Last year, Bower was fired resigned on November 26th, the Monday following the last regular season game. Giannini used Bill Carr, former Florida AD, as his version of Chuck Neinas, and kept the search scope small, much like Byrne indicates. By about December 5th, 10 days in, Fedora had emerged (after supposed early discussions with Will Muschamp) as the rumored favorite based on "cigar boy" (if you will) talk and playing follow-that-plane.
Giannini supposedly interviewed Venables late at OU, then flew in Fedora from Stillwater over the weekend of the 8-9th for interviews and an offer. The announcement was made on Wednesday, December 12th, a total of 17 days. Fedora did not coach in either USM's or OSU's bowl game, though he did attend the OSU game.
Giannini supposedly interviewed Venables late at OU, then flew in Fedora from Stillwater over the weekend of the 8-9th for interviews and an offer. The announcement was made on Wednesday, December 12th, a total of 17 days. Fedora did not coach in either USM's or OSU's bowl game, though he did attend the OSU game.