Cristobal leaves Oregon for Miami: Mario Cristobal said “excited to return home”

Mario Cristobal, Oregon head coach, hired by Miami

I can’t wait to compete for championships,

Mario Cristobal, Oregon head coach, hired by Miami

My family and I are excited to return home to the University of Miami,

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,

Rob Mullens, Oregon athletic director

All I did was express my full gratitude. He put every ounce into this program,

Rob Mullens, Oregon athletic director

We appreciate all of Mario’s accomplishments and hard work here at Oregon, and we wish him and his family all the best in their next chapter,

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

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.

Associated Press

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.