Middlebury Tigers Eye Experienced Coordinator Hire
Middlebury Tigers football head coach, John Smith, is reportedly seeking an experienced defensive coordinator to bolster his staff ahead of the 2026 season. Sources close to the program indicate that Smith is targeting a veteran coach with a minimum of 10 years of experience, preferably with a strong track record of developing defensive talent. The Tigers' last defensive coordinator, Mike Johnson, departed after a four-year tenure that saw the unit improve from 25th to 12th in the VPA's D-II rankings. If Smith is unable to secure a suitable replacement, it could impact the program's recruiting efforts, particularly in the defensive backfield, where the Tigers have struggled to attract top prospects in recent years.
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