After a shockingly disappointing 2016 campaign, we expected significant turnover on the Ole Miss coaching staff this offseason. Hell, we clamored for it. After four years of stagnation, some changes were overdue.
Boy, were there changes. In less than a month, Hugh Freeze replaced both his coordinators and added new wide receivers, defensive line and linebackers coaches. The impending hire of North Carolina D-line coach Tray Scott—which was reported by multiple outlets on Friday night—is the final piece of the puzzle.
Let’s take a look at all the changes.
Offensive coordinator
Werner, who’d previously coached at Ole Miss under Ed Orgeron, rejoined Freeze in 2012 and helped transform Houston Nutt’s bumbling offense into a sleek spread attack equipped with one of the best passing attacks in the SEC.