McCarney to the Gaytors

[USFDan]

This sucks and to lose him to them really sucks.

http://blogs.tampabay.com/usf/2008/02/mccarney-expect.html#comments

[___ Eats It]

Dammit, what the hell?  This is probably why he chose to back out of the USA gig.

Son of a b*tch...

[JoeB]

I certainly don't like him leaving for UF, but like I said in another thread, we'll be just fine without him.  He was only here one year.

[Feld44]

Even though it stinks to lose a coach of this caliber, says something about our program if other top colleges are trying to raid our staff. With that being said, it'd be nice to be able to throw more money at these guys to keep them around!

[Brad]

"Neidermayer? Dead! ... Marmalard? Dead! ... McCarney? ...  fuggetaboutit...

[ABullAboveAnyOther]

Hate to lose him, but his impact will be felt for the next few years. Remember not just players learn from great coaches.  Young coaches also learn from coaches, hopefully we had plenty of guys who were able to learn from him while he was here.  I hate the Gators.

[Doctor Bull]

We all understood that he wasn't going to be here very long since he wanted to be a head coach again, but to lose him to UF when he isn't even getting a promotion just really stinks.  I wish him the best, and he will be the only person associated with that program I will ever say that about.

[flsportsfan83]

its tough to swallow that he is going to UF. Does he have any ties to Meyer? I guess Conrats Coach Mac.

[Brad]

From Brett's Blog:

McCarney offered position, likely headed to UF

Posted February 08, 2008 by Brett McMurphy

Updated Feb 08, 2008 at 12:38 PM

University of South Florida defensive line coach Dan McCarney has been offered a position with the University of Florida and an announcement on McCarney’s hiring at could come today, sources in Gainesville said Friday.

McCarney, who could not be reached for comment, came to USF after 12 seasons at Iowa State. Under McCarney, USF DE George Selvie earned All-American honors.

McCarney recently was offered the head coaching position at South Alabama, but turned it down. “I was honored to be considered and be involved with it,” McCarney told The Tribune last week. “[south Alabama AD] Joe Gottfried is one of the great administrators in college athletics.”

McCarney also was one of two finalists for the head coaching job at Northern Illinois, but withdrew from consideration.

The Gators are losing co-defensive coordinator Greg Mattison, who is leaving after three seasons for a position with the Baltimore Ravens.

USF coach Jim Leavitt will now have two openings on his staff after cornerbacks coach Rich Rachel was reassigned to director of high school relations. 

[JoeB]

We need a decent CB Coach with all the young DBs.