Matt Brock - New Defensive Coordinator

[huskymedic]

Background hand-wringing: Defensive Coordinator

Matt Brock - Football Coach - Mississippi State

Season at MSU : 4th Twitter : @Coach_MBrock Matt Brock enters his fourth season at Mississippi State in 2023, and his first as defensive coordin...

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[CCSUblue]

Nice to see, hopefully beneficial to the LBs as well.

 

[CL82]

This is great news. To be honest, I wasn't sure if the program was waiting for the right individual to become available, or if we weren't going to hire a defensive coordinator. If it was the latter you'd have to question how serious the administration was about maintaining a competitive football program.

Brock was elevated to defensive coordinator on January 4, 2023, just days after serving as the defensive play-caller in MSU's 19-10 ReliaQuest Bowl victory over Illinois.

Powered by Brock's play calling, the Bulldog defense limited a potent Illinois rushing attack to just 22 yards on the ground, the only time the Ilini have been held under 100 yards rushing all season, and totaled 10 tackles for loss and recorded a school bowl-record seven sacks, which were also a season-high.


Welcome Matt!

 

[Exit 4]

One box he clearly checks, participation with big time football; SEC, P12, MAC and B12.

I think this is better than recycling an old DC coach that has bounced out of the top. Brock is the right age to identify with the kids, remain hungry to prove himself (to get that next big contract) and bring the 24-7-365 effort it requires today.


2023-present: Mississippi State (Defensive Coordinator)
2022: Mississippi State (Linebackers)
2020-21: Mississippi State (Special Teams Coordinator/Outside Linebackers)
2018-19: Washington State (Special Teams Coordinator/Outside Linebackers)
2016-17: Bowling Green (Special Teams Coordinator/Linebackers)
2014-15: Texas Tech (Inside Linebackers)
2013: Texas Tech (Defensive Quality Control)
2011-12: Baker University (Graduate Assistant)

 

[RSTuthill]

Looks like a good hire. The most important thing is the HCJM thinks he is a good fit. The right mix of experience and energy.

I didn't think it was gonna happen but I am quite happy that it did.

 

[NowInStorrs]

I'm just glad we have someone to coordinate the defense.

Seems like a good hire.

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

i would guess that Mora will still have a strong influence on the defense and that the scheme won’t change much at all. I hope this means Mora has more time for other leadership activities.

 

[Gburyhusky]

Looks like a good hire, provided he overcomes the culture shock. Anyone know the backstory as to why he's out at Miss State?

 

[gioff2323]

Also a strong recruiter. Seems to check all of the boxes.

 

[CCSUblue]

Looks like a good hire, provided he overcomes the culture shock. Anyone know the backstory as to why he's out at Miss State?

Coaching change

 

[uchusky32]

Welcome to the pound, Matt!

 

[Austin316]

 

[BlueandOG]

NICE! Great leadership experience from big time programs. SO happy to have him. Welcome!

 

[huskymedic]

Matt Brock & new S+C Director Tyson Brown have worked together @ Washington State & Mississippi State. (Mike Leach coaching tree)

 

[GoConn]

I really like this hire. Now let's get some wins

 

[ZooCougar]

For an outside hire this is better than I would have expected.

 

[Kolumbo]

This is our guy

 

[DoctorWho85]

Welcome Matt. Can't wait to see what you bring to the table!

 

[Chin Diesel]

Like his background with special team coaching as well.
Time to buy cowbells.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I like it. Has experience at the right levels. Now just move the cream of the Miss State roster to Storrs and we'll be looking good.

 

[Skies2018]

Seems like we’re really investing in the coaching staff. Love to see it.

 

[uconnfan68]

One box he clearly checks, participation with big time football; SEC, P12, MAC and B12.

I think this is better than recycling an old DC coach that has bounced out of the top. Brock is the right age to identify with the kids, remain hungry to prove himself (to get that next big contract) and bring the 24-7-365 effort it requires today.


2023-present: Mississippi State (Defensive Coordinator)
2022: Mississippi State (Linebackers)
2020-21: Mississippi State (Special Teams Coordinator/Outside Linebackers)
2018-19: Washington State (Special Teams Coordinator/Outside Linebackers)
2016-17: Bowling Green (Special Teams Coordinator/Linebackers)
2014-15: Texas Tech (Inside Linebackers)
2013: Texas Tech (Defensive Quality Control)
2011-12: Baker University (Graduate Assistant)

Like linebacker and ST roles. Need both to step up.

 

[Bongo Fury]

It’s a good look for UConn to have a DC

 

[UConn Dan]

@ESLNKY03 called it
Post in thread 'Defensive Coordinator'
Defensive Coordinator

 

[Alum1620]

@ESLNKY03 called it
Post in thread 'Defensive Coordinator'
Defensive Coordinator

Pat Collins has been following him for some time so it was an easy guess