UNLV's Arroyo tabs Baylor's Thomas as offensive coordinator

Posted April 23, 2020 7:00 am

The Associated Press

LAS VEGAS (AP) - New UNLV coach Marcus Arroyo has hired former Baylor assistant Glenn Thomas as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

'œWe are absolutely fired up about adding a coach with Glenn's level of talent, pedigree and experience to the Rebel family,'ť Arroyo said in a statement on Thursday.

'œHe has demonstrated his ability to guide offenses and help players reach their full potential in both college and the NFL. He will play an integral role in our offensive game strategy and quarterback development," he said.

Thomas spent the past three seasons as Baylor's co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. He followed Bears coach Matt Rhule to Waco after a two-year stint as an assistant at Temple.

Thomas previously spent seven seasons in the NFL, serving three years as quarterbacks coach after a four-year stint as an offensive assistant. He also had stints with the Baltimore Ravens, Jacksonville Jaguars and Midwestern State.

Arroyo, formerly Oregon's offensive coordinator, was hired on Dec. 11 to replace Tony Sanchez, who was fired after five seasons.

UNLV went 4-8 last season.

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