Mario Cristobal vindicated for controversial move that has Miami ready for CFP run

NC State v Miami | Megan Briggs/GettyImagesNo one, and we mean no one, can argue with the fact that the Miami defense kept the Hurricanes out of the College Football Playoff last campaign. Cam Ward, the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft, put up historic numbers for the Canes, but the defense was abysmal.

Lance Guidry was fired as defensive coordinator in late December of last year and Minnesota's Corey Hetherman was brought in. At the time, the move was viewed as questionable by head man Mario Cristobal, as not many people were too familiar with the rising coach.

Fast forward to present time and Hetherman has completely turned things around on that side of the ball for Miami. There's no question…