It almost didn’t feel like a head coach’s introductory press conference.
Rather, hundreds gathered in what resembled more of a family gathering — a reunion long overdue.
University of Miami President Julio Frenk flashed a grand smile, as he stood at a palm-adorned podium and introduced football head coach Mario Cristobal, a former offensive tackle and two-time national champion at Miami, inside the school’s Carol Soffer Indoor Practice Facility Tuesday morning.
“This is incredible. It’s just the beginning. I’d like to thank President Frenk, of course, and all the people involved in this commitment to make this a reality for my family, for myself and for our program,” said Cristobal, who accepted a 10-year, $80 million contract Monday.