Before we start, a disclaimer: all info here is pieced together from various sources with connections in the coaching, agent and other realms of college football industry. We've got no confirmation of any finalized deals, and the impending tidal wave of movement in college football makes any forecasts tenuous. See: Mike Leach and Sean Miller.
With that out of the way, we can report the Dan Mullen-to-Maryland chatter has quickly grown beyond Maryland circles.
One reliable industry source with no ties to Maryland told IMS talk has intensified about Mullen to Maryland, saying talk has spread quickly in SEC circles that Mullen could be Maryland-bound.
Virginia Tech, one of the other schools believed to be chasing Mullen, is said to be more likely to hire Memphis' Justin Fuente, which would help Maryland's pursuit. Virginia is other school we've heard mentioned with Mullen, who appears to have emerged as Maryland's leading candidate, the source said.
"He's probably the biggest name that would say yes [to Maryland]," he said.