HOUSTON, Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Guy Morriss, the football coach at Kentucky the last two years, apparently is headed to Baylor.
The Houston Chronicle reported Monday night that Morriss, 51, met with the Kentucky players Monday afternoon after accepting the Baylor position, and there was an announcement by the school saying that Morriss, a Texas native, stepped down to accept a job at another school.
It did not specify the institution.
"I'm very appreciative of the contributions of Coach Morriss, his staff, and his family in laying the foundation for the rebuilding of Kentucky football," said Wildcats Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart. "We wish them the best as they take the next step in their lives and careers."
Morriss would become the second coach in less than a week to leave an SEC school for the Big 12 in Texas. On Friday, Dennis Franchione left Alabama to fill the vacancy at Texas A&M.
Morriss, an assistant at Kentucky from 1997-2000, took over for Hal Mumme in 2001 and posted a two-year record of 9-14. After going 2-9 last year, the Wildcats were 7-5 this season, but were not bowl eligible because of NCAA probation.
At Baylor, Morriss would replace Kevin Steele, and have an even bigger rebuilding task on his hands. The Bears barely have been competitive in the Big 12 as Steele posted a four-year record of 4-32, winning just one conference game.
Morriss played collegiately at Texas Christian.
