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Husband. Father. The Athletic. ESPN+. Podcast: @WideRightPod Insider: @7SportsXtra & @BigOShow . Journalist since 1995. Email: mnavarro @theathletic .com

Florida, USA
Joined May 2009
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NEW - We talked to future college football stars at UA All-America Game’s media day and granted them anonymity to gather insights on NIL, the coaches they liked (and didn’t like) and what rules they would like to see changed. Story w/ ⁦ @gmraynor
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Embiid on his mask: "As far as the mask, Justise stepped on it and tried to break with his hands. But little did he know we have about 50 of them. It's going to take much more than that to get me out of these series. I'm going to be a nightmare for them too."
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Can report former #Houston QB D’eriq King has told Miami coaches he has chosen UM and will begin classes Tuesday
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“We wasn’t even calling them the University of Miami during the week,” FIU linebacker Sage Lewis said. “We were calling them the University of Coral Gables. We’re the true Miami school. We have more students internationally. We did it for the university and really for the world.”
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New #Canes OC ⁦ @rhettlashlee ⁩ is not a fan of overthrown balls against air. #Intensity
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FIU LB Sage Lewis with the dagger... says Panthers weren’t even calling the Hurricanes of the University of Miami this week at practice. “We were calling them the University of Coral Gables. We’re the real Miami university.”
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Dan Mullen for the win 🏆 Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine saying that.
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The go-ahead TD for UNC from ground level
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This is so Miami... how @Coach_MannyDiaz and staff roll into a party with #Canes boosters
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Mario Cristobal said “someone asked” to wear Sean Taylor’s No. 26. He said request was declined. Asked if 26 should be retired, Cristobal said “those numbers need to be honored.”
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NEW: Manny Diaz’s grandmother, Elisa, came from Cuba with 10 cents in her pocket, her husband in jail and raised a son who became Miami mayor and a grandson who became the Hurricanes’ 25th football coach. My story from today’s press conference.
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Jeremiah Smith said he had two hats in his bag: Miami and Ohio State. He ultimately decided in the final two minutes. He wanted to go to a place with a strong track record of first round picks. That was the difference.
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McKenzie Milton: “God is real. Nobody has ever come back from an injury like this. It’s the answer of prayer. Thousands of people praying for me. Coaches believing in me. I’m not here with out all the prayers and people believing in me.”
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Mario Cristobal on Kam Kinchens: “So far reports that we have on Kam, everything seems to be relatively normal. We’re going to head over there right after I get done with a press conference and see how he's doing. But it seems like we're gonna be fine.”
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The deal Mario Cristobal signed with Miami this morning is 10 years, $8 million per season with significant investments for support staff, assistant coaches, recruiting. Miami will have the highest assistant coaching pool in the ACC, a source said. @TheAthleticCFB
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UPDATE: Our friend @larryblustein is out of the hospital and in a rehab facility according to Harold Cole. He has a private room. No phone calls. He is very weak but started physical therapy this morning. Baby steps but definitely headed in the right direction.
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If you thought UF was angry about Jaden Rashada... good lord.
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Mario Cristobal is still in his suit from earlier today and at Miami Central watching 2022 4-star LB #Canes commit Wesley Bissainthe practice with 6 Miami assistants @DBWilson2 says. I'm told Cristobal is on his way for an in-home visit w/ 4-star DB Earl Little next.
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Have to give @Coach_MannyDiaz credit for bouncing back over the past month. New OC with a system everyone wants them to be in. New offensive line coach, who is very highly regarded. New kicker to solve the kicking woes and a new QB in @DeriqKing_ who will instantly help. Bravo!
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Mario Cristobal had already begun reaching out to Miami recruits and current players earlier today -- after speaking to his former players at Oregon and telling them he was leaving
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Miami true freshman QB Jacurri Brown found his mother in the crowd after the game and gave her a big long hug.
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UPDATE on @larryblustein : He is making slow but good progress. Up and walking with a walker. His oxygen level was up to 96 and he is off the oxygen for now.
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Manny Diaz on Alabama: "We played the most complete football team that we played in my time here."
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Former Ohio State QB Tate Martell receives waiver from NCAA and has been cleared to play in 2019 at Miami
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Miami announces it has hired Ed Reed as Chief of Staff.
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Should we have seen this coming?
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I can't tell which fabreeze I should go with #help
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Mario Cristobal will be arriving sometime in Miami later this evening. Press conference introducing him as #Canes next coach scheduled for sometime tomorrow.
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Never imagined this happening when they played at the Miami Arena, but we live in a world where Miami beats Duke, North Carolina and Indiana in hoops in the same season and makes it to the Sweet 16 consistently 🤯
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Miami still got two big talents at Chaminade
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Love Ken Dorsey… and this was great
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Miami safety James Williams said Kam Kinchens told him as he was laying on the field he wanted to finish the game.
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Miami coach Jim Larranaga is finally going home. It’s 4 am. But more student fan photos first.
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Miami is enjoying its third straight win over #FSU
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How do you put a 7-6 season behind you and bring life back into the program? New coach Manny Diaz starts first team meeting Sunday night with WWE style mat drills inside the indoor practice facility. One tackling dummy has 7-6 on it.
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A peek inside #Canes new locker room via clips shared on Instagram by players.
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As soon as Bissainthe was down with his announcement, he was on Instagram with 4-star ATH Chris Graves celebrating. Nice to see Miami commits sticking together.
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Up next for Wesley Bissainthe after 3 state title rings at Miami Central…
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Manny Diaz: “One of the darkest nights in this program’s history. That’s on me. I’ve got to take the responsibility for that.”
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No question Miami is going to be in a much different stratosphere with recruits nationally in the weeks and months ahead.
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Ed Reed and Chad Johnson here as well
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If you're wondering why no Miami Hurricanes have been drafted yet... that's kinda, sorta, maybe part of the reason why Mario Cristobal is here.
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Michael Pinckney and Romeo Finley has a message to #FSU fans as time was winding down
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This is what you like to see… update from Miami on All-American safety Kam Kinchens @TheAthleticCFB
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That’s one tough Cane 🤞 (picture via Merdie Kinchens-Butler)
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Seriously… Dan Mullen is on fire.
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Rueben Bain and Nathaniel Joseph pose for a photo at the Nat Moore Trophy ceremony. They’re both Hurricanes.
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Spo: "I went up to Pat's office right before practice, maybe 45 minutes just for a quick update and he said there's a possibility that something might happen with Luke and something might happen with Dwyane. I was about to walk out the door and stopped and said what? Dwyane who?"
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LB Bobby Washington Jr. said after today’s jamboree against Cardinal Gibbons and Chaminade there will be no trip to Louisville for him and his brother Robby — 2023 Hurricanes commitments.
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All-American edge rusher Cyrus Moss picks Miami over Oregon, USC, Arizona State and Bama. “Initially I didn’t know much about Miami and I just trusted in Coach Cristobal. Big things are about to be coming to Miami.”
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. @youngwhiteside literally left the practice court today shouting "D-Waaaade! D-Waaaaade!" after learning of the trade for @DwyaneWade
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BREAKING: Miami QB coach Frank Ponce is heading back to Appalachian State to be offensive coordinator. Ponce, a South Florida native, did an excellent job calling plays for App State in 2021 (34.5 ppg, 22nd among FBS teams). Hope to see him back home in the near future.
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I broke the news to @Goran_Dragic the #Heat traded for @DwyaneWade by showing him the Woj tweet. His reaction? "You're kidding me! He's a #Heat lifer. He put his franchise on his back and we need him. It will be awesome to bring our captain back."
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It's The U for @56reasons_
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Jimmy Butler says phone call from D-Wade inspired him. What the heck did Dwyane say? Put up 47?
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Asked backup QB Jake Garcia why he’s still here considering how TVD finished last season: “You’ve got to embrace competition.”
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Zaquan Patterson makes his choice
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Armondo Blount said he called FSU coaches to tell them he was flipping. Wasn’t an easy conversation he said.
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Five-star edge rusher Armondo Blount flips on FSU and will sign with Miami
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Mario Cristobal’s statement released through UM
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Dwyane Wade when asked if Kevin Hart is coming to tonight's game: "I don't care. We're not friends right now. It's the playoffs. I don't like him."
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Mario Cristobal: “I want to be around guys who can’t live without football.”
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FSU great Peter Warrick was out for the commitment announcement of 5-star Hykeem Williams today. Snoop Minnis (FSU) and Dante Culpepper (UCF) we’re also here. Culpepper’s son plays at Stranahan.
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The NCAA Transfer portal... Miami's new best friend.
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Future Miami Hurricanes receiver Jojo Trader looking sharp ⁦ @joshisathe1
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Amid massacre, a story of courage: Reports say football coach stepped in front of bullets
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Dragic’s response: "I don't care. The first game we were down 30 and they were still running inbounds plays after timeouts with seven seconds left in the game. It's the playoffs. I'm doing everything it takes."
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Robert Covington was puzzled by Dragic layup at buzzer, saying sixers didn't know why he would shoot with game determined
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Miami humiliated 45-3 at home by FSU. Four straight home losses for the first time in the same season since 1973 for the Canes.
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So clearly this wasn’t a Signing Day decision for Jaiden Francois
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Watch DJ Ivey pick off Tate Martell and then lateral it to Michael Pinckney
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Asked @DwyaneWade if he might play in China: “Heat only. If I play the game of basketball this year it will be in a Miami uniform. If I don’t I’ll be living in Miami or somewhere else probably.”
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Jacolby George: “The punt return brought me down and my teammates brought me up.” George finished with 3 TD catches after his muffed punt.
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Put a ring on it ⁦ @CormaniMcClain2
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Mike Harley said he's not opting out of the bowl game. He says he's playing in every game he can.
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NEWS: Can confirm independently Blake James is no longer Miami's athletic director. Announcement from Miami coming shortly. @TheAthleticCFB
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FYI, one current Miami staffer who worked at Oregon with Cristobal is tight ends coach Stephen Field. He was director of recruiting at Oregon, where he helped the Ducks land the top-ranked class in school history.
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The “secret weapon” for Miami in the recruitment of 4-star LB Malik Bryant
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New #Canes OC Josh Gattis addressing the team. Clip via @CanesFootball
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Here is your official word from @DeriqKing_
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Told by #UM source Alabama QB Jalen Hurts met with coaches today and was having dinner at Prime 112. He visited Maryland (Friday) and Oklahoma (Saturday) over the weekend.
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Asked Mario about FSU throwing on 4th down up 35 in the 4th quarter and if they were running it up: “I don’t care about that. It’s their job to score. It’s our job to stop them. One day we’ll switch shoes.”
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With Lamar Miller being added to the Pro Bowl roster, #Canes streak of having at least one Pro Bowl selection is extended to 34 consecutive seasons. The last time the University of Miami didn't have a player in the Pro Bowl was 1984.
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#ProBowl bound for the first time. Congrats, Lamar Miller! 📰 »
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New #Canes strength coach Aaron Feld brings a lot of energy on Day 1 of spring ball. Lot of energy regardless.
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All I can say is I’m hopeful we’ll have an answer on Jeremiah Smith’s future destination tonight. Still not sure if it’s Ohio State or Miami. But it’s a got of lot of people on their toes. Best of luck to all parties involved
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Miami Central 4-star LB Wesley Bissainthe commits to Miami over FSU and Florida. First commit for Miami since August for Miami
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Welcome back @Goran_Dragic
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Mario Cristobal says his mom’s funeral service is today. Clara passed away Thursday night. Mario paused to gather his thoughts and then said she would’ve wanted him out here today. “The best part about her she’s relentless, tireless. That’s the way we’ve been raised.”
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Manny Diaz said Enos turned down jobs in the SEC to come to Miami. He says he was No. 1 choice all along and had to wait for him to finish coaching in the national title game. #UM
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Students from West Broward High have shutdown small parts of Pines Boulevard west of I-75 with their walkout to protest gun violence @MiamiHerald
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Mark Fletcher confirms he will be visiting Miami this weekend. 4-star RB from American Heritage says he’s also already decided where he’s going in his mind.
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#Canes spring practice #2 is over and these guys @TheTateMartell and @KJ_Osborn are still on the field working
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Sad news for #Canes QB @DeriqKing_ losing his Dad earlier today. Prayers to D’Eriq and his family.
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NEWS: Dan Enos has been fired as offensive coordinator at Miami
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Miami lands another Top 100 recruit: 4-star tight end Riley Williams of Portland, Ore. picks the #Canes over Ohio State and Alabama.
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Armondo Blount doesn’t turn 17 until February. So he’ll be a 16 year old freshman next month when he starts classes at Miami
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Mario Cristobal during introductory speech: “When The U is on and The U brings it, there’s nothing like it.”
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Lose T-Rob to Alabama, go after the defending national champs DB coach. #TheRealNewMiami
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SOURCE: Miami is targeting UGA DB coach Jahmile Addae, a Florida native, to join the Canes' coaching staff.
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Looking at final passing numbers for the regular season and noticed Tyler Van Dyke had 80 more passing yards, a better completion percentage, two more TD passes and three fewer picks than ACC Preseason Player of the Year Sam Howell this season in two fewer starts. Not bad TVD.
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BREAKING: Michigan OC Josh Gattis leaving for Miami's offensive coordinator job: Source via @BruceFeldmanCFB
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For the Miami fans worried QB Jake Garcia wasn’t in photos of a position group dinner last night at Frank Ponce’s house… breathe easy. Told by Jake’s father, Randy, he was finishing up a school project and preparing for a test. Summer B session at Miami end today.
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Samson Okunlola, 5-star OT, headed to Miami. Canes up to No. 3 in 247Sports Composite
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Miami DC Kevin Steele said FSU ran the counter 32 times out of 70 snaps.
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