Mario Cristobal says Rueben Bain is back for Cal game

Today at 7:20 AM 1 min read

Miami’s best defensive player is back.

Mario Cristobal told Joe Rose of WQAM that star DE Rueben Bain is a “go” for this weekend’s game at Cal. Cristobal said Bain looked great in warmups before Friday’s game against Virginia Tech, but that the staff erred on the side of caution. Bain, the reigning ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year, has been out since the first quarter of the opener against Florida.

Cristobal was noncommittal on the return of starting LT Jalen Rivers, saying that he will be a gametime decision. Miami’s bye week is after the Cal game, which may factor into the decision.

The Canes (5-0) will take on Cal (3-1) in Berkeley on Saturday at 10:30 PM EST. ESPN College Gameday will be broadcasting live from campus earlier that day.

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flips

Today at 10:29 AM

E1k said:
What’s rivers injury?

Asking questions like this is how you end up in the gulag

BS85

Today at 10:36 AM

chris2183l

Today at 10:43 AM

AUcane said:
You won't hear anything concrete for a few days. But, there are internetz rumors that we have a few guys banged up from VT that probably won't play against Cal

I think with Bain back they can afford to lose alston for a little bit. I think Barrow and Harris are important. Not loving what's behind either one of them

JHallCanes

Today at 10:53 AM

AUcane said:
You won't hear anything concrete for a few days. But, there are internetz rumors that we have a few guys banged up from VT that probably won't play against Cal

We won’t hear anything concrete until about 10:45pm Saturday after a few series in the game

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NC_Canes_11

Today at 10:55 AM

As gambling continues to be legalized in more and more states, they’re gonna have to force the NCAA to make injury reports mandatory.

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edge

Today at 11:03 AM

NC_Canes_11 said:
As gambling continues to be legalized in more and more states, they’re gonna have to force the NCAA to make injury reports mandatory.

HIPPA might have something to say about that.

Today at 11:10 AM

L A M P said:
Hopefully all of them.

chris2183l said:
Is this serious? Richard has been pretty bad. I'd imagine the top 4 would be Porter, Brown OJ and Hill

I guess richards and him is a real convo but he has become overrated, yall looking at him and imagining potential instead of what he has shown

Cookie917

Today at 11:17 AM

chris2183l said:
I think with Bain back they can afford to lose alston for a little bit. I think Barrow and Harris are important. Not loving what's behind either one of them

I think based on Mario's comments if Alston, Baron, Barrow were as beat up last week, Bain pushes through and plays. But those guys were healthy. I think ideally the plan would be a snap count this week, get him used to game flow, then a rest with the bye. I assume 1 if not more of the 3 listed above sits out Cal and uses the bye week to heal if Bain is really back.

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nycane

Today at 11:19 AM

Cribby said:
Mid October at the earliest. No time soon.

he is the one we might need the most.

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CaneBorn1983

Today at 11:21 AM

Baron isn't banged up. He was dealing with cramping and hydration issues. Same thing with Jaden Harris. We need to get a tighter lid on making sure these guys are hydrated appropriately.

Bender

Today at 11:32 AM

NC_Canes_11 said:
As gambling continues to be legalized in more and more states, they’re gonna have to force the NCAA to make injury reports mandatory.

Not just that, it's also in regards to health & safety. Only a matter of time till a player gets screwed out of a NIL deal because doctors from the University have lied to him about his injuries to make him play.

chris2183l

Today at 11:32 AM

CaneBorn1983 said:
Baron isn't banged up. He was dealing with cramping and hydration issues. Same thing with Jaden Harris. We need to get a tighter lid on making sure these guys are hydrated appropriately.

Has that been confirmed anywhere? I did see Baron continue to play and barrow came back at the very end so all good signs there

Cookie917

Today at 11:38 AM

CaneBorn1983 said:
Baron isn't banged up. He was dealing with cramping and hydration issues. Same thing with Jaden Harris. We need to get a tighter lid on making sure these guys are hydrated appropriately.

IDK man, Baron has been dealing with a cramping hamstring since USF and Harris was in **** near tears after one play. Cramping may have been what put them over the edge but I think they are dealing with some stuff.

hoops156

Today at 11:49 AM

edge said:
HIPPA might have something to say about that.

NFL requires injury reports. has nothing to do with HIPAA. they can just state who practiced who didnt the way NFL requires teams

Novacane32000

Today at 11:51 AM

PRcane787 said:
Great news on Bain but if rivers is still iffy, would rather have everyone back healthy after the bye and ready for the real test at Louisville.

Bain has not played football in months (sans 3 plays vs UF). He needs to play now so he can play his best vs Louisville

Novacane32000

Today at 11:55 AM

Ghurd8 said:
Didn't he say Rivers would be back last week. Afa injuries are concerned, believe what you see not hear if it's coming from Mario.

Based on that tvd bs last year we know if you can play, this coaching staff will encourage you to play. Despite how glaringly obvious it is that you aren't fit to play. If these 2 very important players are out (still), it's not precautionary, it's serious. If/when they come back, I hope they're a full go.

Mario has flat-out said you will not hear accurate injury reports from him. Fact.

Reyrey

Today at 11:56 AM

Allston looked like a bad Hamstring

PRcane787

Today at 12:00 PM

Xio said:
Every test is real, we have no gimmies, everyone will play to 150% of their talent and effort level against us. Part of being Miami.

By test I meant Greatest opponent we’ll face on paper so far but yeah all games are tests.

TheUuuuu

Today at 12:00 PM

So who’s actually sitting on D?

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CaneBorn1983

Today at 12:02 PM

Cookie917 said:
IDK man, Baron has been dealing with a cramping hamstring since USF and Harris was in **** near tears after one play. Cramping may have been what put them over the edge but I think they are dealing with some stuff.

Importantly, Baron continued to play all the way to the end of the game. He's fine.

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