 The only change to the coaching staff from the 2009 season was the departure of James Willis , an associate head and outside linebackers coach , to become the defensive coordinator at Texas Tech . Willis was replaced on the staff with Jeremy <unk> on January 15 . Other assistants that declined positions at other programs included Jim <unk> declining an offer to become San Jose State 's head coach and <unk> Smart declining an offer to become Georgia 's defensive coordinator . 
