By Rob Joyce
November 15, 20217:10 am
UConn has its new man. About two months after Randy Edsall stepped down, the school announced late last week that Jim Mora would become the new football coach at season's end. A longtime college and NFL coach, the 59-year-old brings a wealth of knowledge and know-how to campus as he tries to rebuild a struggling program.
A recognizable name to most, Mora signed a five-year deal worth $1.5 million annually, plus incentives. As he makes his way around campus over the next few weeks, here are some fast facts on UConn's newest football coach:
November 15, 20217:10 am
UConn has its new man. About two months after Randy Edsall stepped down, the school announced late last week that Jim Mora would become the new football coach at season's end. A longtime college and NFL coach, the 59-year-old brings a wealth of knowledge and know-how to campus as he tries to rebuild a struggling program.
A recognizable name to most, Mora signed a five-year deal worth $1.5 million annually, plus incentives. As he makes his way around campus over the next few weeks, here are some fast facts on UConn's newest football coach: