STARKVILLE – It has been more than two decades since Brian Baker last coached in college.
Since then, Baker coached in the NFL for eight different teams. But after being let go by the Redskins in 2014, Baker had some time to reflect while coaching at Covenant Christian Academy, a small private school in Colleyville, Texas.
It was there that his desire to return to the college level was rekindled. Baker now has that opportunity as Mississippi State’s new defensive line coach.
“I knew having a chance to deal with kids from 18 to 22, 23 year old kids, that they would be more receptive to a philosophy,” Baker said.