1.   And when Jones developed a sudden interest in January in Gailey as a head coaching candidate, he obviously wanted a recommendation from Reeves.

2.   At Auburn, one name on the list of coaching candidates is Larry Blakeney of Troy State.

3.   Bird clandestinely was assigned the task of seeking out coaching candidates.

4.   Bradway says he has a list of potential coaching candidates in mind that he will probably discuss with the Jets Thursday, although he would not reveal any names.

5.   After Masella left, Fairfield went back to its short list of coaching candidates, which included Kiesel.

6.   But the organization is obviously looking everywhere for coaching candidates in case the Bill Belichick situation becomes too sticky or too expensive.

7.   But, in fact, the source said, Dean had scratched Sullivan from his list of coaching candidates when he first heard of the TCU buyout.

8.   Campbell also could be considered as a coaching candidate by several teams.

9.   Capitals general manager George McPhee is expected to begin interviewing coaching candidates this week, with former NHL goalie Glen Hanlon still the favorite.

10.   Carr said he hoped to be interviewing more coaching candidates next week, although he did not rule himself out of the picture.