Marshall Faulk continued reshaping Southern University football by hiring former Notre Dame legend and NFL teammate Todd Lyght as defensive coordinator,adding another HBCU-shifting move to his staff.The hire reunites two former St. Louis Rams teammates from the iconic “Greatest Show on Turf” era. It also signals Faulk’s intent to build a championship-caliber defense grounded in experience and credibility.Lyght brings a résumé that spans college football’s highest stage and the NFL’s brightest lights. His arrival adds immediate weight to Southern’s sideline and recruiting pitch.Todd Lyght made his name at Notre Dame as one of the nation’s elite defensive backs. He was a consensus All-American and a key contributor to the Fighting Irish’s 1993 national championship team.Lyght later transitioned seamlessly to the NFL. He spent over a decade in the league and won Super Bowl XXXIV with the Rams.That championship run included sharing a locker room with Marshall Faulk, whose leadership and preparation defined that era. Now, their professional paths intersect again in Baton Rouge.After retiring, Lyght returned to Notre Dame as an assistant coach. He worked closely with defensive backs and helped prepare players for elite competition.
