Mirabal as a high schooler

[Cribby]

Only things that get bigger with age are ears, nose and belly.

The way my nose and ears are going I’ll be a dead ringer for Ross Perot in ten years

 

[Hurricane23]

Making a big deal out of his size is lazy criticism, especially with Cristobal as the HC. Par for CIS. There were fewer giant fat ***** back in the day. HS football recruiting wasn't what it is now. Offenses pulled the OL a lot more back then. Getting a small guard to the perimeter is easier than getting a big one out there.

Finally someone rational

 

[Canes2082]

I gotta imagine he was like the Cuban Rudy

 

[Cribby]

I love that he instructs his olinemen to punch d linemen in the ribs. Obviously from experience.

They called Mirabal the chihuahua back then. He didn’t punch ribs he bit ankles.

 

[KANE]

He also played in the 80s. Don’t think there were any 300 lb+ monsters on Columbus’s schedule back then.

There wasn't a whole lot of 300lb OL playing in the NFL in the 80's

 

[TRick72]

I love that he instructs his olinemen to punch d linemen in the ribs. Obviously from experience.

He’s actually adapted the technique to fit P5 Olineman as he would actually punch D linemen in the knees

 

[Cajuncane]

He was a 6’3 265 pound mauler back then , he just shrunk with age like most folks

Hey I resemble that..

 

[Da Jumbo Mutombo]

Bro would of had to shrink by almost a foot, never heard of someone shrinking that much

You better watch out for pause man coming and getting you

 

[AlexCane]

His Columbus jersey was made by Cat & Jack.

This joke is excellent but unfortunately, unless you have kids, many won't understand!

 

[ben]

Making a big deal out of his size is lazy criticism, especially with Cristobal as the HC. Par for CIS. There were fewer giant fat ***** back in the day. HS football recruiting wasn't what it is now. Offenses pulled the OL a lot more back then. Getting a small guard to the perimeter is easier than getting a big one out there.

Making an observation about his size is not criticism — unless you don’t like hearing the truth. FWIW I come from a family of 5’4 people and none of them played football, much less o line.

 

[CANEMC]

Not HS but college footage.

 

[AlexCane]

Making an observation about his size is not criticism — unless you don’t like hearing the truth. FWIW I come from a family of 5’4 people and none of them played football, much less o line.

Am I reading between the lines that you are questioning his qualifications because of his height? Because if that's the case, plenty of coaches never actually played.

 

[ben]

Am I reading between the lines that you are questioning his qualifications because of his height? Because if that's the case, plenty of coaches never actually played.

The exact opposite — I am in awe that a little guy would play in the trenches at an all dade level. These guys commenting that olinemen were smaller back then (which is true) are ignoring the fact that mirabal is like 5’4”.

My whole point is I bet he played like his hair was on fire if he is so small. Not sure how that would be misconstrued otherwise.

 

[L A M P]

I'm sure he was a gritty little *******. Annoying AFword. Still, even in HS, technique, grit, stamina, strength, effort only go so far.

 

[Canesfan1899]

Scrappy

Non-stop motor

 

[AlexCane]

The exact opposite — I am in awe that a little guy would play in the trenches at an all dade level. These guys commenting that olinemen were smaller back then (which is true) are ignoring the fact that mirabal is like 5’4”.

My whole point is I bet he played like his hair was on fire if he is so small. Not sure how that would be misconstrued otherwise.

Fair. FWIW, he was a teacher at Columbus while I was there. I didn't have him, but he was beloved by the student population, which is saying something at an all-boy high school where everyone has way too much testosterone and a need to prove it to anyone and everyone.

I saw him speak years ago at a Columbus reunion and was impressed with him. For a little guy, he's a big figure. I can't speak to his technical prowess but my sense is that he's the kind of guy that can endear himself to young men and younger generations and they'll play hard for him, which is likely a big chunk of the equation.

 

[Empirical Cane]

The way my nose and ears are going I’ll be a dead ringer for Ross Perot in ten years

Would have made a good POTUS.

 

[Eric The Midget]

Mirabal is a gangster.

 

[Timmy T-Bags $$$]

This guy started as an o lineman for Columbus back in the day.

Was he always skinny or was he bulky back then? Would love to see some film as I can imagine he must have been an absolute psycho to play against.

He had and still has moxie!!!

 

[ddann]

he must have had heart

I’m guessing he had that dog in ‘em.