UCLA hires Redskins' Lou Spanos as defensive coordinator Former Washington Redskins linebackers coach Lou Spanos has been hired as UCLA's defensive coordinator. Evan Vucci / Associated Press / August 3, 2011 January 17, 2012, 6:19 p.m. Lou Spanos, linebacker coach for the Washington Redskins, has been hired as UCLA's defensive coordinator. Before that, he was an assistant with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1995 to 2009 and was part of three Super Bowl champion teams. 1-ranked defensive team four times and were among the top 10 in 13 seasons. The hiring gives UCLA the NCAA limit of nine assistant coaches. They have a total of 90 years' experience as NFL coaches or players. The Bruins have five offensive coaches and four defensive coaches. Head Coach Jim Mora is expected to have a strong influence on the defensive schemes.