Grantham thanks the fans for 2017

[ShrubDog]

He did the right thing with a nicely written statement.

Has Mullen put a written statement out because I haven’t read one? He said a few words at ths UF press conference...

 

[Shamoan]

He will be missed.

 

[dawgatUSM]

Grantham showed Mullen how to make an exit. And he was here 1 year not 9. No ill will towards him whatsoever

 

[Msubulldogfan1]

No ill will here either. Would like to know why he didn’t stay tho.

Think Moorhead didn’t want him? Or he just make a career move to a blue blood?

 

[GTAdawg]

I think others, including me, have given Grantham the pass because he wasn’t coming out in the preceding weeks talking about how he was committed to the program, staying, etc. Also, coordinators are a dime a dozen as far as turnover - they’re out there trying to survive in the slim chance they actually breakthrough to HC if they desire it. The guy is a journeyman coach - albeit a successful one.

As far as why he would leave now - I don’t think it has anything to do with Moorhead so much as it means I think he’s found a solid chemistry with Mullen and he feels comfortable with teaming up with him in Florida, possibly for the long haul before maybe ascending to a head coach spot one day.

 

[engie]

Or he just make a career move to a blue blood?

He made a career move out of a blue blood before. I don't think that is what drives him. Probably just comfortable with Mullen and the arrangement they had.

I don't know if he had the option to stay here or not. Would have liked for him to, but statistically speaking, over the course of his career, we were pretty close to his ceiling this past year. I'm not sure he has the little something extra to go from a very good defense to an elite defense. May just be too aggressive by nature to quit blitzing and make his talent work for him when he has it at an elite level.

 

[HumpDawgy]

Coach Grantham turned our defense from a plus 100 rating to in the top 10 I believe. Amazing job. Wish we could keep him. I don't understand Dan being burned out with our program with everything lining up nicely for next season, and having an awesome defensive coordinator, but........oh well. Thank you Coach Graham for taking the job this year. I don't believe we would be bowl eligible without you.