Baylor247 has learned that Baylor Director of Athletics Ian McCaw will announce the hiring of Jim Grobe as an interim head coach of the football program for the 2016 season. A native of Huntington, West Virginia, Grobe began has head coaching career at Ohio University (1995-2000) before finishing his career at Wake Forest (2001-2013).

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Baylor247 has also learned that the remainder of Baylor's coaching staff are expected to stay intact for the 2016 season.

In 19 seasons as a head coach between two programs, Grobe compiled a 110-115-1 overall record and reached a total of nine bowl games. From 2006-2008, Grobe led Wake Forest to a 28-12 record including an Atlantic Coast Conference Championship in 2006. The Demon Deacons defeated Georgia Tech in the conference title game, 9-6.

Known as a defensive specialist, Grobe's 2006 championship team allowed only 15.4 points per game.

With the hiring, Grobe is expected to place the majority of his emphasis on the defensive side of the ball, aiding current defensive coordinator Phil Bennett. Offensive coordinator Kendal Briles is expected to remain in full control of the offense with assistance from offensive line coach Randy Clements.

A well respected coach across the country for his high level of integrity, Grobe's 13 seasons at Wake Forest help provide a great understanding of the dynamics within a small private school competing in high-caliber offense.

Grobe began his playing career as a junior college prospect at Ferrum College (1971-1972) before transferring and finishing his career as a two-year starter at the University of Virginia (1973-1974)