According to Football Scoop, Lane Kiffin has found his new defensive coordinator and the name is a familiar one in Conference USA circles. Southern Miss defensive coordinator Tony Pecoraro will move from C-USA West to C-USA East, as Pecoraro has been tabbed to replace Chris Kiffin as FAU’s new defensive coordinator.
Source tells FootballScoop Lane Kiffin is planning to hire Southern Miss defensive coordinator Tony Pecoraro…. https://t.co/YqxtemoYwM
— FootballScoop Staff (@FootballScoop) March 6, 2018
Tony Pecoraro has only been Southern Miss’ defensive coordinator for two years, but he’s proving to be a rising star in the coaching ranks.