Fernando Mendoza takes a shot at Miami after national championship win while coach Curt Cignetti finally smiles Fernando Mendoza, who grew up in Miami, wasn't even offered a walk-on spot with the Hurricanes coming out of high school. Content Original Link: https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/article/fernando-mendoza-takes-a-shot-at-miami-after-national-championship-win-while-coach-curt-cignetti-finally-smiles-051532482.html