Johnson Interviews at Maryland
Ellis Johnson interviewed for the defensive coordinator position at Maryland this weekend. Losing Johnson would be a huge blow to the program as the defense has been the lone bright spot the past two years.
Under Johnson, the 2005 State defense forced 22 turnovers — tied for third most in the SEC — and had the conference's sack leader in end Willie Evans. It was ranked eighth in total defense but that had more to do with the offense's ability to stay on the field, than the defense's ability to get a stop.
Croom said Friedgen called last week and asked permission to interview Johnson, which was granted. Croom and Friedgen coached together for the San Diego Chargers under Bobby Ross.
"Some of our young guys are going to be coordinators and some of the other guys are going to be head coaches," Croom said. "Guys are going to be leaving, because they're good coaches. But what I don't want is for them to be leaving to a lateral position because of finances."
We'll be watching this closely....
Under Johnson, the 2005 State defense forced 22 turnovers — tied for third most in the SEC — and had the conference's sack leader in end Willie Evans. It was ranked eighth in total defense but that had more to do with the offense's ability to stay on the field, than the defense's ability to get a stop.
Croom said Friedgen called last week and asked permission to interview Johnson, which was granted. Croom and Friedgen coached together for the San Diego Chargers under Bobby Ross.
"Some of our young guys are going to be coordinators and some of the other guys are going to be head coaches," Croom said. "Guys are going to be leaving, because they're good coaches. But what I don't want is for them to be leaving to a lateral position because of finances."
We'll be watching this closely....
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