Doesn't it always feel good when someone wants what you already have? That's the feeling I got when I found out Memphis wants coach Rick Stockstill to possibly fill their coaching vacancy.
The news leaked just recently that Memphis has contacted Stockstill to do an interview. Stockstill said that he talked with them but has not done an interview. He didn't rule out his interest but stated that he's just focused on next week's game against Arkansas State.
That's the common answer you'll get from a coach who is currently with another team.
Since Stockstill was hired in 2006 he has taken this program to a whole new level. In his first season he led the Blue Raiders to a conference championship and it's still possible that they could win one this year.
Not only has Stockstill produced in that regard, but the Blue Raiders have won some huge games under him over BCS opponents.
Hopefully Stockstill will stick around. This program has become completely his own and I can't see him leaving it just at it is on the rise.
On the other end, Memphis is a program in shambles and playing in a conference that has been stagnant for years now. He's not dumb enough to put himself in that bad of a situation.
Notable Accomplishments Under Stockstill
- School record six Sun Belt wins in 2006
- Nine national broadcasted games in his tenure
- Sun Belt Championship in 2006
- Two wins over Maryland
- Set Floyd Stadium attendence record in 2009
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