Its premise was to turn the program into a NFL model, built on the foundation of retaining the current coordinators and coaching staff.
Well, with the news that defensive coordinator Phil Bennett has decided to forego another season in Tempe, citing family reasons, and that offensive coordinator Billy Napier has taken the head coaching job at Louisiana-Lafayette, Anderson, and ASU, struck out.
And as far as the retention of the other assistant coaches, only two have confirmed to be a part of the new regime.
“Assistant Head Coach and Running Backs Coach John Simon and Co-Offensive Coordinator and Wide Receivers Coach Rob Likens will be a part of my staff going forward,” Edwards said in a statement Friday.