Well, David Cutcliffe is not heading to Knoxville. The Duke head coach is a Blue Devil. Cutcliffe released this statement Friday morning through the Duke sports information office."After much thought and consideration, Karen and I reached the decision that Duke is the place for our family," Cutcliffe said. "We have both family members and lifetime friends in the Knoxville community and share a deep respect for the University of Tennessee. Our ties to the school and the Eastern Tennessee area are obvious. But before Tennessee's hiring process comes to a conclusion, I know that Duke University is where we want to coach."
According to govolsxtra.com, "staff issues" were the "snag" that could have unraveled this whole idea from Knoxville's point-of-view...
They did... apparently, Cutcliffe was supposed to integrate his staff with the six assistants left behind by the Kiffin Administration- to the tune of $3-million that UT wouldn't have to cash out immediately if Coach Cut wouldn't want anything to do with them... which is a fairly common practice...
Cutcliffe, naturally, declined that option...
According to govolsxtra.com, "staff issues" were the "snag" that could have unraveled this whole idea from Knoxville's point-of-view...
They did... apparently, Cutcliffe was supposed to integrate his staff with the six assistants left behind by the Kiffin Administration- to the tune of $3-million that UT wouldn't have to cash out immediately if Coach Cut wouldn't want anything to do with them... which is a fairly common practice...
Cutcliffe, naturally, declined that option...
"I've said all along that what makes Duke so special is the people, and that is the truth. We've received tremendous support from President Brodhead, Kevin White and the rest of the school's administration and are very grateful for their efforts. We have the best coaching staff in the country, and are convinced that we will continue to build a successful football program that both the Duke and Durham communities will be proud of."
Media reports were swirling including OSG Sports that Cutcliffe was going to take the head coaching job at Tennessee.
Who does Tennessee go to now? Why not just let Kippy Brown run the show for a year for on the job training. It may not be popular but might be necessary to keep the recruiting class together.
There are reports out of Knoxville that athletic direction Mike Hamilton is meeting with a "mystery candidate"
The wildest rumor I've heard is that Steve Spurrier was in Knoxville last night watching the UT men's basketball game. Maybe he's the mystery man.
The "Big Orange" circus continues.
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