{
  "id": 19697866,
  "title": "Duke HC Manny Diaz previews matchup against Miami",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/duke-hc-manny-diaz-previews-matchup-against-miami",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T19:57:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/duke-hc-manny-diaz-previews-195727372.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Head Coach Manny Diaz discussed his team's preparation for the upcoming game against Miami. Despite the team's players taking fewer snaps in recent weeks due to big leads, Diaz emphasizes that the level of preparation remains consistent. He highlights Darian Mensah's exceptional decision-making and accuracy, particularly in throwing the ball, as a significant challenge for the opposing pass defense. Diaz also emphasizes the team's strong performance in the second half of games this season, crediting the coaching staff's ability to adapt and identify opponents' strategies. The defensive numbers have improved significantly this year, with a notable turnaround from the previous year. Diaz attributes this success to improved personnel, new faces, and better team cohesion. He also notes a substantial improvement in third-down success on defense, attributing it to better passing plays and pass rush. Diaz acknowledges the importance of maintaining the team's identity while facing Miami's strong running game. He believes the team's close-knit nature and camaraderie are key factors in their success. When asked about the personal significance of the matchup, Diaz downplays the notion, stating that the team's focus remains on winning the game.",
  "summary": "Duke head coach Manny Diaz previews the Blue Devils' matchup on Saturday against Miami and former quarterback Darian Mensah.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}