The Search: Pre-Lunch Update

Plenty of tidbits to pass along. As carwwest noted, DE Pernell McPhee (ICC) is considering his options, with Alabama, Georgia and Michigan closing in.

Nothing new on coaching candidates right now, at least not in direct relation to MSU. However, there is a bit of news about the other vacancies.

Auburn has interviewed Buffalo head coach Turner Gill, and Syracuse has interviewed Saints offensive coordinator Doug Marrone. (Gill has been mentioned as an MSU candidate.) Also on the Auburn front, Florida State OC Jimbo Fisher – the Seminoles’ coach-in-waiting – evaded questions about the opening but did not shut the door on the possibility. And Georgia assistant head coach Rodney Garner, a former Auburn standout, has “had a conversation” about the position. And, Miami’s AD said he has been contacted by Auburn concerning offensive coordinator Patrick Nix.

And this is at least mildly interesting: “Sparty,” the blogger who reported that Chris Petersen was headed to MSU, addresses criticism he received for that report.