It’s report card season for the Mizzou coaches and this week we continue our discussion of the defensive side of the ball. Last week, I graded Corey Batoon’s inaugural performance as defensive coordinator. While Batoon is ultimately reponsible for the overall performance of the defense, football is a team game and that applies to position coaches as well as players.
Due to recent changes in NCAA rules regarding the number of coaches that programs are allowed to employ, Mizzou currently lists a whopping 26 coordinators, position coaches, assistants, analysts and graduate assistants. That’s not to mention the 37 other members of the Eli Drinkwitz army including athletic training staff, recruiting staff, video staff, creative staff and support staff.