The Early Signing Period closed yesterday. Meanwhile, in Tucson, the Arizona Wildcats announced that they have hired UCLA Bruins defensive backs coach Paul Rhoads as their next defensive coordinator.
Of course, Rhoads was one of two defensive coaches I’ve said deserved to be fired after the performance of the Bruin defense this season. The other one, of course, is defensive coordinator Jerry Azzinaro.
UCLA’s pass defense was the worst in the country this season, yet, somehow, Kevin Sumlin determined that Rhoads is the best way for him to keep his job beyond next season.