COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A person familiar with the deal says Florida defensive coordinator and longtime NFL assistant Jon Hoke will join South Carolina as co-defensive coordinator.
The person spoke to The Associated Press Thursday on condition of anonymity because South Carolina has not publicly announced Hoke’s hiring.
Gamecocks coach Steve Spurrier had been expected to announce Hoke’s position Thursday, however, a fatal shooting on campus earlier in the day postponed a planned press conference.
Hoke served as Spurrier’s defensive coordinator with the Gators from 1999-2001. He coached defensive backs with the Houston Texans from 2002-08 and most recently with the Chicago Bears from 2009 through this past season.
Hoke will share leadership duties with Lorenzo Ward, who has led the Gamecocks’ defense the past three seasons.
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