CRGazette: “ New UNI defensive coordinator Randall McCray fitting in”

[ronfitch]

“Coach Mark Farley — the 1985 Missouri Valley Conference co-defensive player of the year — installed a defense upon his hiring in 2001 that’s stood the test of time and effectively branded the Panthers as one of the FCS’ preeminent defensive programs.

So, after nine-year defensive coordinator Jeremiah Johnson left for Kent State this offseason, Farley’s search for a replacement required a candidate whose philosophies and concepts would marry with his.

Enter Randall McCray.“

Entire read:

https://www.thegazette.com/panther-football/uni-defensive-coordinator-fitting-in/

[Trapped in California]

McCray’s time at Gardner-Webb came alongside his brother Carroll, who was the Runnin’ Bulldogs head coach from 2013-2019. Upon their arrival in 2013, McCray helped lead a historic defensive turnaround that saw Gardner-Webb lead the Big South Conference in total defense, yards per game, rushing defense, passing defense, passing efficiency defense, opponent first downs, opponent third and fourth down conversion rate and sacks.

GW 2013 - 7-5. 2 - 2 in conference. one Win against an NAIA school.

Should fit right in.