Jan
31
Ga Tech’s Tenuta Goes to Notre Dame
January 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Former Georgia Tech defensive coordinator drove his ramblin wreck up to South Bend to become Notre Dame’s new Assistant Head Coach for Defense. In stints with Oklahoma, Ohio State, and Ga Tech Tenuta has gotten the reputation as something of a blitz wizard. His teams constantly bring five, six, or even more […]
Jan
15
Hawaii to Name Defensive Coordinator McMackin Head Coach
January 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Initially it appeared Greg McMackin was going to follow former Hawaii coach June Jones to SMU. But at the last minute he decided to throw his name in the ring for the Warrior’s top job. And good thing he did, since it appears Hawaii is set to name him their new […]
Dec
31
UCLA Hires Rick Neuheisel
December 31, 2007 | 3 Comments
UCLA hired former Bruin player and two-time college head coach Rick Neuheisel as their new head coach. Neuheisel steps in to replace Karl Dorrell who was fired earlier this month.
Coach Neuheisel has previously destroyed programs coached at Washington and Colorado, leaving each of the programs in shambles. His most recent job was offensive […]
Dec
16
Michigan Has its Man
December 16, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Michigan’s long strange journey to find a head coach is apparently over. West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez had a meeting with his team at 1:30 today. During that meeting he apparently told the team that he’s leaving for Michigan. Looks like Michigan athletic director Bill Martin finally got his act together and […]
Dec
15
You Missed Your Chance; Duke Hires Cutcliffe
December 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Sorry America, you had your chance, but Duke has their new coach. I was hesitant to post this until it’s official, but I’ve read it several places now, so I’m pretty confident that it’s going to happen.
On Monday Duke will announce Tennessee offensive coordinator David Cutcliffe as their new head coach. […]
Dec
15
Houston Hires Oklahoma Assistant Kevin Sumlin
December 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The University of Houston has hired former Oklahoma State assistant Kevin Sumlin as their head football coach. Sumlin becomes one of eight minority head coaches in Division 1-A, and the first in Houston history.
He takes over for the very successful Art Briles, who left to take the Baylor job. Briles placed […]
Dec
14
Northern Illinois Hires Kill
December 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Former Southern Illinois head coach Jerry Kill has agreed to become the new head coach at Northern Illinois. Apparently NIU liked what they saw out of Kill when he led the Salukis to a come-from-behind victory over their team back in September.
While at SIU Kill led the Salukis to a 55-32 record and four […]
Dec
13
Colorado State Fills Vacancy With Steve Fairchild
December 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Colorado State has hired Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Steve Fairchild as its head coach. Fairchild played quarterback at CSU from 1978-1980, and was an assistant coach there under Sonny Lubick from 1993-2000. He will remain with the Bills through the rest of their season before taking over his duties at CSU. This […]
Dec
12
Southern Miss Hires Fedora
December 12, 2007 | Leave a 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 […]
