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USF Football has announced the addition of former Bulls safety Danny Verpaele as safeties coach, along with new defensive staff members Terry Bradden, Chad Creamer, and James Rowe, as part of Head Coach Brian Hartline's first coaching staff, aiming to strengthen their defense.
The 49ers have reportedly hired Brandon Staley to join their defensive staff, but not as the defensive coordinator, a role that will go to Nick Sorensen. This move allows the team to maintain their current defensive system while also incorporating new ideas from Staley. The decision reflects the team's goal of returning to the Super Bowl and winning it, while also potentially grooming Sorensen for a future head coaching role.
New Panthers head coach Dave Canales plans to maintain continuity on the defensive side by retaining defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and most of the defensive staff, praising their coaching abilities. While Canales aims to re-invigorate the offense with a new system, he values the existing defensive coaching and hopes Evero's performance will make him a strong candidate for head coaching positions in the future.
USC has hired Matt Entz, former head coach of North Dakota State, as the school's linebackers coach and assistant head coach for defense. Entz brings a strong defensive pedigree, having won multiple national titles as a head coach and defensive coordinator. His hiring is part of USC's efforts to address their underperforming defense, which led to a disappointing 7-5 season. Entz's addition, along with the hiring of UCLA defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn, highlights the commitment to upgrading the defensive staff. USC will debut in the Big Ten next season and faces a challenging schedule.