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I sure trust Harlan to do a better job than Woolard but it sounds like he is saying much the same thing. "When deck chairs start moving around again, if there is an again, it's so unpredictable that it's almost tireless effort to try to predict when those things come up," Harlan said. "So I've just decided that the best thing we can do is just focus on ourselves and rise to the things that I know would make us great if things happened again. "We are serious about trying to add great value to (the American Athletic) conference. It's very important to me and this institution that we do so. But also, we're aspirational, as we should be. And if there are things that happen, we want to make sure that we're in the best position, despite the fact that maybe approaches to those things are different from institution to institution." http://www.tampabay.com/sports/college/usf-remains-cryptic-about-power-five-moves/2266477

The more I read about Hiller the more I like the hire. He did a good job at UC and was only let go because the OC Eddie Gran was hired away by Kentucky. The new OC brought in his own guy from Auburn. UC's line has been ranked pretty good both nationally and in the AAC all three years he was there.

"I wish Price was going to be at the combine, but his rocked-up frame and underrated athleticism should pick up steam throughout the pre-draft process. Mostly used as a blocker at run-heavy South Florida, Price made good adjustments to the ball in traffic during his limited reps, despite not having ideal length at the position. He has the base skill set for his best football to be ahead of him." http://thedraftwire.usatoday.com/2016/02/17/2016-nfl-draft-class-pre-combine-tight-end-rankings/

I can't see Reaves leaving unless he got an OC position at a P5 team or a head coaching job. King certainly wouldn't replace him.

Brett McMurphy ‏@McMurphyESPN 42s42 seconds ago Former Tampa Bay Bucs QB Shaun King will join USF's staff in role to be determined, source told @ESPN

Yeah, but this He spent 10 years there then went to Nevada 1 year the UC. Looks like he was headed back and then got a call from Taggart.

He just accepted the same job at Arkansas St. in January http://www.newschannel10.com/story/30992093/offensive-line-coach-darren-hiller-no-longer-coming-to-a-state

The Big12 put out a conference gag order. Supposedly they won't make a decision until summer.

While I don't have a problem with it it is different. Vero is in our state and our conference footprint. Michigan is leaving their state by a long way and going into a recruiting area the rest of their conference doesn't have a footprint in. But there are far worse things in recruiting like coaches lying about other programs, lying to recruits and over-signing, all of which the SEC appears to not have a problem with.

Haha Coach Harbaugh ✔@CoachJim4UM Question of the day: Does anyone find whining to be attractive? Just curious. 1:38 PM - 10 Feb 2016 3,4383,438 Retweets 4,5474,547 likes

It's not Indiana. They hired Mark Hagan from Texas A&M

I just meant that maybe he recommends someone or there is a connection to USF's program. The Arkansas job is for a running back coach

First thing I though of was Indiana. But there's also the Taggart connection with Stanford and Bielema talked Woodie about Arkansas last year so maybe there's a line of communication there.

Rivals tweeted that a P5 conference team is targeting a USF assistant. According to coaching search.com these are the P5 positions open: Arizona State: Defensive line Indiana: Defensive line Iowa: One defensive position Kentucky: Defensive backs Nebraska: Defensive line Stanford: Defensive line Texas Tech: Cornerbacks Vanderbilt: One defensive position Virginia Tech: Defensive backs Wisconsin: Defensive backs Arkansas: Running backs LSU: Running backs Texas: One offensive position

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2614115-most-underrated-2016-college-football-recruiting-classes/page/10

Please. Don't say skip.

Not really news but interesting. The Big 12 hired a couple firms to help them with the TV network and expansion. The first firm is Navigate Research. On their blog in January in a post called "Why Do Conferences Expand?" The have a bullet point: http://www.navigateresearch.com/navigate-research-blog/why-do-conferences-expand The second company is Bevilacqua Helfant Ventures. If you remember back a few years ago they were hired by the Big East to negotiate their TV contract. So both companies at least have good knowledge of USF. http://thisisuconncountry.com/2016/02/big-12-has-hired-two-firms-to-develop-conference-tv-network-vet-expansion-candidates/

Are you kidding? That's a hell of a throw on your knees. It's all upper body and core strength.

It will be interesting to see if any USF staff will have anything to do with Michigan practices. IMG Academy is right in Taggart's recruiting wheelhouse along with the relationship he already has with Harbaugh. A lot of potential recruits at the Academy too. Shaver Manuel went there. http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2016/02/jim_harbaugh_plans_to_hold_mic.html

Taggart said he thinks that this is the best class since he's been here. I would agree and give it an A. But there's this: http://footballscoop.com/news/video-what-if-coaches-were-brutally-honest-about-how-they-felt-about-their-signing-day-classes/

Seems like today anyone who disagrees or has constructive criticism is a "hater". Some people here would benefit from being in a design competition like you have to do in architecture programs where you go in front of a jury that rips apart (sometimes literally) your design. You will never get better at anything if you view all other opinions as hating. I like Flowers a lot but, so far, he makes more plays with his feet or the threat of using them than he does with pinpoint passing. He's just not a consistent passer yet. He is however a baller in the way that Grothe was. That can't be taught. If Woulard can come in and prove himself the better QB I don't have a problem with that. Either way Flowers will play. He's just too good of a playmaker to sit him out.

Not sure if this was posted before but looks like Cinci is going after the Big 12 hard. They obviously have something to hide. http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/2016/02/03/what-uc-hiding-big-12-conference/79713442/

A big part of selecting schools is the money they bring to the table.. And of course size matters: Some question size of UCF's endowment http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/education/os-ucf-endowment-questions-20150321-story.html

From this it looks like he committed before an official offer was made and then he was offered. Then he just de-committed. Still sounds odd. https://ucf.forums.rivals.com/threads/jamal-smith-commits.26771/

OTF ‏@DBDMOLL21 1h1 hour ago I have decomitted from ucf and looking for other offers Heard conflicting stories about his commitment and whether it wasn't accepted or he backed out. Has an offer from USF