WATCH: Clemson offensive coordinator, family arrive to interview for head coaching position
The Clemson Tigers could be out of another coordinator soon. ACC beat writer for Richmond Times-Dispatch, Mike Barber, reported earlier that Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott has jumped on a plane headed for Charlottesville, where he intends to interview for the University of Virginia football head coach position.
Shortly after that report, videos, like the one below, of the Tigers offensive coordinator started to surface of him and his family arriving in Charlottesville.
In the video, Elliot is also accompanied by University of Virginia’s Athletic Director Carla Williams; along with deputy AD Jim Booz.
If Elliot takes the position at the University of Virginia, he will be the second Clemson Tigers coordinator to depart for a head coaching position before the Tigers’ scheduled bowl game. Defensive coordinator Brent Venables left earlier in December to become the new head coach for the Oklahoma Sooners.
Virginia had their eyes on Elliott from the start
As Virginia looks for their next leader, the Cavaliers are turning their attention towards a coveted ACC assistant. According to reports, the program is attempting to woo Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott.
“It now sounds like Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott is back in as a candidate for the Virginia coaching job,” tweeted Mike Barber of the Richmond Times-Dispatch. “Former Hoo Anthony Poindexter appeared to be the guy just 24 hours ago. My advice? Stay tuned and buckle up.”
Furthermore, Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde revealed that Elliott is the apple of Virginia’s eye.
“Sources: Virginia has returned its focus to Tony Elliott and the Clemson assistant would prefer that to interest from Duke,” tweeted Forde. “Nothing done, but this could accelerate today.”
Recently, Elliott has catapulted to one of the top choices for the vacancy at Duke. However, it’s telling that the Clemson offensive coordinator would prefer Virginia to the Blue Devils.
Time will tell where Tony Elliott ends up. However, it’s evident that the mind behind Clemson’s offense is a coveted one throughout the entire nation.