And the players would have an added incentive to make the big play. Mario obviously ain't going to pull it out if we are getting blown out or winning but playing against the FAMUs of the world. It would obviously have to be a potentially game changing play on defense (like when Bandy took it to the house against ND you knew the game was over at they point). The chain has been used by the Hurricanes since the first game of the 2017 season under former coach Mark Richt and remained a sideline feature over the past three seasons under Cristobal's predecessor, Manny Diaz. Like a mid-game (or post-game) helmet sticker but way better. The turnover chain is an oversized 36-inch, 2.5-kilogram, 10-karat gold chain worn by Miami players on the sideline after forcing a turnover. So why not do this: the chain only comes out when Coach Cristobal says it comes out. There's a reason a bunch of teams copied the concept around the country, and I believe even some NFL players have experimented with it. It could energize the team, help shift momentum completely in our favor, and demoralize opponents. That said, the turnover chain, back in it's heyday, was a force to be reckoned with. It continued during Manny Diaz’s 3 seasons after Richt stepped down. It's a gimmick, it's a symbol of the Diaz era, and dear God why do they ALWAYS gotta pull it out, even when we are down by 3 scores. The turnover chain was introduced in 2017, during the Mark Richt era, to celebrate defensive takeaways. Turnover chain I get, but I cannot make sense of why you would have a turnover backpack. I think we have a lot of strong Miami supporters based on the answer of that poll.A lot of us are sick and tired of the turnover chain, and I totally understand why. Now that new Miami coach Mario Cristobal has retired the Hurricanes’ turnover chain, we look back at some of the best moments.CollegeFootball Miami Turnov. This is one of those things that will change and be back after people get nostalgic for the chain if Cristobal flames out in a few years. So I would imagine a fair amount of those are in pretty good tempo with what’s going on at Miami. I don’t want to toot our own horn but we have a pretty strong Miami following. I put a Twitter poll out and said ‘do you support Mario Cristobal saying no more turnover chain.’ 80% of y’all said yes. “People that genuinely support, love, live, and breath Miami football. “Miami fans, I think they’re in lockstep with Mario Cristobal,” PicKell said. Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke said hes happy the Hurricanes have decided to retire the 'turnover chain.' New coach Mario Cristobal is downplaying doing away with the celebratory chain. Cristobal and the fan base could be viewing the end of the Hurricanes’ tradition as a step in the right direction. Hes saying its-DAN WETZEL: I think its fine. The turnover chain an oversized 36-inch, 2.5-kilogram, 10-karat gold. Mario Cristobal is getting rid of the-PAT FORDE: How about that DAN WETZEL:-the chain. He said Miami fans support getting rid of the turnover chain, citing a recent Twitter poll he put out. In recent years, Miami football has been known for its infamous turnover chain that was introduced during the 2017 season. While this decision was viewed negatively, it’s the opposite for On3’s J.D. Cristobal, a Hurricanes alumnus who won a pair of national titles with the team as a player, said while the Turnover Chain is a part of the program’s history, the team is moving in a different. The Miami head coach revealed the program would be getting rid of the turnover chain as one of college football’s traditions dies with new leadership. Mario Cristobal made big headlines at ACC Media Days but not for anything he said about his football team.
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