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Tony Franklin discusses interview with Texas: Bears morning links

Cal’s offensive coordinator Tony Franklin working with players during practice for the Cal football team at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Tuesday, August 6, 2013.

The weeks following regular-season finales often mean one of two possibilities for college football coaches: getting fired or getting contacted about other jobs.

Tony Franklin was pleased to land on the latter end this go-around. Last Thursday, he interviewed for Texas’ offensive coordinator opening. The Longhorns introduced former Tulsa co-offensive coordinator Sterlin Gilbert as their new OC on Monday.

“I’ve had a tremendous amount of respect for (head coach) Charlie (Strong) for a long time, and we had a conversation,” Franklin said.