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Matt Luke comments on Ole Miss’s hiring of Tyrone Nix as LB coach

Adam Spencer

By Adam Spencer

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Tyrone Nix served as the Ole Miss defensive coordinator from 2008 to 2011, and now he’s back in Oxford with the Rebels.

A couple of days ago, Virginia Tech announced that Nix was leaving the staff to rejoin his old team, and now the Rebels have confirmed that.

Per a release from the school, head coach Matt Luke said he’s excited to have Nix back on staff as the team’s linebackers coach:

“We are continuing to add invaluable experience to our staff with the addition of Coach Nix to our defense,” Luke said. “His tough-minded approach, along with his familiarity with our program and the state of Mississippi, make him a perfect fit for our program and an asset on the recruiting front.”

Nix’s brother, Derrick, is the Rebels’ running backs coach, so now they’re reunited in Oxford under Luke’s leadership.

Adam Spencer

Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 14 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.

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