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“It has been clear that certain aspects of the program need change,” Luck said in a statement provided to The Athletic.
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“I could not be more excited for our coaches, staff and players to have Frank as our head football coach for the 2025 season,” said Luck, who was named to his newly-created post on Nov. 30, 2024.
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“It was time for a reset at the head coaching position,” Luck said.
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Frank Reich has no illusions about a long-term future as the 36th head coach of the Stanford football program. Next year, general manager Andrew Luck will hire a 37th head coach and everybody knows it.
Following the first investigation, in 2023, Taylor was warned that he could be fired if the conduct continued, according to an ESPN report. It did continue, with a second investigation a year later. But Taylor remained employed and coached the Cardinal to a second consecutive 3-9 season.
General manager Andrew Luck announced the decision in his first major move since taking over in his role running the entire football program.
Stanford football coach Troy Taylor mistreated female staff members and tried to have an NCAA compliance officer removed after she raised concerns over rules violations, according to a report from ESPN.
General manager Andrew Luck announced the decision in his first major move since taking over in his role running the entire football program
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Stanford was in the market for a new head coach after firing Troy Taylor due to his alleged workplace behavior. Taylor reportedly bullied and belittled female athletic staffers. The university initially stood by Taylor, but reversed course a few days later, firing the head coach. In two seasons with Stanford, Taylor went 6-18.
Andrew Luck played for Reich in 2018, passing for 4,593 yards, 39 touchdowns and 15 interceptions as the Colts went 10-6 and made the AFC playoffs.
Deshonne Redeaux, a top 100 player nationally and the No. 13 recruit in California, will announce his decision on CBS Sports HQ on Saturday, April 5. Redeaux, who’s from Westlake Village in the San Fernando Valley, is focused on six teams: Georgia, Michigan, Oregon, UCLA, USC and Washington.