November 30, 2008

And the next head coach is...

Here are the latest updates on several college football head coach vacancies:

SYRACUSE: Oregon OC Chip Kelly is on the Orange's radar and will interview for the head coaching position this week. Illinois offensive coordinator Mike Locksley interviewed for the position last week, according to Rivals.com. Other likely candidates are Buffalo coach Turner Gill, East Carolina coach Skip Holtz, Florida assistant head coach Steve Addazio and New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Doug Marrone.

WASHINGTON: Fresno State head coach Pat Hill took a flight to Washington yesterday. Rumors are swirling that Hill is a candidate for the Huskies coaching job. The Huskies had been wanting Lane Kiffen, but Tennessee has secured his services. Other potential candidates are Dennis Franchione, Texas Tech coach Mike Leach, and Cincinnati's Brian Kelly.

WYOMING: Missouri OC Dave Christensen has interviewed for the head coaching job and is thought to be the #1 candidate. A decision may come very quickly for the Cowboys.

CLEMSON: I'm hearing rumors that Swinney will be interviewed on Monday and may be named the head coach as early as Tuesday. One name that isn't a rumor is former Tennessee head coach Phil Fulmer, who confirmed his interest this week.

MISSISSIPPI STATE: The somewhat shocking resignation of Sly Croom has the Bulldogs looking for a new head coach. MSU will hire a search firm to conduct a national search, however Bulldogs AD Greg Byrne hinted that he would prefer a coach with knowledge of the SEC.

SAN DIEGO STATE: Could former Kansas and Minnesota head coach Glenn Mason be in the mix for the Aztecs? He's available and has a history of turning teams around, even if it is only for a season or two at a time.

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And the next head coach is...
Here are the latest updates on several college football head coach vacancies: SYRACUSE: Oregon OC Chip Kelly is on the Orange's radar and will interview for the head coaching position this week. Illinois offensive coordinator Mike Locksley interviewed for the position last week, according to Rivals.com. Other likely candidates are Buffalo coach Turner Gill, East Carolina coach Skip Holtz, Florida assistant head coach Steve Addazio and New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Doug Marrone. WASHINGTON: Fresno State head coach Pat Hill took a flight to Washington yesterday. Rumors are swirling that Hill is a candidate for the Huskies coaching job. The Huskies had been wanting Lane Kiffen, but Tennessee has secured his services. Other potential candidates are Dennis Franchione, Texas Tech coach Mike Leach, and Cincinnati's Brian Kelly. WYOMING: Missouri OC Dave Christensen has interviewed for the head coaching job and is thought to be the #1 candidate. A decision may come very quickly for the Cowboys. CLEMSON: I'm hearing rumors that Swinney will be interviewed on Monday and may be named the head coach as early as Tuesday. One name that isn't a rumor is former Tennessee head coach Phil Fulmer, who confirmed his interest this week. MISSISSIPPI STATE: The somewhat shocking resignation of Sly Croom has the Bulldogs looking for a new head coach. MSU will hire a search firm to conduct a national search, however Bulldogs AD Greg Byrne hinted that he would prefer a coach with knowledge of the SEC. SAN DIEGO STATE: Could former Kansas and Minnesota head coach Glenn Mason be in the mix for the Aztecs? He's available and has a history of turning teams around, even if it is only for a season or two at a time.