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Florida hires Colorado State's McElwain as coach
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FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2013, file photo, Colorado State head coach Jim McElwain watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala. A person familiar with the search says Florida has hired McElwain as its next football coach. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014, on the condition of anonymity because the Gators have not announced details of their coaching search. The person says McElwain officially accepted the job Wednesday after working out deal to reduce a $7.5 million buyout. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley wanted a coach with an offensive track record of success. Foley even agreed to pay extra to get him. After working though a sticky buyout issue, Jim McElwain left Colorado State on Thursday to become Florida's next head coach.