Former Seahawks HC Takes Coaching Job at Deion Sanders' Colorado Rival
Summary
Former Seattle Seahawks head coach Jim Mora is taking over as the head coach at Colorado State University (CSU). This change comes after CSU fired its previous coach amid a losing season. The "Rocky Mountain Showdown" rivalry between CSU and Colorado is currently on pause and will resume in 2029.Key Facts
- Jim Mora, former head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, has been hired as the head coach of Colorado State University.
- Mora previously coached at UConn and had back-to-back nine-win seasons there.
- CSU fired their previous head coach, Jay Norvell, after a poor start to the season.
- The college football rivalry between Colorado and CSU, known as the "Rocky Mountain Showdown," is on hold until 2029.
- CSU aims to spend significantly on their football program, aiming to be competitive among similar-sized schools.
- Jay Norvell had criticized Colorado's coach Deion Sanders for his attire during a past game press conference.
- During his coaching career, Mora also led the Atlanta Falcons to an NFC Championship Game but was later dismissed.
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