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BGSU Extends Gregg Brandon's Contract Through 2011
Brandon is 38-24 (27-13 in MAC games) in five seasons at the helm of the Falcon football program.
Feb. 8, 2008
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio -
Bowling Green State University Director of Athletics Greg Christopher announced today that head football coach Gregg Brandon has received a contract extension that will run through the 2011 season.
"Gregg's record is impressive - 27 MAC wins in five years, along with three bowl games, three BCS wins and three divisional titles or co-titles," said Christopher. "Gregg helped build the program and now he has sustained it. We're excited about the future of BGSU football - everything is in place for success: a great group of young men, a first-rate coaching staff, top-notch facilities and tremendous fan support."
Brandon led the Falcons to an 8-5 season, a Mid-American Conference East Division co-Championship and a GMAC Bowl appearance this season. The eight wins were tied for conference honors, while the .615 winning percentage was tops in the conference for 2007. The eight wins were also the most wins since the 2004 team went 9-4.
This past season, despite being picked to finish fifth in the preseason MAC East poll, combined with the addition of five new coaches, the Falcons opened the season with a bang, upsetting Minnesota on the road 32-31 in overtime. It was Brandon's third career win versus the Big Ten.
BGSU roared out to a 3-1 start with wins over Minnesota, Temple and Western Kentucky, before dropping three of their next four contests to fall to 4-4 overall. Brandon and the Falcons finished the regular season with four straight wins (Akron, Eastern Michigan, Buffalo and Toledo), outscoring their opponents 151-79 and earning a bid to the 2008 GMAC Bowl, the Falcons third Bowl appearance in five years under Brandon (2003-Motor City and 2004-GMAC).
In addition, under Brandon the Falcons had eight players earn All-MAC status, seven MAC Player of the Week honors and senior center Kory Lichtensteiger was a finalist for the Rimington Trophy, given to the country's top center.
"I am very appreciative to Greg Christopher for the extension," said Brandon. "It demonstrates a commitment not only to me, but the continued long term success of Bowling Green Football. I definitely believe it is a privilege to be the head coach of the Falcons."
Under Brandon the Falcons are 38-24 overall (.613) and 27-13 (.675) in conference action in five years at the helm of the football program. His 38 overall and 27 MAC wins and .613 win percentage are second-most among active Mid-American Conference coaches. That same win percentage is 15th all-time in the MAC record books, while his 27 conference wins are tied for 19th.
In 2006, BGSU finished first in the MAC in rushing averaging 176.6 yards per game on the ground.
In 2005, BGSU shared the MAC East title and went unbeaten on the road in league play (4-0), including a 42-14 nationally televised win over arch-rival Miami. The Falcons were the top program in the MAC in punt returns (12.97) and finished second in passing (388.8), scoring (35.8) and net punting (35.1) and third in total offense (447.8), pass efficiency (142.4) and turnover margin (.73). The Falcons were ranked 16th in the country in punt returns, 17th in passing, 18th in scoring, 20th in turnover margin, and 21st in pass efficiency.
In 2004, Brandon guided the Falcons to a national ranking in each major poll for the second straight year as they finished 9-3. The Falcons also boasted the most potent offense in MAC history finishing second in the country at 506.3 yards per game and fourth nationally in scoring offense at 44.3 points per game. Both established new league records. In addition, the Falcons finished third in the country in passing (338.3) and turnover margin (+1.25) and fourth in pass efficiency (165.5). In addition, he saw sophomore quarterback Omar Jacobs earn All-American honors and blossom into the national leader in TD passes with 41 and set an NCAA record for touchdown to interception ratio with just four picks all season. For his efforts he was named MAC Offensive Player of the Year.
In 2003, Brandon guided BGSU to a #23 national ranking in the final AP and Coaches Poll (23rd) and a #24 position in the final BCS standings. Last year, he had the top record of any first-time, first-year head coach that season with an 11-3 mark after guiding the Falcons to a MAC West title (7-1) and a win over Northwestern in the Motor City Bowl. In addition, he saw BGSU ranked for a school record eight weeks and make five national television appearances. Also, BGSU finished third in the country in total offense (496.7), ninth in passing offense (300.4), 14th in passing efficiency (147.29), and 20th in scoring (33.6). Defensively, the Falcons were the third highest rated team in the MAC. Senior quarterback Josh Harris and senior cornerback Janssen Patton also earned All-American honors for their stellar individual performances.
After serving as the offensive coordinator under Urban Meyer for two years Brandon became the 16th head coach in the history of the Falcon football program on Dec. 19, 2002.
Brandon Coaching Record
Year Overall MAC
2007 8-5 6-2
2006 4-8 3-5
2005 6-5 5-3
2004 9-3 6-2
2003 11-3 7-1
Overall 38-24 27-13[/quote
How substantial is the raise and what is his buyout?
Heres to hoping the positives he brings to the table over weigh his negatives.
