[Sly Fox]

You I know, its not in the CAA or SoCon so who cares. But Coach Wach is in some pretty strong company for the Bearkats job.

Sam Houston State close to naming new football coach
Bearkats to pick finalists from list of 12 candidates

By Cody Stark
Assistant Sports Editor

Sam Houston State is getting closer to naming a new head football coach.

Bearkats athletic director Bobby Williams would not comment on the names of any candidates, but The Huntsville Item has learned that a total of 12 coaches are in the running to make the list of three to four finalists that will be brought in for an interview.

“Right now we are progressing through the process of hiring our next head football coach. We are making sure we follow the Texas State University System policies that are in place,” Williams said Tuesday.

“What I can say is I have narrowed the list to a group of 12 candidates we feel strongly about. I am conducting phone interviews right now with the hopes of narrowing the list to three or four who will be brought in for on-campus interviews. The release of those names will be given at that time.”

The candidates are Kansas wide receivers coach David Beaty, New Mexico offensive coordinator Darrell Dickey, Central Missouri head coach Willie Fritz, University of Alabama-Birmingham offensive coordinator Kim Helton, Duke defensive coordinator Mike MacIntyre, Miami secondary coach Wesley McGriff, Texas A&M-Commerce head coach Guy Morriss, University of Houston co-offensive coordinator Jason Phillips, Klein Oak High School head coach Dave Smith, former A&M Consolidated and Killeen Harker Heights head coach Ross Rogers, Abilene Christian University head coach Chris Thomsen and Washington Redskins tight ends coach Scott Wachenheim.

Here is the Texan fishwrap's take on Coach Wach ...

Scott Wachenheim

Wachenheim was hired on Feb. 5 by the Washington Redskins to be the tight ends coach. Before that, he was a collegiate coach for 21 years, including serving as the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at Liberty University (2006-08).

In 2008, Liberty finished 10-2 on its way to a Big South Conference championship, while averaging 33.7 points and 446.7 yards per game. Wachenheim was also part of the Rice coaching staff (1994-2005), spending the final five seasons as the Owls’ offensive coordinator.

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[ToTheLeft]

Awesome. I would be a fan of the Kats if Wach got the job. Best of luck!

[Cider Jim]

Wachenheim was also part of the Rice coaching staff (1994-2005), spending the final five seasons as the Owls’ offensive coordinator.

Sounds like a Texan who wants to return to the Lone Star State.

[flamesfilmguy]

Just saw this on the scoop this morning. I'd love for him to go there. sounds like a good fit.

[SeoulFlame]

Sly wants to watch an LU game in Texas. That would be pretty cool.

[Sly Fox]

Not just in Texas ... 45 minutes from my house! There could be games in Texas 10-12 hours away.

Coach Wach still has tons of recruiting ties here in Texas ... especially Houston.