Yesterday Ron English, after the U. of Michigan bowl game knocking off a potent Florida offensive attack, confirmed he was taking the same position of DC at the University of Louisville. But only as a 2-year deal.
It is 100% positive that English will not stay at UL any longer than that, and maybe not even that long, as he has made it 100% clear that he wants and is ready to be a head coach in college football.
However, that is NOT a bad thing for UL football. UL has also hedged its bets by additionally hiring Ted Roof, former HC at Duke, and another long time DC in NCAA Div I-A, (FBS), football, who will without question be waiting in the wings whenever English gets that HC job he so badly wants.
That aside, make no mistake, Ron English the right man, in the right place, at the right time for UL. UL's defense was abyssmal in the 2007 season, and English is not only a solid defensive game planner, but also an outstanding recruiter. Both areas that UL badly needs help in.
The biggest impact though that English will make to UL, will be in two areas, the ability of UL to get pressure on opposing QB's. And the level of talent he will be able to bring in to the football program. The latter part will be the one that UL will need the most.
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