Mario Cristobal talks team, says Rivers and Cooper will be ready for USF

[DMoney]

The Canes face their toughest test of the season on Saturday as they travel to Tampa to play the USF Bulls. Mario Cristobal met with reporters to discuss the team’s progress:

Final thoughts from the Ball State game: First of all, I want to thank the fans for hanging in there during those delays. That's not the most comfortable thing, but they hung in there and provided a really good atmosphere for our guys. I know our guys really appreciate that.

Took care of business and got to play...

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[TruCane81]

I like Mario’s style.

When it wasn’t going well, he didn’t throw the players under the bus and kept saying we need to get back to work.

Now that it’s better, he is praising guys who deserve it. We know Mario is a very demanding coach, so when praises certain guys, I pay attention.

 

[ScharfCane]

On Jalen Rivers and Anez Cooper: They will be ready for this weekend’s game.

 

[AtlAtty]

Mario is not lying about Cici. As good as anyone at their respective position. As a true sophomore!

 

[edge]

Great news about Rivers and Coop.

 

[3FW]

Coaches only create a culture where leadership can thrive. That's on the players, and this team seems to have it. We won't really know for a month or so.

 

[cway313]

Will need our monies worth out of those DT's this week.

 

[Dmorgan15]

Bain??

 

[423Hurricane]

Mario is not lying about Cici. As good as anyone at their respective position. As a true sophomore!

We have 2 generational talents on both sides of the ball IN THE TRENCHES in Cici and Bain.

 

[JG13]

Coop and Rivers

 

[IowaCane16]

Bain??

Was wondering this myself. Any shot he plays Saturday?

 

[F-MarioCristobal]

Was wondering this myself. Any shot he plays Saturday?

Don't think so

Expecting VT as the come back.

Playing it very safe.

 

[filmcane]

Don't think so

Expecting VT as the come back.

Playing it very safe.

I'm good with that. As long as Alston and Baron keep bringing the heat, we're Gucci.