Muschamp to be named new Gator head coach

Just as the Heisman ceremony was beginning, and as Auburn’s Cam Newton was on the verge of becoming the school’s third winner in a runaway, there was a stunner developing in Gainesville.

According to the Florida Times-Union and the Associated Press, and Tim Tebow as well , Florida has chosen Texas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp as the Gators’ next head coach. An announcement from the school is expected later today.

It’s being reported that athletic director Jeremy Foley met with Muschamp in Austin yesterday and offered the coordinator the job, although there’s been no official confirmation from the school on the hire.