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Coughlin names Herrmann Giants LB coach (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Tom Coughlin didn't have to look far to hire a new linebackers coach for the New York Giants, selecting former Jets assistant Jim Herrmann. Herrmann, 48, replaces Bill Sheridan, who was promoted Monday to replace Steve Spagnuolo as defensive coordinator. Before joining the Jets, Herrmann spent 20 years at Michigan, including a nine-year stint as defensive coordinator.