MIAMI (Dec. 12, 2016) – Head Coach Butch Davis announced on Monday the addition of Eric Thatcher to the FIU football staff. Thatcher will serve as the Panthers' defensive backs coach.
"Eric Thatcher has a great defensive background," Davis said. "Having played and coached under the likes of Dave Wannstedt and Pat Narduzzi, he has gained a diverse knowledge of secondary play and schemes. Eric is very detailed and brings a great personality to FIU, which will resonate extremely well in recruiting."
Thatcher comes to FIU after spending one season at his alma mater, Pittsburgh, as a defensive quality control coach.