Mario Cristobal is in his fourth season as Oregon?s head coach and has the Ducks 10-2 after a 38-29 win over the Beavers. Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Mario Cristobal heading to Miami, but not for reason you think

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 11/27/21

Mario Cristobal and his Oregon Ducks pulled off a big win in the Civil War rivalry game against Oregon State on Saturday, and the coach delivered some somber news afterward.

The Miami native said he would be flying from Oregon to Florida after the game to visit his mother, who he said was ill.

Mario Cristobal says he's heading to Miami tonight and is back in Eugene tomorrow at 4 pm. He's seeing his Mom who is sick and he's asking for prayers.

— Matt Prehm (@MattPrehm) November 28, 2021

Cristobal is in his fourth season as Oregon’s head coach and has the Ducks 10-2 after a 38-29 win over the Beavers. The 51-year-old was an all-conference player at Miami from 1989-1992. He was a graduate assistant there from 1998-2000 and an offensive position coach from 2004-2006. He coached FIU in Miami from 2007-2012. All in all, Cristobal has strong Miami ties.

Some will question the timing of Cristobal’s trip, especially considering recent reports. Oregon fans, however, will take him at his word and offer prayers for his family.

Oregon is set to face Utah next week in the Pac-12 Championship Game. The Ducks will be seeking revenge following their bad loss to the Utes last week.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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