Kentucky Hires WVU's Shannon Dawson As New OC

The Kentucky Wildcats have hired West Virginia's Shannon Dawson as the teams new offensive coordinator, according to ESPN:

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West Virginia averaged 5.91 yards per play in 2014, tied for 47th in the FBS.

At times during Dawson's three-year run as coordinator, head coach Dana Holgorsen shared the playcalling duties with Dawson.

Given Kentucky coach Mark Stoops' background as a defensive coach, the source said the move is an opportunity for Dawson to branch out and run his own offense.

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Dawson had been an assistant coach at West Virginia since 2011.