UCLA hired Navy assistant Brian Norwood on Friday to become its assistant head coach, passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach. Norwood fills the vacancy created by the departure of Paul Rhoads to become Arizona’s defensive coordinator. Norwood, 54, spent last season as Navy’s co-defensive coordinator and cornerbacks coach, presiding over a defense that ranked No. 38 nationally by allowing 208.3 passing yards per game. The Bruins are seeking a similar turnaround after allowing a school-record 3,729 passing yards last season on the way to a 4-8 record.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 17, 2020 20:35 UTC