Stewart just hired some new coaches. I really like the hires. My guess is when Stewart leaves Doc will take the head coaching job.
"Mitch Vingle
Sports Editor
mitchvingle@wvgazette.com
New West Virginia football coach Bill Stewart has landed word from four assistant coaches they will be joining the Mountaineer staff.
Marshall defensive coordinator Steve Dunlap will return to his alma mater as assistant head coach in charge of safeties to work with defensive coordinator Jeff Casteel.
John "Doc'' Holliday will likewise return to his alma mater as associate head coach in charge of tight ends and fullbacks and assume the duties of recruiting coordinator. Holliday has been working with Urban Meyer as associate head coach at Florida.
The new offensive coordinator and coach of quarterbacks will be Charlie Taafe, a former head coach at The Citadel and nationally known OC at Maryland. He just completed his first season as the coach of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.
Also joining the staff is ex-WVU standout David Lockwood, who is now the secondary coach at Kentucky. Lockwood is known as a strong recruiter.
Rick Trickett, the offensive line coach at Florida State, will not be joining the staff.
All of the above have accepted the positions but must still fill out the necessary paperwork. Stewart was unavailable for comment.
Dave Hickman contributed to this report."