Texas A&M DE Landis Durham discusses differences between Jimbo Fisher and Kevin Sumlin
By Adam Spencer
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Texas A&M DE/LB Landis Durham tied for the SEC lead with 10.5 sacks last year, but the Aggies’ defense still struggled.
This year, coach Kevin Sumlin is out and in his place is Jimbo Fisher. Also out is DC John Chavis, who was replaced by Mike Elko.
Following Saturday’s spring game, Durham said things have been much different this spring under Fisher and his staff (via 247Sports):
“I felt like it was a more hands on approach,” he said. “The coaches were really on us, riding us to do good. If we did bad they let you know about it right away. It was tough but it’s what we needed.”
The Aggies always have incredible athletes on defense, but now it’s up to Elko to maximize their potential. If he can do that, the Aggies will be able to compete in the tough SEC West.
According to Durham, the new staff is off to a great start. Now, we’ll have to see if that momentum translates into games that actually count.
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.
