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 studies. 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 greatest. Minnesota ranked ninth within the nation in factors allowed per sport (16.9) and fifth within the nation in yards allowed per sport (285.7). The Gophers had the No. 12 rush protection and No. 9 move protection. Professional Soccer Focus gave Minnesota the No. 22 defensive grade amongst FBS faculties.
Hetherman signed an extension to remain at Minnesota that may pay him greater than $1 million per 12 months, 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 beneath 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 faculties.
Hetherman may have the prospect to remake at the very least a part of Miami’s defensive workers. Defensive position 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 workers, in keeping with 247Sports.
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