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Long and SDSU Press conference scheduled: A news conference is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at San Diego State University, following a team meeting that is to take place at 12:30 p.m. Long is expected to be named San Diego State University head coach.

Long to be named San Diego State head coach: Former Iowa quarterback Chuck Long is expected to become the next head coach at San Diego State after spending four seasons as offensive coordinator at Oklahoma. Long's hiring could be announced as early as Saturday, barring any unforeseen glitches, two people familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press on Friday, speaking on condition of anonymity because a deal was still pending. In Norman, Sooners coach Bob Stoops said Long was in San Diego for a second interview, adding that a deal had not been finalized. Long, 42, has been on Stoops' staff for six seasons. He'll replace Tom Craft, who was fired on Dec. 5 after going 19-29 in four seasons, including 5-7 this year. San Diego State athletic director Jeff Schemmel has refused to comment on candidates, but said at the time of Craft's firing that he would hire a replacement "who can excite the community." This hire has Iowa and Kansas State connections. (CBS Sportsline)

Stoops has no comment on who's the next coordinator: Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops declined Friday to discuss how he would replace offensive coordinator Chuck Long, who is expected to be named San Diego State’s head coach today. "I'll address those issues if there's something different," Stoops said. "At this point, coach Long is still our offensive coordinator. ... When it's different, I'll address it." (NewsOK.com)

Long leaves in splendor, not shame, for his efforts: Daily Oklahoman

Today’s interview just formality, AD suggests: Daily Oklahoman