Chip Kelly to UCLA: $4 Mil/Year

[ThreatMatrix]

Well, they’re saving some money with not having to pay a buyout to get Chip, they saved money when separating from Mac. No reason for the deal to die because of this, they need to get this done.

Money aside. It's just logistically difficult to build that fast.

 

[ThreatMatrix]

So this begs the question. When has Kelly seen the facilities?

In any case I doubt we see a presser today (Friday).

 

[crosscreekcooter]

The money they are saving in Mac's departure won't cover the A&E fees in the all-in-one

 

[gatorbait1906]

Money aside. It's just logistically difficult to build that fast.

I hear you but, if they truly commit to it, it should be done no later than spring ball of 2020.

Plus they’ve already done some research and leg work with bids . Wasn’t the original goal by the beginning-mid of 2019?

 

[Ancient Reptile]

he might not be able to guarantee it finishes on time, construction rarely does, but they can make a commitment to break ground at a specific time and you can continue raising money as it is in the process.

Reasonable and, perhaps, a compromise that could be agreed to, but it is not"done in 19"..

 

[Ancient Reptile]

Btw, when did Kelly tour the facilities to learn how bad they are? Is he on campus now?

 

[NVGator]

So this begs the question. When has Kelly seen the facilities?

Exactly my question. @Marianna-FL_Gator When did he view our facilities or how does he know the condition? I'm not saying he's right, but something doesn't make sense.

God I hope we don't lose out on him because we won't get in an arms race.

 

[KronoGator]

Exactly my question. @Marianna-FL_Gator When did he view our facilities or how does he know the condition? I'm not saying he's right, but something doesn't make sense.

Yeah something is weird in all this.

 

[Kaybru]

Give Gatorade or Exactech Naming rights and let them cough up a nice check to help cover the stand alone facility. Make up the rest of the funds with contributions and loans. Every other SEC school has went into debt to build new stand alones FF.
#GetChip2TheSwamp

 

[Zambo]

Well it’s Friday is it not? What’s the freaking deal?

 

[AugustaGator]

Well it’s Friday is it not? What’s the freaking deal?

Pafos

 

[ufgator812]

Guys, this has been the least productive week I’ve had in recent memory. I’m gonna need something to happen soon.

But enough about your bowel movements...

 

[MertzJay26]

Well, it’s Friday and I don’t see a press conference...

#FakeNews

 

[Theologator]

All of the Kelly speculation took off based on an unsubstantiated report from Franz Beard on 247. Early this morning (Friday, 11/17) Beard posted a CYA column that essentially says “no news isn’t news” and this little nugget:

“The last thing Scott Stricklin needs is to name a new football coach at UF and for the Gator Nation to feel deflated and that’s what will happen if Kelly isn’t the guy.”

Translation: if Kelly isn’t the guy it will deflate Franz Beard’s credibility even further. He’s the one who touched off the frenzy of speculation and now he wants to blame Scott Stricklin if he (Beard) was wrong?

I’ve got my reservations about Kelly due to his “show cause” and likely desire to return to the NFL. I hope UF’s next coach has a successful 10-12 year run. Frost seems the guy to me & I’d be more excited by Stoops than Kelly. But whether or not Kelly becomes the hire, Beard’s report was premature and decidedly unhelpful to the process or to his readers.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Btw, when did Kelly tour the facilities to learn how bad they are? Is he on campus now?

His people meet with our people. His trusted people walk around take pics. It isnt hard.

I wouldnt surprise me at all if they havent actual met face to face. The trip to the cabin is always the last thing to occur.

 

[Keene-Flint]

What happens next in the Kelly situation? There seems to be two camps that indicate nothing was ever happening and the other that says its all being hammered out and to be patient. What is the next step for each? If the "he was never coming here" camp turns out to be right who do we get and how much of a let down is it? I cant imagine Gatornation being okay with anyone other than Kelly or Frost and if we miss on Kelly does Frost even want to come after this whole week?
Thanks for your insights in advance!

 

[veroG8tr]

I sleep late. Somebody please text me in the morning if there is a PC announced.
My number is (407)867-5309
If Jenny answers tell her to wake me.

I am literally crying laughing right now!

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Well, it’s Friday and I don’t see a press conference... #FakeNews

You shut your mouth when your talking to me.

 

[JCTow]

You shut your mouth when your talking to me.

 

[jdh5484]

Anticipation