I don't really see him sticking around for a job in the athletic department, even if offered. I think he's ready to head back to Oregon as soon as he can...
I keep looking back at the 2014 class. Foster, Farmer, and Gates were all 4* guys on at least two sites, as was Wilbon. Back then, I thought we should have a pretty solid running game right about now. Yeah.....
Yeah, there's still some who have themselves convinced that Riley is an amazing recruiter. Because what top athlete doesn't want to play for a loser of a coach? We should hang onto Riley just so he can bring in his 50th-ranked recruiting class!
Remember that 'the powers that be' are completely different now than they were just a couple years ago. New AD (2017) hired by a new president (2015) and a new chancellor (2016).
The Ol' Ball Coach wants Florida to hire the Ol' Oklahoma Coach: https://florida.247sports.com/Article/Steve-Spurrier-reaches-out-to-Bob-Stoops-about-Florida-Gators-job-109786407
EDIT: But he also likes Frost: https://florida.247sports.com/Bolt/Florida-Gators-Football-Steve-Spurrier-speaks-out-on-Scott-Frost-as-UF-search-goes-on-109785754
Their wedding was in AZ, at least, and it notes that their second date was there as well: https://www.brides.com/story/mountain-paradise-valley-arizona-wedding-ideas-amy-and-jordan
I assume you mean Elijah Blades. The thing is, he could have made it to campus - he was offered a partial qualifier, but apparently decided that he'd rather play at a juco.
https://www.cornnation.com/2017/7/18/15988428/elijah-blades-nebraska-huskers-football-recruiting-arizona-western-junior-college