Mario Cristobal questions Miami's scheduling after strong start to season

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Mario Cristobal questions Miami's scheduling after strong start to season
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Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal expressed frustration regarding his team's unusual schedule this season during a media appearance. The Hurricanes have started 3-0, outscoring opponents 155 to 33, but have yet to play a Saturday game. Miami opened with a 45-6 win over Stanford on a Friday, followed by a 77-7 victory against Florida A&M and a 33-20 win against Wake Forest, all on non-Saturdays. Cristobal highlighted how the atypical scheduling, which included two road conference games and a home Thursday night game, hampers the traditional experience of college football. He is looking forward to finally playing on a Saturday against Central Michigan.

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  • Miami is 3-0 to start the season with a 155-33 score aggregate.
  • Cristobal questioned the scheduling that has yet to include a Saturday game.
  • The Hurricanes won their first three games on Fridays and Thursdays.
  • The team will face Central Michigan for their first Saturday game.
  • The unusual schedule has raised concerns about player experience.
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The Miami Hurricanes have yet to play a Saturday football game this season, and head coach Mario Cristobal apparently has a few things to get off his chest. Despite beginning the year 3-0 and outscoring opponents 155-33, Cristobal questioned the unusual scheduling arrangement during a recent media appearance. His explanation, however, came with an interesting […] The post Mario Cristobal Complains About Miami’s Schedule After Outscoring Opponents 155-33 appeared first on HEAVY.

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