Three of Dallas' four leading tacklers in 2020 were starters in the secondary, including former Wolverine Jourdan Lewis who set a career-high with 59 stops. Linguist coached rookie cornerback Trevon Diggs (three interceptions) to a strong first season in the league. The Cowboys were also ranked in the top half of the league in pass yards allowed (11th), completion percentage against (10th), and takeaways (ninth). In Dallas, Linguist directed a secondary that forced 10 interceptions while allowing the fifth-fewest passing first downs in the league (180). He joined the U-M coaching staff after spending the 2020 season as cornerbacks coach with the NFL's Dallas Cowboys.

He comes to UB from Michigan where he served a brief stint as defensive backs coach/co-defensive coordinator since January. Linguist is regarded as one of the nation's top recruiters and has excelled in coaching at both the Power Five level and the NFL. I'm extremely excited for the future of UB Football!' He is a rising star in this business who is more than prepared to lead our football program to greater heights. His ability to connect with young men and develop them to excel both on and off the field has been proven throughout his career. 'He is a person of high integrity, a great family man, a relentless recruiter and a proven winner who checked all the boxes during this critical time for UB Football.

'It's my honor to welcome our new Head Football Coach, Maurice 'Mo' Linguist and his family back to Buffalo,' said Alnutt. It will be a homecoming of sorts for Linguist who was the Bulls' defensive backs coach in 20. Story Links BUFFALO, NY вЂ“ Considered by many as one of the top young minds in all of college football, Maurice Linguist was named the University at Buffalo's 26th head coach, Athletic Director Mark Alnutt announced today.

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