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Campbell, Rhule, and probably Fickell are out. Seems like all three have said no. Kiffin, Clark, and Fuente are all in contact. Norvell is a wild card until after Florida State settles their head coaching decision. This is all information I got tonight. Campbell and Rhule both said no, and Fickell was a "I'll think about it."

Leads me to believe that Fickell is going to wait for a Big 10 spot. Possibly Nebraska. But, it was expected. Fickell turned down West Virginia and Louisville last year, and I think his main target will either be Penn State or Michigan State if they open. Michigan State looks like the most likely option.

Important to note that Campbell is heavily interested in Florida State. Norvell could easily fill that spot, as the Big 12 really fits his style of play.

Kiffin seems to be the leader still. After Marshall's loss, seems like it we may not see Kiffin for an extra week. I was told that Kiffin had an interview, and that he will have another shortly.

Watch out for Justin Fuente. I have been told this is a very serious candidate. Fuente is a dark horse, and many will say "Why will he make a lateral move?" Don't underestimate the power of the SEC to attract coaches. Bret B left a good Wisconsin team to make a lateral move to Arkansas. His buyout is 3 Million. Kiffin's is 2 million, for reference. He currently makes 1.4 million a year, which could easily triple with a move to Fayetteville.

Watch out for Bill Clark too.

I like Kiffin. I really do. I think he will probably will be our next head coach. However, beware of the smokescreen going on here. We all know that HY has been keeping this as private as he can. I had tons of information last coaching search, and this one it has been about a 1/4 of the last one. I wonder if HY has been telling the sources I have that he really wants Kiffin so it will cause a smokescreen for the next hire. I believe it is Kiffin, but most importantly, so do my sources. But my gut feeling says something squirrelly is going to happen. Fuente is going to come up more this week. Something tells me that it will come down to those two if Norvell continues to have no interest in Arkansas.

That is all I know currently. Sorry if there are any spelling errors or anything. Running low on sleep. As some know, I have been dealing with the loss of a close family member. He passed away early Sunday morning. Thank you guys for all the prayers and thoughts, really meant a lot. We all got to say our goodbye's Saturday evening.

Forgot to mention, I was told that there is no contract yet, but "they have a good idea of who their guy is going forward", and expect an announcement of the new head coach a week from today (Monday 11/25/2019). However, i am curious if it is in fact Kiffin, if FAU plays in the conference championship, if it will be pushed back. Not sure, but will update.

Honestly I am ok with Fuente. Norvell posturing for the FSU job seems like he is out due to the wait. I hate that we have to wait for kiffin though.

Though if this is the list kiffin, fuente, clark, and a top choice of norvell, but we are his second choice. I am very happy with any of these. I still have my favorites, but I am fine with any of them.

This post was edited on 11/25/19 at 1:54 am