Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty ImagesYear: 2007. Setting: The Orange Bowl.
Fans stream out of the dilapidated stadium as Virginia puts the finishing touches on a 48-0 beatdown, helping Miami close down the Orange Bowl in whatever the opposite of style is.
In that moment, I don’t think anyone foresaw the events of the past 9 months, with Miami being the first choice—the only choice—for a meteoric coach from South Florida. The arrival return of Mario Cristobal to Miami has supercharged the air around the Hurricanes program, energizing fans and alumni alike in support of the new regime. It will take more than fan support for Miami to take major steps forward in 2022, but the path is clear: win…
