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Uncle Luke Predicts Kiffin to UCLA

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I noticed that Jake is doing a lot of tweeting about Kiffin leaving after this season, possibly for UCLA. That's rather interesting. But I'd think major schools want to see him succeeding here for a few more years.
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I would agree about Lane getting another big-time job this quickly.  A place like UCLA might want to make some kind of splash, but that is actually what they did with Chip Kelley and look where they are right now.

This team seems to be trending towards a nice season.  If we get through the Marshall game at 3-0 in conference (I expect the Herd to look more like the team I saw against BYU than the one yesterday against Cincy) a nice season could ramp towards a great season.  We just beat what many feel was a good Charlotte team (I am not that sold on UNCC and their now 2-3 record where they have given up more than 200 points in 5 games).  But a conference road win is always a good thing.
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I highly doubt Kiffin is interested in the UCLA job. He's said over the past couple of years that he loves it at FAU and the only thing that could possibly change him is a chance to work at a true NCG contenter team. So I'm thinking one of the top 10 schools.
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owlsdad said

I would agree about Lane getting another big-time job this quickly.  A place like UCLA might want to make some kind of splash, but that is actually what they did with Chip Kelley and look where they are right now.

This team seems to be trending towards a nice season.  If we get through the Marshall game at 3-0 in conference (I expect the Herd to look more like the team I saw against BYU than the one yesterday against Cincy) a nice season could ramp towards a great season.  We just beat what many feel was a good Charlotte team (I am not that sold on UNCC and their now 2-3 record where they have given up more than 200 points in 5 games).  But a conference road win is always a good thing.
Posted On: Sep 29th 2019, 9:57 AM #389253



Chip Kelly isn’t getting fired yet. He has a 9 million dollar buy out. 
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I obviously didn't make my point - I don't think Lane is getting the UCLA job regardless, but I was saying I don't see UCLA making a hire like Kiffin just for the "name" because that is what they just did with Chip.  I was trying to bring the conversation back to the Charlotte game (to keep Rick happy) and don't think we need to be worrying about Lane leaving.  If we caught fire again and got to 10 or more wins I think the top schools (where he has said are the only places that might intrigue him) would still be a little concerned about last season's 5-7 showing, his social media presence, and how he is so brutally honest now.  Also, JGF is the one who brought up UCLA (and he said Jake has been throwing it out there - I don't know because I don't tweet).

Back to the now, that is 3 games in a row of 40+ points.  If we can keep scoring it is hard to imagine that we would get "out-athleted" by other C-USA teams.  Spencer has proven he can confuse C-USA offenses in the past, so I am anxious to see where we are after the MTSU and Marshall games.
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owlsdad said

I obviously didn't make my point - I don't think Lane is getting the UCLA job regardless, but I was saying I don't see UCLA making a hire like Kiffin just for the "name" because that is what they just did with Chip.  I was trying to bring the conversation back to the Charlotte game (to keep Rick happy) and don't think we need to be worrying about Lane leaving.  If we caught fire again and got to 10 or more wins I think the top schools (where he has said are the only places that might intrigue him) would still be a little concerned about last season's 5-7 showing, his social media presence, and how he is so brutally honest now.  Also, JGF is the one who brought up UCLA (and he said Jake has been throwing it out there - I don't know because I don't tweet).

Back to the now, that is 3 games in a row of 40+ points.  If we can keep scoring it is hard to imagine that we would get "out-athleted" by other C-USA teams.  Spencer has proven he can confuse C-USA offenses in the past, so I am anxious to see where we are after the MTSU and Marshall games.
Posted On: Sep 29th 2019, 10:40 AM #389257



Oops Meant to quote the original chip Kelly point. 
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Just to clarify, Jake tweeted that Uncle Luke predicted Kiffin to UCLA...
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Rick said

Just to clarify, Jake tweeted that Uncle Luke predicted Kiffin to UCLA…
Posted On: Sep 29th 2019, 11:03 AM #389260



Yes … I did do a poll asking if FAU fans would rather do a splash hire with an experienced name or a proven FBS assistant who has never been a HC (someone like Kendal Briles fits into that category, though he is another convo) or a FCS head coach. 

I think Lane is here indefinitely. He’s happy here with his boat and his winning. 

Twitter: @JakeElman97
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Rick said

Just to clarify, Jake tweeted that Uncle Luke predicted Kiffin to UCLA…
Posted On: Sep 29th 2019, 11:03 AM #389260



JakeElman said

Rick said

Just to clarify, Jake tweeted that Unkle Luke predicted Kiffin to UCLA…
Posted On: Sep 29th 2019, 11:03 AM #389260



Yes … I did do a poll asking if FAU fans would rather do a splash hire with an experienced name or a proven FBS assistant who has never been a HC (someone like Kendal Briles fits into that category, though he is another convo) or a FCS head coach. 

I think Lane is here indefinitely. He’s happy here with his boat and his winning. 
Posted On: Sep 29th 2019, 11:17 AM #389262


Boats and winning. Not much more you can ask for as an HC!
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Rick said

Just to clarify, Jake tweeted that Unkle Luke predicted Kiffin to UCLA…
Posted On: Sep 29th 2019, 11:03 AM #389260

He also said FSU will beat Clemson………………….


UCLA is not going to fire Chip.
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