Minnesota Fires Tim Brewster After 1-6 Start

Mike Leach could be a candidate for the Minnesota coaching job, or at least it’s fun to talk about, as this TwinCities.com article makes clear. Leach has stated he’ll talk to anyone about getting back into college coaching.

It’s all idle speculation at the moment, but any speculation involving Mike Leach is speculation worth forwarding, since college football does miss something without the presence of the Dread Pirate Leach and his high-powered offenses.

Still, Minnesota blog The Daily Gopher doesn’t see the harm in writing a letter to Coach Dungy to let him know how much his services, in any capacity, would be appreciated:

Dungy has told Minnesota that he will “help the university in any way possible to get the football program back on track.” So I guess dreams really do come true…

In his 3+ seasons with Minnesota, Brewster compiled a record of 15-30 overall and 6-21 in the Big Ten. He also never defeated Wisconsin, Minnesota’s chief rival.

Brewster signed a contract extension in January will receive a buyout of approximately $600,000.