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You beat me to itIt's possible we went up knowing he wanted to talk to UCLA but figured we'd go try to close the deal.
I don't think its about money...I think it's about Kelly enjoying all of the attention. Hell, the 49ers will be given him plenty of money for awhileSeems unlikely that Kelly and his agent wouldn't have wanted Florida to know about his plans with UCLA. It's what you do to leverage the deal.
Biggest question is whether money is the primary issue and whether Kelly allows it to become an all-out bidding war.
Something to think about...If UCLA knew Mora was on his way out, who is to say that someone on the inside at UCLA didn't contact Kelly a few days ago, or even yesterday to try and get in his ear, and convinced him not to sign with UF until they could speak with him first.
If it becomes a bidding war it raises a few red flags to me.Seems unlikely that Kelly and his agent wouldn't have wanted Florida to know about his plans with UCLA. It's what you do to leverage the deal.
Biggest question is whether money is the primary issue and whether Kelly allows it to become an all-out bidding war.
It's possible we went up knowing he wanted to talk to UCLA but figured we'd go try to close the deal.
They did, but I think a UCLA insider notified his camp that Mora was going to be firedHis agent David Dunn flew to LA today before UF's people reached NH.
To get UCLA to pull the triggerI don't think it's about money either. He's getting plenty from the NFL. But he had to have known the UCLA job was coming up if that's the job he really wanted. Why go down this long path with us?
If it becomes a bidding war it raises a few red flags to me.
They did, but I think a UCLA insider notified his camp that Mora was going to be fired
FootballScoop tweeting added confirmation: "Florida took their shot. No deal yet."
Advantage UCLA.
To keep a backup ready.I don't think it's about money either. He's getting plenty from the NFL. But he had to have known the UCLA job was coming up if that's the job he really wanted. Why go down this long path with us?