Florida expected to hire Washington assistant Robert Bala

Florida football adding Robert Bala from Washington as LB coach/co-defensive coordinator
Billy Napier is bringing Washington linebackers coach Robert Bala onto his staff in the same role, plus a co-defensive coordinator title.
Gators Hire Robert Bala as Co-DC, LBs Coach
GAINESVILLE, Fla – The Florida Gators are set to hire former Washington linebackers coach Robert Bala as a co-defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach. It was first reported by 247 Sports' Matt Zenitz.
Florida expected to hire Washington assistant Robert Bala as co-defensive coordinator, LB coach
Florida is expected to hire Washington inside linebackers coach Robert Bala as its co-defensive coordinator and linebacker coach, CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz reports. Bala spent this past season as Washington's linebacker coach under Jedd Fisch after serving in the same role on Alabama's staff under Nick Saban during the 2023 campaign.
Florida hires Washington's Robert Bala as co-defensive coordinator
Robert Bala was the linebackers coach at Washington in 2024, but he's joining Billy Napier's staff as a co-defensive coordinator.
Washington Huskies assistant coach Robert Bala leaving to coach at Florida
Robert Bala, who spent the past season coaching linebackers at UW, is leaving to become the co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Florida, according to multiple reports. Bala is the third defensive assistant to depart UW following the 2024
Florida to reportedly hire Washington assistant Robert Bala as LB coach, co-DC
Florida continued filling out its staff by reportedly hiring a Big Ten name to be its inside linebackers coach and co-defensive coordinator.
Robert Bala reportedly leaving Washington to become co-defensive coordinator at Florida
With the reported departure of former defensive coordinator Steve Belichick to North Carolina on Dec. 22, Robert Bala looked poised to earn that title as Belichick’s replacement. Seven weeks later,
Florida expected to add Washington’s Robert Bala to defensive staff
The Florida Gators are expected to add Washington’s inside linebackers coach Robert Bala to their defensive staff, Gator Country has learned. 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz had it first.
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