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Peter Sirmon is out and Todd Grantham is in when it comes to Mississippi State’s defensive coordinator position.
Grantham has outstanding experience at the highest level, spending 11 seasons in the NFL and the last six as a DC in college. All three of his defenses at Louisville (2014-16) finished inside the top 20 in total defense — a welcoming stat for MSU fans, considering recent history.
In one season with the Bulldogs, Sirmon led a defense that ranked 13th out of 14 SEC teams in scoring (31.8 points allowed per game) and 12th in total yards (459.1).
We’ve gathered some Twitter reactions on coach Dan Mullen’s big hire, which has garnered plenty of positive reviews:
Todd Grantham headed back to the SEC to be Mississippi State's defensive coordinator. Grantham has extensive NFL and college experience.
— Chris Low (@ClowESPN) January 11, 2017
All three of Grantham's defenses at Louisville were ranked in top 20 nationally in total defense. The 2014 unit led nation with 26 picks.
— Chris Low (@ClowESPN) January 11, 2017
Todd Grantham to Mississippi state ?
— Sully (@brandonsully13) January 11, 2017
Todd Grantham will be an impressive hire by Mullen. He mentioned this year he learned a lot about where he needs to improve this season.
— Robbie Faulk (@robbiefaulkOn3) January 11, 2017
TODD GRANTHAM LETS GO!!
— Trey Gullick III (@treygullick3) January 11, 2017
Todd Grantham baby!!!!! Let's go!!!!!! #HailState
— Mike Leake (@DroppinThaMike) January 11, 2017
Mississippi state taking defensive football serious again.
— Jake Wimberly (@Jakewim) January 11, 2017
For Mississippi State, the amount of DC turnover should be concerning.
That being said, Todd Grantham feels like upgrade.
— Michael Borkey (@MichaelBorkey) January 11, 2017
Todd Grantham returning to the SEC – and Mississippi state comes to Sanford Stadium in September. https://t.co/eAEbNvNDKD
— Seth Emerson (@SethWEmerson) January 11, 2017
Hiring Todd Grantham as defensive coordinator is one of the smartest things Mississippi State has ever done
— Jacob Stone (@jacobxstone5) January 11, 2017
Tyler Waddell is a member of the Saturday Down South news team. He brings over five years of professional journalism experience and is closing in on a Bachelor's in sports management. Follow him on Twitter (@Tyler_Waddell).
