Update: Kelly buzz..."The Thread" Hall of Fame bound.

BenTrillGriffin · Nov 22, 2017

lakeland_gator said: ↑

The most interesting thing about this process to me has been my education on the national and even local media. Before this hire I never really got into the day-to-day and moment-to-moment machinations of the coaching search process. However, a couple of Fridays ago Tilly made his post and then BTG made his and I was riveted from the start. A few days later I thought I should reach out to a source because I thought it would interest folks on this thread whether it was believed or not. (And I know I have no previous track record here on these things, so it was just more to get the info out there because this thread is awesome). I knew the source would either have the information or not. They would not speculate. I've only posted a few times on the source's information, but, to summarize, Chip Kelly is going to be announced as our coach on Sunday.

But yet the media is spinning tales of all kinds of wild stuff. Even the local guy Dooley. All of these people are either liars, regurgitators, or useful idiots. And it appears to be playing out precisely how SS would want it to play out. Now today the story is that it's down to either Florida or UCLA. According to national media, Chip Kelly will decide between the two finalists within the next few days. It's playing out like a scripted reality show. Just as SS would want it, I suspect. I can hear it in a Ryan Seacrest voice: "And your new head ball coach at the University of Florida is.............................. CHIP KELLY!!!!!" Cue the music and confetti.

Anyway, have a nice Thanksgiving.
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Spot on bro. The media continues to show us they're reaching and have no idea what they're talking about. LOL

DarthGat0R · Nov 22, 2017

GATORnGA said: ↑

Agreed, I ate there thinking it was gonna be some great burger and although it was pretty good, I left disappointed in it.
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The in-n-out that was in downtown Gainesville was really, really bad.

Matthanuf06 · Nov 22, 2017

fox said: ↑

Kelly's buddies might prefer a luxury box in LA. He got them one at Oregon in his contract and flew them out for games. Any boxes available in Gainesville? Any homes on the beach?
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It is an interesting wrinkle. I don't think his buddies really have a major say, but would you rather:

UF
1. Insane stadium atmosphere
2. SEC tailgating
3. College town partying, probably a little out of the zone of Kelly's buddies
4. Games matter; competing for titles
5. Hotels suck

UCLA
1. Much more sterile stadium atmosphere
2. Weaker tailgating
3. Partying much better in LA
4. 5 star hotel stays
5. Games won't really matter

Kerrdog · Nov 22, 2017

gatorgrl said: ↑

I did not.
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Did you see their shafts?

fox · Nov 22, 2017

lakeland_gator said: ↑

The most interesting thing about this process to me has been my education on the national and even local media. Before this hire I never really got into the day-to-day and moment-to-moment machinations of the coaching search process. However, a couple of Fridays ago Tilly made his post and then BTG made his and I was riveted from the start. A few days later I thought I should reach out to a source because I thought it would interest folks on this thread whether it was believed or not. (And I know I have no previous track record here on these things, so it was just more to get the info out there because this thread is awesome). I knew the source would either have the information or not. They would not speculate. I've only posted a few times on the source's information, but, to summarize, Chip Kelly is going to be announced as our coach on Sunday.

But yet the media is spinning tales of all kinds of wild stuff. Even the local guy Dooley. All of these people are either liars, regurgitators, or useful idiots. And it appears to be playing out precisely how SS would want it to play out. Now today the story is that it's down to either Florida or UCLA. According to national media, Chip Kelly will decide between the two finalists within the next few days. It's playing out like a scripted reality show. Just as SS would want it, I suspect. I can hear it in a Ryan Seacrest voice: "And your new head ball coach at the University of Florida is.............................. CHIP KELLY!!!!!" Cue the music and confetti.

Anyway, have a nice Thanksgiving.
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Appreciate your posts. I figured you had a booster friend or someone at UF.... Glad they are certain, whoever it is.

gatorgrl · Nov 22, 2017

BenTrillGriffin said: ↑

My goodness, I'm glad you got out of Altamonte. Beautiful area, everything right there. But 436 is ALWAYS a cluster, and once you escape 436, you get I-4. YAY! Lol
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I could happily live in Longwood I think.

Kerrdog · Nov 22, 2017

GatorDad63 said: ↑

This thread moves faster than any game thread I have ever been in. I go to the last page and unless a link to another page I go from there.
To keep up with it you need to summon your inner squirrel!

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Is that your daughter in your avatar? Dammmm

Flying squirrel funny

rump74 · Nov 22, 2017

@JBPGator You staying calm, dude? CK is still ours!

gatorgrl · Nov 22, 2017

DarthGat0R said: ↑

The in-n-out that was in downtown Gainesville was really, really bad.
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That’s why you go to Five Guys.

gatornation81 · Nov 22, 2017

BenTrillGriffin said: ↑

Spot on bro. The media continues to show us they're reaching and have no idea what they're talking about. LOL
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Staples has been the most realistic.

dadx4 · Nov 22, 2017

There is an article in USA Today about Chip Kelly. Sorry I don't know how to link from my phone. Do we have a contract with Nike?

GameTime1 · Nov 22, 2017

Rawpimple said: ↑

PS I was told awhile ago by someone close to kelly and posted in this thread that said Chip was gonna use UF to go out west. (He likes the west coast more and has recruiting connections there). Then heard the deal with uf was done. Either way he is using both schools to dominate the negotiations. Uf is in such a weak position. They miss out on chip, and fans will go nuts. They ain’t getting frost. So it’s norvell strong in case chip falls through at the last minute.
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Why would kelly need UF to go out west?

crl · Nov 22, 2017

tilly said: ↑

Well he did not go to LA, so you were saying?
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Doesn't matter. I could be wrong but until he's introduced as head coach at UF in a press conference, I will stick to my initial belief.

severnt · Nov 22, 2017

Is it really Kelly's birthday Saturday? Well, duh... everything lines up for announcement after FSU game.

gatorlaxn · Nov 22, 2017

gatorgrl said: ↑

I could happily live in Longwood I think.
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you said, Longwood...........

Matthanuf06 · Nov 22, 2017

GameTime1 said: ↑

Why would kelly need UF to go out west?
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Yeah it doesn't make sense.

If he liked the west coast more then...WHY ISN'T HE LIVING OUT WEST NOW?!?!?!?!?

crl · Nov 22, 2017

tilly said: ↑

The huge narrative this AM was that Kelly WENT to LA, and people here were upset that he didn't come to Gainesville. Some have stood by that he did not go to LA...well now we have a legit source saying he never went to LA.

It goes back to what I said. If Stricklin can't sneak into Ocala late at night, Chip Kelly can't sneak into LAX in the TMZ capital of the universe.
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Doesn't mean he or his agent hasn't talked to them seriously.

JaxGator75 · Nov 22, 2017

Went to Bovada to check if the Kelly to UCLA odds changed. They removed it.

StrengthAndHonor · Nov 22, 2017

Matthanuf06 said: ↑

It is an interesting wrinkle. I don't think his buddies really have a major say, but would you rather:

UF
1. Insane stadium atmosphere
2. SEC tailgating
3. College town partying, probably a little out of the zone of Kelly's buddies
4. Games matter; competing for titles
5. Hotels suck

UCLA
1. Much more sterile stadium atmosphere
2. Weaker tailgating
3. Partying much better in LA
4. 5 star hotel stays
5. Games won't really matter
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I think if you're the Chipster, the lure of winning big in the SEC and dethroning Saban would go a long way in acquiring another shot in the NFL, if he still has those aspirations. Putting in his time at UCLA isn't really going to help his resume much in that regard, unless he's just looking to settle down a bit.

WC53 · Nov 22, 2017

BenTrillGriffin said: ↑

Spot on bro. The media continues to show us they're reaching and have no idea what they're talking about. LOL
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The Media speculate and run wild with rumors and dumb shyp hypotheses, tell me it's not so

I'm in a happy place and if next week something knocks me out of it, so be it. I'll just drink more!

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