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Jim Harbaugh on Notre Dame’s List
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Stanford's Jim Harbaugh is one of the more intriguing names to pop up in the "sources tell me" mill that will be gurgitated and regurgitated to the Notre Dame fans base in the days to come. It's so intriguing, in fact, that Stanford athletic director Bob Bowlsby...
UNLV’s Mike Sanford will finish the season
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UNLV coach Mike Sanford will not return next season. The school announced Sunday evening that Sanford has been fired, effective Dec. 5. Sanford will coach the Rebels final game of the season against San Diego State. Sanford is 15-43 during his five seasons at UNLV. He has never ...
Questions build about Weis’ future at Notre Dame
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The boldest statement to come out of Notre Dame Sunday regarding the state of its distressed football program was that there wouldn't be any. No spin. No photo-shopping of rays of sunshine into the big picture. No filibustering by Irish fifth-year coach Charlie Weis about what...
Future cloudy for Colorado’s Dan Hawkins
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In what figures to be another interesting week, the Buffs will convene today for meetings and practice, and Hawkins will hold his weekly news conference, while speculation over his future with the program builds. CU’s 17-10 loss Saturday at Iowa State assured the Buffs of their...
Could Harbaugh, Michigan kiss and make up?
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Could Michigan kiss and make up with the Wolverines ex and replace Rich Rodriguez with Harbaugh after this season? I say no even though RichRod has been an unmitigated disaster with a 5-6 mark and a two-year record of 8-15. Assuming Michigan loses to Ohio State, it would mark the ...
Notre Dame a good fit for Jim Harbaugh?
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Stanford's Jim Harbaugh brings to the table everything that Notre Dame could want in a coach. Has he recruited academically strong student-athletes? Check. Has he recruited the talent-rich state of California? Check. Has he shown the capability of being a successful head...
Jon Gruden agrees to multiyear contract with ESPN
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Jon Gruden has agreed to a multiyear contract to stay at ESPN, suggesting he won't be returning to coaching anytime soon. The Super Bowl-winning coach's name was bound to come up about any job openings after this season. He was fired by the Buccaneers in January, then...
Bob Stoops, Kirk Ferentz on Notre Dame’s list?
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As much as Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis wanted to make this game about his team, the 27-22 loss to No. 8 Pittsburgh will serve as more evidence for those who want Weis' tenure as Irish coach to end. If athletic director Jack Swarbrick decides Weis' Notre Dame career is ...
Dick Tomey to retire at San Jose State
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San Jose State's Dick Tomey, one of college football's most venerable coaches, is retiring at the end of this season after five years with the Spartans. Tomey, 71, plans to announce his decision today at a news conference, a source told the Mercury News. he school hopes...
Brian Kelly to Notre Dame?
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The Charlie Weis era appears to be fading into the sunset in South Bend. The Irish's new athletic director, Jack Swarbrick, told reporters over the weekend that the six years remaining on Weis's gigantic contract would not influence his job status. There have been multiple...
Mark Snyder’s fate likely sealed at Marshall
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The losing coach, a terrific person, felt his seat get hotter. There's one large difference between those Mountain State coaches, though. WVU's Bill Stewart will probably keep his job another season. Mark Snyder's tenure as Thundering Herd coach probably went south...
Could Louisville’s Next Coach be Mike Leach?
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Well placed sources tell Football Rumor Mill that Texas Tech Head Coach Mike Leach and Louisville have a mutual interest in each other.
It is well-known in college football circles that Leach tried to bolt Lubbock after last year’s breakout season, but he’s still stuck...
Gran, MacIntyre in the picture at Memphis
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University of Tennessee running backs coach/special teams coach Eddie Gran and Duke University defensive coordinator Mike MacIntyre are the latest names to surface in the University of Memphis' hunt for a successor to Tommy West… Memphis is expected to name a new coach...
Final Nail in Charlie Weis’ Notre Dame Coffin?
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How can Charlie Weis possibly survive now? Saturday's 27-22 loss to Pitt dropped Notre Dame to 6-4 on the season. A year that began with high hopes for a BCS bowl has suddenly devolved into a fight for a winning record. With dangerous UConn up next and a trip ...
Harbaugh’s new deal should be finished soon
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Stanford is close to completing Coach Jim Harbaugh's contract extension, which was put on hold last winter. "I expect that we'll have an announcement soon,'' Cardinal athletic director Bob Bowlsby said after Stanford's 55-21 victory over USC. The three...
Jim Harbaugh ticks off Pete Carroll
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When Jim Harbaugh and Pete Carroll met at midfield after Stanford completed its 55-21 defenestration of USC here Saturday, their conversation was brief, pointed and seemingly unsatisfying. "What's your deal? What's your deal?" Carroll said, according to two sources...
UNLV Fires Mike Sanford
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The Mike Sanford era at UNLV will officially be over once the Rebels complete another disappointing season with their finale at Sam Boyd Stadium on Nov. 28 against San Diego State. Sources close to the situation confirmed the news to The Sun on Sunday night in the wake of the ...
Memphis Has a Short List
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Larry Porter, Rick Stockstill, Terry Bowden, Gunter Brewer and Bud Foster -- have emerged as leading candidates to become the next University of Memphis football coach, according to sources close to the process. But Tigers athletic director R.C. Johnson, who would only confirm...
Notre Dame may return to courtship of Urban Meyer
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True, Urban Meyer has signed a contract extension. And yes, he has a good chance to win a third national championship in the last four years. But if Notre Dame fires Charlie Weis -- and they probably should -- the Fighting Irish will likely make another run at Meyer, their ...
Jon Gruden unlikely to coach Irish in 2010
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Although rumors are circulating that former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden could be walking the sidelines at Notre Dame next season if Charlie Weis is fired, it's much more likely that Gruden will seek another NFL job if he returns to coaching. The...
Spurrier in over his head at South Carolina?
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Before Spurrier's inaugural season, The State polled writers and broadcasters from around the country for their predictions on USC's prospects. Most expected a tough road but felt Spurrier would ultimately have success. But after losses at Tennessee and Arkansas, Spurrier...
Notre Dame may return to courtship of Urban Meyer
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True, Urban Meyer has signed a contract extension. And yes, he has a good chance to win a third national championship in the last four years. But if Notre Dame fires Charlie Weis -- and they probably should -- the Fighting Irish will likely make another run at Meyer, their ...
Anger Management In Mike Locksley’s Future
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As part of the fallout of Mike Locksley's physical altercation with former assistant coach J.B. Gerald, UNM Vice President for Athletics Paul Krebs "strongly suggested" Locksley take part in some type of anger management training. Last week, Krebs said they have identified...
WKU’s firing of David Elson about more than record
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(David) Elson wasn’t getting the job done. About that there is no debate. The numbers are staggering: 1-23 against FBS opponents since 2007, a 2-19 record since the start of the 2008 season, the longest active losing streak in the nation at 17 games. WKU’s national ranks...
Should Steve Spurrier Retire?
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Never, ever thought I would say this, but now I can't keep it in any longer. I want Steve Spurrier to retire. Hopefully before Saturday. Before Urban Meyer brings his boys from Spurrier's old Florida into South Carolina and beats the ballcoach's brains out yet again...
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