For the second time in a month, Bill Clark has been forced to replace an assistant coach. And, just like last time, he didn’t have to go far to fill it.
According to al.com, Duwan Walker has stepped down from his post as the Blazers’ defensive coordinator. Walker walked away from the job to enter private business of some sort.
Walker and Clark had coached together since 1999. Clark hired Walker in January of 2014, a little less than a year before the university disbanded the football program. Walker remained on after the school reinstated the sport, but, a month or so after the end of spring practice, has decided to walk away from the profession.
“It’s bittersweet but I couldn’t be happier for him,” Clark told the website. “Personally, you can’t replace a guy like Duwan.”
Clark will try to replace Walker, though, as the head coach has named David Reeves as the coordinator’s successor. Reeves will also continue serving as the Blazers’ defensive line coach.
Less than a week ago, Clark announced that Trey Clark had been promoted to offensive line coach. Clark replaced Mike Bennefield, who stepped down in mid-May to spend more time with his family.