Rutgers Schiano to coach the Bucs.

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Report: Bucs plan to hire Schiano

Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on January 26, 2012, 10:23 AM EST
It looks like the Bucs will hire a surprising college name to be their next head coach after all.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Bucs plan to hire Rutgers coach Greg Schiano. The two sides are reportedly putting on the “finishing touches” on Schiano’s contract.

Of course, the Bucs were also planning to hire Oregon coach Chip Kelly at one point. They were trying to finalize that contract, but it didn’t happen. Schiano looks less likely to have a last minute change of heart.

WDAE in Tampa first reported the Bucs’ interest in Schiano on Thursday. The Bucs’ other “finalist” for the head coaching job was Mike Sherman, who Schefter reports is now talking to the Dolphins about their offensive coordinator job.

The Bucs searched far and wide for the next head coach. A recommendation from Bill Belichick reportedly help Schiano’s case.

[Kacknballz]

Shoot me now!!!

[new york knight]

this fool IS NOT a pro coach !

stay in school Greg !

[cuse_man]

I like this hire better than kelly for some reason... Interested to see how it turns out.

[Bisket]