North Texas hires WSU OC Eric Morris as new head coach

[Coach Andy Mac]

The move is just another hit to a Washington State team that is already looking to fill plenty of gaps heading into Saturday’s bowl game. Earlier this month, the team lost their defensive coordinator when Brian Ward took the same position with Arizona State, lost their star linebacker when Daiyan Henley decided to opt out of the bowl game to focus on the draft, and could be without more than a dozen more players who have all entered their names into the transfer portal. We’ll have to wait and see who WSU will have available, both on the field and on the sideline, when the LA Bowl kicks off on Saturday afternoon.

In the meantime, Morris is taking advantage of his opportunity and leading the Mean Green into their new era. At the same time, the Leach disciple is helping to make sure that the Pirate’s coaching tree flourishes for years to come.

North Texas names Washington State OC Eric Morris as new coach
North Texas has hired Washington State offensive coordinator Eric Morris as the team's new head coach, the school announced Tuesday.

Eric Morris Hired as 20th Head Football Coach - University of North Texas Athletics
Eric Morris has been hired as the 20th head coach in North Texas history, Vice President and Director of Athletics Jared Mosley announced Tuesday.

Eric Morris, Washington State's offensive coordinator and a Mike Leach pupil, accepts head coaching position at North Texas | The Spokesman-Review
Eric Morris, Washington State’s offensive coordinator and a Mike Leach disciple who played for the late coach at Texas Tech, accepted a position to become the head coach at North Texas on Tuesday morning.

LINK: https://www.cougcenter.com/2022/12/14/23508532/eric-morris-north-texas-head-coach-washington-state-cougars-wsu-offensive-coordinator

[UNT78]

Good hire I believe, only time will tell. Spread the offense and get tough on defense; speed, speed, speed!!!

[southsideguy]

Wonder if he will be on podcast or radio show soon so we can hear what made him the head coach at UNT.  I know he has a lot going on now.  I hope he is finding a good DC.