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Report: Art Briles receiving 'strong interest' for Houston vacancy

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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Former Baylor head coach Art Briles is a serious candidate in the Houston coaching search, according to ESPN.

Briles was Houston’s head coach from 2003 to 2007 before leaving for Baylor, where he was fired earlier this year amid a widespread sexual assault scandal within the program and university. ESPN reports there is ‘serious interest’ in bringing him back despite his baggage.

A third-party investigation found that unnamed members of Baylor’s coaching staff were aware of at least one sexual assault instance, met with the victim and did not disclose the findings. The Wall Street Journal reported in October reported that 17 women reported assaults involving 19 different Baylor players, and that Briles knew of at least one alleged incident. His personal stance on the matter has shifted from apologetic to defensive.

Briles went 34-28 during his time with the Cougars and 65–37 at Baylor.

Also reportedly in the mix are Alabama offensive coordinator and former Tennessee head coach Lane Kiffin and former LSU and Oklahoma State head coach Les Miles.

All three will receive interview opportunities as the Cougars work to replace Tom Herman, who will take over at Texas. Cougars interim coach and defensive coordinator Todd Orlando told reporters this week that he and offensive coordinator Major Applewhite will interview for the position.

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