any job is a gamble. Look at Nick Sabin and the Dolphins.

[@souzajohn6676]

Carson beck would have a better offensive line in front of him.

[@markweaver2439]

Guidry had good stats before he came here. Got to have smart, physical and talented players.

[@GeorgeHudson-p6g]

The defensive coordinator is a good higher first of all coach is a is a high risk or low risk

[@victorweller9762]

Risky but it might workout

[@kevinporter9444]

Judd is gonna have to give up that #15

[@CreamyShroom]

Doesn't seem like a gamble at all. He turned a defense around in a single season. We should be really happy about this. Ge the right person, not the person that checks some random boxes.

[@davideverett6048]

U can bring 2 of them lbers with u

[@johnbird7599]

Hope he gets the defense took care of,,GO HURRICANES

[@miamistyle1179]

Anything is better then Guidry!!! But new DC running a top 10 defense last year is definitely an upside. I just hope he adjusts to offensive schemes that Guidry was horrible at

[@richwarholic6690]

What's the Truth Teller think of the new D coordinator ?

[@juanmanuelventura8203]

Donno 🤷: It will be Mind Blowing 🤯 if Corey Brings with him Koi Parich com in with him From Minnesota. Imagine Koi Parich & Xavier Lucas added to Miami Secondary? It’s a Cavinder Twin Dry dream 😴!!

[@JesusisDaway7]

I dont know if Zaqun Patterson is the guy at safety. I know he was only a true freshman bad he's lost in coverage.. He's solid as a tackler.. Corey Parrish freshman safety from Minnesota

[@CanesFanInVA]

Horton should have stayed

[@joeb.7618]

He made his decision now he has to deal with it. And the uncertainty at the qb spot there. Jojo will be our #1. I like our WR room and TE

[@juanmanuelventura8203]

Donno 🤷: If Corey Brings with him Koi Parich com in to Miami for the Next two years it’s A Grand Slam!

[@kevinporter9444]

We will get a big time experienced WR LB and more talent in the spring

[@joebiggs5275]

Hopefully a few more big defensive tackles.🤞

[@kevinporter9444]

@ YES SIR

[@sammiret4472]

Fitzgerald will be just fine. A Diploma from Columbus is very valuable! #Adelante #CPride #GoCanes

[@scottwaldrip2311]

Well not drinking the koolaid not until what the defense looks like, Mario hasn’t proven yet he can hire a good coordinator yet

[@HurricaneGrace82]

Probably a good thing he is not in his 50s and 60s. Energy is important, I think it’s a good hire but time will tell.

[@mybonefish1970]

It's all good until the Def is felt to blame for a loss then this podcast bruce and fans will be casting shade and doubt maybe Hate in his direction..can't wait for the never satisfied/ good enough people to show up..

[@gregmcmullen1636]

I th8nk Guidry's defenses in sub division had similar stats but this time we hired a power 4 DC which is a positive.

[@BigRedManowar]

​@@gregmcmullen1636he should have never been hired to begin with

[@KrazyCaN347]

Aye Donno with all fairness, Miami don’t need JT back to coach the ends. Let the new DC bring in his own guys because his own guys might have a better understanding how his scheme works… no disrespect to JT, but we saw how the defense ends played this year and it was very poorly