http://www.jsonline.com/sports...159z1-365557971.html
I know this isn't official yet but it's basically been assumed here in Madison for the last week and now a major Badger writer has published the "likely" thing in the state's biggest newspaper. I'm going to take the leap and assume that this is a done deal.
It would be very disappointing if Chryst wanted Orlando for the job and Orlando passed on a Big Ten defensive coordinator job at his alma mater to stay at Houston. But it should be noted that Houston is currently spending a ton of money on their football program in an attempt to move up into the Big 12. I have to admit that when looking at the resumes I'd rather have Orlando.
When looking at Tibesar's career as a defensive coordinator at the major college level, it seems like his defenses are noted for two things...giving up a ton of points and generating a bunch of turnovers. But he definitely was not coordinating defenses that were loaded with talent. I could be biased because he did have stint with the Chicago Bears (as a linebacker coach) where he was fired after one year...but that seemed like the textbook scapegoating job because he couldn't turn the GM's terrible first round pick into a player (Shea McClellin).
It will be interesting because Tibesar has been a 4-3 guy in the past but the thought is he will continue running Aranda's defense. No rumor yet as to how the coaching responsibilities will be handled for linebackers. Last year Aranda was the defensive coordinator and inside linebacker coach, Tibesar was the outside linebacker coach.
