Stanford hires Frank Reich
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The Boston Globe |
Andrew Luck picked a familiar face to take over as Stanford’s interim football coach, hiring former NFL coach Frank Reich on Monday to replace the fired Troy Taylor.
USA Today |
Stanford is hiring Reich for the 2025 season, and it will search for a full-time coach after that.
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Following the first investigation, in 2023, Taylor was warned that he could be fired if the conduct continued, according to an ESPN report. It did continue, with a second investigation a year later. But Taylor remained employed and coached the Cardinal to a second consecutive 3-9 season.
General manager Andrew Luck announced the decision in his first major move since taking over in his role running the entire football program.
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Stanford was in the market for a new head coach after firing Troy Taylor due to his alleged workplace behavior. Taylor reportedly bullied and belittled female athletic staffers. The university initially stood by Taylor, but reversed course a few days later, firing the head coach. In two seasons with Stanford, Taylor went 6-18.
Deshonne Redeaux, a top 100 player nationally and the No. 13 recruit in California, will announce his decision on CBS Sports HQ on Saturday, April 5. Redeaux, who’s from Westlake Village in the San Fernando Valley, is focused on six teams: Georgia, Michigan, Oregon, UCLA, USC and Washington.