Former University of Kentucky Offensive Coordinator Shannon Dawson was hired by Southern Mississippi. Dawson’s hiring also marked the internal demotion of previously promoted OC Jeff Wosniak back to Receivers/Special Teams Coordinator. In addition to offensive changes made by new head coach Jay Hopson, former Defensive Coordinator Dave Duggar was not retained. Hopson’s background is on the defensive side of the football. Lots of moving parts and drama in Hattiesburg. Oh by the way, Kentucky hosts Southern Miss in the season opener on September 3.
Question remains, will Shannon Dawson have the week one advantage based on his knowledge of DJ Eliot’s defense or will Eliot trump his former peer by understanding Dawson’s play calling patterns?