According to InsideTulsaSports.com, Football Scoop and Fox Sports, Baylor offensive coordinator Philip Montgomery is expected to be named the new Tulsa head coach.
Montgomery comes to Tulsa after calling the plays for Baylor’s high-powered offense that has led the country in scoring for the last season seasons, including putting up an average of 48.8 points for the 11-1 Bears this season. His offense also led the nation in yards per game at 581.3.
Montgomery has been on Art Briles’ staff at Baylor for the past seven seasons and also coached with Briles at Houston.
Prior to joining Briles’ staff at Houston, Montgomery was an offensive coach at Stephenville High School and Denton High School in Texas.
The move comes 10 days after Bill Blankenship was fired after four seasons leading the program and finishing the 2014 season at 2-10. Blankenship went 24-27 overall as Tulsa’s head coach.
Arizona State offensive coordinator Mike Norvell was also heavily considered for the position but ultimately removed himself from consideration for the role.
Text from Mike Norvell: "I am committed to what we are doing here at ASU." ... Says he has removed himself from Tulsa consideration.
— Doug Haller (@DougHaller) December 11, 2014 Tulsa has not yet confirmed the hire.
For more Tulsa news, visit InsideTulsaSports.com.
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