- Sep 8, 2014
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(from coaching search):
Rick Neuheisel says Jim McElwain’s recent raise and extension is deserved, but the offense needs to get going soon.
McElwain’s deal was extended one year through 2022 and included a $200,000 raise to $4.48 million annually.
“They hired him for his offensive acumen. … He’s coming there with the idea he’s going to be an offensive guy,” Neuheisel said on SiriusXM College Sports Nation. “We thought he and Nussmeier would fashion together a big-time offense. Maybe it would’ve been had Will Grier stayed, but when Grier got suspended for PEDs, it’s been on stall. While they’ve found ways to win the SEC East, the East has been nothing in comparison to the SEC West and Alabama.
“It’s a nice tribute, and with a new AD showing this excitement, but I think a lot of Gator fans want to see some offense. We’ll see if Malik Zaire can make some difference. A lot of people want to see offense. (But) the guy who’s won the East twice is fifth in the league in salary.”
Rick Neuheisel says Jim McElwain’s recent raise and extension is deserved, but the offense needs to get going soon.
McElwain’s deal was extended one year through 2022 and included a $200,000 raise to $4.48 million annually.
“They hired him for his offensive acumen. … He’s coming there with the idea he’s going to be an offensive guy,” Neuheisel said on SiriusXM College Sports Nation. “We thought he and Nussmeier would fashion together a big-time offense. Maybe it would’ve been had Will Grier stayed, but when Grier got suspended for PEDs, it’s been on stall. While they’ve found ways to win the SEC East, the East has been nothing in comparison to the SEC West and Alabama.
“It’s a nice tribute, and with a new AD showing this excitement, but I think a lot of Gator fans want to see some offense. We’ll see if Malik Zaire can make some difference. A lot of people want to see offense. (But) the guy who’s won the East twice is fifth in the league in salary.”