Kurt Roper to Florida for the OC Job

[loran16]

Per numerous reports. Stay tuned.

[uh_no]

Per numerous reports. Stay tuned.

in case anyone is curious...

http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports...or-kurt-roper/

[CameronBornAndBred]

As much as I loved to hate him, he has shown his worth in the last two seasons. (Or at least the last season and a half.) Florida definitely needs help, but I hope they find it elsewhere. If Roper goes, I hope it is for a head coach job and not the same position at another school.

[budwom]

Nice job to interview for, but that's a sinking ship and just about everyone knows it. I think he'll stay where he is, or
take a head coaching job someplace, but I don't see him leaving for the S. S. Muschamp...

[Bob Green]

I don't like the timing. We don't need the churn in the days leading up to the Bowl Game.

[NYBri]

I don't like the timing. We don't need the churn in the days leading up to the Bowl Game.

I get what you're sayin', but this season's cake is baked as a huge success in my mind. A bowl win is just icing.

I would have been more concerned if this rumor had emerged with two weeks left before the season ended.

[killerleft]

I get what you're sayin', but this season's cake is baked as a huge success in my mind. A bowl win is just icing.

I would have been more concerned if this rumor had emerged with two weeks left before the season ended.

We need more fans like you who are satisfied with less.

[loran16]

Kurt Roper has taken the job at Florida. Bruce Feldman reports he'll still coach the bowl game.

[Dukehky]

That's a big time job, don't blame him at all for wanting to take it, because if Florida's offense isn't terrible next year, he'll get tons of credit. I'm glad he's going to stick around for the bowl game and see this historic season out.

My vote for replacement is Scottie Montgomery. Cut's got in under control, and White is going to pay what he needs to pay to get a great OC.

[uh_no]

That's a big time job, don't blame him at all for wanting to take it, because if Florida's offense isn't terrible next year, he'll get tons of credit. I'm glad he's going to stick around for the bowl game and see this historic season out.

My vote for replacement is Scottie Montgomery. Cut's got in under control, and White is going to pay what he needs to pay to get a great OC.

I vote for DBR by committee...one poll per play.

[CameronBornAndBred]

I do appreciate him sticking through to see an excellent job finished, although I can see how it is easier for an assistant to stay on as opposed to a guy going to a HC job. (Like Cut did when he came to Duke.) Roper is heading back to the SEC, where he has spent much of his career, can't blame him for that. It will be fun to see what direction Duke goes with the hire, and how it shapes the field next year.

[Indoor66]

I do appreciate him sticking through to see an excellent job finished, although I can see how it is easier for an assistant to stay on as opposed to a guy going to a HC job. (Like Cut did when he came to Duke.) Roper is heading back to the SEC, where he has spent much of his career, can't blame him for that. It will be fun to see what direction Duke goes with the hire, and how it shapes the field next year.

I wish him the best of success at Florida. We all have to follow our heart and our own hopes and wishes. We will be fine. I trust Cut.

[Devil in the Blue Dress]

As disappointing as it can be for someone to leave the staff, it's also an affirmation of the increased success for the program. The football staff has been remarkably stable. When worthy assistants have left, Coach Cutcliffe has upgraded and reorganized with subsequent hires.

[SoCalDukeFan]

Cut does not hire Lame Kiffin.

SoCal

[CameronBornAndBred]

Cut does not hire Lame Kiffin.

SoCal

I'll start practicing my "Fire Kiffin" yell.

[Devil in the Blue Dress]

Cut does not hire Lame Kiffin.

SoCal

Somehow I do not even see them in the same room when discussions about jobs take place.

[OldPhiKap]

Good luck Coach Roper, finish strong for us!

No reason to leave any plays in the bag.

[devildeac]

Looks like it's official:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/...blue-devils-oc

Best of luck to him. And best of luck to us getting ready for the CFA Bowl and our new hire.

[FerryFor50]

Is Duke football Florida's coaching farm system?

[Bob Green]

Congratulations and good luck to Coach Kurt Roper! I'm anxiously awaiting the speculation on who will be the new hire for the staff.