Mario Cristobal talks team after first spring practice

Mario Cristobal met with reporters on Saturday to break down the beginning of spring practice.

"Accountability, running around from point A to point B, finishing plays, certainly energy, and overall an attempt to improve culture was evident," said Cristobal.

The team hired several new coaches, and Cristobal noted that they all come from renowned institutions.

"I think whenever you make moves or you have moves on the coaching staff, it's always an opportunity to upgrade," said Cristobal.

Cristobal said that although making these kinds of changes can be challenging, he said he always sees them as a chance to advance. Cristobal commended new defensive coordinator Lance Guidry for his tenacity and enthusiasm on defense as well as Shannon Dawson for his capacity to design explosive offenses both in the air and on the ground.

Tim Harris Jr., Kevin Beard, Jason Taylor, and Coach Nicholson are more recent additions to the coaching staff. Each coach was praised by Cristobal, who also emphasized each one's commitment to teamwork.

"I think they have brought a lot to the table, and I think they are going to help us in a big way," said Cristobal.

While he acknowledged that certain players were having trouble adjusting to the new systems, overall, he expressed his satisfaction with the day's execution. He mentioned that, despite the difficulty of coming mid-season, the senior players had done a tremendous job of integrating and instructing the new players.

"There's a lot to build on, lots of good film to watch," Cristobal said.