Stanford hires NFL assistant to be head coach

Stanford University has appointed Tavita Pritchard as its new head football coach. Pritchard, who was a quarterback for Stanford from 2006 to 2009, will take over the position after serving as the quarterbacks coach for the Washington Commanders. He replaces interim coach Frank Reich, who stepped in after Troy Taylor's dismissal due to allegations of misconduct. Andrew Luck, Stanford's general manager and former quarterback, endorsed Pritchard as the ideal candidate to lead the program forward. Pritchard's coaching career began at Stanford in 2010, and he previously held the role of offensive coordinator before moving to the NFL. He aims to revitalize a team currently holding a 4-7 record, with its last winning season in 2018.