PhatOrange
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Word is Kevin Coyle a Senior Defensive Analyst has been poached by UCLA to be their Defensive Coordinator for the remainder of the season.
When UCLA fired DeShaun Foster two weeks ago they named Tim Skipper to be the interim Head Coach. Skipper and Coyle worked together at Fresno State from 2022 thru 2024.
With Syracuse coach Coyle, who has extensive experience as a defensive coordinator, was working with the secondary. I understand Coyle was very involved in putting together the defensive game plan for the Clemson game last week. I'm guessing he prefers hunting over fishing.
It will be interesting to see if Coyle's absence is noticeable or not.
Kevin Coyle - Football Coach - Syracuse University Athletics
Kevin Coyle returns to Syracuse as a senior analyst in 2025 He previously served as the Orange’s defensive coordinator from 1991-93. Coyle spent the past thr...cuse.com
UCLA finalizing deal to add Kevin Coyle to defensive staff for rest of season
UCLA is slated to fill its vacant defensive coordinator position with coaching veteran Kevin Coyle. He has worked as a college and pro-level coach.sports.yahoo.com
Prefers hunting over fishing lol
The defensive approach was clearly different vs Clemson. We'll see if it continues.
