You haven't heard from Mario directly and the heart makes you do crazy things. Mario would love nothing else that to bring Miami back to greatness. He views Oregon as a stepping stone and stop gap position. Miami resurrection is his pinnacle. And if he comes, Blake James will not be the AD.Let's add this up:
- Mario just won the Pac-12 in year 2 at Oregon
- Had the #13th ranked class in 2018, spearheaded by Penei Sewell who will likely be a 1st round draft pick
- Had the #7 ranked class in 2019 which featured the #1 ranked overall player in Kayvon Thibodeaux
- Currently has the 18th ranked class, with commits from the #1 ranked LB in the country in Justin Flowe & is still in contention for multiple high ranking prospects that will raise their class rankings come NSD February
- Has complete lockdown of local West Coast recruiting grounds with USC, UCLA & Washington all being down as programs
- Has total support from Oregon's administration, unlimited resources from Boosters & Nike money
- Has a highly supportive dedicated fanbase, playing in front of sold out On campus stadium every game
- Doesn't have to worry about people torching him & flying banners after one year if immediate expectations aren't met
- Is in the Driver's seat to dominate the Pac-12 conference for years to come given how weak it is
- Easy road to the playoffs IF he can manage an undefeated season in the near future
- Can recruit nationally & get high level kids up to Eugene, including Florida boys
- Top level facilities
OR...
- Come to Miami & deal with Mangina James, Jenn Strawley & a BOT that's on permanent vacation
- Won't be given enough money to hire the assistants you want
- Will not have necessary financial support from the administration, recruiting budget allocation will be pennies on the dollar
- Will have to recruit against major P5 schools for local recruits while having no Bag dropping support on the ground
- Boosters that don't give AF about football
- 2nd class facilities
- No on campus stadium
- Fickle toxic fan base that will be calling for him to be fired after the first game he loses
- Will be ridiculed & clowned in the media if you fail at your hometown school
- Play in half full stadium away from campus & will not have a patient supportive fan base
- Ruin the upward trajectory of your career by going back home & getting fired in 2-3 years
If Mario left his situation at Oregon I would seriously question if there's something wrong with his head, you'd have to be on some hardcore drugs to make that dumb of a decision.
Money ain't a issue, Oregon is going to give him an extension & pay raise, there's literally not one single legitimate reason for Cristobal to leave Oregon for Miami, not one.
Why do you think Blake approved the $2M+ paid to Enos for one year? And the hiring of Alonzo? And whatever else Manny is requesting?
Blake knows that if Manny is fired after year 2, he's gone as well.