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🔒 FULL 1-ON-1 INTERVIEW: Kevin Sumlin talks about coaching city’s new football team, the USFL’s Houston Gamblers
Read full article: 🔒 FULL 1-ON-1 INTERVIEW: Kevin Sumlin talks about coaching city’s new football team, the USFL’s Houston GamblersKevin Sumlin went 1-on-1 with KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy as the head coach prepares the Houston Gamblers for their first game in the new USFL.
Houston Gamblers announce Kevin Sumlin’s first coaching staff
Read full article: Houston Gamblers announce Kevin Sumlin’s first coaching staffThe new USFL announced the coaching staffs around the league for the upcoming season on Thursday, including head coach Kevin Sumlin’s first staff with the Houston Gamblers.
Arizona hires Patriots assistant Fisch as head coach
Read full article: Arizona hires Patriots assistant Fisch as head coachArizona is hiring New England Patriots assistant Jedd Fisch as its head coach, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. When Fisch wanted a chance to serve as a graduate assistant coach under Steve Spurrier, he left notes on the windshield of the Florida coach's car for 450 straight days. Fisch was hired as New England’s quarterbacks coach under Belichick earlier this year after two seasons with the Los Angeles Rams as senior offensive assistant and assistant offensive coordinator. He also was the passing game coordinator and quarterbacks/wide receivers coach under Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh and had offensive coordinator stints with Miami and Minnesota. “Jedd Fisch is the head football coach because he's the right man at the right time to rebuild this program back to prominence, a proud program,” Arizona athletic director Dave Heeke said.
Arizona fires Sumlin following blowout loss to Arizona State
Read full article: Arizona fires Sumlin following blowout loss to Arizona StateArizona fired Sumlin on Saturday, a day after a 70-7 loss to Arizona State extended the Wildcats' losing streak to a record 12 games over two seasons. Arizona State scored the most points in Territorial Cup series history — dating to 1899 — to send Arizona to its fifth straight loss this season, with another possible game next week. He got off to a good start at Texas A&M, leading the Aggies to five straight bowl games. After showing some early promise, Arizona went on a downward spiral, capped with a record loss to its biggest rival. Sumlin said after the Arizona State loss.
Territorial rout: Arizona State blows out rival Arizona 70-7
Read full article: Territorial rout: Arizona State blows out rival Arizona 70-7Taylor returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown and Arizona State scored twice in the opening 56 seconds to rout rival Arizona 70-7 Friday night. Freshman DeaMonte Trayanum converted an opening Arizona fumble into a 4-yard TD run 43 seconds after Taylor's TD return and the Sun Devils piled on one score after another. Arizona State lost the previous two games it played on last-minute TDs and three more to COVID-19 issues. Arizona State led 42-7 at halftime — most first-half points in Territorial Cup history — despite being outgained 260-241 in total yards. He is 9-20 and has not beaten Arizona State in three seasons in the desert, but also has a large buyout.
Aggies head coach Kevin Sumlin at Houston Touchdown Club
Read full article: Aggies head coach Kevin Sumlin at Houston Touchdown ClubHOUSTON – Texas A&M Aggies head ooach Kevin Sumlin was in Houston on Thursday to visit with supporters at the Houston Touchdown Club. Sumlin met with the media and answered questions from the crowd at the annual luncheon. As expected, Sumlin mentioned the race for a starting quarterback is still ongoing as they move through the summer and approach fall camp. Sumlin acknowledged there was serious discussion about turning to Nick Starkel last season when starter Trevor Knight was injured and newcomer Kellen Mond is on the top recruits in the country. Sumlin also thinks the defense has plenty on board to recover from and replace what they lost with elite pass rushers Myles Garrett and Daeshon Hall.