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Jon Gruden Floated as Shocking Candidate for SEC Coaching Vacancy

Jon Gruden Floated as Shocking Candidate for SEC Coaching Vacancy

Summary

Arkansas has parted ways with its head coach, Sam Pittman, following a significant loss. Jon Gruden, a former NFL head coach, is being considered as a candidate for the new coaching position. Gruden has shown interest in returning to coaching, specifically in the SEC, despite having no experience as a head coach at the college level.

Key Facts

  • Arkansas decided to remove Sam Pittman as head coach after a 56-13 loss to Notre Dame.
  • Bobby Petrino, the current offensive coordinator, will serve as interim head coach.
  • Jon Gruden is being considered for the head coach position at Arkansas.
  • Gruden has not coached in college since he was an assistant in 1991.
  • Gruden expressed his strong desire to coach in the SEC.
  • Arkansas's next head coach decision could consider Gruden despite his lack of college head coaching experience.

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