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Nevertheless…it’s not like they have much of a choice to say anything else publicly. Still I can’t imagine that behind the scenes there isn’t a lot of grinding-of-teeth going on.
It’s a big difference between laying an egg… and crapping the bed. 
Anonymously sourced to a “UM official close to the president”. Basically disappointed in the record – trusts in Cristobal but MTSU and Duke were unacceptable. Nobody has mentioned buying out Cristobal (duh, b/c it’s a 10 year contract). Admin likely won’t pressure Cristobal to make coaching changes but they expect he’s going to do it on his own. They’re pursuing WR in the portal. More stats that the offense sucked. Gattis stubborn af.
UM would have been better served sticking with an up-tempo spread instead of forcing a run based power spread scheme on a roster that was ill-equipped to succeed with that approach. In the defense of Josh Gattis and Mario Cristobal, the Canes planned to implement that offensive system before they lost several offensive linemen (including Zion Nelson) and arguably two of their three best running backs (Don Chaney Jr. and TreVonte’ Citizen) to long-term injuries. But Gattis was short-sighted in continuing to run up the middle on third and short; his depleted group of linemen, running backs and tight ends never displayed any ability to consistently convert on power running plays and yet he stubbornly continued to try them.
A six-pack of Miami Hurricanes notes on a Wednesday: 
What does the UM administration think about Mario Cristobal’s disappointing first season and the state of the football program? Athletic director Dan Radakovich conveyed this assessment on Tuesday:
“It was a difficult season in terms of wins and losses, but Mario is a proven winner, and he has a clear vision for how to build a championship program at Miami. We are excited about the future of Hurricanes football.”
I also asked a UM official close to the president (not Radakovich), and here was the feedback I received, given on condition of anonymity:
“There is great disappointment in the record, but everyone is firmly behind Mario and the staff. He will be given a reasonable and fair time to turn it around. Mario has a lot of support here. Everyone understands he doesn’t have the talent [to win big].
“[UM president] Julio Frenk is smart and patient. Dr. Frenk is not thinking, ‘What have these guys done’ [with regard to several of his top executives recommending the hiring of Cristobal last December]. There’s no fracture in the group. There’s uniform support.”
But he also agreed that UM should never lose to Middle Tennessee and Duke.
What’s a reasonable amount of time for Cristobal to turn it around? The official said it hasn’t been discussed but speculated that it would be at least three years.
“The buyout is enormous,” the source said. “But nobody has brought up a buyout, obviously. He’s got a lot of support here.”
Cristobal likely won’t be pressured by the administration to make coaching changes. It would not be surprising if Cristobal decides on his own to make changes.
As for why UM gave Cristobal a 10-year contract (for $80 million) as opposed to say, a six-year contract, the official said: “I don’t know if he would have come for less than 10 years.”
UM is pursuing multiple receivers in the portal, including Texas A&M 6-6 receiver Andrew Armstrong and Charlotte’s Grant DuBose (according to 247 Sports).
Dolphins cornerback Kader Kohou played with Armstrong last season and said: “If you’re looking for a true No. 1 wide receiver, that’s him. Big, gets 50/50 balls. Competitive. He’s got great speed.”
Armstrong’s offers include Missouri (which he plans to visit), UM, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Arkansas and Virginia Tech.
Meanwhile, 247 Sports reported that the Canes are expected to pursue FIU transfer receiver Tyrese Chambers when he hits the portal on Dec. 5. Chambers, 6-1, caught 96 passes for 1,618 yards with 13 touchdowns in 22 games over two seasons for FIU.
The Canes want to supplement a group led by Xavier Restrepo, Colbie Young, Brashard Smith and Frank Ladson. UM has two wide receivers committed: Miami Palmetto’s Robby Washington and Miami Edison’s Nathaniel Joseph.
Here’s where Hurricanes quarterbacks, running backs, tight ends and receivers finished in College Football Focus’ by-position rankings:
Among 312 quarterbacks, Tyler Van Dyke was 207th.
Among 468 running backs, Jaylan Knighton was 426th.
Among 467 tight ends, Will Mallory was 157th.
Among 1,074 receivers, Restrepo was 172nd, Brashard Smith 362nd, departing wide receiver Key’Shawn Smith 433rd, Young 586th and Ladson 826.
Here’s where Hurricanes offensive linemen finished in CFF’s position rankings:
Among 290 centers, Jakai Clark was ranked 196th.
Among 620 tackles, DJ Scaife was 165th and John Campbell 372nd.
Among 651 guards, Justice Olawaseun was 115th, Jalen Rivers 340th and Laurance Seymore 353rd.
UM said it hasn’t yet found a fourth nonconference opponent next season. For now, UM is scheduled to host Miami of Ohio on Sept. 2 and Texas A&M on Sept. 9 and play at Temple on Sept. 23.
The Canes’ four home conference games (dates TBD) are against Clemson, Georgia Tech, Virginia and Louisville.
The Canes’ four road conference games (dates TBD) are FSU, North Carolina, North Carolina State and Boston College.
The view here after this stunningly poor season: Even with the lack of talent and major injuries, a bit more should have been expected from this team, whether that was six wins, seven or eight.
UM would have been better served sticking with an up-tempo spread instead of forcing a run based power spread scheme on a roster that was ill-equipped to succeed with that approach.
In the defense of Josh Gattis and Mario Cristobal, the Canes planned to implement that offensive system before they lost several offensive linemen (including Zion Nelson) and arguably two of their three best running backs (Don Chaney Jr. and TreVonte’ Citizen) to long-term injuries.
But Gattis was short-sighted in continuing to run up the middle on third and short; his depleted group of linemen, running backs and tight ends never displayed any ability to consistently convert on power running plays and yet he stubbornly continued to try them.
So the coaching must be better. But Cristobal needs a couple of years to acquire enough of his own players and work his recruiting magic before any type of final judgment can be made. His success at FIU and Oregon suggests he likely will succeed here.
With a 10-year deal, he’s not exactly on the clock. But coaching here will become a miserable experience if significant progress isn’t made in 2023. And there’s a risk of that, considering most freshmen aren’t ready to help immediately.
That’s why it’s vital that the Canes add high-impact transfers.
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