Nothing official from App yet but sounds like it's a done deal....

He's got quite the pedigree. Pitt, Texas, Clemson and Charlotte.

Pitt men had a couple national championship race runners last season.

Richards was an assistant at New Mexico, which finished national runner up in 2022.

I don't have any insight to the program so maybe someone that does can confirm, but I was told that Curcio was asked to step back with the women's program so they can hire a dedicated distance coach to the women and he said no -- which is what led to him finding another job.

Again, no idea if that's true, but if it is this move could be used beneficial for both parties.