Oregon tabs USF's Willie Taggart as next head coach
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 (@McMurphyESPN) December 7, 2016
Willie Taggart had 3 key recommendations for Oregon job: Tony Dungy, Jim Harbaugh & Oliver Luck
— Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) 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.