Bit of a bombshell today from Mike Gundy: He interviewed three times for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers job after the 2011 season before deciding the NFL wasn’t for him.
— Kelly Hines (@KellyHinesTW) October 10, 2022
Before the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hired Greg Schiano to be their head coach back in 2012, they had their sights set on another successful college coach.
Oklahoma State’s Mike Gundy says the Bucs interviewed him three times for their head job during that offseason, but ultimately decided the NFL wasn’t for him (via Tulsa World’s Kelly Hines).
Gundy remained at OSU instead, and has continued to lead the Pokes to plenty of success in the Big 12.
Schiano lasted just two seasons in Tampa Bay, posting a record of 11-21 before being replaced by Lovie Smith, who also lasted just two seasons.
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