Machen on McElwain: 'We look forward to his leadership and pursuit of excellence'
Thursday, December 4, 2014 | Football, Scott Carter
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- University of Florida President Bernie Machen was just getting settled here when Florida hired Urban Meyer as head coach in late 2004.
A decade later Machen is set to retire at the end of the year as the Gators welcome another head coach from the Mountain West Conference to town.
The Gators officially announced the hiring of Colorado State coach Jim McElwain on Thursday to replace Will Muschamp. McElwain led the Rams to a 10-2 record this season and was 22-16 in his three seasons at CSU.
Machen released the following statement on McElwain's hiring:
"It is with great pride and excitement that we welcome Coach McElwain and his family to the University of Florida,” he said. "We look forward to his leadership in the pursuit of excellence, both on and off the field.”
