From the “The move makes sense, but the timing is odd” department: Missouri just announced that it is relieving defensive coordinator Demontie Cross of his duties.
Statement from Missouri on Cross no longer being part of the football staff pic.twitter.com/yKwLPGcyWg
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) September 10, 2017
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- University of Missouri Defensive Coordinator and Inside Linebackers coach DeMontie Cross has been relieved of his coachign duties, effective immediately, Tiger Head Coach Barry Odom announced Sunday afternoon.
"I am very appreciative of all that DeMontie has done for Mizzou, and am sorry that this did not work out, however, after careful evaluation, I believe it is important to make this change now," Odom said.