Isaiah Horton says he trusts Mario Cristobal 'to death'

It was a tough first season for Mario Cristobal at Miami, but his support from his players isn’t wavering, especially from wide receiver Isaiah Horton.

The pass-catcher didn’t have the first season with the Hurricanes he expected after coming in with a ton of hype in 2022. However, he’s simply trusting in his coaching staff, as he explained to the media while spring practices rage on.

“I just have to trust the process. It’s a part of the process,” stated Horton. “Things not going to go your way all the time. I don’t want to run from it. … I trust Coach Cristobal. Coach Cristobal is a great head coach. Trust that man to death. So I just trust the process, stay with the process.”

Moreover, Horton was a true freshman receiver last season, wowing the Hurricanes’ coaching staff during their fall camp. That earned him the opportunity to showcase his skills early in the season.

Unfortunately, had to serve a one-game suspension, which hindered that opportunity. Then, due to a shoulder injury, the six-foot-four wideout from Murfreesboro, TN, was only able to play in one game last season for Miami.

That lone game was against Virginia Tech late in the season, where he would make just one catch for six yards.

Horton touched on his aforementioned injured shoulder, stating that he’s feeling good, and ready to take the college football world by storm.

“Yeah, I’m good now; healthy now. The shoulder is fine,” added Horton. “Mentally, I’m good. I’m good, mentally. Just gave me a minute to sit down and think about what I have in front of me; the blessing that I have in front of me. It’s a true blessing. Not many people get to play college football at the level I’m playing.

“So, I just got to sit down and take the opportunity that I have to take it in as a blessing and not take it for granted.”

While Miami finished last season 5-7 and endured some of the worst losses to rival schools in recent history, One of which was an embarrassing road loss to in-state rival Florida State 45-3 in early November, the vibes are still solid entering the 2023 season.

Isaiah Horton isn’t the only player who still believes in Mario Cristobal, and Miami could surprise some people. Don’t write off the Hurricanes just yet, as their time could be coming this year.

On3’s Justin Rudolph contributed to this article.