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Miami Hurricanes closing in on deal with Mario Cristobal to be next coach

Miami is closing in on Mario Cristobal as its next head football coach barring a late surprise in the deal for more than $7.5 million a year, sources say.

One common theme has emerged as these negotiations have continued: Money is no object of concern at Miami, just as insiders suggested leading up to these negotiations.

Deep-pocketed boosters have step forward like Miami attorney John Ruiz, Stuart Miller and brothers Jorge and Jose Mas of the Miami-based infrastructure firm Mastec, and Board of Trustee member Stuart Miller.

The Hurricanes expect the hiring of Cristobal to be wrapped up quickly.