Gators on verge of DC hire?

There seems to be a strong possibility that Arizona Cardinals defensive backs coach Teryl Austin will become the next Gators’ defensive coordinator, so don’t be surprised if the ball rolls quickly on this deal should both parties agree to terms.
We are hearing that Urban Meyer and the Gators staff on Wednesday met with Austin in Gainesville and walked away very impressed. Austin, of course, would have to accept the job should the Gators offer.
National Football Post first reported the Gators’ interest in Austin, who has coached the Cardinals’ defensive backs the last three seasons. Austin also held the same position with the Seattle Seahawks from 2003-06, which means he’s coached in two Super Bowls.
His college resume includes stints at Michigan, Syracuse, Wake Forest and Penn State. Austin would replace George Edwards, who left his post after 27 days to take the Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator job. Longtime UF defensive coordinator Charlie Strong took the Louisville head coaching job in early December.
Despite Steve Addazio’s involvement as interim coach, don’t get it twisted: This is an Urban Meyer hire. We were told that Meyer had his mind set on an NFL mind for the defensive coordinator spot from the beginning. It’s his program, his call.
SEC Football online actually spoke with Austin at the Senior Bowl two weeks ago while gathering quotes on Tebow. He didn’t hold back.
“He’s going to have to clean that up,” Austin said about Tebow’s throwing motion. “To drop back and do all those things from under center is probably going to be a little difficult for him early on.”

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