Not to mention he was the OC under Zook at Florida and Illinois (actual title was passing game coordinator). This guy is an absolute steal on paper. Footballscoop is also reporting that EMU has hired UT's quarterbacks coach to be its offensive coordinator.JoeFalcon wrote:Coach Clawson should make a run at recently deposed UT offensive coordinator Chris Hedden. The guy was by far their best recruiter and specialized in the Northeast Ohio region. Ward and Campbell proved allegiance and loyalty are meaningless, so why not beat them at their own game?
Also, footballscoop.com is reporting Ed Zaunbrecher is our new offensive line coach. He was the offensive coordinator at Purdue last year and was the former OC at Marshall when they were dominating the MAC. Another excellent hire.
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ALMOST everything you every wanted to know about Ed Z. . . .
except - - - can he make the Falcon Offensive Line the BEST in the MAC??
this is LONG but, this man has been around awhile! (hey, it's the OFF season, so, you've got time to read!)
Coaching experience
2006-2008 Purdue (Co-Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks)
2005 University of Illinois (Passing Game Coordinator / Quarterbacks)
2004 University of Florida (Quarterbacks)
2002-03 University of Florida (Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks)
2000-01 Marshall University (Offensive Coordinator /Quarterbacks)
1999 Marshall University (Quarterbacks)
1994-98 Northeast Louisiana (Head Coach)
1992-93 Michigan State University (Linebackers Coach)
1991 Michigan State (Quarterbacks)
1984-90 Louisiana State University (Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks)
1980-83 Wake Forest University (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks / Receivers)
1977-79 Purdue (Offensive Backs / Receivers)
1975-76 University of Arizona (Offensive Line)
Ed Zaunbrecher (born March 1, 1950) is the former Co-Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks coach at Purdue University.[1]. He was not retained by Head Coach Danny Hope as he took over for Joe Tiller.
During his tenure as head coach at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, named Northeast Louisiana University during his tenure, he was able to transition the football program from Division I-AA to Division I-A. He held that position for five seasons, from 1994 until 1998. His coaching record at University of Louisiana at Monroe was 20 wins, 36 losses, and 0 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2007 season, this ranks him fifth at University of Louisiana at Monroe in total wins and ninth at University of Louisiana at Monroe in winning percentage (0.357).[1]
The highlights of his career included victories over SEC schools Mississippi State and Kentucky, and giving numerous other teams scares including a 1996 near victory over a ranked Auburn team.
AP Online
12-01-1998
MONROE, La. (AP) _ Northeast Louisiana University, which went 20-36 the past five seasons playing such national powers as Colorado, Georgia, Auburn, UCLA, Arkansas, Florida and Arizona, fired head football coach Ed Zaunbrecher on Monday.
From Purdue's Info Sheet- -
Ed Zaunbrecher is in his third season as quarterbacks coach and his first as offensive coordinator after serving as co-coordinator in 2006 and 2007. He was hired March 31, 2006, after previously coaching at Purdue from 1977 to 1979.
In his first season back with the Boilermakers, Zaunbrecher helped Curtis Painter break Drew Brees' Big Ten season passing yards record with 3,985 and lead the conference in total offense (292.3 yards per game). Purdue led the Big Ten in passing offense (291.6 yards per game) and total offense (415.7), ranking sixth and 13th nationally.
Zaunbrecher returned from Illinois, where he served as passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2005. He accompanied head coach Ron Zook from Florida, where he was offensive coordinator in 2002 and 2003 and quarterbacks coach from 2002 to 2004.
From 1999 to 2001, Zaunbrecher was quarterbacks coach at Marshall. He also filled the role of offensive coordinator in 2000 and 2001. Purdue defensive backs coach Lou Anarumo was on the same Thundering Herd staff in 2001. Marshall ranked third nationally both in passing offense and total offense in 2001, averaging 350.1 and 505 yards per game.
Zaunbrecher was head coach at Northeast Louisiana (now Louisiana Monroe) from 1994 to 1998, compiling a 20-36 record. The Indians moved to NCAA Division I-A status in 1994 and went on to win five games each of his last three seasons.
Zaunbrecher's other experience includes stops at Michigan State (1991-93 - linebackers and kickers); LSU (1984-90 - offensive coordinator and quarterbacks); Wake Forest (1980-83 - offensive coordinator, quarterbacks and wide receivers); and Arizona (1973-74 - graduate assistant, 1975-76 - offensive line).
During Zaunbrecher's first tenure at Purdue, he coached the running backs (1977-78) and receivers (1979) under head coach Jim Young. One of his pupils, Dave Young, concluded his career as the Big Ten all-time receptions leader. The Boilermakers won the 1978 Peach Bowl and the 1979 Bluebonnet Bowl.
Over the course of his career, Zaunbrecher has mentored 42 National Football League draft picks, including six first-round selections. Ten of his quarterbacks, including Painter, have set school passing records. His list of signal-callers includes three currently playing in the NFL: Rex Grossman of the Chicago Bears, Byron Leftwich of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chad Pennington of the Miami Dolphins.
A native of Rayne, La., Zaunbrecher (born March 1, 1950) earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Middle Tennessee State in 1972 and a master's degree in guidance and counseling from Arizona in 1974. At Middle Tennessee State, Zaunbrecher was a three-year starter at center, earned the team's Scholar-Athlete Award and received the 1972 NCAA Postgraduate Award Scholarship. He has three children: Ann Lindsay, Emily and Zack.
From the IL Spec Sheet-
Ed Zaunbrecher begins his fourth year under Coach Zook after following him from the University of Florida, where he coached quarterbacks since 2002. He brings 30 years of collegiate coaching experience, including five seasons as head coach at Louisiana-Monroe.
In 2004, Zaunbrecher coached the Gator offense to first in the SEC in many categories: passing offense (271.1 ypg), total offense (426.9 ypg), third-down conversions (47.9), touchdown passes (29), pass attempts (407) and pass completions (243).
Zaunbrecher also coached quarterback Chris Leak to a great success in his two years as a starter. In 2004, Leak led the SEC in passing yards per game (266.4), total offense (273 ypg), touchdown passes (29), while also ranking 16th nationally in pass efficiency. In 2003, Leak broke nearly ever freshman quarterback school record, including touchdowns, passing yards, completions and attempts.
Zaunbrecher has been a part of many successful teams during his collegiate tenure. He has coached in 14 bowl games, including four January bowl games. During his career, He has also coached many great quarterbacks. In fact, nine quarterbacks that he has coached have set new school passing records. This list is highlighted by Chris Leak (Florida), Rex Grossman (Florida), Chad Pennington (Marshall), Byron Leftwich (Marshal), Tommy Hodson (LSU) and Jim Miller (Michigan State). During his coaching reign, 69 players have garnered All-Conference recognition. Additionally, 42 former players have been drafted in the NFL, including six first round draft picks.
Zaunbrecher was born on March 1, 1950, in Rayne, Louisiana. He is a 1972 graduate from Middle Tennessee State, earning a B.S. in Psychology. He was also a three-year starter at center and won the team's Scholar-Athlete Award. He later received the 1972 NCAA post-graduate award scholarship. He also graduated from Arizona in 1974 with a Master's degree in guidance and counseling.
Zaunbrecher is married to the former Bobbi McKinney, and the couple has three children: Ann Lindsay, Emily and Zach.
And finallly; from the Virginia web site - (He almost had GB's new job)
Regarding Ed Zaunbrecher
One of the other realistic candidates mentioned for Virginia’s offensive coordinator position is Ed Zaunbrecher. He’s not my favorite choice, but that’s just based on my selfish desire to not have to learn how to spell his last name. I am a blogger after all, and one that appreciates simplicity when he’s Treo-posting.
Okay, seriously, Zaunbrecher (cut & paste is my friend) deserves serious consideration. Most recently, he was the co-offensive coordinator (2008) and quarterbacks coach (2006-08) at Purdue, where he didn’t figure into the plans of the soon-to-be new head coach. While with the Boilermakers, his offense was ranked in or near the top 50 each year: 13th in 2006, 27th in 2007, and 51st this year. That’s a decline each year, but still much better than Virginia’s offense. And Purdue was expected to have a down year in ‘08, so that dip may have been due to an inexperienced defense keeping the offense off the field as well as an injury to the starting quarterback.
Speaking of that quarterback, Zaunbrecher’s tenure as Purdue’s QB coach was during the Curtis Painter era, and Zaunbrecher guided him to some impressive passing numbers. Painter had almost 4000 yards passing in 2006 and 2007 (counting the bowl games), and he had 2180 yards this year despite not playing two games and being limited in several others after a shoulder injury. And I know that this from an official school bio (which is the height of cherrypicking), but this is a notable list:
Ten of his quarterbacks, including Painter, have set school passing records. His list of signal-callers includes three currently playing in the NFL: Rex Grossman of the Chicago Bears, Byron Leftwich of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chad Pennington of the Miami Dolphins.
That’s a lot of experience, and a ton of quarterback development. And, with a number of successful QBs under his belt, adding that experience to Groh’s staff could bring some welcome change in the woefully lacking quarterback development department.
But, of course, it’s not all roses on that resume. I already noted the down year at Purdue last season. Illinois was 87th in passing offense in 2005 — not so great. And Zaunbrecher may be forever tainted for being a part of Ron Zook’s Florida misadventure. While Florida’s offense generally ranked okay during that period, it wasn’t good enough to keep Zaunbrecher from being demoted from OC duties in Zook’s last season there and certainly not enough to keep the whole Zook regime from coming undone. Again, us Hoos would take the stats Zaunbrecher racked up at Florida in a hearbeat. Beggers can’t be choosers. But, it’s worth noting the lowlights on the resume as well.
In the end, Zaunbrecher is an intriguing choice, but I think I’d rank him behind Borges and Rutledge.
(Do I win anything for the longest entry ?)
this is LONG but, this man has been around awhile! (hey, it's the OFF season, so, you've got time to read!)
Coaching experience
2006-2008 Purdue (Co-Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks)
2005 University of Illinois (Passing Game Coordinator / Quarterbacks)
2004 University of Florida (Quarterbacks)
2002-03 University of Florida (Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks)
2000-01 Marshall University (Offensive Coordinator /Quarterbacks)
1999 Marshall University (Quarterbacks)
1994-98 Northeast Louisiana (Head Coach)
1992-93 Michigan State University (Linebackers Coach)
1991 Michigan State (Quarterbacks)
1984-90 Louisiana State University (Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks)
1980-83 Wake Forest University (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks / Receivers)
1977-79 Purdue (Offensive Backs / Receivers)
1975-76 University of Arizona (Offensive Line)
Ed Zaunbrecher (born March 1, 1950) is the former Co-Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks coach at Purdue University.[1]. He was not retained by Head Coach Danny Hope as he took over for Joe Tiller.
During his tenure as head coach at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, named Northeast Louisiana University during his tenure, he was able to transition the football program from Division I-AA to Division I-A. He held that position for five seasons, from 1994 until 1998. His coaching record at University of Louisiana at Monroe was 20 wins, 36 losses, and 0 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2007 season, this ranks him fifth at University of Louisiana at Monroe in total wins and ninth at University of Louisiana at Monroe in winning percentage (0.357).[1]
The highlights of his career included victories over SEC schools Mississippi State and Kentucky, and giving numerous other teams scares including a 1996 near victory over a ranked Auburn team.
AP Online
12-01-1998
MONROE, La. (AP) _ Northeast Louisiana University, which went 20-36 the past five seasons playing such national powers as Colorado, Georgia, Auburn, UCLA, Arkansas, Florida and Arizona, fired head football coach Ed Zaunbrecher on Monday.
From Purdue's Info Sheet- -
Ed Zaunbrecher is in his third season as quarterbacks coach and his first as offensive coordinator after serving as co-coordinator in 2006 and 2007. He was hired March 31, 2006, after previously coaching at Purdue from 1977 to 1979.
In his first season back with the Boilermakers, Zaunbrecher helped Curtis Painter break Drew Brees' Big Ten season passing yards record with 3,985 and lead the conference in total offense (292.3 yards per game). Purdue led the Big Ten in passing offense (291.6 yards per game) and total offense (415.7), ranking sixth and 13th nationally.
Zaunbrecher returned from Illinois, where he served as passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2005. He accompanied head coach Ron Zook from Florida, where he was offensive coordinator in 2002 and 2003 and quarterbacks coach from 2002 to 2004.
From 1999 to 2001, Zaunbrecher was quarterbacks coach at Marshall. He also filled the role of offensive coordinator in 2000 and 2001. Purdue defensive backs coach Lou Anarumo was on the same Thundering Herd staff in 2001. Marshall ranked third nationally both in passing offense and total offense in 2001, averaging 350.1 and 505 yards per game.
Zaunbrecher was head coach at Northeast Louisiana (now Louisiana Monroe) from 1994 to 1998, compiling a 20-36 record. The Indians moved to NCAA Division I-A status in 1994 and went on to win five games each of his last three seasons.
Zaunbrecher's other experience includes stops at Michigan State (1991-93 - linebackers and kickers); LSU (1984-90 - offensive coordinator and quarterbacks); Wake Forest (1980-83 - offensive coordinator, quarterbacks and wide receivers); and Arizona (1973-74 - graduate assistant, 1975-76 - offensive line).
During Zaunbrecher's first tenure at Purdue, he coached the running backs (1977-78) and receivers (1979) under head coach Jim Young. One of his pupils, Dave Young, concluded his career as the Big Ten all-time receptions leader. The Boilermakers won the 1978 Peach Bowl and the 1979 Bluebonnet Bowl.
Over the course of his career, Zaunbrecher has mentored 42 National Football League draft picks, including six first-round selections. Ten of his quarterbacks, including Painter, have set school passing records. His list of signal-callers includes three currently playing in the NFL: Rex Grossman of the Chicago Bears, Byron Leftwich of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chad Pennington of the Miami Dolphins.
A native of Rayne, La., Zaunbrecher (born March 1, 1950) earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Middle Tennessee State in 1972 and a master's degree in guidance and counseling from Arizona in 1974. At Middle Tennessee State, Zaunbrecher was a three-year starter at center, earned the team's Scholar-Athlete Award and received the 1972 NCAA Postgraduate Award Scholarship. He has three children: Ann Lindsay, Emily and Zack.
From the IL Spec Sheet-
Ed Zaunbrecher begins his fourth year under Coach Zook after following him from the University of Florida, where he coached quarterbacks since 2002. He brings 30 years of collegiate coaching experience, including five seasons as head coach at Louisiana-Monroe.
In 2004, Zaunbrecher coached the Gator offense to first in the SEC in many categories: passing offense (271.1 ypg), total offense (426.9 ypg), third-down conversions (47.9), touchdown passes (29), pass attempts (407) and pass completions (243).
Zaunbrecher also coached quarterback Chris Leak to a great success in his two years as a starter. In 2004, Leak led the SEC in passing yards per game (266.4), total offense (273 ypg), touchdown passes (29), while also ranking 16th nationally in pass efficiency. In 2003, Leak broke nearly ever freshman quarterback school record, including touchdowns, passing yards, completions and attempts.
Zaunbrecher has been a part of many successful teams during his collegiate tenure. He has coached in 14 bowl games, including four January bowl games. During his career, He has also coached many great quarterbacks. In fact, nine quarterbacks that he has coached have set new school passing records. This list is highlighted by Chris Leak (Florida), Rex Grossman (Florida), Chad Pennington (Marshall), Byron Leftwich (Marshal), Tommy Hodson (LSU) and Jim Miller (Michigan State). During his coaching reign, 69 players have garnered All-Conference recognition. Additionally, 42 former players have been drafted in the NFL, including six first round draft picks.
Zaunbrecher was born on March 1, 1950, in Rayne, Louisiana. He is a 1972 graduate from Middle Tennessee State, earning a B.S. in Psychology. He was also a three-year starter at center and won the team's Scholar-Athlete Award. He later received the 1972 NCAA post-graduate award scholarship. He also graduated from Arizona in 1974 with a Master's degree in guidance and counseling.
Zaunbrecher is married to the former Bobbi McKinney, and the couple has three children: Ann Lindsay, Emily and Zach.
And finallly; from the Virginia web site - (He almost had GB's new job)
Regarding Ed Zaunbrecher
One of the other realistic candidates mentioned for Virginia’s offensive coordinator position is Ed Zaunbrecher. He’s not my favorite choice, but that’s just based on my selfish desire to not have to learn how to spell his last name. I am a blogger after all, and one that appreciates simplicity when he’s Treo-posting.
Okay, seriously, Zaunbrecher (cut & paste is my friend) deserves serious consideration. Most recently, he was the co-offensive coordinator (2008) and quarterbacks coach (2006-08) at Purdue, where he didn’t figure into the plans of the soon-to-be new head coach. While with the Boilermakers, his offense was ranked in or near the top 50 each year: 13th in 2006, 27th in 2007, and 51st this year. That’s a decline each year, but still much better than Virginia’s offense. And Purdue was expected to have a down year in ‘08, so that dip may have been due to an inexperienced defense keeping the offense off the field as well as an injury to the starting quarterback.
Speaking of that quarterback, Zaunbrecher’s tenure as Purdue’s QB coach was during the Curtis Painter era, and Zaunbrecher guided him to some impressive passing numbers. Painter had almost 4000 yards passing in 2006 and 2007 (counting the bowl games), and he had 2180 yards this year despite not playing two games and being limited in several others after a shoulder injury. And I know that this from an official school bio (which is the height of cherrypicking), but this is a notable list:
Ten of his quarterbacks, including Painter, have set school passing records. His list of signal-callers includes three currently playing in the NFL: Rex Grossman of the Chicago Bears, Byron Leftwich of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chad Pennington of the Miami Dolphins.
That’s a lot of experience, and a ton of quarterback development. And, with a number of successful QBs under his belt, adding that experience to Groh’s staff could bring some welcome change in the woefully lacking quarterback development department.
But, of course, it’s not all roses on that resume. I already noted the down year at Purdue last season. Illinois was 87th in passing offense in 2005 — not so great. And Zaunbrecher may be forever tainted for being a part of Ron Zook’s Florida misadventure. While Florida’s offense generally ranked okay during that period, it wasn’t good enough to keep Zaunbrecher from being demoted from OC duties in Zook’s last season there and certainly not enough to keep the whole Zook regime from coming undone. Again, us Hoos would take the stats Zaunbrecher racked up at Florida in a hearbeat. Beggers can’t be choosers. But, it’s worth noting the lowlights on the resume as well.
In the end, Zaunbrecher is an intriguing choice, but I think I’d rank him behind Borges and Rutledge.
(Do I win anything for the longest entry ?)
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FYI . . .
Purdue defensive coordinator Brock Spack will leave to become head coach at Illinois State. ...
GO FALCONS !
Purdue defensive coordinator Brock Spack will leave to become head coach at Illinois State. ...
GO FALCONS !
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Got a chance to meet Coach Clawson at the Buffalo game yesterday...nice guy, sense of humor and seems laser focused on what he wants to do at BG.
I am stoked for the spring game and real deal in September.
There was another guy with him who, Greg Christopher told me at the hockey game, was in town to interview for the staff...didn't get a name, though.
I am stoked for the spring game and real deal in September.
There was another guy with him who, Greg Christopher told me at the hockey game, was in town to interview for the staff...didn't get a name, though.
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FALCON FOOTBALL ROCKS!
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FALCON FOOTBALL ROCKS!
Per FootballScoop.com
Bowling Green: Despite internet reports regarding the offensive line job at Bowling Green, Ed Zaunbrecher has not taken the job. We hear that the that job has been accepted by John McDonnell.
Little info on McDonnell: (from 2004)
-Stanford, CA (U-WIRE) -- First-year Stanford football head coach Walt Harris completed his staff by naming John McDonnell the Cardinal's offensive line coach for tackles and tight ends yesterday.
McDonnell coached centers and guards at Stanford during the 2001 season before moving to Notre Dame with former Cardinal head coach Tyrone Willingham. McDonnell served as the offensive line coach for the Irish on Willingham's staff for the past three seasons.
At Stanford, he coached All-American and NFL draft selection Eric Heitmann, as the Cardinal's rushing attack averaged over 200 yards per game and ranked 23rd in the nation. Stanford averaged just 81.2 yards per game on the ground last season, 114th in the nation. Notre Dame's rushing offense ranked 85th, averaging 127.4 yards per game.
Prior to his one-year stint at Stanford, McDonnell spent 12 seasons on head coach Mike Price's staff at Washington State. He coached the offensive line and tight ends for his first five years in Pullman before serving as offensive coordinator and offensive line coach from 1994-2000.
McDonnell has also coached at Weber State and Carroll College, where he was a four-year starter at tackle from 1977-1980.
Bowling Green: Despite internet reports regarding the offensive line job at Bowling Green, Ed Zaunbrecher has not taken the job. We hear that the that job has been accepted by John McDonnell.
Little info on McDonnell: (from 2004)
-Stanford, CA (U-WIRE) -- First-year Stanford football head coach Walt Harris completed his staff by naming John McDonnell the Cardinal's offensive line coach for tackles and tight ends yesterday.
McDonnell coached centers and guards at Stanford during the 2001 season before moving to Notre Dame with former Cardinal head coach Tyrone Willingham. McDonnell served as the offensive line coach for the Irish on Willingham's staff for the past three seasons.
At Stanford, he coached All-American and NFL draft selection Eric Heitmann, as the Cardinal's rushing attack averaged over 200 yards per game and ranked 23rd in the nation. Stanford averaged just 81.2 yards per game on the ground last season, 114th in the nation. Notre Dame's rushing offense ranked 85th, averaging 127.4 yards per game.
Prior to his one-year stint at Stanford, McDonnell spent 12 seasons on head coach Mike Price's staff at Washington State. He coached the offensive line and tight ends for his first five years in Pullman before serving as offensive coordinator and offensive line coach from 1994-2000.
McDonnell has also coached at Weber State and Carroll College, where he was a four-year starter at tackle from 1977-1980.
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More on John McDonell
He recruited in Ohio for Purdue while he coached there too.
The following is from Purdue Media Profile (2007/2008 season) on John McDonell:
John McDonell is in his third season as tight ends coach. He was named to the position March 20, 2006, and also coached the offensive tackles in 2006 and 2007.
In his first two seasons at Purdue, McDonell mentored tight end Dustin Keller, who was selected in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the New York Jets (No. 30 overall).
McDonell came to the Boilermakers from Stanford, where he coached the offensive tackles and tight ends during the 2005 season. He previously served on the Cardinal staff in 2001, coaching the centers and guards. That year, Stanford ranked 23rd nationally in rushing offense - averaging 201 yards per game - and one of McDonell's pupils, guard Eric Heitmann, was named first team All-American. Heitmann and center Zack Quaccia were selected in the NFL draft.
Between his stints at Stanford, McDonell coached the centers and guards at Notre Dame from 2002 to 2004. Five of his players were taken in the NFL draft. Center Jeff Faine was a first team All-American and runner-up for the Rimington Award in 2002 and subsequently a first-round pick (21st overall) of the Cleveland Browns. The Fighting Irish played in the 2003 Gator Bowl and 2004 Insight Bowl.
From 1989 to 2000, McDonell worked at Washington State for head coach Mike Price. Current Purdue head coach Joe Tiller was on the staff in 1989 and 1990 as offensive coordinator. McDonell coached the offensive line and tight ends from 1989 to 1993, and then was offensive coordinator and offensive line coach from 1994 to 2000. The Cougars ranked second nationally in total offense in 1997 - averaging 502.2 yards per game - while setting Pac-10 season records for points (467, 42.5 per game) and total offense (5,524), winning the conference championship and earning their first Rose Bowl berth in 67 years.
McDonell was offensive line coach at Weber State under Price from 1984 to 1988. The Wildcats topped all NCAA Division I-AA schools in total offense in 1985 and ranked third in 1986. Weber State won the Big Sky championship and advanced to the I-AA semifinals in 1987. McDonell began his coaching career at his alma mater, Carroll College (Mont.), coaching the offensive line in 1981. He served as head coach at Scobey (Mont.) High School in 1982 and 1983.
A native of Spokane, Wash., McDonell (born June 2, 1959) earned a bachelor's degree in social science from Carroll in 1981. He was a four-year starter at tackle, earning NAIA All-America honors his senior season. He was a three-time All-Frontier Conference performer and served as team captain. McDonell was inducted into the Carroll Athletic Hall of Fame in 1994. He and his wife, Mindy, have two children, Michael and Megan.
The following is from Purdue Media Profile (2007/2008 season) on John McDonell:
John McDonell is in his third season as tight ends coach. He was named to the position March 20, 2006, and also coached the offensive tackles in 2006 and 2007.
In his first two seasons at Purdue, McDonell mentored tight end Dustin Keller, who was selected in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the New York Jets (No. 30 overall).
McDonell came to the Boilermakers from Stanford, where he coached the offensive tackles and tight ends during the 2005 season. He previously served on the Cardinal staff in 2001, coaching the centers and guards. That year, Stanford ranked 23rd nationally in rushing offense - averaging 201 yards per game - and one of McDonell's pupils, guard Eric Heitmann, was named first team All-American. Heitmann and center Zack Quaccia were selected in the NFL draft.
Between his stints at Stanford, McDonell coached the centers and guards at Notre Dame from 2002 to 2004. Five of his players were taken in the NFL draft. Center Jeff Faine was a first team All-American and runner-up for the Rimington Award in 2002 and subsequently a first-round pick (21st overall) of the Cleveland Browns. The Fighting Irish played in the 2003 Gator Bowl and 2004 Insight Bowl.
From 1989 to 2000, McDonell worked at Washington State for head coach Mike Price. Current Purdue head coach Joe Tiller was on the staff in 1989 and 1990 as offensive coordinator. McDonell coached the offensive line and tight ends from 1989 to 1993, and then was offensive coordinator and offensive line coach from 1994 to 2000. The Cougars ranked second nationally in total offense in 1997 - averaging 502.2 yards per game - while setting Pac-10 season records for points (467, 42.5 per game) and total offense (5,524), winning the conference championship and earning their first Rose Bowl berth in 67 years.
McDonell was offensive line coach at Weber State under Price from 1984 to 1988. The Wildcats topped all NCAA Division I-AA schools in total offense in 1985 and ranked third in 1986. Weber State won the Big Sky championship and advanced to the I-AA semifinals in 1987. McDonell began his coaching career at his alma mater, Carroll College (Mont.), coaching the offensive line in 1981. He served as head coach at Scobey (Mont.) High School in 1982 and 1983.
A native of Spokane, Wash., McDonell (born June 2, 1959) earned a bachelor's degree in social science from Carroll in 1981. He was a four-year starter at tackle, earning NAIA All-America honors his senior season. He was a three-time All-Frontier Conference performer and served as team captain. McDonell was inducted into the Carroll Athletic Hall of Fame in 1994. He and his wife, Mindy, have two children, Michael and Megan.
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Look for the defensive coaching slots to take shape over the next several days or a week or two out. The AFCA Coaches Convention starts today through Thursday and its where a lot of these deals are made and people make contacts, regarding their availability and so forth.
Following the Michigan Scout board, they expect to hear shortly about their new DC and think the decision has been paired down to a few by contacts already made at the AFCA Convention.
Following the Michigan Scout board, they expect to hear shortly about their new DC and think the decision has been paired down to a few by contacts already made at the AFCA Convention.
