Tuesdays with Gorney: Midseason look at hot – and not – coaches

Now that we’re into the second half of the regular season, there is no better time to look at some hot – and not-so-hot – coaches as we pick one coach each from the four Power Four conferences:

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HOT: Mario Cristobal, Miami

In his first two seasons at Miami, Cristobal was a disappointing 13-13 but things have changed dramatically in Year 3 – oftentimes when they do change for the better – as the Hurricanes are 7-0 and three-touchdown favorites over rival Florida State this weekend.

There have been some scares along the way especially in last-second nailbiters against Virginia Tech and Cal but the Hurricanes answered the bell this past weekend with a 52-45 win at Louisville. There is a very solid path for Miami to end up undefeated heading into the ACC championship game.

Through a great portal addition in quarterback Cam Ward and elite high school recruiting over the last few seasons, Cristobal has Miami among the nation’s elite.

NOT: Mike Norvell, Florida State

At the time it was a stunning loss when Georgia Tech topped Florida State in Ireland to start the season. Looking back, it might have been the Seminoles’ best performance all season.

After a year where FSU went undefeated during the regular season only to be left out of the College Football Playoff after star quarterback Jordan Travis’ untimely injury, the Seminoles have completely collapsed.

They’re averaging only 15 points per game. Only 2.5 yards per carry. They’ve scored only 10 offensive…

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Publish date : 2024-10-22 11:28:52

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