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Agreed. Saw a quote years ago where Clapton told someone who called him the greatest guitar player ever something along the lines of "thank you but that would be Prince."

Thats why Canes6 comment surprised me, unless it was just a courtesy convo to talk about interest.

This year? Was it a casual conversation or serious inquiry? He was pretty clear he wouldnt even consider Bama for the OC job and stated his desire to stay in broadcasting for now. Would be interesting if somehow all that is different when it comes to the UM OC job.

His name only comes up on wishlists. There is ZERO indication that he wants this or any other OC job at this time. He openly stated he wouldnt take the Bama job when asked about it, and said he wants to stay in the broadcast booth.

No idea. But he's definitely still a gamble due to his recent past, similar to Sarkisian a few years back.

Agreed. Which is why the ideal situation would be Candle gets the OC spot now, Frost gets an analyst position to rehab his image, familiarize himself with UM, and collect his Nebraska buyout. In two years Candle moves on to a lower level P5 HC position and Frost is ready to jump in as OC. No OC...

Yeah. He seems to post as a fan, not an insider, frequently. He likes Candle so he makes that tweet in response to the other Candle related tweet. But given his status as the NIL guy people assume its because he knows something.

Exactly. I wouldnt be surprised if he found that extension insulting. The new AD basically came in and lowered his salary while putting in incentives as if he were telling Candle he has to prove himself to the AD. Given Candles established track record at that level and interest from higher...

True...but just remember who you are replying to!

Yep. Confession for the wealthy typically ended in two Hail Marys and a coin purse full of silver and gold passing hands.

Candles extension this year, under a new AD, was less than flattering. After betting on himself as a HC and trusting that Toledo would appreciate him, he may decide higher pay and exposure, and Miami as a stepping stone to a better HC job in the future is a good move..which it would be. As for...

So basically, the usual...

By all accounts Candle was a leading candidate last year as well. The "Mario wants an archaic offense" nonsense is overblown

So Candle OC and Frost as an offensive analyst to give him a couple years to rehab his image behind the scenes? With his Nebraska buyout Id imagine we can get Frost here for a bargain price as an analyst? Id love that scenario.

Yes. Even have the banner in the UCF tinker toy stadium to prove it!

Difference being we dont have the players YET. Nebraska never will. We have the recruiting base to get the right kinds of players for his system. He tried at Nebraska but many transferred out after a season or two because they didnt want to be in Nebraska.

Curious about the Ruggiero talk that you seemed to be dialed in to. Was there actually any dialogue between the two parties? Any serious consideration or just a feeling out process?

It will likely be someone more established just because Mario blew the first hire and we dont have time to gamble with a young up and comer who may flame out at the higher level. But to say a young up and comer wouldnt come here due to fear of Mario is silly. Those kinds of opportunities dont...

Impressive..you run in elite circles! 🤣

Not doubting the legitimacy of what they know. But the actual article has no info beyond Mario and Nuss (or his rep?) speaking. That doesnt necessarily mean anything more than Nuss reached out to gauge interest.