Nansen departs for Texas
Johnny Nansen coaches during a road game against Arizona State
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By: Jason BarrPosted at 6:56 PM, Jan 08, 2024 and last updated 5:58 PM, Jan 08, 2024
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — It was the improvement in Arizona’s defense that helped catapult the Wildcats to just their fourth 10-win season in program history.
Defensive Coordinator Johnny Nansen’s group went from giving up 36.5 points per game to 21.1 points per game this past season. And, the Wildcats forced six turnovers in the Valero Alamo Bowl win over Oklahoma.
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“Coach Nansen, he’s that guy,” said safety Gunner Maldonado after the Arizona defeated ASU in the Territorial Cup game. “Just being in the meeting room with him in a normal Monday or Tuesday, everybody just loves being around him.”
Now, Nansen has left for the University of Texas. While the Longhorns are leaving for the SEC, Nansen is not leaving to be the defensive coordinator. He’ll be the co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. It’s a rare departure from Jedd Fisch’s staff.
“We understand it’s a very competitive atmosphere out there in the profession,” said Fisch before Nansen departed. “Before I get my contract done, I’m going to make sure my assistants are taken care of. We are going to make sure they are compensated accordingly.”
As it turns out, according to USA Today, Nansen was making $750,000 at Arizona, and he’s giving up an additional $50,000 by leaving by the end of before the end of January. It’s more money than was Jeff Choate, the coach he’s replacing, was making. Choate left for a head coaching position with the Longhorns.
Nansen departs for Texas
Johnny Nansen coaches during a road game against Arizona State
Arizona Coach Johnny Nansen University of Arizona Wildcat.pngArizona Coach Johnny Nansen University of Arizona Wildcat.png
By: Jason BarrPosted at 6:56 PM, Jan 08, 2024 and last updated 5:58 PM, Jan 08, 2024
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — It was the improvement in Arizona’s defense that helped catapult the Wildcats to just their fourth 10-win season in program history.
Defensive Coordinator Johnny Nansen’s group went from giving up 36.5 points per game to 21.1 points per game this past season. And, the Wildcats forced six turnovers in the Valero Alamo Bowl win over Oklahoma.
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“Coach Nansen, he’s that guy,” said safety Gunner Maldonado after the Arizona defeated ASU in the Territorial Cup game. “Just being in the meeting room with him in a normal Monday or Tuesday, everybody just loves being around him.”
Now, Nansen has left for the University of Texas. While the Longhorns are leaving for the SEC, Nansen is not leaving to be the defensive coordinator. He’ll be the co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. It’s a rare departure from Jedd Fisch’s staff.
“We understand it’s a very competitive atmosphere out there in the profession,” said Fisch before Nansen departed. “Before I get my contract done, I’m going to make sure my assistants are taken care of. We are going to make sure they are compensated accordingly.”
As it turns out, according to USA Today, Nansen was making $750,000 at Arizona, and he’s giving up an additional $50,000 by leaving by the end of before the end of January. It’s more money than was Jeff Choate, the coach he’s replacing, was making. Choate left for a head coaching position with the Longhorns.
