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Dohn reports UCLA won't pursue Leach

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Bruins won't pursue Leach as coach
By Brian Dohn, Staff Writer
Article Launched: 12/05/2007 10:20:45 PM PST

LOS ANGELES - UCLA is still in the exploratory phase of its football coaching search, but when the short list is compiled, Texas Tech coach Mike Leach is not expected to be on it, sources said Wednesday.

Leach built the Red Raiders into an offensive force with his spread formations and affinity for throwing the ball. He is interested in the job, sources said, but UCLA is not reciprocating such interest.

Leach has a reputation as being quirky, and outspoken, and that may not sit well at UCLA, sources said. Also, sources said Leach, who is scheduled to make $1.85 million next season and $2.15 million in 2010, is not salary driven and would come to Westwood for under market value. But finances could still be an issue with hiring Karl Dorrell's replacement. Dorrell made $600,000 annually when he was hired, and was guaranteed $850,000 this season.

Although UCLA athletic director Dan Guerrero said increased revenue in the athletic department should make it possible for the school to be competitive when it comes to salaries, sources said UCLA doesn't appear willing to spend more than $2 million per season.

Meanwhile, Guerrero moved closer to hiring a search firm to aid in the task of doing background checks and gauging the interest level of potential candidates. According to sources, there is still no official list of candidates, and there will not be one until after a search firm is hired.

Honestly, it feels like I got kicked in the groin- he'd come to UCLA for UNDER MARKET VALUE and won't be considered?

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