Warped

Ahem ;D

Thoughts out to the Dorsey's and all of us that are part of the USF family...

You couldn't be further from the truth in regards to Miami. They made their program by brining in speed from Florida, and great coaching (Jimmy Johnson, Dennis Erickson--although he cheated, Butch Davis). Miami and FSU were the teams that realized "We'd rather the All-Florida players vs the All-America players", and built their programs on that ideal. Ultimately, other schools caught up to that philosophy. The move from Big East to ACC has no bearing on recruiting for Miami. They're always going to go up against FSU and UF, not Penn St/Syracuse/fill in your favorite northeast team here. Miami's problem now is that they don't have the coaching to reign in the speed and use it to their advantage. And bringing in a coach who was the head of the those that were brawlin' last year won't help their reputation. As for FSU, the wholesale coaching changes on the offensive side of the ball should show that Bowden has seen the light. Factor in his comments, and he's hardly "one foot in the grave". He's much better off than JoePa in his team's potential to be good and continue that success. Mark it down, they're in the BCS next year. It helps that the ACC will be relatively weak again given who's graduating and the coaching shuffles. You're correct in your UF and USF analysis.

I'd recommend Dr. Seth Gasser, but he's at FOI, too.

They did have an OC in place, until Saban decided to throw $1million/yr towards Jimbo at the 11th hour. As for Steele's replacement, it's almost 100% understood that it will be Amato, so no worries from the USF front.

If Saban truly called Marve, then that's a recruiting violation. The dead period doesn't end until tomorrow.

That's because Dawsey flat out denied it. If it was true way back then maybe he should have gone to Bama with other liar... That was coachspeak. He didn't flat out deny it like Saban denied Bama. He basically said "I'm happy at USF". BIG difference.

Saban did the same thing when he went to the Dolphins, and Jimbo wouldn't budge. I think in the end, he'll end up at FSU, but who knows with Bama? In any case, Dawsey is an excellent pickup for FSU, and a big loss for USF. Hopefully USF can find a replacement somewhat close to Dawsey's skills.

probably because no one wanted it to happen. it's been rumored for awhile. fsu seems to be getting whoever they want. if they get jimbo fisher over alabama i'll be impressed. i guess i had hope that dawsey would stay here, though. It looks like FSU's biggest problem is holding on to Kevin Steele. He's the LB coach. Saban is trying to steal him and Jimbo away. As an FSU fan, I'd much rather Steele stay and lose out on Fisher. Should make for an interesting FSU/Bama game in Sept next season.

And I got ridiculed for saying this would happen a month ago

You don't think he'll be drafted?? Wanna place a bet? Hell, he'll be a 1st day draft pick. He was one of the best LBs in the nation this year.

Dawsey

I'd jump in (since I posted the Dawsey to FSU rumor earlier), but JDBull has pretty much stated everything I'd say. It's coach speak. What is he supposed to say? "I hate it here and am looking elsewhere"? No. As of now, it's understood that the OC at FSU will get to make his decision about OL and WR coach. Since the OC hasn't been hired yet, there hasn't been an offer to any WR coach (which includes Dawsey). Once the OC is hired, the official offer will come down. At that point is when it's more important to hear what Dawsey has to say. As of now, what more can he say other than "I'm happy"?

ET, Tampa may be > than Tally, but not at his level of coaching experience. At some point he has to make a move up the ladder, and a position coach at FSU is higher up that ladder than a position coach at USF. It's really as simple as that. When you factor in it being his alma mater (whom I'm sure most would have a much higher loyalty to than any professional team) and a coach that gave him his first job, it's pretty clear cut. Except for those that are Mocs. Blinded by their own inferiority is understandable

As for Rainey, are his own comments on record not enough evidence for you?