(09-03-2020 09:44 AM)EigenEagle Wrote: [quote='Cajun_lannister' pid='16974311' dateline='1599143896']
His defense gave up 34 points a game at UTEP ... I'm ok with this hire
In other words, average by UTEP standards.
Either way, ULM is probably going to be down a defensive coach for the season, and that's unfortunate.
Stoker came to ULM following three seasons as the defensive coordinator at UTEP (2013-15).
In 2015, the Miners recorded 65 tackles for loss, including 22 sacks, and 12 takeaways.
From year one (2013) to year two (2014) under Stoker's leadership, the Miners improved dramatically on the defensive side of the football. UTEP lowered its points allowed per game from 39.3 in 2013 to 28.1. The Miners also improved in total defense by more than 100 yards per game, surrendering 368.1 yards per game in 2014 compared to 468.3 the previous season. UTEP also increased its defensive production in several major categories, including tackles for loss (from 45 to 76), sacks (from 13 to 26), interceptions (from 3 to 11), pass break-ups (from 30 to 40), quarterback hurries (from 12 to 40) and forced fumbles (from 9 to 14).
In addition to serving as defensive coordinator, Stoker also coached UTEP's linebacker crops.
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