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Talk Williamsport has learned that Al Golden will not be the next head football coach at Penn State. As first reported by the Hurricanes flagship station WQAM-AM 560.
According to @MiamiHurricanes @GoldenAl will stay at the U #TheQ http://gocan.es/GoldenStatement #Canes #IStandWithTheU pic.twitter.com/w0lPQRQJUh
Golden then issued an official statement through hurricanesports.com:
Miami Hurricanes head football coach Al Golden released a statement Sunday, reaffirming his commitment to the University of Miami:
“There has been much speculation concerning my future at the University of Miami. While I am flattered that our progress at The U during an extremely difficult period of time is recognized, I am also appreciative of just what we have here at UM and I am not a candidate for another position. We are eager to welcome our student athletes back to campus next week and visit with prospective student-athletes and their families beginning January 15.”
In his third season at Miami, Golden led the Hurricanes to a 9-4 record and their first bowl game since 2010.
Golden will make a radio appearance on the Joe Rose show at 6:30 a.m. tomorrow morning, a listen live is available by clicking here.
With Golden staying with the Hurricanes Penn State is left with reported candidates James Franklin (Vanderbilt), Mike Munchak (Former Titans Head Coach) and current interim coach Larry Johnson, Sr.
Keep checking in with talkwilliamsport.com for updates on this developing story.
