A couple of days after his defensive coordinator abruptly stepped down, D.J. Durkin has apparently landed a replacement.
Citing an unnamed source, Patrick Loney of Scout.com is reporting that Andy Buh is leaving Kentucky to take the coordinator job at Maryland. FOXSports.com‘s Bruce Feldman subsequently confirmed the initial report.
Monday evening, UK confirmed in a press release that Buh was leaving the program to take another coaching position.
“I want to thank Coach Buh for his work and his commitment to our program during his time here,” head coach Mark Stoops said in a statement. “I have a lot of respect for Andy as he is extremely passionate and very detailed. He has good balance between being disciplined and having energy and our players loved playing for him. There is no doubt he will have success as a defensive coordinator and I wish Andy and his family the best.”
Buh would replace Scott Shafer, who was hired by Durkin Dec. 9 as part of his first Terrapins coaching staff but left the program April 1 for what were described as personal reasons.
Buh just completed his first season with the Wildcats as outside linebackers coach. Earlier this month, Buh added the title of special teams coordinator and was given a raise.
Prior to what turned out to be his brief stay in Lexington, he was the coordinator at Cal for one season (2013). He’s also served as the coordinator at Nevada (2010-11) and the co-coordinator at Stanford (2008-09).