Foley has always shown favor to the "up and comer" coach. It has worked some times, (Donovan, Meyer) and sometimes it hasn't, (Muschamp). Archie Miller checks all of the boxes for what Foley looks for, at least some limited success, but young and energetic and hungry. He has pedigree as well. My concern is that if he turns us down, and Foley goes with a "safe" bet in Grant or Pelphrey. I think I would be happier, in that scenario, with Pelphrey, because Grant's offense is like watching paint dry.
Regardless, after being caught flat footed when Spurrier left, I know Foley is a lot more cognizant of the coaching field. I have to think he isn't going to hand over the keys to the program to a guy that has failed. If he does, there will be a mutiny. And besides, reports are saying that Grant would go with Billy if/when he takes the OKC job. No word on Pelphrey. Finally, last time Donovan was going to leave, he was going to take the entire program with him, including S&C coach.