Mario Cristobal opened up about his relationship with Miami legend Michael Irvin, revealing how the Hall of Famer once hosted his recruiting visit and continues impacting the current Hurricanes program as an unofficial alumni mentor.
What Did Mario Cristobal Say About Michael Irvin’s Role During His Recruitment?
During a recent appearance on the On3 show, Cristobal disclosed that Irvin served as one of his hosts during his official recruiting visit to Miami decades ago. The Miami head coach made the revelation while discussing Irvin’s visible sideline presence at recent games.
When asked about videos of Irvin on the sidelines, Cristobal said, “Well, I mean, he was kind of one of the hosts when I officially visited here way back in the day, so I know the intensity that he’s going to bring.”
When pressed for details about that recruiting visit, Cristobal kept it vague. “It was a very successful recruiting evening. Yeah.” The interviewers laughed as they finally gave up: “I don’t think we’re going to get that. Saving that for the book.”…