Legendary former Florida Gators athletic director Jeremy Foley used to recite a quote from renowned diplomat and ex-Secretary of State Henry Kissinger when explaining whether or not it was the right time to fire a football coach.
“What must be done eventually should be done immediately,” Foley used to say.
Now, after the Gators embarrassing 40-17 loss to lowly South Carolina on Saturday night, it’s time for Foley’s successor, Scott Stricklin, to determine whether pulling the plug on UF coach Dan Mullen is a decision that is clearly inevitable or foolishly impulsive.