Ty Finally Gone...Well Almost

The Ty Willingham era finally came to an end Monday, well almost. The :University of Washington announced that Ty Willingham is resigning at the end of the 2008 season. I am not sure of why they are using the word resign, when this is plain and simply a firing, with the agreement that he would stay for the last five games. Scott Woodward, the UW Athletic Director said in an interview with Dave "Softy" Mahler on KJR radio that Ty Willingham's contract was being terminated, as in fired, at the end of the season. It was also announced that he would be paid a one million dollar buyout for the remaining year of his contract. Apparently the decision had been made to terminate Willingham after the Oregon State game and Willingham was notified at that point, but the announcement was delayed as details were ironed out for Willingham to coach the rest of the season. Now the search for a new coach begins. There are several names that are already being thrown around, of which the the most intriguing would be Jim Mora who has already been announced to be the successor to Mike Holmgren. The others are Lane Kiffin, Pa Hill of Fresno State and Gary Pinkel.