SMU outlines plan to find a new coach

SMU Mustanges’ Athletic Director Rick Hart has outlined a plan to replace head coach June Jones, who stepped down last month

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Last month, SMU Mustangs head coach June Jones resigned and there has been a lot of speculation about who could replace him.

SMU Athletic Director Rick Hart detailed a plan to find a new head coach and released it in a column on SMU’s official website.

"First, we have engaged Todd Turner, President and Founder of Collegiate Sports Associates and former AD at UConn, NC State, Vanderbilt and Washington, to assist us with certain aspects of the search process….Second, the Board of Trustees Athletics Committee will serve a valuable role as the primary advisory group as we prepare to identify and recruit the next head football coach at SMU. The Athletics Committee met on Monday to refine and confirm certain elements of the process, such as our case statement, position description and head coach profile….Third, we are seeking input from constituents beyond members of the Athletics Committee, such as the Athletics Council, Circle of Champions, Mustang Club Board, Lettermen’s Association (and former football players), Deans, the Texas High School Coaches’ Association, Ticket Holders and Student-Athletes…Finally, a small search committee has been formed consisting of representatives from the Board of Trustees, Athletics Committee, Athletics Council, Faculty and Athletics Department leadership…"

That group will then evaluate the candidates.

SMU is reportedly reaching out to former Texas Longhorns’ head coach Mack Brown. Brown plans to make a decision about his future in December. Another interesting name is Clemson Tigers’ offensive coordinator Chad Morris.

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