Im taking this with a grain of salt. In my own opinion. I do not think they will pull the trigger to fire him. You can take me on record saying that. I'm telling you what I have been told.
My source, he's told me correct things in the past many times related to the team and recruiting but their has been times where he is wrong too. (Carlton Davis commitment to OSU over Miami during the summer)
Didn't really come on here last night as I had got back from work, my wife is 7 months pregnant and I was tired as **** by the time I was free.
Basically what I was told
* IF anything were to happen it would be within the next few days. Otherwise if nothing happens, expect Golden to be back for another year. Basically it's either going to happen soon or nothing at all and we have to live with it for a whole other year or whenever they can Golden.
* They reviewed after the bowl and we will see what comes of it. They know of hometown kids burning Miami for other schools, fans and alumni complaints.
* A decision will be made very soon. So what I am being told, if Golden were to be fired, let go, resign or whatever you may call it. It would happen after the weekend.
* Their can be assistant coaches leaving, as far as firing.... Don't expect Golden to fire D'Onofrio from what I was told. Coley and Carroll were the names I heard as people who could leave.
* Golden not really budging when it comes towards any staff changes, their is exceptions which have been mentioned here. If anyone is fired or leaves, it will be on their own terms or the higher ups at Miami had part in it. Basically if anyone is fired, it's a scapegoat to try to keep fans happy.. *Cough* (if they can)
* Blake James has no control over firing any of the coaches.
* Their was indeed arguments and fights in locker room after the Pitt game.
* The Williams decommitment was one of more to come if we retain Golden. It was up to a possible 10. Not necessarily are we going to have 10 exact. This is not only for the 2015 class. Their is some solid kids who would stick regardless. (Jaquan, Mullins, etc.)
* Transfer rumors are transfer rumors. Yes. But I was told to expect some transfers.
* The higher ups at the University of Miami have discussed about what to do with Golden and staff. They are not blind nor ignoring what people , alumni and fans are saying. So Golden and the words "fired" have been discussed before.
* I was told they do have the money for the buyout, it's whether or not they will sack up and pay out.
* Butch is a REAL possibility for the University of Miami next coach. And the word of BOT's that do like Butch and some that don't like him. It's very true. Just some people are still sour that he left.
* As far as Golden buyout reducing after January 1st, wasn't told anything about that.
* Golden has been harassed, his family has been upset, and as far as any end of the year conference. Have not heard IF or when it will be.
** Donna might be leaving sooner than expected due to her mothers death.
*** The James Stavridis as Miami's next President rumblings..... does have legs.
