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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NC_Canes_11

Today at 12:07 PM

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

Nothing to do with HIPPA

CaneTheGaytors

Today at 12:08 PM

E1k said:
What’s rivers injury?

According to Mario, it’s a “soft tissue” injury…

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ageezy

Today at 12:38 PM

BeastMode said:
I think Bell can hold up one more week if Rivers really is a game time decision.

With the injuries on the D-line Bain was the more important of the two.

And no, I’m not saying Bell has played well but Cam and the offensive can overcome Bell’s weakness against a team like Cal.

i'll say he's played well ... for what that expectations were and how he's stepped up ... va tech had an nfl guy coming off the edge ... i need cooper and carpenter to get their **** together tbh

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ageezy

Today at 12:42 PM

E1k said:
What’s rivers injury?

rumor is it's a neck injury ... makes sense as he looks perfectly fine otherwise

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ageezy

Today at 12:43 PM

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

would love for robby get some snaps ... he's a gamer

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Shooter McGavin

Today at 12:45 PM

Whiskey

simplycanes

Today at 1:07 PM

Well, erring on the side of caution almost bit them in the ***. I am not sure what to make of our injury reports, but more specifically our treatment and training protocols. Every freaking boo-boo is 6 games minimum. There isn't another team on the planet who loses key players for anything less than a tear for the length of time we do.

hoops156

Today at 1:14 PM

simplycanes said:
Well, erring on the side of caution almost bit them in the ***. I am not sure what to make of our injury reports, but more specifically our treatment and training protocols. Every freaking boo-boo is 6 games minimum. There isn't another team on the planet who loses key players for anything less than a tear for the length of time we do.

its bc we lie about the injury itself. theyre obviously more serious than were saying (we dont even give specifics as to what they hurt (i miss the days of lower or upper extremity lol).

Stingarov

Today at 1:17 PM

Bain & Baron would be Kermit Jergens gif worthy.

****, move Bain to the inside with any of Barrow/Scott/Horton.

cway313

Today at 1:19 PM

TheUuuuu said:
So who’s actually sitting on D?

@Confidence1000

Stingarov

Today at 1:23 PM

BeastMode said:
Nobody has said but I remember seeing somewhere that it’s “rumored” to be his neck.

Much like AR82 in 2018, he can have mine if he needs it. Lightly used.

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edge

Today at 1:42 PM

NC_Canes_11 said:
Nothing to do with HIPPA

Just educated myself. You are correct.

TouchMoney26

Today at 1:55 PM

play 24 over 11

mr.h

Today at 2:29 PM

Bain is definitely back
Rivers is a game time decision.

Gables Cane

50 minutes ago

The obsession with keeping injuries a secret and intentionally providing misleading information to keep opponents from getting some perceived advantage is understandable, but annoying.

Personally speaking, you do not need to disclose the type of injury but simply provide some context on when we should reasonably expect the injured player to return. Also, don't provide misleading timetables as it simply creates mistrust. Just say "player x is out 4 to 6 weeks with an undisclosed injury."

Mario has already lost all credibility when it comes to injuries so nothing he says is believable until we see the player take a snap in a game.

JHallCanes

48 minutes ago

hoops156 said:
its bc we lie about the injury itself. theyre obviously more serious than were saying (we dont even give specifics as to what they hurt (i miss the days of lower or upper extremity lol).

Yep. Mario claiming they will be back just makes it seem like it’s less concerning

Ryan Rodriguez was limping badly after the UiF game and they were already saying it’s nothing serious

No other sport on the planet do they comment about stuff like that until the next day when the adrenaline wears off and the injury starts to really show itself

Angry Ibis

41 minutes ago

JHallCanes said:
Yep. Mario claiming they will be back just makes it seem like it’s less concerning

Ryan Rodriguez was limping badly after the UiF game and they were already saying it’s nothing serious

No other sport on the planet do they comment about stuff like that until the next day when the adrenaline wears off and the injury starts to really show itself

In a sport with games played almost every day, baseball says, went for tests, we'll report back...

Miami Football: every injury is somewhere between papercut and sudden death... with the filter being CIS Medical Team and Mario's Information Control Force...

PRcane787

11 minutes ago

LFG!!

Atom Atlas

5 minutes ago

R.I.P........Legend...

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