I was a student at FIU when Mario was the coach there and then when he got fired. I always wanted him for Miami. Never thought Pete Garcia gave him a fair shake and even then he turned that program around for a bit. We all know the Pete Garcia saga.
Always felt like he had more HC presence than Golden did while he was on staff for 6 minutes. People told me he wasn’t ready for the Miami HC gig. Maybe, maybe not. But I was always a fan of his wherever he went.
What we’re seeing now is just out of control. I was always afraid of him getting a big Florida job. FSU or UF. Him recruiting the state of Florida is a problem and we’re seeing it now. Thankfully with a U on his chest. I always thought this was possible but NEVER without him coaching one single solitary game.