The Hurricanes discovered their new defensive coordinator.
Minnesota defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman is in line to take the identical place at Miami, in keeping with a number of reviews. Hetherman replaces Lance Guidry, who Miami fired in December.
Hetherman spent just one season because the Gophers’ defensive coordinator, however his was one of many nation’s finest. Minnesota ranked ninth within the nation in factors allowed per recreation (16.9) and fifth within the nation in yards allowed per recreation (285.7). The Gophers had the No. 12 rush protection and No. 9 go protection. Professional Soccer Focus gave Minnesota the No. 22 defensive grade amongst FBS colleges.
Hetherman signed an extension to remain at Minnesota that will pay him greater than $1 million per yr, in keeping with the Pioneer Press. Miami pays Minnesota a six-figure buyout, the Pioneer Press reported.
Previous to his tenure at Minnesota, Hetherman spent two seasons as Rutgers’ linebackers coach. He labored underneath Scarlet Knights coach Greg Schiano, for whom UM coach Mario Cristobal additionally as soon as labored.
Hetherman additionally spent three seasons as James Madison’s defensive coordinator and three seasons as Maine’s defensive coordinator. He additionally has expertise at a number of smaller colleges.
Hetherman can have the prospect to remake not less than a part of Miami’s defensive employees. Line of defense coach Joe Salave’a left UM to take the identical place at his alma mater, Arizona. Cornerbacks coach Chevis Jackson is being focused for a place on Wake Forest’s employees, in keeping with 247Sports.
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