In Florida’s bid to replace Charlie Strong, who left Gainesville earlier this week to become the next head coach at Louisville, they can apparently cross one name of their list of potential defensive coordinators.
According to the Jackson Clarion-Ledger, Ole Miss coordinator Tyrone Nix has opted to turn down the Gators’ offer to become Strong’s replacement.
Instead, Nix will remain in Oxford as part of Houston Nutt‘s coaching staff.
The 36-year-old coach was hired by Nutt in December of 2007 as one of the first members of his first Rebels’ coaching staff.