College Football Coaching News

New Mexico made its hire today, picking up Illinois offensive coordinator Mike Locksley.

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A 17-year coaching veteran, Locksley previously was running backs coach and recruiting coordinator at Florida under Ron Zook, with whom he works at Illinois.

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This guy has the experience of a big time school, and it looks as if New Mexico will be changing their offense to what he did at Illinois with a spread option by using a dual threat quarterback.

The Locksley File
2006-	University of Illinois (offensive coordinator, quarterbacks)
2005	University of Illinois (offensive coordinator, tight ends)
2003-04	University of Florida (running backs/recruiting coordinator)
1998-2002	University of Maryland (running backs/recruiting coordinator)
1997	University of Maryland (running backs)
1996	Army (receivers/tight ends)
1995	University of the Pacific (outside linebackers)
1994	U.S. Naval Prep School (defensive coordinator/defensive line)
1993	U.S. Naval Prep School (defensive coordinator/defensive backs)
1992	Towson University (defensive backs/special teams)
Home Town: Washington, D.C.
Birthdate: Dec. 25, 1969
Family: Wife, Kia; Sons, Mike, Jr. (19), Meiko (15), Kai (10); Daughter, Kori (8)
Education: B.S. Business Administration and Marketing — Towson, 1992
Playing Experience: Towson, 1988-91
Bowl Games: Rose Bowl, 2008; Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, 2004; Outback Bowl, 2004; Peach Bowl, 2002; Poulen/Weed Eater Independence Bowl, 1996
Honors & Awards: 2007, Recruiter of the Year Finalist (Rivals); 2007, Hot Young Assistant Coach (Lindy’s); 2006, Top-20 National Recruiter (Sports Illustrated); 2006, Top-10 Big Ten Recruiter (Rivals); 2005, Top-25 National Recruiter (Rivals); 2003, Top-25 National Recruiter (Rivals)

Other news is that Kalani Sitake will be promoted to the University of Utah’s new defensive coordinator. Also, Gary Andersen who recently left Utah to become Utah State’s head coach will stay on the staff and help with bowl preparation.