The truth about Mario

[HerbieDaGawd]

If you put Saban or Meyer in Miami, would they be able to turn Miami into national champions within 3 years? As long as the answer remains yes, I will continue to believe that Miami is a head coach away from being a contender again. Now obviously those two aren't realistic possibilities so then the quesiton is whether any other coach would ever be able to rise to their level.

I know I may sound like a crazy person, but with Cristobal/Kiffin I see parallels of Saban/Meyer in terms of how each approaches the game. Cristobal is the culture guy, Kiffin is the scheme guy. I'd be happy with either.

With a real coach, you would win the corstal in the 1st year, win a bowl game second year, win the ACC 3rd year, and make playoff final appearance in the 4th year. That's my story and I'm stickin to it.

 

[Salt]

He isn't worth all the hype being given out.

Was very meh at FIU.

2018 9-4 with wins over Bowling Green, Portland State, and San Jose State.

2019 being his best year lost to Auburn and Arizona State. Did beat Wisconsin, so I like that since we can never beat them.

2020 Went 4-3 in the Pac-12. Lost to Oregon State, Cal, and Iowa State. 2 of those losses are very Manny Like.

Not saying he isn't better than Manny, because he is. But I'm not ready to crown him until I see how the rest of this year plays out. They have a very favorable schedule post Ohio State so IMO anything less than running the table for them is a failure unless Injury.

Neg vote away Mario lovers lol

Not for nothing, but he did more with FIU than Butch the Gawwwd

 

[RozayCane]

Going to Bama may have been his best coaching decision.

Not sure I’m all the way sold on him.. but feel he’s the best overall option, out of the realistic options that would actually want this job.

 

[Big Lou]

I respect your opinion, but where I think your take comes into question is glossing over the OSU win at OSU. That was a big, BIG deal!! And, they didn't win by a couple of lucky calls that went their way; they were clearly the better team. And, they were missing their best player on the entire team. This year's OSU win is a HUGE deal and should've put to bed any concerns about him being good enough.

They were missing 5 def starters including keyvon and flowe

 

[Big Lou]

Not for nothing, but he did more with FIU than Butch the Gawwwd

He took over a disaster from Ron turner

 

[bshaw28]

I want Mario because he can recruit his *** off

2016 - Oregon had 4 wins
2017 - Oregon had 7 wins

Mario took over Oregon in late 2017. He got more wins than Miami with lower recruiting class rankings, and has been out recruiting Miami since he got there

Here's the head to head recruiting class rankings

Oregon never had a recruiting class higher than #12 before Mario. So Mario's first 3 recruiting classes are also Oregon's Top 3 recruiting classes ever.

 

[NC_Canes_11]

You can’t look at results alone when hiring somebody. Wins and losses are a flawed metric to a certain degree. You have to watch the games and see how his team approaches and plays the game. You want someone who can lead, instill toughness, recruit, and hire good coaches around him. Knowing he takes Mirabal with him is something that can’t be overstated. Mario checks off boxes that nobody else we could realistically hire, does.

 

[cway313]

Ohio State is a great win, but they may prove to not be quite as good as they first appeared, as you said. Hopefully, Day ends up being a corch.

Valid however, in what universe does a mediocre OSU not beat Manny by 40. In comparison to what we have i think a potato would fare better.

 

[TheEye]

Coming off the win against OSU, Mario's stock is higher than it has ever been. Possibly higher than it ever will be. I predict he will lose some head scratchers this year, and then we'll see how much the fans and Oregon wants him.

Mario is much better than what we have now, but I would hate to bankrupt the program like Taggart did with FSU. Norvell is not getting fired this year, as much as fans scream bloody murder. The reason being, $$$$.

Interview a list of candidates. Have him vetted by alumni that understand the weaknesses of the program. This was done with Richt, and we won our first division title.

 

[Southcane]

3x conference championship winner
NY6 bowl winner
Top 5 finish
.756 winning percentage in P5
Develops players
Elite recruiter

“Meh”

As compared to Saban, is what the OP meant....................................................

 

[TemplarCane]

Mario's FIU period isn't relevant.

Has he a few upset losses at Oregon? Yes, but upsets in conference play aren't as unusual as you'd think.

Pete Carroll lost six PAC12 games to unranked opponents when USC was ranked in the Top 5. He lost at home ranked #1 as a 41-point favorite to pre-Andrew Luck Stanford. Meyer's last two B1G losses were so bad (49-20 to Purdue, 55-24 to Iowa, both unranked) Ohio State failed to make the playoffs his last two seasons as HC.

No, Mario is not Carroll or Meyer, yet, and he is not a perfect HC.

But IMO at this time he is the perfect HC for Miami.

 

[dookie blaylock]

I know I shouldn't, but is OSU really that good? Day is not Urban and Fields is gone.

I like that Mario knows OLINE play like the back of his hand, which is honestly the biggest reason I want him here.

0-3 tusla had them in a close game until they ran out of gas in the 4th. this year's osu is very vulnerable.

 

[ScubaCane]

I've never been a big Mario fan either, but I think he is our best legitimate candidate. He may not be Saban, but he would be a huge upgrade over Manny.

 

[canadianhurricane]

Mario isn't a world beater. But, could he build a successful program and does he have enough pull to get admin (Boosters, BOT, etc) to invest and care about this program.... YES!

I believe Mario gets us the kind of success we expected with Manny. With our recruiting base alone, we should win the coastal easily. Mario can do that!

Can he win us a Natty?? I honestly don't know. He's about to take Oregon to the playoffs, barring some upset. That's impressive! What's more impressive, to me, is that he lands recruits who big time schools save up for! That's extremely impressive in today's CFB.

 

[Pentagon Cane]

He isn't worth all the hype being given out.

Was very meh at FIU.

2018 9-4 with wins over Bowling Green, Portland State, and San Jose State.

2019 being his best year lost to Auburn and Arizona State. Did beat Wisconsin, so I like that since we can never beat them.

2020 Went 4-3 in the Pac-12. Lost to Oregon State, Cal, and Iowa State. 2 of those losses are very Manny Like.

Not saying he isn't better than Manny, because he is. But I'm not ready to crown him until I see how the rest of this year plays out. They have a very favorable schedule post Ohio State so IMO anything less than running the table for them is a failure unless Injury.

Neg vote away Mario lovers lol

2017: 7-6 (4-5) under Taggart; Mario coached bowl loss
2018: 9-4 (5-4) won bowl game
2019: 12-2 (8-1), Pac 12 Conference Champs, Rose Bowl Champs
2020: 4-3 (3-2), Pac 12 Conference Champs
2021: 3-0

28-10 and moving their program forward. Mentored by Saban.

 

[dirtyred786]

He isn't worth all the hype being given out.

Was very meh at FIU.

2018 9-4 with wins over Bowling Green, Portland State, and San Jose State.

2019 being his best year lost to Auburn and Arizona State. Did beat Wisconsin, so I like that since we can never beat them.

2020 Went 4-3 in the Pac-12. Lost to Oregon State, Cal, and Iowa State. 2 of those losses are very Manny Like.

Not saying he isn't better than Manny, because he is. But I'm not ready to crown him until I see how the rest of this year plays out. They have a very favorable schedule post Ohio State so IMO anything less than running the table for them is a failure unless Injury.

Neg vote away Mario lovers lol

This should be good....

 

[HurricaneHauk]

Cristobal would only succeed here if he got the $$$ to field an adequate staff

 

[HurricaneHauk]

2017: 7-6 (4-5) under Taggart; Mario coached bowl loss
2018: 9-4 (5-4) won bowl game
2019: 12-2 (8-1), Pac 12 Conference Champs, Rose Bowl Champs
2020: 4-3 (3-2), Pac 12 Conference Champs
2021: 3-0

28-10 and moving their program forward. Mentored by Saban.

Mentored by Saban means jack****

He’s had way more HC flameouts in his coaching tree than most

 

[Donny Donowitz]

What did you expect, based off your garbage first post? We have been discussing (for weeks) Mario's FIU situation, the time he spent working with Saban, and his subsequent performance at Oregon, but you think that your post broke new ground and required substantial discussion?

Hilarious.

Just because you post here a lot doesn't mean you have any pull. Half of your takes are hot garbage and I don't comment on them. Why couldn't you do the same you miserable fool.

 

[dirtyred786]

Mario's FIU period isn't relevant.

Has he a few upset losses at Oregon? Yes, but upsets in conference play aren't as unusual as you'd think.

Pete Carroll lost six PAC12 games to unranked opponents when USC was ranked in the Top 5. He lost at home ranked #1 as a 41-point favorite to pre-Andrew Luck Stanford. Meyer's last two B1G losses were so bad (49-20 to Purdue, 55-24 to Iowa, both unranked) Ohio State failed to make the playoffs his last two seasons as HC.

No, Mario is not Carroll or Meyer, yet, and he is not a perfect HC.

But IMO at this time he is the perfect HC for Miami.

Its not relevant???? That's a new one, lmaoooooo. Let's ignore five years of his career because it doesn't fit the narrative.