This is so great. I encourage you to watch Josh's reaction.

He talks through what he's seeing from Miami/Mari Cristbal . . . and that he just doesn't understand how so much talent isn't matching the results on the field (sound familiar?). He so eloquently discusses what we learned during Mari's tenure here, and you can see that the lightbulb is nearly fully turned on; he's receiving a revelation in real time.

The Miami discussion starts at the 4:45 minute mark. Enjoy!

Article:

https://collegesportswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/college-football/2025/11/01/miami-football-mario-cristobal-annual-failure/87038477007/

Article:

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The Miami Hurricanes Have A Mario Cristobal Problem

The Miami Hurricanes have once again lost to an unranked opponent, leaving many in Coral Gables questioning the abilities of their head coach.

Article:

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/mario-cristobal-bungled-last-year-no-1-nfl-draft-pick-but-his-talent-squandering-is-more-egregious-in-2025/

Cristobal may be the Robert De Niro of the coaching fraternity. Can attract the money for his role plays, but dumb as a rock when the chips are down.

I love how you call him Mari. Lol

30 minutes ago, CjAllen180 said:

I love how you call him Mari. Lol

It was inspired by one of the members posting on the OBD. They would say "Mario no O"

So I just remove all "o"s from his name, LOL . . . Mari Cristbal

Is Miami going to make it 13 coaches gone?

3 hours ago, WTD25 said:

This is so great. I encourage you to watch Josh's reaction.

He talks through what he's seeing from Miami/Mari Cristbal . . . and that he just doesn't understand how so much talent isn't matching the results on the field (sound familiar?). He so eloquently discusses what we learned during Mari's tenure here, and you can see that the lightbulb is nearly fully turned on; he's receiving a revelation in real time.

The Miami discussion starts at the 4:45 minute mark. Enjoy!

"Offensively, they should be more than they are.... It's an indictment on them that they're not winning with those guys."

As an aside, are any other Blazers fans excited how the FBI fixed Portland's CristoBillups problem in a similar fashion as Miami helped out Oregon? Not that Mari was up to anything nefarious, but as abysmal gameday coaches holding their teams back, good riddance to each.

Maybe Miami has a real epiphany that it is an improvement to go from "I lose games I shouldn't" Mario to "I lose the games I should" Franklin.

Nah, they think they should be winning Natty's.

I find it interesting that a guy with such a sour face, and demeanor, when things go awry recruits as well as he does. That is not what I want to see as a player, or as a major contributor to a program.

I love Mario....he keeps providing the BEST entertainment from outside our program!

21 minutes ago, Drake said:

I find it interesting that a guy with such a sour face, and demeanor, when things go awry recruits as well as he does. That is not what I want to see as a player, or as a major contributor to a program.

$$$$$$ - 🤑- Six $ signs for six sick losses when favored by 20 points + 😁

Thank goodness the U's Booster Bozos Ponied Up (like SMU 😎) and took Mari-oh-oh MIA before he destroyed Oregon's brand.

🤮 -What other coach could have kept Stoned Brook in the ball game? 🤪

29 minutes ago, Drake said:

I find it interesting that a guy with such a sour face, and demeanor, when things go awry recruits as well as he does. That is not what I want to see as a player, or as a major contributor to a program.

I’ll never forget Cristobal’s reaction to the Kris Hutson penalty. As an Oregon fan/alumni, I was embarrassed at the time by our head coach’s behavior and would not want my kid playing for him.

Edited Monday at 08:47 PM2 days by OregonDucks

1 hour ago, Drake said:

I find it interesting that a guy with such a sour face, and demeanor, when things go awry recruits as well as he does. That is not what I want to see as a player, or as a major contributor to a program.

Sorry . . . couldn't help myself:

I find it interesting that the national media is finally starting to pick up on it. However, most outlets are framing this as an issue over the past two years, when this has been an ongoing issue with him since 2007.

Mario has been a head coach for 14 seasons. He has lost to an unranked team in every single one of those 14 seasons as a head coach. In 10 of those years, he has lost to more than 1 unranked team. He still has the rest of this year to make that 11.

Probably the most surprising thing is that he has not been able to really grow and change over time. He’s an elite recruiter and assembles some of the best rosters in college football. However, some things just don’t change:

His teams are always undisciplined and have a ton of penalties.

He believes that he can just out “physicality” everyone all the time. They are little to no adjustments based on opponent. He doesn’t take advantage of mismatches on offense.

His clock management has to be some of the worst in the entire FBS. Situational awareness costs him at least 1 game a year.

For comparison, Dan Lanning in four seasons as a head coach has never lost to an unranked team and has only lost one game to a team not ranked in the Top 10.

I appreciate what Cristobal did to help elevate the program, but Lanning is a MASSIVE upgrade.

Edited Monday at 10:38 PM1 day by GeotechDuck

“Cristobal may be the Robert De Niro of the coaching fraternity. Can attract the money for his role plays, but dumb as a rock when the chips are down.”

Robert De Niro?

I considered him the Clay Helton of the north when he was at Oregon.

Nothings changed.

I thank the good Lord often that Mari-no-O chose to forsake our feathered nest and sneak out in the middle of the night (as it were) for his beach-side paradise. I hope he's enjoying it as much as we are LOL!! 😂

Go Ducks!!

7 hours ago, OregonDucks said:

I’ll never forget Cristobal’s reaction to the Kris Hutson penalty. As an Oregon fan/alumni, I was embarrassed at the time by our head coach’s behavior and would not want my kid playing for him.

Oh I was quite pleased. I cannot stand players that showboat like that. It is completely unacceptable. I found it refreshing because too many players are selfish. That cost the team a first down in that situation. It should have been addressed. Point blank.

It should never come to blows like it did in Arizona, which was another absolutely unacceptable act from a player (for those of you that don't recall, Arizona was blowing out a team, they ran back a fumble for what should have been a TD, but the player dropped the ball at the one and it became a touchback. Arizona lost the game).

Players are too full of themselves. They must be humbled, or if not replaced. It's why I like the steelers and the Patriots. They let their players know they are very expendable. And they're both regular playoff teams. Those are teams I can get behind.

6 hours ago, GeotechDuck said:

I find it interesting that the national media is finally starting to pick up on it. However, most outlets are framing this as an issue over the past two years, when this has been an ongoing issue with him since 2007.

He was on the West coast for the Oregon years. You can't expect national media to pay attention to what goes on over here... Our game started too late at night for them to stay up for.

Then before he was at Oregon we was at Bama and no one remembers what he was doing before that.

11 hours ago, Mike West said:

Oh I was quite pleased. I cannot stand players that showboat like that. It is completely unacceptable. I found it refreshing because too many players are selfish. That cost the team a first down in that situation. It should have been addressed. Point blank.

It should never come to blows like it did in Arizona, which was another absolutely unacceptable act from a player (for those of you that don't recall, Arizona was blowing out a team, they ran back a fumble for what should have been a TD, but the player dropped the ball at the one and it became a touchback. Arizona lost the game).

Players are too full of themselves. They must be humbled, or if not replaced. It's why I like the steelers and the Patriots. They let their players know they are very expendable. And they're both regular playoff teams. Those are teams I can get behind.

There is a big difference between humbling/teaching and humiliating a player (or subordinate).

Edited yesterday at 03:28 PM1 day by OregonDucks

13 hours ago, Mike West said:

Oh I was quite pleased

The coach lost control in that moment, and erupted into a fit of rage. Coaching disciplined team play starts at the top. Miami lost its last game because of undisciplined play. Is that a coincidence, or does it shed light on other issues.?

Some coaches are simply better at teaching than others.

Remind me to send Miami roses, chocolates, and a sweet "Thank You for taking Mario off of our hands, and helping our Oregon program to thrive... card."

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On 11/3/2025 at 3:15 PM, GeotechDuck said:

Mario has been a head coach for 14 seasons. He has lost to an unranked team in every single one of those 14 seasons as a head coach. In 10 of those years, he has lost to more than 1 unranked team. He still has the rest of this year to make that 11.

This data is just amazing. Since we know Mario though, of course, we're not really shocked... but when you see it in black and white, it's still quite exceptional.

On 11/4/2025 at 10:05 AM, Drake said:

The coach lost control in that moment, and erupted into a fit of rage. Coaching disciplined team play starts at the top. Miami lost its last game because of undisciplined play. Is that a coincidence, or does it shed light on other issues.?

Some coaches are simply better at teaching than others.

We'll have to respectfully disagree. I believe there are times when a coach should erupt. Maybe not that particular issue, but players need to understand limits. And boundaries. Which behaviors are unacceptable, which have grey areas. Kalen DebBoer learned that exact lesson. He hard to be hard nosed enough in order for the players to respond when necessary. Furthermore, players must learn respect. For the game, for other players. For something outside themselves. I betcha DL gets on their behinds. We just never see it. Maybe that is what is preferred. Private lessons.

As to Mario, that interaction has nothing to do with the way he loses in my opinion. He simply makes poor decisions, and in many instances, has little grasp of the pulse of the game in the moment. Those are two entirely different issues as far as I am concerned. I highly doubt Miami players even know of this dressing down. For why would they play for a man that is "out of control"? I root for Mario because he contributed to Oregon's ascent. I believe he had to go in order to salvage any opportunity at a job like Miami's because the book was out on him-at least for us. He ruined the greatest offense Oregon ever had - The Gulf Coast-and wanted to entirely junk explosive plays as a matter of course in Oregon football in order to prove how good of a coach he was.

Cristobal routed Utah when we thought they would boat race us. He won two PAC12 titles beside himself. He won a Rose Bowl as well, going counter his tendencies. He contributed to our current status. And yes, he chewed out a self absorbed player that could have cost the team a loss. That is why I like Cristobal. I'm still glad he is at Miami. But he will stay in Duck lore forever in my mind because I doubt Dan Lanning comes here if not for what Cristobal laid as a foundation.

Damn, Mike....just what I needed....a mature voice in the room.

I've had SO MUCH fun with Mario over time, and really should not have enjoyed his losses as much as do, but I NEVER SAID I WAS NOBLE.

You are right; we owe a lot to Mario because he took the confidence in recruiting that Taggart began, and built upon it. And yes...he did a lot of winning before things started to turn downhill in his last year, but the bottom line is I should appreciate what he gave us. And I do....

Now I go back to lampooning him!

He'll Get Clock Management Figured Out...

40 minutes ago, Mike West said:

We'll have to respectfully disagree

Traeshon Holden spits in face of opponent in high profile game. More egregious than a celebration penalty. No rage display on sideline by HC.

Just a different style of coaching. Some coaching styles get better results than others.

2 hours ago, Mike West said:

We'll have to respectfully disagree. I believe there are times when a coach should erupt.

As a high school basketball coach, I 100% agree that there are times a coach should erupt. But to be effective, those times should be few and far between. And just as importantly, that eruption should be in the locker room behind closed doors. I don't believe that there is any benefit in publicly humiliating a player.