It took longer than expected, but Josh Heupel’s defensive staff has been finalized in Knoxville. The defensive coordinator search had plenty of twists and turns, but Heupel ultimately ended up honing in on Penn State co-defensive coordinator Tim Banks has his guy.
Heupel’s search for a man to run his defense was a unique one, considering his rapid offensive pace. It’s not the easiest gig in the world and will come with some unique challenges. Heupel preached aggression from the beginning in regards to this key hire, and he feels like he’s got that with Banks.
“I believe that our philosophies pair together extremely well,” Heupel said of his defensive coordinator on Monday.