USC coaching search: Six names to consider
With Steve Spurrier retiring as South Carolina’s football coach, here are six names USC athletics director Ray Tanner could consider as he searches for the HBC’s replacement.
P.J. Fleck
Western Michigan head coach
Age: 34
Background: Offense
Highlight: 2014 MAC coach of the year
Justin Fuente
Memphis head coach
Age: 39
Background: Offense
Highlight: Finished 10-3 last season and is 5-0 this year
Tom Herman
Houston head coach
Age: 40
Background: Offense
Highlight: 2014 Broyles Award winner while offensive coordinator at Ohio State
Chad Morris
SMU head coach
Age: 46
Background: Offense
Highlight: In-state knowledge from time at Clemson but only 1-5 as head coach this year
Rich Rodriguez
Arizona head coach
Age: 52
Background: Offense
Highlight: A veteran who spent time in state at Clemson
Kirby Smart
Alabama defensive coordinator
Age: 39
Background: Defense
Highlight: 2012 AFCA assistant coach of the year
Josh Kendall
This story was originally published October 13, 2015 at 12:46 AM with the headline "USC coaching search: Six names to consider."