Secretary of State Marco Rubio has responded to online rumors suggesting he could step in as the next head coach and general manager for the Miami Dolphins.
The speculation arose shortly after the team’s owner, Stephen Ross, announced the firing of head coach Mike McDaniel. McDaniel was ousted, citing the need for “comprehensive change” following a disappointing 7-10 season that saw the Dolphins miss the playoffs for the second straight year.
General manager Chris Grier had already been dismissed in October, marking a significant shake-up for the franchise that had shown early promise under McDaniel with back-to-back playoff appearances.
Rubio took to X to address the bizarre, albeit completely made-up rumors head-on with a tongue-in-cheek statement.
“I do not normally respond to online rumors, but feel the need to do so at this moment. I will not be a candidate for the currently vacant HC and GM positions with the Miami Dolphins,” he wrote. “While you never know what the future may bring, right now my focus must remain on global events and also the precious archives of the United States of America.”
Marco Rubio Memes
Do you know why this is so funny? Because Marco Rubio is acknowledging a very popular meme regarding a very popular image of him seeming distraught, as he has become widely known as one of the hardest-working members of the Trump administration.
The basis is that the images show Rubio realizing he’s going to be tasked with another job. Hence, shutting down rumors of becoming the Dolphins’ head coach.
Some of the memes are hilarious. And yes, some of them involve the NFL. Like this one of Marco Rubio realizing he’s now the coach of the Las Vegas Raiders.
Or even the Vikings quarterback.
Then there was speculation that he’d not only have to “run” Venezuela, but also Greenland. Hilarious!
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Wants Trump to Take Over College Football
The Dolphins’ coaching vacancy is the eighth in the NFL this offseason, with Ross reportedly enlisting a Hall of Fame quarterback to aid in the search for new leadership. That QB is none other than Troy Aikman.
McDaniel’s tenure ended amid challenges, including quarterback Tua Tagovailoa‘s struggles and benching in the final games, underscoring the team’s need for a fresh direction.
Rubio, meanwhile, recently made waves in the sports world by suggesting President Trump should take over the college football playoffs. He was worried at the time that the Miami Hurricanes wouldn’t even make the tournament.
“This is the most wonderful and magical time of the year. By that, of course, I’m referring to the College Football Playoff,” Rubio joked with reporters during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
“I’m a Florida Gator, but if the University of Miami gets screwed out of the College Football Playoff after going 10-2 and beating Notre Dame, the whole thing should be scrapped, and you’re going to have to take over,” he added.
All for nought. The Hurricanes made the tourney and are one win away from the championship game.