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ALTOONA, Pa. -- Penn State could be losing another key member of the coaching staff, one who would be leaving for another head coaching job.

According to the report below, Penn State safeties coach and co-defensive coordinator Anthony Poindexter is a top candidate for the head coaching vacancy at Virginia. Poindexter is a legend at UVa, enjoying an All-American career there as a safety and getting inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

The story indicated that Virginia has already interviewed Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott, and that Poindexter will be interviewed Monday by AD Carla Williams.