The Wake Forest football program reportedly has its defensive coordinator. Wake Forest had an excellent defensive coordinator in Mike Elko, but his work was so outstanding that Notre Dame hired him away. 247 Sports is reporting that Dave Clawson will be replacing Elko with Jay Sawvel, who previously served as Minnesota’s defensive coordinator. Learn more about him.
Breaking: #WakeForest finalizing deal for Jay Sawvel to become new DC per source. Really strong hire by Clawson: https://t.co/8apAMeKEPL
— Barton Simmons (@bartonsimmons) January 17, 2017
Sawvel has only been a defensive coordinator for one season, but his work has been impressive.