By: Brandon Carroll -- May 27, 2023 Florida Gators Assistant Coach Profiles: Who is Austin Armstrong?
This below speaks volumes about what kind of defensive coach we're getting. I can tell he's a major upgrade just by listening to him talk to the media about his defensive schemes and set pieces on defense. No more 3-4 base, BS passive bend-over-and-break, defense. In 2021, Armstrong earned the praise of Alabama head coach Nick Saban after a contest between his Golden Eagles and the Crimson Tide. His defense was likened to those in the SEC by the renowned and well-accomplished UA leader, providing a resounding stamp of approval. The defensive unit finished No. 42 in total defense, No. 24 in passing defense, No. 15 in turnovers forced and top ten in an assortment of other categories (tackles for loss, sacks, interception, defensive touchdowns, red zone defense, first downs allowed) during the 2022 campaign. After just two seasons in Hattiesburg, Miss., Armstrong was plucked away by Saban to join his staff in Tuscaloosa (Ala.) as the inside linebackers coach.
