Posted on 11/30/2004 6:14:14 AM PST by MikefromOhio
I have been worried about how the President of UF, Bernie Matchen, has been sticking his ego into this coaching search. The connection between Matchen and Meyer (Univ of Utah) was one that couldn't be overlooked and it was suspected that, unless something happened at ND or Michigan (which I believe Meyer also had a "dream job" out for also), that we was coming to Gainesville.
I have been personally turned off by how the new President of UF has handled the situation altogether. He basically told Steve Spurrier to "get in line like everyone else". Now, despite what you think about Steve Spurrier, you don't treat him like that; he deserves a bit more respect than that. And, the word on the ground here in Gainesville is that Spurrier was interested in coming back to Florida, Matchen's gruff manner in which he handled Spurrier is what sent Spurrier elsewhere (South Carolina).
I just hope that the Gators get a forward-looking, attacking-style coach that has good recruiting roots. I definitely think that Petrino is the best pick.
sigh
And to the Bungles (of all teams).
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