Around the Dog Park: Houston is on the hunt for a new Defensive Coordinator

General G5

• Here’s a 21 year history of G5 programs getting the cold shoulder from the BCS/CFP system. Change is needed.
• Army and Navy open up about how they prepare to play each other and how important game film from Air Force is.
• Minnesota State used one of the most epic drives I’ve ever heard of to overcome a 10 point deficit and advance to the DII semi-finals.

AAC

• Interviews are under way but Major Applewhite does not have a set timetable to hire a new defensive coordinator at Houston.
• It’s time to say goodbye to one of the best defensive players college football has ever seen. Ed Oliver has played his last game as a Houston Cougar.
• Darriel Mack Jr. came up big for UCF in order to secure back-to-back AAC championships for the Knights.
• Josh Heupel made an appearance on the Jim Rome show to talk about McKenzie Milton’s injury and what a special player he is.
• This week has shown us that even 25 straight wins isn’t enough to impress the playoff committee if you’re not from a P5 conference.
• ECU has finalized their hire of Mike Houston, who was originally expected to become the next head coach at Charlotte.
• Houston will immediately turn his attention to the 2019 recruiting class with early signing day lingering.

C-USA

• Lane Kiffin has fired Defensive Coordinator Tony Pecoraro after just one season.
• North Texas placed five players onto Conference USA’s All-Conference team.
• The Mean Green’s Athletic Director Wren Baker addresses rumors about Seth Littrell taking the Kansas State job.
• Charlotte has settled on Will Healy to take over their program as head coach.
• FIU’s offensive line was a big reason why the Panthers were successful this season.
• Recapping UTEP’s one-win season. Advert your eyes if you’re sensitive to grotesque images.

Sun Belt

• Appalachian State legend Scott Satterfield has accepted the head coaching position at Louisville.
• Despite being eligible, ULM did not receive an invitation to a bowl game.
• Relative to Vegas’ expectations, Georgia Southern was one of the most successful teams in the country this season.
• Texas State Athletic Director Larry Teis’ reputation is one of absences and invisibility.
• Mark Ivey has been named interim Head Coach at Appalachian State.