3 and Out with John Middlekauff INSTANT REACTION: Carson Beck & Miami OUTDUEL CJ Carr & Notre Dame
Sep 1, 2025
Joining John is Jackson Groff, a passionate Notre Dame fan, who brings insights into the Fighting Irish's season outlook after a tough loss to Miami. They dissect the crucial moments of the game and what it means for Notre Dame moving forward. John shares thoughts on Miami's strong performance under head coach Mario Cristobal. The discussion shifts to the implications of Alabama's defeat to Florida State, and they ponder which coaches might be on the hot seat following a high-stakes Week 1.
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Cristobal Nearly Joined The Secret Service
- John recounts Mario Cristobal nearly joining the Secret Service before choosing coaching.
- Cristobal later built a coaching career culminating in an $80M Miami contract.
Cristobal’s Recruiting Built A Real Miami Team
- Mario Cristobal can recruit elite talent and has assembled a potent Miami roster.
- Carson Beck looked markedly better under OC Shannon Dawson, boosting Miami's ceiling.
Offense Flip With Shannon Dawson
- Miami's offensive coaching (Shannon Dawson) transformed quarterback play and offense.
- That play-calling could make Dawson a sought-after coordinator or head coach soon.