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Ron Zook reportedly expected to step down at Maryland, will likely be replaced by Florida staffer
By Adam Spencer
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Ron Zook has been on Maryland’s staff under Mike Locksley as an analyst since 2019. In 2021, he served as the team’s special teams coordinator and associate head coach.
But, on Thursday, it was reported that Zook would be stepping down from that post.
Per ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg, Zook — who is a former Florida and Illinois coach — will likely be replaced by James Thomas Jr.:
Sources: #Maryland special teams coordinator Ron Zook, the former Florida/Illinois coach, is expected to step down. The team likely will replace Zook with James Thomas Jr., who spent the 2021 season as a special teams analyst under Zook. Thomas recently joined Florida's staff.
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) February 17, 2022
Thomas spent last year working under Zook before leaving for Florida’s staff this offseason. But, with a potential position opening up at Maryland, Thomas is expected to head back to the Terrapins.
Zook went 57-65 during his head coaching career at Florida and Illinois.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
