The Scoop - Sunday October 15, 2017
Sunday October 15, 2017
Washington State: Amid reports that Moos left for Nebraska in part due to a contemptuous relationship with president Kirk Schulz, Seattle Times beat writer Stefanie Loh reports Schulz will do "everything in his power" to keep Mike Leach and that the two are scheduled to meet on Monday.
Cleveland Browns: The Browns have begun reaching out to candidates to join the club's front office, according to Mike Florio. The 0-6 Browns are run by lawyer Sashi Brown as VP of football operations and former baseball executive Paul DePodesta as chief strategy officer. They do not have a general manager.
Nebraska: The Huskers have hired Washington State athletic director Bill Moos to lead them. Moos has reportedly received a 5-year deal worth about $1 million annually, per multiple outlets. Before arriving at Wazzu in 2010, Moos was the AD at Oregon from 1995-2007. Moos knows how to hire a coach...and he also reads all of your emails (great insight into Bill Moos here).
Auburn: Auburn lost in ugly fashion to LSU on Saturday, and afterward former Tigers fullback Heath Evans nominated himself as his alma mater's new head coach.
Holy Cross (FCS - MA): Per source, Tom Gilmore will no longer be the head coach at Holy Cross. Gilmore led the program for over 14 seasons, and finished with a winning record in eight of those seasons, including a Patriot League title and trip to the playoffs in 2009. Overall Gilmore was 72-81. The Crusaders opened this year with a close loss to UConn before wins again Bucknell and #9 ranked New Hampshire. The team had lost their last four in a row, including a few close losses. Update>> The school has now announced that Gilmore has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately. Offensive coordinator Brian Rock will serve as interim head coach.
Nebraska: The Huskers are expected to name a full-time AD this week, according to Lee Barfkneckt of the Omaha World-Herald. Nebraska is widely expected to hire a sitting FBS AD. Barfknecht specifically mentions: Jeff Long (Arkansas), Rob Mullens (Oregon), Jamie Pollard (Iowa State) and Kirby Hocutt (Texas Tech) as potential hires.
Clemson used its mulligan, the Pac-12 has none left, and it's time to talk about NC State. #Nuggets: Your Week 7 recap is live.
Oklahoma beat Texas yesterday using the formula we wrote about Friday.
Akron-WMU: The game has been moved to 1 p.m. local time today after a downpour turned the Waldo Stadium field into a lake on Saturday.
