Robert Griffin III expresses interest in vacant Baylor head coaching job

Former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Robert Griffin III stated on Monday that he would be one hundred percent interested in taking the head football coaching job at Baylor University. Fox News, CBS Sports, Yahoo, the Miami Herald, and NBC Sports all reported his interest following the university's decision to fire head coach Dave Aranda on Sunday. [1][2][3][4][5]

Fox News reported that Griffin revealed he has already spoken with Baylor Athletic Director Doug McNamee regarding the position. CBS Sports noted that Griffin is currently a college football analyst and Texas native who possesses no prior coaching experience at any level. [1][2]

Griffin stated on Monday that if the university wants to return to winning and build a respectable program that fans can be proud of, they require individuals who understand what winning at Baylor looks like, according to CBS Sports. He expressed a desire to see his former program become nationally relevant again at the highest level. [2]