McNair had heatstroke and two weeks later he died at a hospital. "However, a departure is in the best interest of the university. Leach, a two-time National Coach of the Year and an established, dynamic playcaller, will coordinate the offense and coach quarterbacks. 11 Aggies, Postgame Notes: Texas A&M at Mississippi State, GAMEDAY: Bulldogs Return Home To Host No. "We received consistently strong feedback about Coach Durkin's strong character and work ethic and his positive impact on the communities and institutions where he was previously employed," Carter said. Reed Stringer, who coached tight ends in 2019 after working as an offensive quality control coach in 2018, will move to the defensive staff and coach USM’s nickel backs. "This is not at all a reflection of my opinion of Coach Durkin as a person," Loh said. "We wish the best for him and his family and hope he'll take what happened at Maryland as a serious life lesson in dealing with other people's kids,". 11/11 Texas A&M. Durkin, who was the head coach at Maryland when offensive lineman Jordan McNair died weeks after an offseason workout, will join the football staff at the University of Mississippi. Football During his one-season tenure, Matthews posted an overall record of zero wins and two losses (0–2). Akeem Davis, who wrapped up his first season as a full-time assistant, will shift from cornerbacks to running backs. Athletic Administration Building , Leo Seal Jr. Football Complex , Newell-Grissom Building , Mike Sanders Track Complex , Mize Pavilion at Humphrey Coliseum , MSU Golf Practice Facility , Palmeiro Center , Templeton Athletic Academic Center , video platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. Deion Sanders. Story Links by Brandon Langlois, Associate Director/Communications STARKVILLE – Mike Leach has assembled his first coaching staff in Starkville as Mississippi State's head football coach, it was announced Tuesday. Jordan McNair's death prompted two reports in 2018, one into the how he was cared for on the day he was hospitalized and another into the culture of football at the University of Maryland. Head Coach. Early history (1895–1955) Mississippi State (then known as the Mississippi A&M Aggies) first fielded a football team in 1895. Last year, Durkin, 41, was a consultant with the NFL's Atlanta Falcons. (CNN)D.J. ", Ole Miss went 4-8 last year in the highly competitive Southeastern Conference. Hopson filled in the staff’s final vacancy by hiring University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff head coach Cedric Thomas to coach USM’s defensive backs. Offensive Line. It found the Maryland football team did not have a "toxic culture" but "did have a culture where problems festered because too many players feared speaking out.". The official 2020 Football Roster for the . (Source: WLBT) By Renaldo Hopkins | February 4, 2020 at 4:38 PM CST - Updated February 4 at 4:38 PM Lane Kiffin was hired in December as, Maryland football coach DJ Durkin fired a day after being reinstated. Mississippi State football has formally finished Mike Leach's first coaching staff, with all 10 on-field assistants officially announced. The Golden Eagles will open spring practice on Tuesday, March 24.