Personally, I would LOVE to see this happen. During the SECCG, Kerwin was the answer to the Aflac Trivia question. I told my wife about the great year he was having at JU and that I wouldn't be surprised to see him pop up on Urban's staff somewhere in the near future.
Randy ----- Original Message ----- From: Shane Ford To: GatorNEWS Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 8:45 AM Subject: [gatornews] [SUN]: Is Kerwin Bell a candidate for UF opening? (Marks) Is Bell a candidate for UF opening? Photo courtesy of Jacksonville University Jacksonville coach Kerwin Bell is a finalist for Div. 1-AA coach of the year after leading JU to a conference title in his second year. By Andy Marks Gainesville Sun Staff writer Published: Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 11:43 p.m. Last Modified: Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 11:43 p.m. OCALA — Jacksonville University head coach Kerwin Bell stopped short of saying he’s interested in Florida’s now-vacant offensive coordinator job. He also stopped short of saying he isn’t interested. “I’ve always said Florida is a special place for me,” Bell said when asked about the opening during a visit to Ocala on Wednesday. “It always has been. Greatest program in the country, greatest fans in the world.” Bell did not say if he is a candidate for the position. “I know Urban (Meyer) is going to make a great decision,” Bell said. “I love him as a head coach. He knows what he’s doing and he’ll make a great choice.” Bell is a finalist for Div. 1-AA coach of the year honors, the Eddie Robinson Award, after leading a long-stagnant JU program to an 8-4 record and a conference title in his second season. “I really love Jacksonville University,” he said. “I love the administration, I love the commitment we have there.” Bell played quarterback at Florida under Galen Hall beginning in 1984 when, as a freshman, he led the Gators to a 9-1-1 record. Prior to that, he led Lafayette High School to the 1981 state championship. Current UF offensive coordinator Dan Mullen accepted Mississippi State’s head coaching vacancy earlier this week. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
