Washington hires former Purdue coach Ryan Walters

Washington hires former Purdue coach Ryan Walters as defensive coordinator
SEATTLE, Wash. — Former Purdue football coach Ryan Walters was hired as defensive coordinator for the Washington Huskies on Friday.
Defensive Line in Ryan Walters’ System at Washington
The defensive side of the football will look considerably different next season. Ryan Walters will be the coordinator, and he’s likely bringing with him the defense that made him so successful at Illinois in 2022 – the cover one.
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Walters served as defensive coordinator under new Purdue coach Barry Odom at Missouri. He held the same position at Illinois, and his success there made him a rising head coaching candidate. Walters also called the defense at Purdue for parts of both seasons as a head coach, with less-than-stellar results.
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A Starting Defensive Lineup for Ryan Walters to Consider
The present-day University of Washington defensive unit is a lot like the entire Huskies team emerging from the national championship game against Michigan a ye
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Huskies Hire Former Purdue Coach to Run the Defense
While Steve Belichick just sort of absent-mindedly disappeared from the University of Washington football program, with no public farewell or formal acknowledgement of any sort, the Huskies announced on Friday that former Purdue head coach Ryan Walters will become the new defensive coordinator.
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