Stanford Begins Process To Replace Harbaugh

STANFORD (CBS/AP) -- Stanford athletic director Bob Bowlsby has met with the entire Orange Bowl-winning Cardinal football staff since the departure of coach Jim Harbaugh to the San Francisco 49ers on Friday.

Bowlsby is moving ahead in his search for Harbaugh's replacement, first determining who the internal candidates might be. Bowlsby says he has spoken with each member of the staff but wouldn't categorize any of the sessions as formal interviews.

President John Hennessy says the school would like to work quickly but also find the right person.

The position is expected to be a sought-after job considering the team's commanding 40-12 Orange Bowl win last Monday that capped a 12-1 season. Not to mention Heisman Trophy runner-up Andrew Luck's announcement Thursday he will return to school for another year to quarterback the team.

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