Matt Luke’s playing career hadn’t been finished two seasons when he got his first job, coaching the offensive line at Murray State. The Racers offensive coordinator had been coaching for 17 years by then.
Despite the difference in experience, the pair hit it off and Luke and South Carolina quarterbacks coach Dan Werner remain good friends to this day. Luke, who is now Ole Miss’ head coach, was happy to talk about Werner on Tuesday when the Rebels made their appearance at SEC Media Days.
“Dan is a close friend of mine,” Luke said. “I was coming right out of playing and he was like, ‘Who the heck is this offensive line coach?