Oregon’s Mario Cristobal takes the Miami job on the day Miami fires Manny Diaz
On December 6, 2021, Oregon’s head coach Mario Cristobal accepted an offer to coach Miami, the day Manny Diaz was fired.
Mario Cristobal, Oregon head coach, hired by Miami
My family and I are excited to return home to the University of Miami
Associated Press, via Spectrum News 13
Day by day
- Dec 6, 2021The Associated Press wrote that Oregon’s coach was accepting an offer to coach his alma mater.
- Same dayOregon’s athletic director thanked the coach for what he gave the program.
- Same dayMiami’s fired coach said he was disappointed in the university’s decision.
Each day, as a table
| Date | Who | Days after the hire |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 6 | Associated Press; Mario Cristobal; Rob Mullens; Manny Diaz; Julio Frenk | 0 |
The day
Associated Press
He let the Ducks know of the decision Monday, his team meeting in Oregon nearly simultaneous with Miami announcing the firing of coach Manny Diaz after three seasons.
Cristobal is leaving Oregon and returning to Miami, accepting an offer to become head coach at his alma mater, where he won two national championships as a player.
Julio Frenk, University of Miami president
We are grateful to Coach Diaz for his many contributions to our campus community and to his native South Florida, and for the strong leadership and exemplary character he exhibited during his tenure at the University
Associated Press, via OPB
Reaction
Regrets the departure
Manny Diaz, Miami head coach, fired that day
I am disappointed in the university’s decision and the manner in which this played out over the last few weeks
Associated Press, via Seattle Sports
A school’s own statement
Rob Mullens, Oregon athletic director
All I did was express my full gratitude. He put every ounce into this program
Related
- Dec 6, 2015Georgia hires Kirby Smart
- Nov 28, 2021Lincoln Riley leaves Oklahoma for USC
- Nov 30, 2021Brian Kelly leaves Notre Dame for LSU
- Cristobal leaves Oregon for MiamiThis page
- Dec 11, 2021Oregon hires Dan Lanning
- Dec 3, 2022Colorado hires Deion Sanders
- Dec 11, 2024North Carolina hires Bill Belichick
- Same season: Oregon 2021 season
- Same season: Miami 2021 season
- Same coach: Mario Cristobal’s coaching record
- Same coach: Manny Diaz’s coaching record
- More: All of History
- Same quotes, as a list
Sources
News and releases
Seattle Sports, Dec 6, 2021“Oregon’s Cristobal takes Miami coaching job after Diaz fired - Seattle Sports”
Associated Press, via Seattle Sports
- Spectrum News 13, Dec 6, 2021
“Miami Hurricanes await Mario Cristobal decision after firing coach Manny Diaz”
OPB, Dec 6, 2021“University of Oregon’s Cristobal takes Miami coaching job after Diaz fired”
- KLCC, Dec 6, 2021
“Cristobal leaves, Ducks search for a new head coach”