ESPN980 just tweeted about an LA Times story that says Redskins linebacker coach Lou Spanos will be hired as the UCLA defensive coordinator.
The LA Times is reporting that Redskins linebackers coach Lou Spanos is going to be hired as the defensive coordinator at UCLA.
Spanos was hired by the Redskins in 2009 by Head Coach Mike Shanahan to help defensive coordinator Jim Haslett install a 3-4 defensive scheme, similar to the one Spanos was used to in Pittsburgh. With the way Ryan Kerrigan, Brian Orakpo and Perry Riley have come along this season, he was obviously doing a good job here and will be missed.
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Well that sucks, good for Lou though
Parks Smith - January 17, 2012
Just about to post this!
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2012/01/ucla-football-redskins-assistant-lou-spanos-to-be-bruins-defensive-coordinator.html
Copious 1 - January 17, 2012
Ha, too quick for ya this time.
I linked that in the main piece, the word ‘story’ is in red, click on that it sends you to that article.
UkRedskin - January 17, 2012
Next time. Just wait until next time.
Copious 1 - January 17, 2012
laaaaaaaaaame
That guy was such a good hire for us. Sucks for the redskins..good for him though
Al_CaPWNED - January 17, 2012
Maybe London can be player/coach
Parks Smith - January 17, 2012
This
the maroon bird - January 17, 2012 via mobile
I really hope we can find a place for London on the staff.
He’ll be a great coach when he retires in six years.
Reedskin - January 18, 2012
Congrats to Lou, but that is a body blow for the Skins
especially as we are trying to get the staff ready to coach the Senior Bowl.
Steve Shoup - January 17, 2012
maybe you can fill in
Parks Smith - January 17, 2012
haha i'm always willing to help
Steve Shoup - January 17, 2012
Really, what do we think will happen there?
I suppose the linebackers will be coached by Hazlitt.
But what about the wide receivers? Kyle?
Skins Fan '77 - January 17, 2012
my guess is offensive assisstant Mike Mcdaniels would coach the WR's
he’s never been a WR coach, but he has worked with WR’s before while in Houston.
as for the LB’s I don’t know, if they hire someone quickly then maybe they can just jump in.
Steve Shoup - January 17, 2012
This sucks
BIG TIME. Wasn’t Spanos the only guy who came from an actual GOOD defense? Getting him was the only reason I was OK getting rid of Olivodatti.
CJHutch - January 17, 2012
Not at all pleased with this turn of events.....
but, as mentioned above, good for him.
MagicHat - January 17, 2012
Spags or Caldwell for Linebacker Coach.....
dwninit71 - January 17, 2012
We'll have the coaching "dream team"
dwninit71 - January 17, 2012
Well this is a...
Kevin Ewoldt - January 17, 2012
Is that Ken's family?
Parks Smith - January 17, 2012
minus 300 lbs and neck hair, yes.
Kevin Ewoldt - January 17, 2012 via mobile
Maybe now
Sir London Of Fletcher can become a player/coach hybrid
Elaw6 - January 17, 2012
I've always wondered:
How much does a position coach offer in terms of molding players. Would it be as devastating to you guys if the WR or TE coach left? Hopefully the new coach can teach Orakpo how to show up for NFC East games or how not to over pursue and run himself out of position.
Elaw6 - January 17, 2012
The WR coach is already gone.
Personally, I think the loss of Spanos is huge. Leave Orakpo alone at least he over pursues and doesn’t under pursue. He’s trying to make plays and thats exactly what the team needs.
Wilmncskinsfan - January 17, 2012
Better over than Under, I agree
But he shouldn’t be left alone. Making all that money and that draft position, is it too much to ask he sacks Romo, Manning, or Vick? You know he hasn’t don’t that yet right?
Elaw6 - January 17, 2012
Wrong
He got Manning.
CJHutch - January 17, 2012
Also, got Vick...
…twice in the last game of the year before getting his shoulder hurt. Better late than never, but definitely living up to his draft position…IMO
Terp Skin Fan - January 17, 2012
+1
Ronnie Adkins - January 18, 2012
For sure
I feel like everyone is just piling on Orakpo now that Kerrigan is on the scene and had a great season
travisjh86 - January 18, 2012
Also got the holding call...
that was the deciding play of a Dallas game a year ago, which is basically like sacking Romo.
Reedskin - January 18, 2012
The position coaches
Work closer with players than anyone.
CJHutch - January 17, 2012
I'm going to take a different approach here..
So long farwell and thanks for all the shoes.
Who couldn’t coach Kerrigan, Orakpo, Fletch and then insert any name (although Riley is peach).
Diesel44 - January 17, 2012
haha
travisjh86 - January 18, 2012
He was a good coach for us. Kerrigan made the leap to the 3-4 too damn fast. You’ve got to give him credit for that.
Too many changes in the coaching staff, that worries me a little bit.
brazilianbeast - January 18, 2012
This does suck and who says Orakpo and Kerrigan produce at the levels they are without him
Hopefully they can get someone good to replace him and glad to see him get the opportunity. Perhaps we will say him down the road in the NFL as a D Coordinator. Hard to not like seeing our assistants get some love.
jamesumd - January 18, 2012
I'm sure we can poach a coach from either the Steelers or GB
Dan Snyder has money at his disposal and by god, he’ll dispose of it.
mbedner - January 18, 2012
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