Summary
LSU's defensive coordinator, Blake Baker, has interviewed for the head coaching job at the University of Memphis. Baker's interview comes after the Memphis position became available when their former coach was hired by Arkansas. Baker has a history in coaching and played college football at Tulane.
Key Facts
- Blake Baker is currently the defensive coordinator at LSU.
- Baker interviewed for the head coach position at the University of Memphis.
- The Memphis coaching position opened after Arkansas hired Ryan Silverfield.
- Baker has a long coaching history, starting as a wide receivers coach at Clear Springs High School.
- He played college football at Tulane as a linebacker from 2000 to 2004.
- Baker became a defensive coordinator at Miami in 2019 and joined LSU as a linebackers coach in 2021.
- LSU's defense ranked 25th in total defense during a 7-5 season.
