[Goose]

Also, no west coast ties that I can find.  He’s from Texas, played at Texas Tech, and coached at Texas Tech, east Carolina, and Oklahoma.

BC

FWIW there is a rumor out there that Lincoln Riley expects to be the HC of the Dallas Cowboys within two years. Supposedly Jerry Jones wanted him earlier, but the football staff talked him out of it because Riley was too young and inexperienced. This move is a bit of a safety play. He broadens his experience base. Things aren't looking too rosy in Oklahoma in the immediate future so he may lose a bit of luster if he stays there. At U$C, he will be "rebuilding" so that if they suddenly start winning he is a genius and if they don't it is not unexpected. He gets lots of money and moves back home after two years.

No way of knowing how accurate this is, but it is certainly an interesting possibility.

[Goose]

Also, no west coast ties that I can find.  He’s from Texas, played at Texas Tech, and coached at Texas Tech, east Carolina, and Oklahoma.

BC

FWIW there is a rumor out there that Lincoln Riley expects to be the HC of the Dallas Cowboys within two years. Supposedly Jerry Jones wanted him earlier, but the football staff talked him out of it because Riley was too young and inexperienced. This move is a bit of a safety play. He broadens his experience base. Things aren't looking too rosy in Oklahoma in the immediate future so he may lose a bit of luster if he stays there. At U$C, he will be "rebuilding" so that if they suddenly start winning he is a genius and if they don't it is not unexpected. He gets lots of money and moves back home after two years.

No way of knowing how accurate this is, but it is certainly an interesting possibility.