Washington Times · Dec 19, 2022
Reports: Navy to promote defensive coordinator Brian Newberry to replace Ken Niumatalolo
Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo stands on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex) **FILE**Navy is planning to promote defensive coordinator Brian Newberry to head coach to replace the fired Ken Niumatalolo, according to multiple reports.
Newberry has been Navy’s defensive coordinator since 2019, leading a unit that has been the strength of a struggling program.
ESPN’s Pete Thamel was first to report the news. The team has not announced Newberry’s promotion.
