Minnesota promotes Danny Collins to defensive coordinator

Minnesota promotes Danny Collins to defensive coordinator after Corey Hetherman’s departure to Miami
Danny Collins has been with the Gophers since the arrival of head coach P.J. Fleck in 2017 and most recently served as safeties coach and pass game coordinator.
Corey Hetherman details reason why he left Minnesota for Miami
Despite signing a contract extension in December with a significant pay raise, Hetherman opted to head to Miami for presumably an even bigger pay raise. The Hurricanes program is on a different level than Minnesota, claiming five national titles since the Gophers won their last in 1960.
Defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman leaving Minnesota for Miami
Minnesota defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman, who received a raise and contract extension in December, is leaving the Gophers to take the defensive coordinator job at Miami (Fla.), a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed to the Star Tribune on Saturday.
Hurricanes hire Minnesota’s Corey Hetherman as their new defensive coordinator
The Hurricanes are reportedly hiring Minnesota defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman to be their new defensive coordinator. Hetherman takes over after Miami fired Lance Guidry.
Report: Gophers DC Corey Hetherman expected to take same job at Miami
Despite signing a contract extension with Minnesota in December, Gophers defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman is expected to take the same role at Miami, according to a report from 247Sports' Matt Zenitz on Saturday. According to Zenitz, Hetherman was a "leading figure" in Miami’s search and the deal crossed the finish line within an hour.
Gophers promote Danny Collins to defensive coordinator, replacing Corey Hetherman
The Gophers on Thursday completed the restructuring of their defensive coaching staff, promoting safeties coach Danny Collins to defensive coordinator and hiring former Purdue defensive coordinator Kevin Kane as nickels/outside linebackers coach.
Gophers defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman leaving for Miami
Minnesota previously had offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca go to Rutgers in 2022 and defensive coordinator Joe Rossi leave for Michigan State in 2023. With Hetherman, all three will have earned significant pay raises in their new jobs.
Why the Hurricanes hired ‘star in the making’ Corey Hetherman to coach their defense
New Hurricanes defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman matched what Mario Cristobal was looking for in a new assistant coach.
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