Gators safeties coach John "Doc" Holliday has accepted a position with West Virginia, his wife confirmed Thursday afternoon.
BUnless something else comes up, it looks like he?s headed that way,C Diana Holliday said. BIt was a very tough decision for him. He just decided.C
Holliday spent 23 years at WVU as a player and coach. He interviewed for the Mountaineers? head coaching position in December, but interim coach Bill Stewart filled the spot after he coached the team to a win against Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl.
Holliday has built a reputation as one of the nation?s best recruiters, and he focused on the South Florida area while at UF.
B(Doc) has loved the University of Florida and everything that Coach (Urban) Meyer has done,C Diana Holliday said. BIt?s a great coaching staff.C
The Hollidays' Gainesville home is currently listed for sale.
