The Jai Lucas era has arrived: Miami handles No. 11 North Carolina 75-66 in its biggest win of the season 🙌
✍️: @liamhickeytv
📸: Bella Ochoa
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Miami HC Mario Cristobal on sticking to the ‘1-0’ mentality for the Championship game:
“Don’t make the game any heavier than it is . . . you don’t stray from the philosophy that brought you here.”
Miami HC Mario Cristobal on homegrown kids getting the chance to play for a National Championship at home:
“The brand of football down here in South Florida is special and we see it across all levels.”
Miami HC Mario Cristobal on injuries heading into the CFP Championship:
“Mesidor is in great condition … Moten is full throttle”
“OJ is good to go, Damari is day-to-day”
“Lofton is in question, but feel really good about the rest”
Miami head coach Mario Cristobal on being back home in Miami:
“The routine doesn’t change at all. The only thing that has changed is that classes have started.”
In all the craziness from the @Fiesta_Bowl, I forgot to mention getting to meet two of the most genuine people in the sports media space 🙌
Huge shout out to @chrisfallica and Zubin for taking the time to talk with us, hope to see y’all at the Natty!
#GoCanes