Longtime former college football and NFL assistant Bill McGovern died Tuesday following a battle with cancer, UCLA announced. McGovern served as UCLA’s defensive coordinator in 2022, but missed the second half of the season due to health issues. He transitioned into an administrative role with the program earlier this year. McGovern was 60 years old.
“Early [Tuesday] morning we said goodbye to our beloved father and husband Bill after his long and difficult battle with cancer came to an end and today, we would like to thank the entire UCLA community for all of the love and support you gave to Bill and our entire family during this very difficult struggle,” a statement from McGovern’s family, issued through UCLA’s athletic department, read. “In particular, the McGovern family would like to thank UCLA head football coach Chip Kelly and his wife Jill, as well as all of the players, coaches, trainers, and support staff of the UCLA football program and their families. It was the…
