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Oregon has hired South Florida head coach Willie Taggart to the same position, according to ESPN’s Brett McMurphy.
USF’s Willie Taggart will be named Oregon’s coach, a source told @ESPN
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) December 7, 2016
Willie Taggart had 3 key recommendations for Oregon job: Tony Dungy, Jim Harbaugh & Oliver Luck
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) December 7, 2016
Yesterday it was reported by CBS Sports’ Dennis Dodd that if the USF job were to open, Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin would be a “top choice” to take it.
For Florida fans, this news has to come to a relief after a full week of rumors that tied coach Jim McElwain to the Ducks.
Tyler Waddell is a member of the Saturday Down South news team. He brings over five years of professional journalism experience and is closing in on a Bachelor's in sports management. Follow him on Twitter (@Tyler_Waddell).
