Sources: UF & Chip Kelly working on contract details

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So much conflicting reports it's driving me crazy. Franz claims he was told by big time boosters. I doubt he lied. Boosters are the ones who usually fork up the salaries so they'd know. But it could just be a booster getting ahead of himself. I don't believe the frost staying with UCF thing at all but crazier things have happened. Petersen stayed at Boise Freakin State for 8 years
 

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It would be astounding if Scott Frost is spurning God knows how many huge offers to stay at UCF. I find it difficult to believe.

I don't know what I'd do if we hired Kelly. He's been my dream candidate for several years.

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So much conflicting reports it's driving me crazy. Franz claims he was told by big time boosters. I doubt he lied. Boosters are the ones who usually fork up the salaries so they'd know. But it could just be a booster getting ahead of himself. I don't believe the frost staying with UCF thing at all but crazier things have happened. Petersen stayed at Boise Freakin State for 8 years

Boosters blah blah blah. I'm always hearing that this booster said this this booster said that.
 

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Update from my source...

He talked to another ex-UT (Texas) player who is friends with Trey Burton. Burton said that a member of the UF Athletic Dept (assistant AD maybe) called him asking for feedback on Chip Kelly (who he played for). Burton fully endorsed Kelly and said Florida should hire him...

Just so you know... my source is a close personal friend who works in sports media here in Austin and works closely with many ex Longhorn players. I trust that he is telling me what he has heard and not making stuff up.

I know that this was in the coaches thread. But this may be accurate.
 

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For me, I consider Chip Kelly's last 5 years losing seasons. Who considers them CFB winning seasons?
 

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We need a rule to explain who the tweeter is along with posting said tweet or you get a month vacay
 

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If this is true chferg was saying it all day before this.
I'm sure after checking with the senior at Boise State, the next thing they did was drive out to Ferg's trailer in Mizzu to let him know.
 

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So Frost loves UCF so much he's giving away $3M+ over the next 12 months to coach friggin' UCF one more year.

In other news, Goofy is knockin' the bottom out of MInnie Mouse on the front steps of Rat Kingdom and MIckey is selling tickets
 

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Okay. Let's collect where the rumors are from
1) ferg hears it from 247 guy that knew about Macs firing and Grier suspension
2) Franz goes on Buddy Martin show and says its a done deal
3) We have a tweet from Peter Nobody that its a done deal
4) We have a tweet from David Waters about the LB coach

anything else
 

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It would be astounding if Scott Frost is spurning God knows how many huge offers to stay at UCF. I find it difficult to believe.

I don't know what I'd do if we hired Kelly. He's been my dream candidate for several years.
There is absolutely no idea what he has negotiated with UCF as a result of all this attention. I can say that those who work in planning around Gainesville/UF/Alachua County who have run into UCF's president and followed his moves, he is extremely aggressive and wants to make UCF the flagship school in Florida. It sounds funny, but UCF is making moves. Having a bigtime football team would do wonders for UCF's brand. They very well could amend his contract with a $4MM base and $10MM bonus if he gets UCF into a P5 conference. So I really wouldn't be surprised if they offered him something major.

As far as Kelly, I'm not a real big fan of his, but I would be ecstatic if he came here. If that is the case, announce it and let's go!
 

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Okay. Let's collect where the rumors are from
1) ferg hears it from 247 guy that knew about Macs firing and Grier suspension
2) Franz goes on Buddy Martin show and says its a done deal
3) We have a tweet from Peter Nobody that its a done deal
4) We have a tweet from David Waters about the LB coach

anything else
Well the tweet in #4 has been posted several times
 

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Who is Franz Beard?

He’s a hack at Gator Country. Or was last I heard. I lived in the Gainesville/Ocala media market 2003-2014 and he was a regular guest on local radio.

If you listen to Franz, the Gators are going to win every game and sign 48 5-stars in every recruiting class. He’s more of a cheerleader than Scott Carter.

Chip Kelly won at Oregon by paying runners to recruit players with Nike cash. That’s why he had a “show cause” slapped on him. The Gators should steer clear of him.
 
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