University of Minnesota Athletics

Mason Announces Coaching and Player Moves

12/4/2002 12:00:00 AM | Football

coacUniversity of Minnesota head football coach Glen Mason announced two coaching moves and 10 player moves effective immediately. Moe Ankney was promoted from defensive coordinator to assistant head coach, while Greg Hudson was promoted to defensive coordinator. Both coaches will still hold their position coaching duties, as Ankney will continue coaching defensive ends and Hudson remaining as linebackers coach.

Mason also made several player moves as Josh Brenny moved from tackle to guard, Maurice Buchanan from defensive end to defensive tackle, Eric Clark from defensive tackle to defensive end, Justin Fraley from linebacker to safety, Charlton Keith from defensive end to linebacker, Dominique Sims from safety to linebacker, Scott Stephenson from defensive end to defensive tackle, Tyson Swaggert from defensive end to center, Matt Spaeth from defensive end to tight end, and Danny Upchurch from defensive back to wide receiver.

Mason also announced that these players have undergone recent surgery: defensive tackle Ryan Domin (shoulder), defensive tackle Dan Kwapinski (knee), quarterback Bobby Grandas (knee), receiver Keith Matthews (knee) and linebacker Eric Washington (knee).

Related News

Skip Ad
All News
Brown_Kerry
Gopher Film Room: Kerry Brown
Tuesday, April 28
Deven Eastern
Eastern Drafted by Seattle
Saturday, April 25
Grant Washington carries the ball for the Gold Team
Gold Beats Maroon, 31-7, in Spring Game
Saturday, April 25
Head Coach P.J. Fleck leads Minnesota onto the field at Huntington Bank Stadium
Rosters Announced for Spring Game
Friday, April 24
All News
Skip Ad

Players Mentioned

Related Videos

Skip Ad
All Videos
F.A.M.I.L.Y. Night
Monday, May 04
Cinematic Recap: 2026 Spring Game
Monday, May 04
Film Room: Kerry Brown
Tuesday, April 28
Deven Eastern Drafted by Seattle
Sunday, April 26
All Videos