UCF announces hiring of former LSU assistant, member of 2019 staff
By Andrew Olson
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Former LSU passing game coordinator DJ Mangas has found a new gig. UCF announced that Mangas has joined Gus Malzahn’s staff as an analyst.
Glad to have @Coach_DJMangas with us in Orlando!! https://t.co/F3l5c9n1Qc
— Coach Gus Malzahn (@CoachGusMalzahn) July 11, 2022
Mangas, 33, has been in coaching since 2012. He joined LSU’s staff in 2019 as an offensive analyst. After LSU won the national championship, Mangas followed Joe Brady to the Carolina Panthers for the 2020 season. Mangas returned to LSU for the 2021 season, joining Ed Orgeron’s staff as the Tigers’ passing game coordinator. He was not retained by Brian Kelly.
Mangas, a former walk-on wide receiver at William & Mary (2007-11), has always coached on the offensive side of the ball, but his Twitter bio now says “UCF Defensive Analyst.”
Excited to be a part of the family! https://t.co/La1Xn5usbT
— DJ Mangas (@Coach_DJMangas) July 11, 2022
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