Thanks to a Linfield fan for bringing this to our attention. Redlands head coach Mike Maynard and Rockford offensive coordinator Steve Helminiak are finalists at NAIA Southern Oregon, according to the Ashland Daily Tidings.

SOU’s athletic director is cited in the story, including this gem about Helminiak: “I think he’s potentially a great head coach. His attitude is a winning-type of attitude and he’s done very well at Rockwell (sic) College.”

Not sure whether he spoke incorrectly or was misquoted.

The decision will reportedly come within the next two weeks. Big blow for Redlands if they lose Maynard.