Texas Tech fired Mike Leach after reports of mistreating an injured player surfaced. The university has been looking for a replacement and according to a school source, the Red Raiders will announce former Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville as the new head coach.
Tuberville was 85-40 at Auburn, including a 13-0 season in 2004 when the Tigers finished No. 2 and won the SEC title for the first time in 15 years. He led Auburn to five SEC Western Division titles and eight consecutive bowl appearances from 2000-07.
Before coming to Auburn, Tuberville coached at Mississippi and compiled a 25-20 record in four years after inheriting a program under serious NCAA scholarship sanctions. He also spent a year as defensive coordinator at Texas A&M when the Aggies finished 10-0-1 and were among the nation’s defensive leaders.
A press conference is scheduled for Sunday.
Source: ESPN.com
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