Chip Kelly and Florida a mostly perfect fit GAINESVILLE — What started as a fascinating but seemingly unlikely weekend rumor now appears increasingly possible: Florida might hire Chip Kelly as its next head football coach. First, Pete Thamel confirmed that Florida was, in fact, vetting Kelly as a candidate to replace Jim McElwain, who “parted ways” with Florida following the school’s 42-7 defeat to Georgia late last month. Now, reputable South Florida sports agent and two-time Florida alum Darren Heitner reported Monday that Florida had received the blessing of the SEC office to hire Kelly, if they choose, clearing yet another necessary, and perhaps the most difficult, obstacle in employing the former Eagles, 49ers and Oregon head coach. https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/florida-football/chip-kelly-florida-mostly-perfect-fit/
All it says is it won't be announced tonight, which is true, and that a deal has not been signed yet, which is also true. It's well on its way to becoming true, however. Don't fret, it's going to be done soon.
Do you believe you can walk on water? (yes, I too hate that song, the group should be drawn and quartered)
Au contraire mon frere, the fact that he's a former equipment manager is why he had to get the news by text instead of being in the room. Seems 1000% legit to me.
"No one representing the University of Florida or its athletic department has had any conversations with Coach McElwain or his representatives regarding a buyout of his contract," athletic director Scott Stricklin said in a statement. "Our focus is on the great Florida-Georgia rivalry today in Jacksonville." That was a buzzkill too yet here we are.
They should announce right at the latest playoff rankings. We all know that it's just a ratings grabber and doesn't mean anything at this point in the season anyways. Let's give them some REAL NEWS!
