Sources say Colorado State head coach and former Alabama OC Jim McElwain is Florida's top candidate to replace Muschamp

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An offensive coordinator that has coaching lines to Saban.  Can't be all that bad....but not as sexy as some fans will like.

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An offensive coordinator that has coaching lines to Saban. Can't be all that bad....but not as sexy as some fans will like.

Not a huge name but he's an offensive guy and done great things with Colorado state.


Working under saban is a plus.


Recruiting might get off to a slow start.

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Coughlin when asked if winning will be a focus: "What the hell else is there? This is nice and dandy, but winning is what all this is about."

a lot of gator idiots are going to be upset with this hire.  "WHO?? DERRRR WUT ABOUT JON GRUDEN?!!!"

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He doesn't "move the needle" but looks to be a good hire.

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Florida needed a coach that has led proven offenses.  He's done it at both Alabama and Colorado State.  This should help them with the wide receiver/running back/qb recruits.  

 

Muschamp scared so many of them away that it will be tough to rebound this year.

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But florida is #1 job in the country right?  People should be lining up, no?

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Florida needed a coach that has led proven offenses. He's done it at both Alabama and Colorado State. This should help them with the wide receiver/running back/qb recruits.


Muschamp scared so many of them away that it will be tough to rebound this year.

There are only a couple guys I think who could come in and provide immediate strong recruiting boosts and that'd be someone like Bob stoops.

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Coughlin when asked if winning will be a focus: "What the hell else is there? This is nice and dandy, but winning is what all this is about."

But florida is #1 job in the country right?  People should be lining up, no?

 

Yes because thats the only thing that needs to be taken into account.

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That'll be a good hire for Florida. That's the way you do it. You don't go for the most popular name out there just because you heard his name on ESPN a couple times, you go after the guys who have brought programs from the dead at the lower levels of competition. Add to that his background coaching under Saban and having success and that makes this a really good under the radar kind of hire. Good for Florida

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10 years ago we had Bob Hope, Johnny Cash, and Steve Jobs..... Please don't die, Kevin Bacon.

$7.5 Million buy out, plus whatever they agree on as salary, $6 Million more to Muschamp. I would say Foley had his eye on a certain guy and is going with it. That's a lot of money.

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TravC59, aka JacksJags. @TravC59 on Twitter
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Yes because thats the only thing that needs to be taken into account.

 

The #1 job in the country should be able to pay like it right?  And you would be moving to Florida?  And no income tax?  It just seems like the #1 job in the country with all those other added benefits should have people lining up for the job and I'm talking about the cream of the crop.  Am I wrong?

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$7.5 Million buy out, plus whatever they agree on as salary, $6 Million more to Muschamp. I would say Foley had his eye on a certain guy and is going with it. That's a lot of money.

 

Or they are settling?

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Or they are settling?

I don't think they're settling.

It's a solid hire.

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10 years ago we had Bob Hope, Johnny Cash, and Steve Jobs..... Please don't die, Kevin Bacon.

The #1 job in the country should be able to pay like it right? And you would be moving to Florida? And no income tax? It just seems like the #1 job in the country with all those other added benefits should have people lining up for the job and I'm talking about the cream of the crop. Am I wrong?

There are people actively trying to get the job. One example is mike gundy.


Just because its a very desirable job doesn't mean that 1. Its offered to every big name. And 2. Doesn't mean its right for everyone.


There is more to it than money for the 100th time.

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Coughlin when asked if winning will be a focus: "What the hell else is there? This is nice and dandy, but winning is what all this is about."

There are people actively trying to get the job. One example is mike gundy.


Just because its a very desirable job doesn't mean that 1. Its offered to every big name. And 2. Doesn't mean its right for everyone.


There is more to it than money for the 100th time.

I think I named other things then money did I not?

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I don't think they're settling.

It's a solid hire.

To be determined. I remember trav stating he wanted a proven guy. I don't think I would say Jim is proven. Solid? Shouldn't the #1 job in the country be more then solid? I don't know, I'm just asking.

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Or they are settling?

No chance Colorado St settles for less. Muschamp the same thing.

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TravC59, aka JacksJags. @TravC59 on Twitter
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To be determined. I remember trav stating he wanted a proven guy. I don't think I would say Jim is proven. Solid? Shouldn't the #1 job in the country be more then solid? I don't know, I'm just asking.

He's pretty proven no ? He's very familiar with the conference.

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TravC59, aka JacksJags. @TravC59 on Twitter
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@MattStephens: Florida AD Jeremy Foley is at Jim McElwain's home now. No one is answering the door.


Lol

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