After spending five seasons orchestrating a tenacious defense at FCS Villanova, Billy Crocker is ready to do the same at the FBS level with UConn.
The Huskies’ new defensive coordinator takes over after helping Villanova hold opponents just 15 points per game last season, the lowest in the FCS. Crocker is known for his 3-3-5 defense, which heavily utilizes defensive backs and can provide multiple looks to throw off offenses.
“It gives us the ability to put more athletes on the field,” Crocker said of the 3-3-5. “The [3-3-5 has] flexibility to give different looks at different times.