Miami targeting Houston's Zac Etheridge for DB coach

DMoney

Tuesday at 10:59 AM 1 min read

Per CBS Sports, Miami is targeting Houston's Zac Etheridge for its DB coach position.

In 2024, Houston ranked 22nd nationally in passing yards allowed against FBS opponents. Houston's 2,266 passing yards allowed were its fewest in a full season in 30 years. Just yesterday, Etheridge had been promoted to defensive pass game coordinator for the Cougars.

Etheridge was previously a finalist for the Louisiana-Monroe head coaching job. At Auburn, he coached three players this year who earned Senior Bowl invites and as well as 2022 second-round pick Roger McCreary.

Etheridge is a Troy, Alabama native who was a team captain on Auburn’s 2010 national championship team. He spent three seasons (2021-23) as the Tigers' Secondary Coach. In February 2022, he was promoted to Associate Head Coach. He also spent time at Louisiana (CB coach) and Western Carolina (CB/OLB coach).

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aelmiami

Tuesday at 11:38 AM

cookies said:
Mario continues his hold as a value investor in Alabama youth football. It makes sense that a resurgence in the college programs, both ‘Bama and Auburn, would create an energized environment.

I know the state of Alabama has always had good players— even before 2008. Still, having 2 programs in the national championship game 11 out of the last 16 years can only make the state more fertile & competitive.

Good coaching in that area too. There will be some battles with Auburn in that area but it’s an area that routinely puts out good players.

Problem2

Tuesday at 11:38 AM

Luke hates it

Must be good

NoahPerez

Tuesday at 11:39 AM

supersaiyanshel

Tuesday at 11:40 AM

ST26 said:
If I'm not mistaken, he was only the safeties coach at Auburn. Wouldn't being the passing came coordinator and running the entire DB unit at Houston be an upgrade?

I'm certain he could've gotten a bump in title at his alma mater. Funnily enough, they ended up replacing him w our old friend McGriff.

Tuesday at 11:41 AM

aelmiami said:
Good coaching in that area too. There will be some battles with Auburn in that area but it’s an area that routinely puts out good players.

Yeup, loving this targeted approach. As Quinshon Judkins and our own Mike Jackson showed, there are some underrated talents out there too.

JustAFanHTX

Tuesday at 11:44 AM

Also stop taking **** from my Alma mater. Before I get mad

Hold My Beer

Tuesday at 11:44 AM

aelmiami said:
I know everyone wants Texas connections, but I’d love getting into the West Alabama area. Always some good players in that area.

Etheridge is from the other side of the state (Troy). Between Montgomery and Dothan.

Lot of good players over there, too

JZCane0825

Tuesday at 11:45 AM

Problem2 said:
Luke hates it

Must be good

Guy wanted Corey Bell LMFAO

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dadetillidie

Tuesday at 11:46 AM

Good hire hope we continue to beef up non countable coaching staff. No reason not to have solid coaches everywhere during PRACTICE and GAMES. Assume he will bring over some non countable coaches he has worked with.

aelmiami

Tuesday at 11:46 AM

supersaiyanshel said:
I'm certain he could've gotten a bump in title at his alma mater. Funnily enough, they ended up replacing him w our old friend McGriff.

McGriff and Freeze have history. Wouldn’t surprise me if he wanted someone more “aligned” with his recruiting approach.

ST26

Tuesday at 11:46 AM

"247Sports has reported that Etheridge is expected to accept a position at Houston. Etheridge was also reportedly a finalist for the head-coaching job with Louisiana-Monroe. Etheridge is a native of Troy who was a star player at Charles Henderson High School, earning Alabama-Mississippi All-Star honors in 2005. He went on to play college football at Auburn, earning Freshman All-American honors in 2007."

Read more at: https://www.troymessenger.com/2024/01/12/troy-native-zac-etheridge-announces-departure-from-auburn/

For all the people that are concerned with his departure from Auburn. Good sign that he was a finalist for a head coaching job last season

CaneThang2020

Tuesday at 11:47 AM

It’s official fellas…

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sedlst11

Tuesday at 11:47 AM

JustAFanHTX said:
Also stop taking **** from my Alma mater. Before I get mad

How come Houston doesn’t have any DB commits this year?

Tuesday at 11:47 AM

Houston staff completed turned around that defense last season.

JHallCanes

Tuesday at 11:47 AM

HOUSTON

aelmiami

Tuesday at 11:47 AM

Hold My Beer said:
Etheridge is from the other side of the state (Troy). Between Montgomery and Dothan.

Lot of good players over there, too

I’m from west/central GA. Got my directions mixed up. West of me but east in the state.

cway313

Tuesday at 11:48 AM

Gi0logy

Tuesday at 11:49 AM

Curious to see is it DB coach or only 1 of CB or S? My guess is he’s taking the entire DB room which would mean we’re probably also going for another DL coach. Or maybe a LB/ST guy.

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Yoyo423

Tuesday at 11:50 AM

JZCane0825 said:
Guy wanted Corey Bell LMFAO

that's because he coached at Edison 20 years ago.... Bell may have been a good hire 10+ years ago but it seems like his career has stalled out and kind of been flat since he was the DB coach at UF in 2017...