South Carolina may have its next defensive coordinator…..Sources close to the Mississippi State program have told Gamecock Central that Bulldogs’ defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson has been offered the job and that he will likely accept.
GamecockCentral is reporting that Johnson, a former head coach at The Citadel, was offered the job Sunday night in a phone call by Gamecock head coach Steve Spurrier. Conversations between the parties took place “throughout the weekend,” the sources said. Mississippi State officials expect Johnson to accept the job, the sources said.Mississippi State made an effort Monday to retain Johnson, offering him a two-year contract. However, the financial terms will not approach what USC is willing to pay Johnson, sources said.
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