This is pretty much what I thought would happen, really did not see him going anywhere but Nebraska, but felt there was a good chance he might stay at UCF. I am not certain he has made up his mind on either one of them yet. I am leaning he is coming to Nebraska, but UCF has upped their ante and once you have so much money, the real need for more is gone. He is a down to earth man. Very similar to Coach Osborne, whom we all know he idolizes. Come home and try and restore to the level of his idol, or make his own dynasty. Can he do it at UCF.
His major problem is the conference, and now will be the problem of scheduling power 5 teams that will agree to schedule UCF.
For his coaching future it is a tough call. If he comes home and can not overcome the problems it is the end of bright coaching future. He stays at UCF, continues winning, drawing from the rich recruiting area, he grows. Watching the USF/UCF game the other night, I noticed how close the teams really were. The kids congratulating the other team on a good play, helping each other up. To me that would indicate they all talk and that would make recruiting much easier there.
I agree there is an offer on the table, and from our side it seems almost impossible he would stay, but we are not dealing with a guy that is all about money. He is real coach, an educator and a man of character. No one will be happier if he comes home, but I can deal with him staying where he is, if that is his decision. Which ever gets him, they are getting a good coach, but a better man.