UPDATED ON GARY ANDERSEN AND THE UTAH STATE HEAD COACHING POSITION:
-In Tuesday’s meetings, USU wanted to see if Andersen was committed to being there or was he going to use them as a negotiating ploy with the New Mexico & San Diego State opportunities.  Andersen wanted to make sure USU was committed to do what is necessary to make it a winning program.  Both sides walked away convinced that it’s a good fit for both parties.
-According to multiple sourses a deal is expected to get done in the next 48 hours pending any hiccups.  However the biggest possible hiccup being money is not going to be an issue.  Sources say the money is more than what Andersen expected and significantly more than what Brent Guy was making.  In addition I was told Andersen was impressed with the USU committment of dollars towards paying assistant coaches (although Andersen will push for more), recruiting budget and facilities.  Andersen was also very impressed with the upgraded facilities and he also met with the players committee leaving with a very positive feeling towards their committment to do what is necessary to win on the field.
-Andersen is bringing his wife and kids to Logan today.  For those that have ever gone through a job change involving a move getting the wife on board is a very important step.  The fact Andersen is taking the family to see and meet with USU officials is a clear sign that this thing is close to being done.  USU’s location is a big positive for the family considering his son plays football and attends Juan Diego.  This way he won’t have to totally uproot his family from the Salt Lake area until he graduates.

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