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October 28, 2008 3:15 PM

Some coaching updates

On the first full day of a vacancy at UW, the rumor mill continues to fill with news. Here are some updates:

--- This story in the Columbia Tribune is headlined "Pinkel quashes any talk of UW.'' But nothing in the story actually quashes talk of UW, it's just a reference to Pinkel not wanting to say anything about the job at all. More enlightening is this blog entry in that paper in which the author notes that until Gary Pinkel says he's not interested in the job, he's worth keeping an eye on.

--- I can't find a link to the actual story, but I was sent this snippet of a story from Boise today about BSU coach Chris Petersen, who also didn't exactly deny interest in the job.

Here's the story:

"Petersen's name already is in the rumor mill at Washington, which announced Monday that coach Ty Willingham will step down at the end of the season. Washington plans to begin its search immediately, ESPN.com reported.

"Like we tell our guys, if we're doing the things we want to do here, that's a good thing that our names are being thrown out,'' Petersen said. “We love Boise State University and we've got a good thing going here. There's always going to be rumors we can't control.''

He declined to answer questions about whether he would be interested in the job.''

Additional comment from here --- sounds as if Petersen could be in the running for this one. He certainly would be affordable. I have been told that he is in the second year of a five-year deal and makes $935,000 this year. He'll get a raise based on wins, so he probably will be over $1 million next year. He gets 5 percent for 8 wins, 10 percent for 10 wins, 19 percent for 12 wins. He also has a bunch of bonuses, including two longevity bonuses — $250k if he's here Aug. 1, 2009, and $250k if he completes the contract.

--- There are indications that Air Force coach Troy Calhoun may be interested in the job. Here is some information on him.

--- ESPN's Pat Forde has this take on the Willingham resignation.

--- ESPN's Ted Miller shares some thoughts on the UW coaching situation.

--- ESPN's readers seem to think Lane Kiffin would be the best fit for the job.

All for now.

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