The story, however, turned out to be untrue, as Los Angeles Times reporter Chris Foster reported that Walker would stay at UCLA and remain defensive coordinator for the Bruins. The Sporting News later retracted the story. Walker interviewed for the UCLA Bruin head coaching position and was one of the leading candidates for the position along with Rick Neuheisel, Al Golden of Temple, and Norm Chow.
The story, however, proved false as Los Angeles Times reporter Chris Foster reported that Walker would stay at UCLA and remain defensive coordinator for the Bruins. The Sporting News later withdrew the story. Walker interviewed for the UCLA Bruin head coaching position and was one of the top contenders for the position alongside Rick Neuheisel, Al Golden from Temple, and Norm Chow.