Football Scoop - Ole Miss' new offensive coordinator Phil Longo was named the FCS Coordinator of the Year by FootballScoop.com. The award is selected by former winners of the award, which shows the respect other coaches have for Longo's coaching ability.
Sam Houston State was able to run through the regular season undefeated and reach the FCS Quarterfinals in large part due to Longo's offense. The Bearkats averaged nearly 50 points per game while racking well over 500 yards per game.
It's one thing to move the ball from the 20-yard line to the 20-yard line, but Longo's Bearkats excelled at finishing drives in the red zone.