Dec
12
Southern Miss Hires Fedora
December 12, 2007 | 1 Comment
Southern Miss ended its coaching search by hiring Oklahoma State offensive coordinator Larry Fedora. Fedora is a first-time head coach, but has been in coaching for 16 years, including a stint as offensive coordinator for Florida. He’ll bring an exciting no-huddle offense to Southern Miss, which the university is hoping will fill some […]
Dec
11
Bobby Petrino Coming to Arkansas
December 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment
There are reports out of Atlanta tonight that Bobby Petrino has resigned as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons and will take over the same position with the University of Arkansas. ESPN is reporting that Petrino phoned in his resignation and will not coach the Falcons last three games.
The deal with Arkansas […]
Dec
11
Auburn Offensive Coordinator Borges Resigns
December 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Auburn offensive coordinator Al Borges resigned today after meeting with head coach Tommy Tuberville. Borges spent four years with the Tigers, the last three of which have seen the offense sputter. Auburn’s offense finished the year rated 101st in the country.
So what’s the funny part? Tuberville started looking for replacements last week. […]
Dec
11
Vandy’s Johnson Won’t Go to Duke
December 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Proving that Vanderbilt doesn’t hire dummies, Commodores coach Bobby Johnson has removed his name from consideration for the Duke job. Johnson comes in at #80 in our rankings, but we may have to raise that a little after his decision not to take what would be an inferior job. It’s better to be […]
Dec
11
Washington State Hires Wulff
December 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Washington State filled their coaching vacancy by hiring Eastern Washington coach and Cougar alum Paul Wulff. Wulff led Eastern Washington to a 53-40 record over seven season, and a trip to the Division 1-AA quarterfinals this year. He’s the first WSU alum to head the team in almost 60 years.
Dec
11
Breaking: Miles Still Staying at LSU
December 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Les Miles talked to Michigan again. This got the Blue faithful all up in a tizzy, speculating that negotiations were back on. This despite the fact that Miles just signed and extension with LSU. An extension that reportedly includes a $1.25 million buyout if Miles goes to Michigan, provides free tuition to […]
Dec
10
Price is Wrong for Wazzu
December 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Current UTEP and former Washington State head coach Mike Price has removed his name from consideration for the Wazzu coaching job. Price led the Cougars to two Rose Bowl appearances in his tenure at WSU, before he left for Alabama.
He’s probably best known for getting fired from Alabama before even coaching a game. […]
Dec
8
Navy Promotes Niumatalolo to Head Coach
December 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Navy didn’t waste a lot of time or log a lot of miles looking for Paul Johnson’s replacement. They announced today that they have promoted assistant head coach and offensive line coach Ken Niumatalolo to head coach.
Niumatalolo has been an assistant at the Naval Academy for the last six years. Athletic Director […]
Dec
7
Navy’s Johnson Going to Georgia Tech
December 7, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Navy head coach Paul Johnson has accepted Georgia Tech’s offer to be their new coach.
Johnson led the Middies to 5 straight bowls and 5 straight Commander in Chief Trophies, not to mention 6 straight wins over Army (a feat that had never been accomplished before). Oh, and he beat Notre Dame, the […]
Dec
7
Rutgers’ Schiano Says No Thanks to Michigan
December 7, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Man, what is going on with Michigan? It’s starting to seem like nobody wants to coach there. The latest coach to turn down the traditional Big 10 power is Rutgers’ Greg Schiano. Schiano said:
“I was contacted earlier this week about the Michigan coaching vacancy, but I have decided to remove my name […]
