Mattison is also a former defensive lines coach and defensive coordinator at the University of Michigan between 1992 and 1996.
“Greg loves Michigan, loves recruiting and is excited about coming back to Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan,” Hoke said in a statement issued Tuesday. “Greg is one of the top defensive coordinators in football, and his defensive units have always prided themselves on stopping the run. He will be a great asset to our program and an excellent addition to our staff.”
Mattison just completed his second season as the Ravens defensive coordinator after taking over for now New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan. The Ravens job was also Mattison’s first job in the NFL after spending 31 years coaching at the college level.
“We completely respect the decision Greg made to join the Michigan football program. He has loved Michigan since working there earlier in his career,” Harbaugh said in a statement released by the Ravens Tuesday night.
“We will miss him because he’s a great coach, but also an even better person. The students there are the lucky ones. Not only will he teach them football to the highest level, he will influence them to be the best persons they can be. Greg is one of the good people you are fortunate to meet in your life. We are disappointed that he will not be coaching our defense, but we know that he is following a true love by returning to the Wolverines.”
During his two seasons as a defensive coordinator at Michigan Mattison was able to get the Michigan defense defense among the top 20 nationally in many statistical categories. This is according to Jeff Arnold of AnnArbor.com.
Mattison takes over for Greg Robinson who was fired along with the rest of former head coach Rich Rodriguez’s staff.
Source: AnnArbor.com
