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Report: New Mizzou coach making significant changes to staff
By Nick Cole
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Though Barry Odom coached on Gary Pinkel’s staff last season, the sidelines will look much different in 2016 under the direction of the new head coach.
According to St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Dave Matter, all but two of Pinkel’s assistants from the 2015 staff will be looking for new jobs.
As others have reported, I'm told safeties coach Ryan Walters and QBs coach Andy Hill only coaches expected to return on Odom's staff.
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) December 4, 2015
But even Hill is not a guarantee.
Matter Tweeted that Hill interviewed for the head coaching job at Montana State, though it is believed he would be welcomed back if that does not work out.
Matter’s Tweets went on to confirm the departures:
Missouri offensive coordinator Josh Henson confirms that he won't be back on staff for 2016. Major staff shakeup coming.
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) December 4, 2015
Also, Mizzou offensive line coach A.J. Ricker confirms that he won't be back either.
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) December 4, 2015
No confirmation from Kuligowski that he won't be back, but it shouldn't come as a major surprise. Tremendous D-line coach for 15 years at MU
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) December 4, 2015
The potential loss of defensive line coach Craig Kuligowski may come as a surprise to some, as the Tigers have developed a reputation for having one of the most talented defensive lines in the nation during the last several seasons.
It was reported earlier today that former Oklahoma offensive coordinator Josh Heupel could be in the running to replace Henson as the Tigers offensive coordinator.
Nick Cole is a former print journalist with several years of experience covering the SEC. Born and raised in SEC country, he has taken in the game-day experience at all 14 stadiums.
