Congrats to Coach McCarney - He's Earned It

**Jonecy** · 12-07-2008, 09:34 PM

I just wanted to say that I'm really happy for Coach Mac and wish him the best in the BCS title game. There's no doubt he has put in his time and paid his dues, so it's awesome to see him living out one of his dreams and playing for all the marbles.

With that said, I'd also like to see the Big XII beat the SEC for the biggest prize in CF, so I'll probably be rooting for OU too. It will be an awesome title game regardless.

**kingcy** · 12-07-2008, 09:40 PM

If they win do you think he will call Pollard and tell him he has a BCS title ring now and have now been to places ISU has never been.

**alaskaguy** · 12-07-2008, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by Jonecy

I just wanted to say that I'm really happy for Coach Mac and wish him the best in the BCS title game. There's no doubt he has put in his time and paid his dues, so it's awesome to see him living out one of his dreams and playing for all the marbles.

With that said, I'd also like to see the Big XII beat the SEC for the biggest prize in CF, so I'll probably be rooting for OU too. It will be an awesome title game regardless.

If Mac is offered the New Mexico job he will likely miss the BCS title game.

**Rogue52** · 12-07-2008, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by kingcy

If they win do you think he will call Pollard and tell him he has a BCS title ring now and have now been to places ISU has never been.

No.

**AirWalke** · 12-07-2008, 09:44 PM

Wow, when did I miss McCarney getting hired by Florida?

**SeattleClone** · 12-07-2008, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by kingcy

If they win do you think he will call Pollard and tell him he has a BCS title ring now and have now been to places ISU has never been.

Mac is way too classy for that type of ****.

**bawbie** · 12-07-2008, 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by AirWalke

Wow, when did I miss McCarney getting hired by Florida?

Maybe USF is actually playing for the title, not Florida?

**C.John** · 12-07-2008, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by AirWalke

Wow, when did I miss McCarney getting hired by Florida?

On February 6, 2007, McCarney accepted a position as the Defensive Line Coach and Assistant Head Coach at the University of South Florida [2]. On February 8, 2008, McCarney accepted the same position at the University of Florida.

I believe the answer is in February.

**kingcy** · 12-07-2008, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by AirWalke

Wow, when did I miss McCarney getting hired by Florida?

University of Florida Athletics ***GatorZone.com***

**Rogue52** · 12-07-2008, 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by bawbie

Maybe USF is actually playing for the title, not Florida?

Mac is D-Line coach at Florida now. But he's not the head coach, so I don't think any of this really matters. They were going to go with or without him.

**kingcy** · 12-07-2008, 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by SeattleClone

Mac is way too classy for that type of ****.

Yes I know, it would be kinda funny though.

**Jonecy** · 12-07-2008, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by kingcy

If they win do you think he will call Pollard and tell him he has a BCS title ring now and have now been to places ISU has never been.

Nah, Mac is too classy for this and I think him and Pollard probably have a pretty good relationship still. I believe McCarney would be quick to congratulate Pollard and the cyclone coaching staff for any future success - hopefully that phone call will come some day.

The purpose of my post was just to congratulate Dan on being on top right now - not to speculate whether or not Florida would still be playing for the title without him. He's been in the depths of the cellar with all of us through some of the years as well, so I'm sure he appreciates this success even more.

**Steve** · 12-07-2008, 11:19 PM

Originally Posted by alaskaguy

If Mac is offered the New Mexico job he will likely miss the BCS title game.

Pelini did both last year. Worked on putting his staff and recruiting in place at Nebraska while still spending some time coaching LSU in the BCS championship.