Hoosier Defensive Staff Complete

It looks like IU Coach Kevin Wilson has finished putting together the pieces for his defensive staff. Today it was announced that Corey Raymond will be coaching the cornerbacks for the Hoosiers. So far the Hoosiers have Mike Ekeler (Co-DC/LB), Doug Mallory (Co-DC/Safeties), Mark Hagen (DL/Special Teams).

Raymond, who played seven years in the NFL, spent the 2009 and 2010 seasons as the cornerbacks coach at Utah State. He worked with the cornerbacks and the strength and conditioning program the previous three years at his alma mater, LSU.

“Corey came highly recommended by Doug Mallory, Mike Ekeler, (Nebraska Head Coach) Bo Pelini and (Utah State Head Coach) Gary Andersen,” Wilson said. “He was an excellent college player and he spent seven seasons in the NFL. Corey’s off to a great start in his college coaching career and is one of the great defensive backfield technicians in the country. We are excited with the qualities he brings to our defensive staff and welcome him to our team.”

Raymond worked with Mallory (2006-08) and Ekeler (2006-07) at LSU, and he is excited to rejoin his former colleagues. Corey Raymond comes to Bloomington after two years at Utah State.

“I look forward to working with Coach Wilson and getting the opportunity to work with Coach Mallory and Coach Ekeler once again,” Raymond said. “We are ready to build a program that will compete week in and week out in the Big Ten. This is an exciting opportunity and I can’t wait to get going.”