Colorado State defensive coordinator sleeps at office for two weeks

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 05:20 · Archive

Kenny McClendon, newly promoted defensive coordinator at Colorado State, has not been home in two weeks and is sleeping at the team facility.

Kenny McClendon took over as Colorado State's defensive coordinator mid-game on 3 October after head coach Jim Mora fired the previous coordinator, Tyson Summers. Mora has said that McClendon has not been home in two weeks and is sleeping in an office at the team facility, which the program converted into a bedroom.

McClendon's wife, Mickey Grace, works for the programme as director of player development, pass rush specialist and assistant defensive line coach. She has been helping him prepare defensive strategies and formations at the facility. The couple have two daughters, Aria and McKenna.

When asked about the arrangement, McClendon said he felt supported by his family. 'My wife is sitting there right there, drawing, helping me draw every single card,' he said. 'She's sitting there going through every little thing to make sure we're supported.' Mora also described the family eating together and watching the film 'Mulan' at the facility.

The appointment came as Colorado State's defence ranked 138th out of 138 teams nationally.

How it is being reported

• Colorado State assistant sleeping at team facility — and hasn’t been home for two weeksThere’s dedication to the job, and then there’s Kenny McClendon’s dedication to the role of defensive coordinator.New York Post · 22 Oct, 05:10
• College football coach Kenny McClendon 'hasn't been home in two weeks' and is sleeping in office as he bids to fix country's worst defenseMcClendon was recently promoted to defensive coordinator after his predecessor, Tyson Summers, walked out on the team mid-game. Their defense ranked 138th out of 138 teams in the nation.Daily Mail Sport · 22 Oct, 03:06

In this story: Kenny McClendon · Jim Mora · Mickey Grace · Tyson Summers · Colorado State

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