“That span was just blank, there was nothing there. We asked what he’d been up to since he left UCF, and he didn’t really have a good answer. Said he did some traveling, went home for a while, visited some old friends, but just generally didn’t compete, didn’t coach, just took some time. So, ‘vague’ might be the best way to classify his response,” said UCF Athletic Director Terry Mohajir.

Was the coaching sabbatical an issue for Mohajir and the Golden Knights football program? Not really, said the Orlando-based AD.

“It was a bit of a hang up at first, but ultimately, the memory of that undefeated 2017 season was just too enticing for us to ignore, so we’re excited to move forward. Whatever happened since 2017 is his business,” Mohajir concluded.

“FAU could work,” said Lincoln Riley, beleaguered head coach of the USC Trojans. “Good location and low expectations for football and brisket. I’ve already got a line of communication open with the AD there if this thing continues to go sideways.”

“Gus is on track to wind things up at UCF right about the same time I’ll be done in Norman,” said Brent Venables, head coach of the .500 Oklahoma Sooners. “Plus I’m a big Harry Potter guy, so it’ll be nice to be that close to the amusement park.”

“I would have to say FIU tops my list,” said LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly. “Miami is such a melting pot, everyone speaks different languages, it’s nice. No need to learn the lingo to try to fit in.”

“Hold on guys, I’m getting another call,” said Sherrone Moore who logged on late. “What’s that,” Moore could be heard saying in the background. “He flipped? YES!” Turning back to the camera to address the group, Moore exclaimed, “Sorry guys, gotta go,” and logged off abruptly.