A lot of Mizzou fans had the same reaction when it was announced on Thursday that Eli Drinkwitz hired his new defensive coordinator.
“Wait, who?”
It’s a fair reaction, especially if you’re a college football fan who doesn’t follow the NFL. Steve Wilks is the Tigers’ new defensive coordinator. The last time he coached in college was 2005. He spent the next 14 years coaching in the NFL.
Steve Wilks’ Coaching History:
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Wilks’ NFL career started with the Chicago Bears in 2006 as the Bears’ defensive backs coach under then-defensive coordinator Ron Rivera.