The Arizona Cardinals have hired former Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury, a move aimed at providing guidance for young quarterback Josh Rosen and resuscitating the worst offense in the NFL.
The Cardinals announced the hiring Tuesday after a long interview earlier in the day. He was to be introduced at a news conference at the team's training facility in Tempe on Wednesday.
On Twitter, the team rebranded their page the Arizona Kardinals, used the hashtag #KardsGotKliff and shared a video message from the new coach.
"Cardinals fans, I can't tell you how excited I am to be your head coach. Looking forward to taking the field at State Farm Stadium in front of the Red Sea. It's time to rise up!" Kingsbury said.
Kingsbury was fired from Texas Tech after going 35-40 in six seasons, but his teams were known for their high-scoring performances.
His prize pupil in those days was current Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Tuesday's hiring came barely a month after Kingsbury was hired as offensive coordinator at USC.
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Kingsbury replaces Steve Wilks, who was fired after going an NFL-worst 3-13 in his one season in Arizona.
