*USF defensive end George Selvie was a first team All American as a sophomore. Some even thought he might jump early to the NFL. He was, by far, USF’s most celebrated player ever. But he came back for both his junior and senior seasons. Ironically, this year he wasn’t even the best at his position at USF. That was junior-college transfer Jason Pierre-Paul.
*Speaking of Pierre-Paul, the junior defensive end is now a serious candidate for the NFL after one year at USF. The downside: USF obviously could use him again next year. Moreover, it reinforces the reputation that USF is still too reliant on JUCOs — including the one-and-done sort — if Pierre-Paul bolts for the NFL.
*Florida State had its “coach in waiting.” Now Florida has its “coach in abeyance.” This is uncharted territory for all concerned. And it’s obviously a huge concern: Urban Meyer’s health. It’s as serious as brain cyst-induced migraines, chest pains and a 911 call. It’s enough to make a rich man with a wife, school-aged kids, a graduated Tim Tebow and a self-professed value system that begins with “faith and family” resign from a pressure-packed job as the point man for Gator Nation.
It’s also reason to think that a “leave of absence” spin is Meyer’s and Athletic Director Jeremy Foley’s way of buying time to save a banner, blue-chip recruiting class.
After that, you can bet that an iPhone short list is never out of Foley’s reach.