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
Do You Want to Be Duke’s Next Coach?
December 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding position in the fast paced world of college football? Are you able to take constant losing, impossible recruiting, and being the laughing stock of a conference? Then you my friend could be the next coach of the Duke Blue Devils.
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 […]
