Change is in the air: Comparing Florida’s 2014 and 2015 coaching staffs
By Drew Laing
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New Florida Gators head coach Jim McElwain nearly has his entire coaching staff in place.
The only position remaining is a wide receivers coach, which one would expect to see filled sooner rather than later to help with recruiting.
Early reports following the hire of McElwain suggested that defensive coordinator DJ Durkin and defensive backs coach Travaris Robinson were both expected to remain with the Gators.
However, neither were retained and only one coach from Will Muschamp’s staff in 2014 was kept over. So this will truly be McElwain’s staff as he preferred more of a clean sweep.
Here’s a complete list of the 2014 staff and what changes were made by McElwain for 2015 and beyond.
2014 staff
Head coach — Will Muschamp
Offensive coordinator/ QB coach — Kurt Roper
Defensive coordinator/ LB coach — DJ Durkin
Special teams coordinator — Coleman Hutzler
Defensive line coach/Assistant HC — Brad Lawing
Wide Receivers coach — Chris Leak
Offensive line coach — Mike Summers
Defensive backs coach — Travaris Robinson
Running backs coach — Brian White
Tight ends coach — Derek Lewis
2015 staff
Head coach — Jim McElwain
Offensive coordinator/ QB coach — Doug Nussmeier
Defensive coordinator — Geoff Collins
Special teams coordinator/ TE coach — Greg Nord
Linebackers coach/Associate HC/Co-coordinator — Randy Shannon
Offensive line coach — Mike Summers
Defensive backs coach — Kirk Callahan
Running backs coach — Tim Skipper
Defensive line coach — Terrell Williams
Wide receivers coach — TBD
Drew Laing will be providing analysis and insight on Florida, Georgia, Missouri and South Carolina.
