Mike Sanford is getting back to the roots that helped him land his first head-coaching job in the first place.
Last season, Junior Adams served as the offensive coordinator at Western Kentucky in addition to his duties as wide receivers coach. While he will maintain those continue carrying those titles in 2018, the Bowling Green Daily News reports, Sanford will take over as the game-day play-caller. Prior to coming to WKU, Sanford was the coordinator at both Notre Dame (2015-16) and Boise State (2-14).
Last season, the Hilltoppers were 89th nationally and 10th in Conference USA in scoring at 25.5 points per game.
In addition to Sanford taking over as the primary play-caller, the school also noted on its official website that “Sanford intends to take a more hands-on approach to the quarterbacks this season and will be aided with the addition of Matthew Mitchell as quarterbacks coach.” Last season, Mitchell was an offensive graduate assistant for the Hilltoppers.
The need for a new quarterbacks coach arose after Steve Spurrier Jr. left in February for a job at Washington State.