Mulder takes on new role

Former Spokane Shock defensive back William Mulder is back with the team in a new role.

Mulder is the new defensive backs coach, following a career arc similar to his predecessor Stanley Franks. Franks, the former Idaho Vandal and Shock DB, suffered a horrific knee injury in the CFL and returned to Spokane as defensive backs coach. When Franks left for a coaching position at Idaho State University, the Shock turned to former player Mulder, who played the last two seasons with Utah, overcoming a torn ACL in 2011.

More on Mulder, quarterback Erik Meyer and the team’s travel woes in my notebook . Also, how tough is the AFL’s West Division? Four of the top five in the first coaches’ poll reside in the West: 1). Arizona. 2). Utah. 3). San Jose, and 5). Spokane.