James Willis, the defensive coordinator of Texas Tech, has left the Red Raider staff and he has ties to Will Muschamp.
I just received a call from the Red Raider people here on the network that TT has released as statement that he has left the staff, and it looks like he could be headed to Gainesville.
It wouldn't be shocking if Travaris Robinson, a defensive backs coach, made a move as well.
UPDATE: Here's the release from Texas Tech:
JAMES WILLIS LEAVES TEXAS TECH FOOTBALL PROGRAM
First-Year defensive coordinator will not coach in the Ticket City Bowl
LUBBOCK, Texas - Texas Tech defensive coordinator James Willis has left the program immediately to pursue other career opportunities. He will not coach in Texas Tech's New Year's Day match-up against Northwestern in the Ticket City Bowl.
"I wish James the best of luck but it is important for football team to keep pressing forward," said Texas Tech head coach Tommy Tuberville. a€œWe have a great defensive staff here that will carry the load along with my assistance as we prepare for Northwestern."
Willis was in his first season at Texas Tech and his first as a defensive coordinator. He joined the staff after spending the 2009 season at Alabama and the previous three under Tuberville at Auburn.
This post was edited on 12/26 7:36 PM by Mark Wheeler
I just received a call from the Red Raider people here on the network that TT has released as statement that he has left the staff, and it looks like he could be headed to Gainesville.
It wouldn't be shocking if Travaris Robinson, a defensive backs coach, made a move as well.
UPDATE: Here's the release from Texas Tech:
JAMES WILLIS LEAVES TEXAS TECH FOOTBALL PROGRAM
First-Year defensive coordinator will not coach in the Ticket City Bowl
LUBBOCK, Texas - Texas Tech defensive coordinator James Willis has left the program immediately to pursue other career opportunities. He will not coach in Texas Tech's New Year's Day match-up against Northwestern in the Ticket City Bowl.
"I wish James the best of luck but it is important for football team to keep pressing forward," said Texas Tech head coach Tommy Tuberville. a€œWe have a great defensive staff here that will carry the load along with my assistance as we prepare for Northwestern."
Willis was in his first season at Texas Tech and his first as a defensive coordinator. He joined the staff after spending the 2009 season at Alabama and the previous three under Tuberville at Auburn.
This post was edited on 12/26 7:36 PM by Mark Wheeler
