Stricklin to Florida?

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Originally Posted by Liverpooldawg

Look what the Confederates dragged in. They have to stir the pot somehow on us. They have YET to be right about anything on us.

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I don't think the confederates would start this rumor. This would upset us about as much as our gold coach leaving. Won't matter.

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Originally Posted by DownwardDawg

I don't think the confederates would start this rumor. This would upset us about as much as our gold coach leaving. Won't matter.

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Yes they would. The source there virtually says they did. Y'all ought to know that by now.

IF Strick does leave we should go all in on BJORK........ He will be available soon*******

He wouldn't take it if offered. He has no backbone and it would take balls to make the move. Which I highly question if he has any. We wouldn't be so lucky.

he gone

There are a lot of athletic directors in our conference that look better now that we all have 100 million dollar or more athletic budgets. He can be replaced very easily.

I seen it. Do you want him to take it?

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Originally Posted by WinningIsRelentless

Bs he said no at first and Mark told him it was either him or ray.

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That would be an interesting story if it were true. But it's not.

CL reports he was offered. Grab the popcorn

Stricklin is reportedly at an Athletic Director's conference in Dallas, TX. Interesting to say the least.

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Originally Posted by TheRef

Stricklin is reportedly at an Athletic Director's conference in Dallas, TX. Interesting to say the least.

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And he was just named Athletic Director of the year this year. Many on here have very distorted view of his job performance and how it's seen nationally

So if he's considering this you have to wonder why? Does he see the writing on the wall?

Is that why Dan doesn't really seem to be into this HC of an SEC W team now?

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Originally Posted by msstate7

He didn't fire Mullen after the USA loss. The only thing holding us back from sec titles, top 10 recruiting classes, and a natty is Dan Mullen... SS is too weak to make the move that puts us on bama's level**

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Sad...you used to be a pretty damn good poster.

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Originally Posted by Really Clark?

And he was just named Athletic Director of the year this year. Many on here have very distorted view of his job performance and how it's seen nationally

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Yep. Not to mention the hundreds of millions of dollars he's raised for a school in the poorest state in the U.S.A.

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Originally Posted by blacklistedbully

Sad...you used to be a pretty damn good poster.

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Must not understand what these **** imply

http://www.onlygators.com/09/20/2016...us-at-florida/

The Florida Gators‘ extended search for an athletic director to replace Jeremy Foley may be reaching its conclusion.

Mississippi State’s Scott Stricklin, one of a few athletic directors targeted after Florida’s initial round of conversations came up empty, has reportedly been offered the job, according to the Clarion-Ledger.

Sources said Stricklin turned down the offer earlier this month but Florida returned with a better offer within the last couple of days. The deal, a source said, was for at least $1 million but could be upwards of $1.4 million. Stricklin made about $500,000 at Missisisppi State.
Less than an hour earlier, FootballScoop.com reported that Stricklin is Florida’s top candidate and could be “closing in on the job very soon.”

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Originally Posted by dawgday166

So if he's considering this you have to wonder why? Does he see the writing on the wall?

Is that why Dan doesn't really seem to be into this HC of an SEC W team now?

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???? This makes no sense. He sees the writing on the wall so he is wanting to get out before it gets bad.....to Florida. One of the Top 10 jobs in the country. Elite. That's worse than the Mullen running off DC who fall upward in program profiles. That's some incredible luck to be the AD that was in charge when things take a nose dive to end up at Florida. Use some common sense

Mike Bonner reporting it also...though what's really being reported is that UF is upping their offer from one Strick turned down a month ago.

Keep in mind, current Jeremy Foley hates Dan Mullen, and would love to stick it to us as much as possible. Remember, he came hard after DC Geoff Collins prior to our Orange Bowl game, and got him.

Also consider that Foley intends to stay "involved", with an office down the hall so he can still have authority over whoever they get. It's being reported that's why other candidates have said, "Thanks..but no thanks".

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Originally Posted by WinningIsRelentless

The only big 3 hire he made was Rick Ray. Let that sink in.

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You are so uninformed I don't know where to begin. Incredibly ignorant and naive.

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Originally Posted by HereComesTheSpiral

Must not understand what these **** imply

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Oh, I get it. But his sarcasm is in ridicule of a position hardly anyone in the, "pissed at Dan" crowd takes. He has consistently been taking these straw-man arguments to the extreme..mostly w/o sarcasm.

What's the going rate for a good athletic director? I thought Byrne had balls of steel. We were paying him less than half of what loafers is making. If UF is offering 1.4 million, maybe Strick should take it. I have a hard time justifying anything near that.

Scott is a great guy and has a great family. His roots are in Starkville. That being said, I would definitely take the UF job. He'd have huge shoes to fill, but his salary and his athletics budget would double. He's done a lot of good for the university, but many folks are unsatisfied with the growth he's helped to initiate over the last several years. He's probably hearing from people that want him to start going towards the OM route in order to recruit better players, which is something he'd be very uncomfortable with. I hope he stays, but would totally understand if he goes.

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Originally Posted by WinningIsRelentless

Bs he said no at first and Mark told him it was either him or ray.

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Nope.

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Originally Posted by Really Clark?

???? This makes no sense. He sees the writing on the wall so he is wanting to get out before it gets bad.....to Florida. One of the Top 10 jobs in the country. Elite. That's worse than the Mullen running off DC who fall upward in program profiles. That's some incredible luck to be the AD that was in charge when things take a nose dive to end up at Florida. Use some common sense

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Ok ... I really don't know. Just wondering since he went to MSU and expectations here are much lower across the board than they will be at FL. Of course if they get basketball going again they be real good shape.

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Originally Posted by dawgday166

So if he's considering this you have to wonder why? Does he see the writing on the wall?

Is that why Dan doesn't really seem to be into this HC of an SEC W team now?

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$1 million dollar raise written on that wall

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Originally Posted by DancingRabbit

$1 million dollar raise written on that wall

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That certainly some incentive.

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Originally Posted by blacklistedbully

Mike Bonner reporting it also...though what's really being reported is that UF is upping their offer from one Strick turned down a month ago.

Keep in mind, current Jeremy Foley hates Dan Mullen, and would love to stick it to us as much as possible. Remember, he came hard after DC Geoff Collins prior to our Orange Bowl game, and got him.

Also consider that Foley intends to stay "involved", with an office down the hall so he can still have authority over whoever they get. It's being reported that's why other candidates have said, "Thanks..but no thanks".

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Foley and more importantly the boosters and president give zero sh%# about Mullen being our coach and sticking it to us. That's out there. I like a lot of your points usually especially at UNM but that's off the reservation.

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Originally Posted by DancingRabbit

$1 million dollar raise written on that wall

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I guess Scott's agent learned a few things from Mullen's about leverage....

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Originally Posted by Really Clark?

Foley and more importantly the boosters and president give zero sh%# about Mullen being our coach and sticking it to us. That's out there. I like a lot of your points usually especially at UNM but that's off the reservation.

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You remember when there was all that talk about Dan going to UF? Florida fans on other boards were telling everyone there was no way in hell that would happen as long as Foley was AD because Foley despises Mullen.

Do I think Foley would hire someone unqualified from MSU to make life hard on Dan? No. Do I think he'd consider it extra motivation to take something from Dan if that something was also qualified as a candidate? You bet. If he could improve his position and also stick it to a rival, he would absolutely consider it and factor it into his thinking, IMO.

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Originally Posted by dawgday166

That certainly some incentive.

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Yep. He can make up to $1.4 MIL with this counter offer. Tough choice with his and his wife's roots so tied to us

Bye Loafers! Can't wait for Mullen to follow..

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Originally Posted by blacklistedbully

You remember when there was all that talk about Dan going to UF? Florida fans on other boards were telling everyone there was no way in hell that would happen as long as Foley was AD because Foley despises Mullen.

Do I think Foley would hire someone unqualified from MSU to make life hard on Dan? No. Do I think he'd consider it extra motivation to take something from Dan if that something was also qualified as a candidate? You bet. If he could improve his position and also stick it to a rival, he would absolutely consider it and factor it into his thinking, IMO.

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Bulk of that in real life had to do with them wanting to seperate from Urban Myer connections because of how it ended down their. They have not considered a single coach from the Myer tree since. Is there an issue between Foley and Mullen, probably, but not nearly to the extent that they consider us a rival to stick it to.

"So Greg, how's life outside S'Vegas?"

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Originally Posted by Really Clark?

Bulk of that in real life had to do with them wanting to seperate from Urban Myer connections because of how it ended down their. They have not considered a single coach from the Myer tree since. Is there an issue between Foley and Mullen, probably, but not nearly to the extent that they consider us a rival to stick it to.

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Its not that they consider MSU a rival...it's that Foley does not like Dan. I also suspect an added incentive for Foley is he gets to send a message to other SEC programs considering raiding his staff.

We took from UF when we hired Dan. Now Foley has taken Collins (and notably did not wait until after the Orange Bowl), and is apparently trying to take Strick.

Stirck is a qualified candidate, otherwise Foley would not do it...but I think it entirely plausible part of Foley's motivation is to punish Dan by taking apart his team, and again, showing other SEC programs he has a long memory for any who screws with his staff.

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Originally Posted by blacklistedbully

Its not that they consider MSU a rival...it's that Foley does not like Dan. I also suspect an added incentive for Foley is he gets to send a message to other SEC programs considering raiding his staff.

We took from UF when we hired Dan. Now Foley has taken Collins (and notably did not wait until after the Orange Bowl), and is apparently trying to take Strick.

Stirck is a qualified candidate, otherwise Foley would not do it...but I think it entirely plausible part of Foley's motivation is to punish Dan by taking apart his team, and again, showing other SEC programs he has a long memory for any who screws with his staff.

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Dan didn't take a part his team. The issue is with Urban anyone connected to him. Just using the message board rumors like you did previously points to a lot of issues and Foley having cover up a lot of mess to try and keep it together. Dan taking a HC and doing it the right way, waiting until after the title game to fully take the reigns here, there is nothing about that that crippled Florida.

Just heard about this. I hope to God he takes it. Please, please, please!

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Originally Posted by blacklistedbully

Its not that they consider MSU a rival...it's that Foley does not like Dan. I also suspect an added incentive for Foley is he gets to send a message to other SEC programs considering raiding his staff.

We took from UF when we hired Dan. Now Foley has taken Collins (and notably did not wait until after the Orange Bowl), and is apparently trying to take Strick.

Stirck is a qualified candidate, otherwise Foley would not do it...but I think it entirely plausible part of Foley's motivation is to punish Dan by taking apart his team, and again, showing other SEC programs he has a long memory for any who screws with his staff.

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Dude, please stop. Professional men do not think this way. Women maybe, but not grown men. They are not giving Dan Mullen one second of thought.

If our AD is so bad then why is Florida after him for $1.4 million?

I don't know if SS is good or bad but I do know we are in much better shape in all programs in my lifetime.

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Originally Posted by dawgday166

So if he's considering this you have to wonder why? Does he see the writing on the wall?

Is that why Dan doesn't really seem to be into this HC of an SEC W team now?

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It's called Athletic Director not Football Director.

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Originally Posted by DownwardDawg

Dude, please stop. Professional men do not think this way. Women maybe, but not grown men. They are not giving Dan Mullen one second of thought.

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I can tell you from personal experience you are wrong. Professional men don't hurt their own company by making decisions just to harm a rival, but they absolutely do sometimes make a move that helps their company while also sticking it to a rival.

In a lot of business decisions there are multiple moves a company can make. There are multiple factors that are considered in most of those cases. If you don't think a business decision can be at least a little influenced by how a decision-maker feels about a competitor, rival or someone they dislike, then you are naive.