Looks like UCLA finally found their man - a man named Rick Neuheisel:

ESPN reports that the ex-Bruins QB will be coming back to Westwood to lead his alma mater’s football squad. Neuheisel takes the reigns over from Karl Dorrell, who was let go almost a month earlier.

Neuheisel comes back to the Pac-10 coaching ranks, previously leading the Washington Huskies before getting fired in 2003 for betting in an NCAA basketball pool.

Baltimore Ravens coach Brian Billick would appear to be happy for his soon-to-be ex-offensive coordinator. Billick was quoted earlier as saying that Rick’s “enthusiasm and affection is for the college game.”

Based on the Ravens’ woes this year, Rick wasn’t much help pro-wise.

But the hiring may also be helpful for the Huskies, who’ve been inquiring about interim UCLA coach DeWayne Walker. Neuheisel’s selection may mean Washington has found their new defensive coordinator.