Former Wisconsin Badgers offensive coordinator Phil Longo has been hired as the Sam Houston State head coach, the school announced on Wednesday.
Longo, the Badgers offensive coordinator the past two seasons, was fired with two games to go this year, as Wisconsin went in a different direction after just 23 games.
Initially brought in to install his coveted ‘Air Raid’ offense, Longo struggled to implement the scheme with quarterback injuries and inconsistent skill position play, leading to questions about whether he could adapt enough to get better results.
Ultimately, head coach Luke Fickell went in a different direction, leaving Longo to find a new opportunity this offseason.