I think what really irks me is 2019 and 2021 are too similar for my liking. Cristobal had Justin Herbert (good enough to be a #1 overall pick IMO) , a talented team, a shot at the playoffs, and blew it with a loss to an average Arizona St. This year he had an inferior QB but a more overall talented team, had a shot at the playoffs again, but was demolished by a team that is #32 in overall talent (Oregon is #9).
Folks keep saying "he won the Pac12 last year" but it is a fact that Oregon only made it to the game because UW couldn't play. And then Oregon beat a USC team that ended up firing its HC 3 games later.
Let's say after kicking UMs *** last year, most of the UNC team got sick and couldn't play in the acc championship. Be honest- would you be saying today that Diaz led UM to the "ACC coastal division crown" last year, which would be UM's 2nd acc coastal division banner with him as either DC or HC?
Look I'm not trying to say UM should avoid Cristobal. I'm being critical because this is like buying a house that you like. Any intelligent homebuyer is going to try and get a much better price by pointing out the peeling paint on the side of house, the bad wiring in one of the bedrooms, the drip in the kitchen sink, etc. You have a price point in mind so you are going to point out the flaws to make sure you get the price you think is fair. From what I gather on this site, UM is going to make him a massive offer. Is Cristobal worth 5-6 million? Yes, I think that's a fair price. Is he worth 8-9 million? I would say probably not, especially given that everyone agrees that any chance of success depends on him hitting homeruns with both his OC and DC hires (which means lots more $$$ required).
