Stockstill withdraws from search

Head football coach Rick Stockstill has decided that he's not ready to leave MT just yet.

Stockstill has removed his name from consideration for the University of Memphis head coaching vacancy.

Earlier in the week, "The Commercial Appeal" released a list of five names that UM was considering for their head coaching position.

Stockstill was thought to be the lead candidate as recently as Wednesday morning, the same day he released the statement.

"I am very flattered and honored with the interest that the University of Memphis has shown in me and the MTSU football program," Stockstill said. "However, at this time I am only focusing on our remaining two games and hopefully a bowl game and this will allow Memphis to continue its search for their next coach."

MT is 7-3 heading into this weekend's matchup with Arkansas State University. Stockstill's overall record is 24-23 with one bowl appearance.

Memphis fired Tommy West last week after nine seasons with the program. His overall record was 49-59 record and had five bowl appearances.