Stanford University don appoint Tavita Pritchard as dia new football head coach. Di announcement come on Friday, bringing back a familiar face to di Cardinal program.
Pritchard Returns to Stanford
Pritchard, wey play quarterback for Stanford from 2006 to 2009, dey currently di quarterbacks coach for di Washington Commanders. He go begin im role for Stanford immediately after di Commanders' game against di Denver Broncos.
He dey replace interim coach Frank Reich, wey take over from Troy Taylor earlier dis year. Taylor chop sack because of allegations of bullying and belittling staff.
Andrew Luck's Influence
Interestingly, na Andrew Luck, wey replace Pritchard as Stanford's quarterback, wey lead di hiring process. Luck, wey be di school's general manager now, believe say Pritchard be di right person to lead Stanford into a new era.
According to Luck, “Winning for college football today requires a leader of men who can build and motivate teams, recruit future stars, and develop and connect with talent. Tavita Pritchard is exactly di right head coach at di right time to help us build on di foundation of dis season and lead Stanford football to its next great era.”
Pritchard's Coaching Background
- Started coaching career for Stanford in 2010.
- Served as quarterbacks coach for Washington Commanders for three seasons.
- Known as a culture builder and a committed leader.
Di university dey hope say Pritchard go bring stability and success to di football program.