Auburn hires Rhoads to lead defense
editor1 |Jan 19,2008
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AUBURN, Alabama (Ticker) -- Paul Rhoads on Friday was named
defensive coordinator and secondary coach at Auburn.
Rhoads, 40, served as defensive coordinator for the past eight
seasons at Pittsburgh. Last season, his unit finished fifth
nationally in total defense, allowing just 297.7 yards per game.
In his eight seasons at Pittsburgh, Rhoads also oversaw the
secondary from 2000-06 and linebackers in 2007.
"We're excited to have Paul join our staff," Auburn coach Tommy
Tuberville said. "He fit everything that we were looking for in
a defensive coordinator.
"Paul brings great experience and enthusiasm, he's a great
recruiter and I really like his philosophy on teaching
techniques and fundamentals."
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