The Colorado Buffaloes have seen a jolt of life on defense under new defensive coordinator Chris Marve. He was promoted to the role from linebackers coach after former defensive coordinator Robert Livingston left for a job in the NFL midway through the offseason.He’s still serving in his role as the linebackers coach, though, which has allowed assistant linebackers coach Andre’ Hart to work closely with him during the offseason. In his Tuesday press conference, Hart spoke highly of the work Marve has done and testified to the jolt of energy he’s given the program.What Andre’ Hart Likes About Chris Marve as a CoachFSU linebackers coach Chris Marve at the FSU National Signing Day Party on Feb. 5, 2020.
Img 4540 | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectAlthough Hart gave an effort to respect Marve’s humility when asked about him, he still listed a number of things that make him stand out as a coach and as a person."I know he doesn't like a lot of compliments, but he's a leader of men,” Hart said. “He really is. Like he came in with a plan; he understood exactly what he wanted to get done. And then he involved us in it.”It has seemed like coach Deion Sanders likely knew Livingston’s departure was on the horizon, as Marve had seemingly been prepared to take over the role in advance. He’s adapted to it more than smoothly, especially for picking up the job in the middle of the offseason. Hart spoke to Marve’s mental process around the game and how it has elevated the staff around him.“Like we all have skin in the game; we have input. He's very detailed. He knows what he wants, and then he gets a lot of us in practice, too . . . We run to the ball, like, I'm getting in shape, it's helping me out, I'm gonna look like one of these players in a minute. I'm getting it down," Hart said. How Chris Marve Has Given the Colorado Buffaloes a Jolt of EnergyMSU defensive run game coordinator Chris Marve speaks to reporters at Media Day on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the Leo Seal Complex. Photo by Keith Warren
