Kenny McClendon sleeping at CSU facility as he tries fixing defense
Jim Mora's comment on Kenny McClendon sleeping at CSU's facility went viral. Here's a deeper look at how McClendon is trying to fix CSU's defense.
Kenny McClendon, the newly appointed defensive coordinator for Colorado State University (CSU), has been sleeping at the team’s facility while working to improve the defense. His wife, Mickey Grace, assists him by quizzing him on game scenarios and drawing out the details of every play. Their daughters are also present in the facility, further emphasizing the family effort behind McClendon’s work.
CSU coach Jim Mora has praised McClendon’s dedication, noting that he has been sleeping at the facility since taking over the defense from Tyson Summers. Mora has turned Jordan Frost-Dixon’s office into a makeshift bedroom for McClendon, highlighting the family’s commitment to the team’s success. The Ram defense is currently the worst in FBS, ranking last in total defense, points per game, and rush defense.
McClendon and Mora aim to rectify this by focusing on the details, such as making sure players are in the right positions, reading the offense before the play, trusting assignments, and tackling properly. To aid communication on the field, McClendon and staff have installed big boards on the sideline to clarify formations and roles.
Mora, a former defensive coach, supports McClendon’s efforts, urging the defense to be loud, confident, and unified. Though Mora acknowledges the pressure on McClendon to stabilize the defense, he emphasizes that success will only be measured by tangible results on the field.
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