We all know Miami wants Mario Cristobal. But does Cristobal want the Hurricanes? That’s what we’re waiting to find out.
Miami has offered its head coaching job to Cristobal, despite the fact the school hasn’t fired its current coach, Manny Diaz. Cristobal, the Oregon head coach, is reportedly still deliberating his future.
Well, he must make up his mind soon, according to Ross Dellenger of Sports Illustrated. Dellenger reported this afternoon that Miami is giving Cristobal until midday tomorrow to let them know his plans.
Incredibly, if Cristobal turns the job down, Diaz will apparently be retained, even though the school openly tried to hire his replacement.
Mario Cristobal has a deadline of midday Monday to accept the UM job, sources tell @SInow. If he declines, Manny Diaz will be retained, as @flasportsbuzz reported.
Final decision on AD – where Dan Radakovich is top candidate – will be made after the coach situation is resolved.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) December 5, 2021
As of right now, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald says Cristobal and Miami have agreed to a final contract agreement. It’s just a matter of the former Hurricane offensive lineman signing the pact.
To be clear: Every aspect of the deal between Mario and UM have been discussed and resolved, pending HIM SIGNING. As one UM person said just now, he sure as hell invested a LOT of time on every intricate detail of a UM contract NOT to take it. But again, he must sign. https://t.co/BCBk6ODVJf
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) December 5, 2021
Would Cristobal really come this far only to back out? It’s unlikely, but not totally unprecedented.
Back in January 2012, he was in negotiations to become the new head coach at Rutgers after Greg Schiano left for the NFL. It looked like Cristobal was all set to head to Piscataway, but he ultimately declined RU’s offer at the last minute.
It sounds like things might be a little further along in the process between Cristobal and Miami than they were between him and Rutgers, so we’re still thinking he winds up at his alma mater.
Nothing is official until he signs on the dotted line though.
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