Stanford football hires Commanders QB coach Tavita Pritchard as coach
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Stanford University has appointed Tavita Pritchard as its new head football coach, replacing interim coach Frank Reich. Pritchard, currently the quarterbacks coach for the Washington Commanders, will assume his new role following the Commanders' game against the Denver Broncos on November 30. The announcement follows Stanford's decision to fire former coach Troy Taylor in March.
Pritchard, a former Stanford quarterback from 2006 to 2009, returns to his alma mater with a vision to build a championship program. Stanford general manager Andrew Luck praised Pritchard as a "culture builder" and "servant leader" capable of leading Stanford football to a new era of success. Stanford concludes its season against Notre Dame on November 29.
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