U-M Assistant DeBord Named Offensive Coordinator
2/7/2006 12:00:00 AM | Football
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- University of Michigan head football coach Lloyd Carr announced Tuesday (Feb. 7) that assistant coach Mike DeBord has been appointed offensive coordinator. DeBord replaces Terry Malone, who accepted an assistant coaching position with the NFL's New Orleans Saints.
After two seasons as the Wolverines' special teams coach and recruiting coordinator, DeBord returns for his second stint as the team's offensive coordinator. DeBord served as offensive coordinator for three seasons (1997-99), including three straight Jan. 1 bowl victories in the Rose, Citrus and Orange bowls. U-M claimed the 1997 national championship during his initial season as coordinator.
Transaction: Lloyd Carr named Mike DeBord offensive coordinator.
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