According to Kevin Nathan from NBC Connecticut, the Connecticut Huskies have poached Villanova Wildcats defensive coordinator Billy Crocker away from the Main Line.
Breaking news: #nbcct sports has learned that Waterford native Billy Crocker is leaving DC job at Villanova to be @UConnFootball def. coor.
— Kevin Nathan (@KevinNathanNBC) January 14, 2017
Nothing has been confirmed by UConn as of Saturday morning, but a couple of thoughts on this.
First, a huge congrats to Coach Crocker. Since taking over the defense in 2012 he has turned the unit into a force to be reckoned with, culminating in this past season’s #1 ranked defense in the FCS in both total yardage and points.