Report: Former Florida assistant Tim Skipper to become UNLV defensive coordinator
By Adam Spencer
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When Florida parted ways with coach Jim McElwain during the 2017 season, the Gators eventually settled on Dan Mullen as their new head coach.
Mullen brought in his new coaching staff, meaning several former Florida assistants have had to find new jobs this offseason.
On Tuesday afternoon, USA TODAY reporter Dan Wolken tweeted that former Florida LB and RB coach Tim Skipper would be heading west to join UNLV as the Rebels’ defensive coordinator:
Source: UNLV expected to hire Tim Skipper as defensive coordinator. Had been on Florida’s staff the last three years.
— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) January 16, 2018
Skipper served as an assistant on Florida’s staff from 2015 to 2017. He also has stops at Fresno State and Colorado State on his resume.
This will be the first time he’s been a defensive coordinator, and he’ll work with UNLV head coach Tony Sanchez.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
