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Leavitt Not Interested In UM, ‘Bama Openings
Posted Nov 28, 2006 by Brett McMurphy
Updated Nov 28, 2006 at 06:42 PM
TAMPA - University of South Florida coach Jim Leavitt, speculated as a possible candidate for openings at Miami and Alabama, said Tuesday he is not interested in either position.
‘‘What’s happening behind the scenes I have no idea, but I have no interest in going anywhere,’’ Leavitt said.
Following Saturday’s upset of No. 7 West Virginia, Leavitt was mentioned by various national media outlets as a candidate for Miami and Alabama. Leavitt had not directly denied interest in those positions until his weekly news conference Tuesday.
‘‘I’m glad my name is mentioned, I hope my name is mentioned every year because that means we are winning,’’ Leavitt said. ‘‘If my name is not mentioned anywhere, I may not be anywhere. People know how much I love this place. I don’t have any interest in anything.’‘
Leavitt previously turned down offers from Kansas State last year (six years, $9 million) and Alabama in 2002 (five years, $6 million) to remain at USF. Each time, Leavitt received a new contract for staying with USF.
Leavitt just completed the first year of his seven-year, $7 million deal guiding the Bulls to an 8-4 record and a second consecutive bowl berth.
An official announcement won’t be made until Sunday, but USF will play East Carolina (7-5) in the Papajohns.com Bowl in Birmingham, Ala., on Dec. 23. The Pirates officially accepted a bid Tuesday.
‘‘I’ve always said from the beginning when I got here, that I hope I can retire from here and sit up in the stands and watch the Bulls win championships,’’ said Leavitt, 69-43 in 10 seasons at USF. ‘‘I don’t even think about all of that [other jobs]. I have the best job in the country, I do.
‘‘If I have the best job in the country why would I be interested in anything else? Ten years from now, they’ll probably have run me out of here by then because they will be worn out with me. I wear too many people out.’’
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Por (Rodger Smith) on November 28, 2006 (Suggest removal)
As a USF Alum, I am happy top hear Coach Leavitt wants to stay. We will be a powerhouse in a few years. The coach deserves another raise to his 1 million/year salary.
Suggest removalPor (AnhVu Nguyen) on November 28, 2006 (Suggest removal)
It is nice to see someone love his job as much as Leavitt. How did USF get so lucky? Leavitt will be our legend and football icon.
Suggest removalPor (Brian Rolph) on November 28, 2006 (Suggest removal)
This annual speculation of Leavitt is getting old. How many times does the guy need to reject the so called established programs to stay at USF for people to believe what he has said over and over and over again. This is his dream job and he is going nowhere. I don’t care if it is UF, FSU, Miami or USC. He is going nowhere. The only job he may strongly consider someday if offered is the Bucs head coaching job. He could stay in the Bay area where he loves and coach at the next level. However, he would probably turn the Bucs down as well.
Suggest removalPor (chris post) on November 28, 2006 (Suggest removal)
Leavitt the beaver is good,but not that good.I think he is overpaid to coach USF as well.
Suggest removalPor (chris harmon) on November 29, 2006 (Suggest removal)
chris post - ridiculous post.
Suggest removalPor (Stephen Blackehart) on November 30, 2006 (Suggest removal)
Now, if we can also keep our coordinators…we may indeed have the makings of a true power over the next few years.
Suggest removalI have to say that before this season, I was pretty unimpressed by the offensive playcalling. Maybe it’s having one offensive coordinator instead of two…or maybe it’s just having a QB who can execute the plan, but things are definitely looking up for the Bulls.
Kinda makes you wonder why they didn’t start this program a long time ago.
Por (Brian Holbrook) on December 01, 2006 (Suggest removal)
Look to the Marshal donations to USF and you will see why the school did not have a program a long time ago. In the grand scheme of things I imagine they have made up for the loss of that funding.
As for offensive play calling ... when things work you are a genius and when they don’t you are an idiot. However, the upgrade in QB and receivers certainly help. Throughout the season I have seen Randolph make some obscene catches. While Julmiste appeared to lack a certain “touch” on the ball, his receiving core was not helping him out alot either.
Next year I look for Edwards, Jackson, Johnson, and Erkskin to continue to improve with Grothe. Not to mention whatever talent we are building up on the sidelines.
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