What Makes THIS Miami Team Different From Previous Years? | Burning Questions For Mario Cristobal

What will make this Miami Hurricanes team different from the ones that have underachieved in recent years? Mario Cristobal and the Hurricanes will take center stage on Wednesday at the ACC Kickoff media days. The Hurricanes have made key transfer additions like quarterback Cam Ward, safety Meesh Powell, defensive ends Elijah Alston and Tyler Baron, running back Damien Martinez, WR Sam Brown and defensive tackle Simeon Barrow. With Ward and Powell as notable exceptions, many of these players arrived after Spring Football. Will this talented Hurricanes roster be able to get on the same page by August 31st?
Host Alex Donno discusses the burning questions that Mario Cristobal will need to answer at the ACC Football Kickoff. Will Miami’s team discipline improve from last season? Will this player-led team be able to hold themselves accountable? Has Cristobal taken steps to improve his game day decision making? What will Miami’s running back depth chart look like this season with a talented group, including Damien Martinez, Mark Fletcher, Chris Johnson, Ajay Allen, Jordan Lyle and Chris Wheatley-Humphrey?
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[@seanstew1137]

This is the EASILY best team of Mario's career in my opinion.

[@deonbowser1814]

Gotta coach them and gotta win on the field

[@chrisgonz9963]

No Doubt So Far This Mario s Best Roster in his 3rd Year Continuing To Build This Roster 💪 💯

[@txcanesbeliever1316]

I AM SO READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL! Thank God for football!❤ Let's go Canes!🙌

[@Herb..StateOfGeorgiaOwnsFSU]

Fsu was fine with that ACC money while they were in the mist of FOUR STRAIGHT LOSING SEASONS just a short while ago…

[@JackT-nn8iy]

Right! Seems so petty these two teams suing ACC. Plus ACC Basketball = BEAST!! FSU and Clemson Ridiculous man

[@malcolmjones27]

@@JackT-nn8iy , Exactly! They were as quiet as a field mouse trying to hide from a hawk when they were averaging only 6 wins per season after Jimbo Fisher left. Now, after the last couple of years of managing to barely win games against lesser opponents, they want to run around the conference acting like they're the modern-day version of "Leonidas and the 300." Guess UGA had different plans and said, "hold up, let's put your claims to the test." Hard fail for FSU!!! 😆🤣

[@arronfrazier7873]

So your cool with staying in the ACC making 40 million or more less than the B10 and SEC teams! I'm not as a Cane fan!

[@joejackson9295]

They Boujee... They think they all that....snap, snap 🤣 😂😂

[@Herb..StateOfGeorgiaOwnsFSU]

@@malcolmjones27 cold. 😭

[@johnlockard674]

Very happy w this team!! Only think I want is a QB that shows the recruits he can compete and still has 2-3 years left at school. That'll bring more 5 star players

[@JuanTorres-jh8gm]

Miami Hurricanes 2024 Defense pass 175 yds gm front 7, rush 75yds gm, 15pts gm,total avg gm 250yds,sacks 5 gm, Tackles for loss 15 gm

[@Herb..StateOfGeorgiaOwnsFSU]

Boys in Mobile Home Mecca about to whiff of Ladarian Clardy too. #WatchTheFall 🍡 😂😂😂

[@Jay_nicola]

Mobile home Mecca 😂

[@txcanesbeliever1316]

I just don't think that there isn't any other coach that is more invested and wants to win than Mario Cristobal! He bleeds orange and green❤

[@mikeaerts9462]

That type on energy comes from NOT BEING A PLAYER LED TEAM

[@chrisgonz9963]

Go Canes Alex Donno Awesome Content Always Outstanding 🔥🔥🔥💯

[@georgecherry1568]

My question is Are you going to open up the offense because weapons are everywhere. TE, RB, Receiver's and Speed is also everywhere

[@904Hurricane]

33 days until fsu plays GT in Dublin, Ireland and 39 days until the Canes invade the Swamp and do the gator stomp ! LFGooooooooooo ‼️ #TheUIsBackToWork 🔥 😎💪🌀 🏈 👀 🏆🙌

[@donaldhunt2024]

Right on point!

[@thejuice5966]

THA "U" BABY 🍺🍻🍺

[@rogerallen2307]

This is the most complete team at Miami sense 2003 with a better quarterback more athletic and accurate no obvious weakness other than experience depth and that’s the secondary included

[@hurricane2053]

Mario, the talent on paper is top-notch. However it's really not showing on the field. What have you learned, and what will you do differently

[@jerzykayne]

You’re tripping on uniforms. lol. Color rush is fire. That’s why they exist. lol.

[@markweaver2439]

The biggest question for this team is if Ward gets hurt who can they trust to take over the reins and keep the team chugging along. There would be a big drop off. Could be wrong but I don't see the IT guy sitting behind Ward. I see average at best.

[@drago8264]

Taking a knee is what the coaches talked about, the players taking control in certain situations. Last year, TVD could have snapped the ball and don't hand it off and ended the game. That's what the coaches meant taking control of the game.

[@joe19171]

I like their dark unis..I think they are black with orange numbers, cool..

[@pedrosoto382]

? 4 Mario In your years as a player at the 🙌🏼; what were the most impactful BIG GAME preparation details that got you focused and ready to WIN? And how those who coached you in those games kept you hungry and disciplined in a tight game when maybe things were not going as planned to pull out that big win? 🙌🏼

[@johnpzaccari]

Yo ask him “How does it feel when you stuff a coach into the locker on the recruiting trail?”

[@MitchellRoffer]

Will the Canes dominate in the 4th quarter like they used to. The heat factor used to melt other teams in the 4th compared to the U in the championship years.

[@JuanTorres-jh8gm]

More leadership, experience, talent, positive attitude,focus, hungrier, accountability at all positions can be better than 11-2 2003 Larry Coker team. Can win ACC, go to playoffs,a final record 13 to 15 wins.

[@happyevelyn]

Difference is no continuity this year with 44 new players

[@JuanTorres-jh8gm]

Will the coaches make better decisions on plays, time management, get the best out of players that are explosive defense & offense

[@markweaver2439]

Got to learn how to win the big games again.

[@johnshields8992]

What should we expect from kickoff and punt return teams?

[@bobbymiller5742]

No way is this roster better. He had 4 yrs to build Oregon. This is just his 3rd yr @ UM.

[@johnshields8992]

Will Dawson have full responsibility on offense prep and play calling?

[@mikethomas860]

What makes Miami different this season is the same that made it different last season and the year prior. Hope!

[@frederickvincent157]

Real question is. Will you show up at the stadium and support "your" team ?

[@JuanTorres-jh8gm]

Miami Hurricanes offense gm average 450 to 550yds, run for 250yd pass for 300 yd+ per gm score 45 to 56 pts a gm.

[@Jay_nicola]

Let’s be realistic

[@juhgfdsapiyhhnnxc3517]

@@Jay_nicolashould be but won’t most likely.

[@juhgfdsapiyhhnnxc3517]

@@Jay_nicolasark would do that with this offense

[@miami21hurricanes29]

Tell Mario that he needs more cafecito during gametime

[@Herb..StateOfGeorgiaOwnsFSU]

Easy 2-3 years for FSU to leave the ACC. Anything else is ☀️and 🌈s.

[@stephenheath8465]

answer your question We got an above average QB and depth at most positions except maybe CB

[@ernlic3715]

🙌🙌🙌

[@RichardBoudrot-oz6gb]

Do you think you have adequately replaced Lee and Cohen on the Oline? I have my own doubts.

[@deuceatlcane4937]

Rare L for Donno about the uniforms… hate to see it

[@LockedOnCanes]

I’ll take the L

[@richs3636]

What time is Miami on the ACC network

[@Jay_nicola]

Don’t these people see you’re doing a show ? Why do they keep walking behind you ?

[@juhgfdsapiyhhnnxc3517]

He doesn’t own the world 😂

[@seanstew1137]

Cam Ward on offense, multiple dogs in the front 7 and culture should fix the sluggish starts

[@AdamBCane]

You can absolutely not make a case for Chris Johnson to be RB 3

[@juanmanuelventura8203]

Donno: Ask Mario Markel Bell Development & give a Shot At Right Tackle & Moving Francis M. to Left Guard ? Would be Miami most Talented & Scary 🫣 Line

[@harryhoesch3793]

Just glad we put our money in officiating, rather than lawyers' Hehe.

[@veodavis1808]

What would he consider a successful season

[@southeastbikelife400]

ACC CHAMPIONSHIP APPEARANCE. only way I'll be happy

[@roberthenderson9819]

Do not stop it! James Williams was a 5 star bust

[@HennyBoi-h2q]

Our all black uniforms are the best ones

[@Jay_nicola]

Nah no green on em ,

[@JohnnyBushwhacker-yv6bc]

Norvell 2 Mario 0 #poopontheloafers

[@Jay_nicola]

We’ll show you how to make the playoff

[@j.a.c.7191]

The bushwhacker has a very short memory. Let’s revisit Norvell’s first two seasons

[@frankcristell692]

Bushleague boy/girl/them/that forgets that Miami destroyed FSU in 2020 and even though Norvell didn’t feel well and couldn’t coach the game( not his fault, by the way, over reaction type rules) it was still his team. 52-10 Canes…and his presence on the sideline is just not enough to overcome 42 point differential. 😮

[@marso1384]

UGA 63 Cowards 3