December 9, 2008

New Mexico hires Illinois OC Mike Locksley

ESPN is reporting that New Mexico will introduce Illinois OC Mike Locksley as the new head coach of the Lobos at a press conference this afternoon.

This will be the first head coaching position for Locksley, who came to Illinois from Florida with Ron Zook, where he coached running backs and served as recruiting coordinator. Sources told ESPN that Locksley was previously a candidate for the Clemson head coaching position.

Locksley is considered a very strong recruiter, especially in the DC area. Despite having recruiter-in-chief Ron Zook on the staff, his departure will definitely be felt by the Illini, who still need all the recruiting help they can get to regularly break into the upper echelon of the Big 10. New Mexico gets a good offensive coach who should be able to bring in better talent, as players tend to gravitate to "Coach Locks".

Locksley becomes one of just four black head coach at DI-A schools.

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New Mexico hires Illinois OC Mike Locksley
ESPN is reporting that New Mexico will introduce Illinois OC Mike Locksley as the new head coach of the Lobos at a press conference this afternoon. This will be the first head coaching position for Locksley, who came to Illinois from Florida with Ron Zook, where he coached running backs and served as recruiting coordinator. Sources told ESPN that Locksley was previously a candidate for the Clemson head coaching position. Locksley is considered a very strong recruiter, especially in the DC area. Despite having recruiter-in-chief Ron Zook on the staff, his departure will definitely be felt by the Illini, who still need all the recruiting help they can get to regularly break into the upper echelon of the Big 10. New Mexico gets a good offensive coach who should be able to bring in better talent, as players tend to gravitate to "Coach Locks". Locksley becomes one of just four black head coach at DI-A schools.