I don't think Florida had interest, they certainly haven't had an opening in the past few years.
http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-fo...ops-would-have-tough-time-turning-down-gators
If you think Urban Meyer’s resignation from Florida was whirlwind, wait and see how long it takes Gators athletic director Jeremy Foley to hire Meyer’s replacement.
It could be done within a week.
The dead/quiet period in high school recruiting lasts until Jan. 3, and you better believe Foley’s goal is to have a coach in place by the time eligible contact with players resumes.
The top five candidates to replace Meyer:
1. Kevin Sumlin, Houston
He doesn’t have ties to the SEC and hasn’t coached at the BCS level. Then again, neither did Meyer. And as former Purdue coach Joe Tiller once said: “Don’t interview Kevin Sumlin unless you’re going to hire him. After you talk to him, you’ll hire him.”
Sumlin’s offenses have been among the best in the nation at Houston, and he would open up the state of Texas for Florida in recruiting. His smooth style and personality would win over elite recruits—and fat-cat boosters.
2. Jim Harbaugh, Stanford
So he already signed his deal at Stanford. And that means exactly what in the high stakes game of coaching changes? There are few coaches who could match Meyer’s dynamic personality and ability to get players to perform at their highest level. Harbaugh is that kind of coach, a guy who wouldn’t wilt in the shadow of what Meyer has built.
3. Chris Petersen, Boise State
Petersen couldn’t be in a better situation—and has been told as much by two guys who left Boise State for BCS jobs: Colorado coach Dan Hawkins and former Arizona State coach Dirk Koetter. But this is Florida, and no disrespect to CU or ASU, but this is a completely different deal.
If the search moved to Petersen, the coach who has three unbeaten regular seasons in the last four years would have to leave.
4. Bobby Petrino, Arkansas
Yes, he said Arkansas was his last stop. Yes, he’s a coaching nomad. And of course he would leave. Petrino was on Foley’s short list when he hired Meyer, and he has one of the game’s best offensive minds. The only question: Can he recruit at Florida?
5. Kyle Whittingham, Utah
Meyer will push for Whittingham, who replaced him at Utah in 2005 and has the Utes among nation's elite. It would be a seamless transition with the same offense and Whittingham's defensive prowess. But this is Foley's hire. He has done a terrific job with other big hires at the school (Meyer, Billy Donovan), and this one will be his decision.
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