Texas A&M Eyes Pat Narduzzi, Will Muschamp For Defensive Coordinator Job
Texas A&M fired defensive coordinator Mark Snyder on Friday afternoon and Kevin Sumlin is looking to replace him with one of college football’s best and a coach he’s had his eyes on since he took the job in 2012.
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Mark Snyder is out as defensive coordinator at Texas A&M after three seasons in College Station. The Aggies have the No. 105 total defense this year and his replacement could be a guy Kevin Sumlin interviewed for the job in 2012.
According to Football Scoop, Sumlin will look to fill the position with a big name, including fired Florida head coach Will Muschamp and Michigan State defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi who interviewed for the job in 2012.
A&M won’t go small for their new DC. I’d look for a guy like Muschamp, Narduzzi, Shoop, etc… whoever Sumlin feels most comfortable with.
— FootballScoop (@FootballScoop) November 28, 2014
There have been whispers about David Gibbs at Houston being a candidate (at A&M). Maybe. Think they look bigger first.
— FootballScoop (@FootballScoop) November 28, 2014
Sumliin's first A&M DC search started with Mark Stoops (he landed UK head job) and Pat Narduzzi, who interviewed in CS for position.
— Billy Liucci (@billyliucci) November 28, 2014
Money wasn't there to make that type of hire happen but that won't be the case the second time around.
— Billy Liucci (@billyliucci) November 28, 2014
Muschamp’s name mentioned as a candidate should not come as a surprise as he’s built a reputation for being a great defensive-minded coach who just couldn’t hire the right offensive coordinator during his time with the Gators. However, the mention of Narduzzi is a surprise to me because I thought if he was going to leave East Lansing it would be for a head coaching position.
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