Amidst the rumors that he could possible take the head coach opening in Tennessee, Texas’ defensive coordinator Will Muschamp stated that he’s staying in Austin.

“I’m happy at Texas and plan to be here for a long time,” Muschamp said through a school football spokesman.
He added that he has not interviewed for any other jobs nor does he have intention to do so.

People in the Texas athletic department spent Wednesday saying they fully expected Muschamp to be on the staff next week, next month and next season.

Media reports from Tennessee provided Internet whiplash. Supposedly, Muschamp topped the list of candidates to replace Kiffin. There were suggestions of a five-year contract offer for $3 million annually.

He was interviewing in Knoxville. Or Dallas. Or Tennessee athletic director Mike Hamilton was in Austin. Pick a rumor, any rumor.

Muschamp is in line to take over for Mack Brown at Texas, so it makes sense that he’s exercising a little patience right now.

One name that I haven’t heard being tossed around for the Tennessee position is Mike Leach. After the Lane Kiffin debacle, the Vols might take a more conservative approach with their next hire, but Leach would make for an intriguing choice in Knoxville.

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