Everett Withers Reunites with Butch Davis as FIU's New Defensive Coordinator

Posted Feb 14, 2019
After the resignation of defensive coordinator Brent Guy, Florida International football coach Butch Davis turns to his coaching tree to find a replacement. Former James Madison and Texas State head coach Everett Withers will become the new Panthers’ defensive coordinator. The move reunites Withers with his former boss of three seasons at North Carolina. (Underdog Dynasty)

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