Mario Cristobal addresses how he handles inappropriate comments from parents
Amid Miami’s struggles in the first year under Mario Cristobal, some parents took to social media to criticize assistant coaches, most recently after last week’s win over Georgia Tech. Cristobal had a clear message about that even though he said he hasn’t personally heard from any parents this year.
“I’m a parent myself, and I think it’s important to teach our own children to handle stuff like adults, in a face-to-face manner,” Cristobal said on a Zoom call with reporters this week.
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After the Hurricanes cruised to a victory over Georgia Tech, Marcus Rogers — father of freshman cornerback Khamauri Rogers — took to Twitter to criticize Miami secondaries coach Jahmile Addae, according to the Miami Herald. That’s the second time this year a parent took to social media to talk about an assistant after Key’Shawn Smith’s mother ripped offensive coordinator Josh Gattis.
Still, Cristobal said no parent has talked to him this year. If they did, he didn’t mince words with where he stands on the issues of playing time.
“A parent is very free and welcome to come pick up their son if they’re not happy with their playing time at the University of Miami,” Cristobal said. “I guess that’s my philosophy.”
Mario Cristobal provides injury updates on Tyler Van Dyke, Henry Parrish, others
Miami head coach Mario Cristobal provided a brief injury update to some of his key players as the Hurricanes head into a marquee matchup versus No. 10 Clemson this weekend. Cristobal started off by giving injury updates on running back Henry Parrish, defensive lineman Leonard Taylor, and offensive lineman Jalen Rivers.
“I don’t know, I’ll know a little bit more later today. I feel good about Henry Parrish, I feel good about Leonard Taylor, I feel that Jalen has a chance sooner than later,” Cristobal said.
Parish is currently the Hurricanes’ leading rusher and his addition back into the lineup would be huge for Miami’s next matchup against one of the ACC’s best defenses.