Former Baylor Head Coach Art Briles Hired by Texas High School

Former Baylor head coach Art Briles was hired at Mount Vernon High School in Mount Vernon, Texas, on Friday.

Briles was given a two-year contract by the school and his hiring was approved by the school's board of trustees, per ESPN.

"[Briles] brings with him a wealth of not only football experience but also life experience," Mount Vernon ISD superintendent Jason McCullough said in a statement. "He is passionate about investing in the lives of young people and helping them to succeed both on the field and in life. After a thorough due diligence process and several earnest conversations, we believe our students will benefit greatly from his skills and experience."

Briles was fired by Baylor in…