Our daughter was in journalism school at UF and had to write a character story about someone at UF; she loves sports so I suggested trying then AD Jeremy Foley. I got his assistants email and sent him a brief email and said I met my wife at UF and could he help our daughter. He agreed and she did the interview and said he was gracious and interesting. When I was at UF in the mid-70’s, Jeremy collected ticket stubs at the old Florida Gym basketball games. Of course, I had no idea who he was but did remember him when he was rising up in the AD. You just never know!
jeremy had a somewhat tough reputation as it relates to closing ranks around Florida athletics. “The Firm” as it became nicknamed - was perceived to have impenetrable influence over the program. But I met Jeremy many times, and found him much more personable and approachable than he was rumored to be. A couple times we celebrated SEC tourney victories w/ he and the staff at a nashville bar. Speaking of staff, Mike Hill was terrific. He is currently AD at uncc.
Unexpected meetings always nice. Ran into Fred Taylor Sr. at a 5 Guys on Pines Blvd in Broward County. Both waiting on orders to go. Never go there. He was very warm and great to speak with.
