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What Does Summers Bring To The GS Defense?

A look at what the new Georgia Southern head coach brings to the program.

On Sunday, it was official: Colorado State defensive coordinator Tyson Summers was named the 10th head coach in the history of Georgia Southern football. Many Eagle fans prepared themselves for a Brent Pry or a Dell McGee to be named the new ball coach, so what does a defensive-minded coach like Summers bring to the program?

Passing Defense

Namely, the 20th-ranked passing defense in all of college football. Colorado State allowed an average of only 186.3 yards per game through the air this season.