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Mike Tomlin wants everyone to know that he’s not going to be taking the USC job anytime soon.
During an appearance on the Dan Patrick show, Carson Palmer revealed that USC was interested in hiring Tomlin as their head coach if Tomlin wanted out of Pittsburgh.
Carson Palmer has been included in conversations surrounding #USC next Head Football Coach and he says #Steelers HC Mike Tomlin is a name that could be in the mix. pic.twitter.com/GJpar0cZUy
— Dan Patrick Show (@dpshow) October 25, 2021
Tomlin was asked if he would be interested in taking the USC job, and the Steelers head coach was not happy with the question. An angry Tomlin proceeded to shut down the USC rumors in an instant classic rant.
“I don’t have time for that speculation. That’s a joke to me. I’ve of one of the best job in all of professional sport. Why would I have any interest in coaching college football? Never say never.But never. There’s not a booster with a big enough blank check”
"I don't have time for that speculation. That's a joke to me. I got one of the best jobs in all of professional sport. Why would I have any interest in coaching college football?"
Mike Tomlin talks about rumors that he would consider taking the USC job 😲 pic.twitter.com/ccCvtvOpqe
— Audacy Sports (@AudacySports) October 26, 2021