Mora to replace Holmgren as Seattle coach

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SEATTLE, Washington (AFP) — Jim Mora will succeed Mike Holmgren as head coach in 2009, the Seattle Seahawks announced Wednesday.

Holmgren had announced January 22 that the 2008-09 season, which will be his 10th with franchise, would be his his last.

The 46-year-old Mora had been considered heir apparent to the 60-year-old Holmgren since he was hired as Seattle's assistant head coach and defensive backs coach last February.

"I am extremely excited about the future, but completely focused on the opportunity we have in front of us this season," Mora said.

"My job this year, as it was last is to coach the secondary to the best of my ability and support coach Holmgren and the defensive staff in any way I can."

Mora attended high school in the...