WVMetroNews · Jan 10, 2019
Gibson out as West Virginia defensive coordinator, leaving program
Tony Gibson is on the way out as West Virginia defensive coordinator and will not remain with the program.MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — Tony Gibson’s second tenure at West Virginia is coming to an end.
Athletic director Shane Lyons said the veteran defensive coordinator, who is being replaced by former Troy defensive coordinator Vic Koenning, will not remain with the program. Gibson interviewed for the head coaching position which ultimately went to Neal Brown.
“Tony and I have had a lot of phone conversations and I’ll help him in any way,” Lyons said. “Tony has done a great job for this university and I wish him and his family the best.”