Major was the defensive coordinator at the University of Kentucky from 1997 through 2000 under head coach Hal Mumme.
Major resigned from Kentucky with one week remaining in the 2000 season; his defensive squads had allowed the most points in the Southeastern Conference in each of his last two seasons at Kentucky.
[1] The split was painful, as Major had been noted for his close personal and professional relationship with head coach Mumme.
[3] Following his departure from Kentucky, Major accepted a position as assistant coach at United High School in Laredo, Texas, in July 2001.
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