Miami is expected to hire Mark Richt as its next head coach, according to the Miami Herald via Peter Ariz.
Mark Richt is expected to be named Miami's next Head Coach, sources told https://t.co/a7sVno50GF. #Canes
— Peter Ariz (@PeterAriz) December 2, 2015
UM officials were very optimistic today that a deal would be finalized to make former Hurricanes player Mark Richt the Hurricanes’ next coach, according to multiple sources.
Nothing was signed as of 4 p.m., but one high ranking UM official said Miami was under the impression that Richt would take the job.
A source close to Richt also confirmed his interest and expressed optimism something would get done with Miami, barring any last-minute change of heart (which, frankly, can never be ruled out).
The source said Miami always was his first preference, contrary to an ESPN report that said he leaned toward Virginia.
The sides have been in conversations for the past two days.
“This is a great day for Miami,” said one UM official briefed on the discussions with Richt, and expecting the hiring to be finalized.
Brett McMurphy of ESPN.com just confirmed the deal as well.
Mark Richt is headed to Miami, a source told @ESPN. 1st reported by @PeterAriz
— Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) December 2, 2015
Richt was fired by Georgia over the weekend, but was expected to be heavily pursued by a handful of Power 5 schools.
Richt interviewed with Miami on Tuesday, as the Hurricanes also reportedly interviewed Dan Mullen, Greg Schiano, and Butch Davis about the vacancy.
Richt won 145 games in fifteen-years at Georgia, including nine bowl games and two SEC championships.