Cal Poly is expected to announce the hiring of former Army offensive coordinator Tim Walsh as its next head football coach, sources close to the search told The Tribune on Thursday.

The Portland Tribune is also reporting the hiring of Walsh, who was the head coach at Portland State from 1993 to 2006.

Walsh would replace former Cal Poly coach Rich Ellerson, who left he Mustangs after eight seasons to take over at Army.

Walsh was the Army offensive coordinator under former coach Stan Brock, who was fired after two seasons in West Point.

During his 14 seasons at Portland State, Walsh compiled a 90-68 record, advancing to the postseason four times.

EDIT: Cal Poly has announced a press conference to announce the hire for Friday. Check it out.

Cal Poly Athletics will conduct a press conference Friday morning (10 a.m.) to announce the hiring of its 16th head football coach.

Cal Poly President Warren Baker and Mustang Director of Athletics Alison Cone will conduct the press conference.

The press conference will be broadcast live via video and audio streams. Links for the streams will be posted on Cal Poly’s athletics Web site, www.gopoly.com.

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