On Monday morning a new named linked to the Florida Gators coaching job was Oregon's first year head man Willie Taggart. The report also stating that UF boosters were in discussions of this option and that Taggart had been contacted about the job.

During an interview with local media later that day Taggart was asked about those claims, which he shot down.

"I have not been contacted by anyone," said Taggart. "The only AD I have been contacted by is Rob Lovitts and I love that guy. I am committed to the University of Oregon and focused on Washington, a big time game. I ask our players and coaches to be focused and that is what I am committed to as well. You guys know how those things work better than I do, but I have not been contacted by anyone."

Football Scoop reported earlier in the day that Taggart's buyout is a sum of $3-million to get out of his contract with the Ducks, or the buyout could be prorated over the course of 48 months for $62,000 per month.

Taggart has past experience as a head coach in stops at Western Kentucky and the University of South Florida before heading to the University of Oregon where he is in his first season. The Ducks currently have a 5-4 record on the season.