"It's awesome, it's overdue": Arizona State HC Kenny Dillingham only has satisfying words for NCAA's staffers limit rule
Kenny Dillingham is set to enter his second season as coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils. During his appearance at Big 12 Media Days, he was asked about the recent NCAA rule change that prevents limits on the amount of staffers who can participate in on-field coaching during practices and games.
He responded that it has long been "overdue," elaborating:
"It's awesome, it's overdue. ... It makes too much sense, right? What it really does is it helps organizations, scout teams, prep teams and efficiency of practice because now people can add to the next drill so you can be really, really efficient.
"You can be really precise. What people always forget is we have so many more players than a pro roster. We have 120 players with less guys that could've actually coached players."
Dillingham continued:
"We have the twice the players [as NFL rosters] with less coaches with players who need more development. It never made sense.
"Now, we'll get actually a ratio that's five to one, six to one, player to coach, hopefully that we can actually coach all of the guys efficiently, especially throughout the season because that's the hardest time to develop. It's how do you find those times to coach."
Check out Kenny Dillingham's comments on the NCAA rule change below:
Dillingham and the Sun Devils were 3-9 in his first season leading the program. Arizona State is set to enter the Big 12 in 2024, as they are one of 10 programs set to leave the Pac-12 on Aug. 2.
Kenny Dillingham reveals expectations for the 2024 season
The Arizona State Sun Devils have finished 3-9 in the past two seasons, with their last winning season coming in Herm Edwards' final full season leading the program.
They haven't reached the 10-win mark since 2014. At the Big 12 Media Days, Kenny Dillingham revealed his expecations entering 2024, their first season in the conference:
"For us, it’s continuing to establish a culture of toughness. I think that’s the number one thing, that if you watch this league and you look at the teams that have continually won in this league.
"It’s teams that are tough. It’s training and teaching our kids how to respond to adversity, the good and the bad." [h/t Cronkite News]
Despite starting his coaching career with a 3-9 season, Dillingham doesn't appear to be on the hot seat. He's just 34 and will likely be given the time to build the program organically.