The University of Texas has announced today that Defensive Coordinator Will “Coach Blood” Muschamp has been named “Head Coach-In-Waiting,” and will replace Mack Brown whenever he decides to retire. No date has been set for Brown’s retirement.
“This is first and foremost about keeping Will at Texas,” Brown said. “He’s had several opportunities to interview for head coaching jobs, but we wanted him to stay here. I’m going to continue coaching as I’m enjoying it. I have eight years left on my contract, I am not thinking at all about moving on, it’s simply that I think Will is a great young coach, a perfect fit for this place and he wants to stay. Nothing will change in our structure. He will continue in his roll as defensive coordinator and when the time comes, will be ready to step in and take over the program.”
This is Muschamp’s first year with Texas. His previous coaching stops were at Auburn, LSU (DC of the 04 National Champs), and with the Miami Dolphins.
The Horns lead the Big 12 in rushing defense and rank 2nd nationally in sacks per game (4).
“I was really excited when they presented the opportunity to me,” Muschamp said. “I’m not in any hurry to be a head coach and hope Coach Brown’s around for many more years. I’m just glad I’m going to be able to stay at Texas. This is the top program in the country, my family loves it here and there’s no better person to watch and learn from about running a football program than Coach Brown.”
True dat, Coach Blood. True dat.
