Cristobal joins Miami after Diaz firing
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CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) Mario Cristobal is going home.

Cristobal is leaving Oregon and returning to Miami, accepting an offer to become head coach at his alma mater, where he won two national championships as a player. He let the Ducks know of the decision Monday, his team meeting in Oregon nearly simultaneous to Miami announcing the firing of coach Manny Diaz after three seasons.

"My family and I are excited to return home to the University of Miami," Cristobal said.

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