Last offseason’s search for a defensive coordinator was long, arduous and, in the end, more than a bit surprising. This year’s search? Anything but.
Less than one week after Steve Wilks left to re-join the NFL coaching fraternity, Eli Drinkwitz is reportedly promoting Blake Baker to take his spot.
The Athletic and PowerMizzou have both confirmed the original report, with PowerMizzou and Dave Matter reporting some other minor shuffling happening on the defensive staff. It appears this is all but wrapped up.
Baker is an experienced coordinator at the Power Five level, and even has some SEC time under his belt.