UCLA eyes Bill Young, but he seems comfortable at OSU
Published: 2/5/2011 6:22 PM
Last Modified: 2/5/2011 6:22 PM
The Los Angeles Times reports that the UCLA football program contacted Oklahoma State and was denied permission to interview Bill Young for the Bruins’ defensive coordinator position.
Ultimately, what does that mean? Nothing, really. UCLA practiced common courtesy by seeking permission to talk with Young, and OSU exercised its right to deny permission. That doesn’t mean that Young is prohibited from speaking with UCLA coach Rich Neuheisel. If Young were interested in the UCLA job, he would interview for it.
The 2010 season was Young’s second as the Cowboy coordinator. He is an Oklahoma City native. He is an OSU alum. He is well-paid ($360,000 last year, with a raise soon to come). OSU just put the finishing touches on a recruiting class stocked with tackles, ends and linebackers.
Young has the freedom to talk with UCLA, but he probably won’t. He seems quite comfortable in Stillwater. And at the age of 64, he remains energetic, effective and says he wants to coach for several more years. The guess here is that when Young retires, he’ll retire from Oklahoma State.
-- Bill Haisten
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Bill Haisten
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