Louisville Football: 5 reasons why Todd Grantham shouldn’t be fired
By Derek Snyder
We take a look at five different reasons why Louisville football’s defensive coordinator Todd Grantham should not be fired.
After two straight losses to end the season, there are many fans that believe Louisville football‘s defensive coordinator Todd Grantham should be fired. While there are many valid arguments why he should, there are also many more reasons why he shouldn’t be fired.
The football program is on the rise and a disappointing end to the 2016 season doesn’t change that fact. Don’t be surprised when the Cards get healthy and come back strong for their bowl game later this month.
With that being said, let’s take a look at the five reasons why Todd Grantham shouldn’t be fired:
5. Past experience in the National Football League
I am a firm believer that the best coaches in college football have had some type of experience in the NFL. There is a reason that he was interviewed for head coaching jobs only a year ago and a couple bad games doesn’t change that.
Calm down Grantham haters, we are all on the same side here. Just take a look at his NFL experience.
Here is what Louisville’s official athletic website had to say about his past experience:
"“He was with the Cowboys for two years after spending three seasons as defensive coordinator with the Cleveland Browns (2005-07), and six years as defensive line coach for both the Houston Texans (2002-04) and Indianapolis Colts (1999-01). He helped the Browns to a 10-win season in 2007. The Cowboys’ defensive unit was one of the best in the league, ranking second in scoring defense (15.6 points per game), fourth in rushing defense (90.5 yards per game), seventh in sacks (42.0 per game), and ninth in total defense (315.9 yards per game). Dallas finished eighth in the NFL in total defense in 2008 and led the league with 59 sacks. In addition, Dallas nose guard Jay Ratliff, a sixth round draft choice, was named to consecutive Pro Bowls under Todd Grantham and All-Pro Demarcus Ware recorded a career-high 20 sacks in 2008.”"
He has been around some great football players over his career. Don’t sell short his ability to develop players and transition them into the National Football League.