He is rumored to be close to adding a veteran presence to the defensive coaching staff with the addition of Bob Elliott. It appears that Elliott will be taking over as safeties coach for the departed Brian Stewart, who has moved on to take the defensive coordinator position at Rice.
This is a good move on many levels. Elliott, 63, has been involved coaching in the college ranks for 36 years and most importantly has a connection with new Nebraska defensive coordinator Bob Diaco.
The pair coached together on the Notre Dame team that faced Alabama in 2012’s national championship game when Diaco was the defensive coordinator and Elliott watched after the safeties.