After Greg Scruggs was let go after an OWI two weeks into his campaign in Ann Arbor, Michigan is now set to hire former Western Michigan DC/current Memphis DL co-DC Lou Esposito to be the next Defensive Line coach:
Michigan is expected to hire Memphis’ Lou Esposito as its new defensive line coach, sources tell @247Sports.
Was previously defensive coordinator at Western Michigan. Led the way for the MAC’s No. 2 ranked scoring defense in 2022 and has developed players like current… pic.twitter.com/Th76gqoOGk
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) March 29, 2024
Was previously defensive coordinator at Western Michigan. Led the way for the MAC’s No. 2 ranked scoring defense in 2022 and has developed players like current early-round NFL draft prospect Marshawn Kneeland.
Esposito At A Glance
Alma Mater Memphis, 2000
Playing Experience Memphis (1997-2000)
Offensive line
four-year letterman and two-year captain
Family Wife – Brooke
Children – Louis J. Esposito IV, Emilia Rose, Anthony and Mason
Coaching Experience
Memphis Xplorers Assistant Coach, Offensive Line/Special Teams (2003)
Saint Joseph’s (IN) Defensive Coordinator (2004)
Head Coach (2005-09)
Western Michigan Assistant Coach, Defensive Line (2010-12)
Defensive Coordinator/ Defensive Line (2017-2023)
Ferris State Defensive Coordinator (2014-16)
Davenport Head Coach (2014-16)
Memphis Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line (2024-Present)