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Aaron Donald is known as a man of few words. ’s most decorated defensive player in 2013, Donald lets his play talk for him. But when the unanimous All-American speaks—in the huddle, in the weight room or at a press conference—people listen. Such was the case on a December evening in Detroit’s Ford Field. Donald and the Panthers had just defeated Mid-American Conference champion Bowling Green, 30-27, in the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl. Named the game’s Most Valuable Lineman—the latest of many trophies presented to him that month—Donald sat in front of a filled postgame media room. Asked to reflect on his career, Donald instead decided to look to the future—Pitt’s future. “The program is going to be back on top with Coach Chryst,” Donald said. “That’s a guarantee.” PERSONAL INFORMATION Donald’s head coach simply smiled. Like his all-everything , Paul Chryst is BORN: November 17, 1965 also a man of few words when it comes to talking about himself. HOMETOWN: Madison, Wis. “You don’t talk about doing things,” Chryst likes to say. “You just go do them.” ALMA MATER: , 1988 Entering his third season at Pitt, Chryst has emphasized a substance-over-style approach FAMILY: Chryst and his wife Robin have two that perfectly reflects the city of Pittsburgh. His blueprint is based on toughness, teamwork daughters, Katy and JoJo, and one son, Danny. and hard work. The 2013 season produced further evidence of Chryst’s blueprint taking shape. While by no COACHING EXPERIENCE means a finished product, the Panthers continue to evolve into a program ready to compete for championships, on and off the field. Consider: COLLEGE WEST VIRGINIA, 1989-90, • Pitt’s triumph over MAC champ Bowling Green clinched a winning campaign and the graduate assistant. program’s first bowl victory since 2010. UW-PLATTEVILLE, 1993, • In the season’s final five games, Pitt won three contests with second-half comebacks. and quarterbacks. Those victories included Notre Dame (28-21), Syracuse (17-16) and Bowling Green. From 2010-12, the Panthers did not win a single contest when facing a second-half deficit. ILLINOIS STATE, 1995, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks. • Pitt also defeated 2013 Coastal Division champion Duke, 58-55, for the Panthers’ first ACC win in school history. OREGON STATE, 1997-98, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks. • Under Chryst’s watch, became Pitt’s most decorated defensive player since WISCONSIN, 2002, tight ends. the legendary Hugh Green. Donald brought home to Pittsburgh an array of glistening hardware, including the , , OREGON STATE, 2003-04, offensive and Rotary . Donald was selected in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft coordinator and quarterbacks. by the St. Louis Rams. WISCONSIN, 2005, co-offensive coordinator • Twelve true freshmen played for Pitt last season and seven made at least one start. The and tight ends. Panthers were led in eight different statistical categories by freshmen. WISCONSIN, 2006-11, offensive coordinator • Tyler Boyd, a unanimous Freshman All-American, paced the nation’s frosh receivers and quarterbacks. with 85 catches for 1,174 yards. Those numbers surpassed ’s freshman PITTSBURGH, 2012-present, head coach; receiving records at Pitt. 2014, quarterbacks. • Pitt ranked second in the ACC with six players on the league’s All-Academic Football Team.

PROFESSIONAL Pitt’s NFL pipeline has also been revived under Chryst. In addition to Donald being a first- round selection, Tom Savage (Houston Texans) and receiver Devin Street (Dallas RIDERS, 1991-92, wide Cowboys) were taken in the 2014 draft. receivers, running backs, tight ends (World League of ). Savage experienced a career revival at Pitt, saying “Coach Chryst made football fun again for me.” , 1994, quarterbacks (). “Without Pittsburgh I wouldn’t be here,” Savage said. “The city took me in and embraced me. , 1996, I will forever have a spot in my heart for Pitt.” offensive coordinator and quarterbacks Street enjoyed the best production of his career in Chryst’s offense and finished as Pitt’s all- (Canadian Football League). time leading pass catcher with 202 receptions. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS, 1999-2001, tight ends ().

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Bronko Nagurski Trophy outstanding defensive player) (nation’s Aaron Donald (2013) Defensive Tackle Chuck Bednarik Award defensive player of the year) (nation’s Aaron Donald (2013) Defensive Tackle Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award top senior quarterback) (nation’s (2010) Quarterback Scott Tolzien Outland Trophy outstanding lineman) (nation’s Aaron Donald (2013) Defensive Tackle (2010) Offensive Tackle Joe Thomas (2006) Offensive Tackle Rotary Lombardi Award top lineman/) (nation’s Aaron Donald (2013) Defensive Tackle ACC Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald (2013) Defensive Tackle Offensive Graham-George Big Ten Player of the Year Montee Ball (2011) Running Back Ameche-Dayne Big Ten of the Year Montee Ball (2011) Quarterback of Griese-Brees Big Ten the Year (2011) Lineman of the Year Big Ten Gabe Carimi (2010) Offensive Tackle Player of the Year Big Ten Running Back John Clay (2009) Defensive Tackle Aaron Donald* (2013) Aaron Donald* Defensive Tackle Ball (2011) Running Back Montee (2011) Center Pete Konz (2011) Guard Carimi* (2010) Gabe Tackle # (2010) End Tight Guard John Moffitt (2010) Guard Kraig Urbik (2008) Beckum (2007) Travis End Tight Thomas* (2006) Joe Tackle COACHING STAFF COACHING * Unanimous # Consensus WINNERS MAJOR AWARD UNDER CHRYST • • • • • OF THE YEAR CONFERENCE PLAYER WINNERS UNDER CHRYST AWARD • • • • • • FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANSFIRST CHRYST UNDER PITTSBURGH AT • WISCONSIN AT • • • • • • • • • PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE continued on next page Legendary Wisconsin coach , who currently serves as the Badgers’ athletic Legendary Wisconsin coach Barry Alvarez, who currently serves has also been an important and influential mentor for Chryst. “Pittsburgh couldn’t director, His late father George was a longtime successful head coach at UW-Platteville and a formerHis late father George was a longtime successful head coach brother Rick was a baseball player at Notre Dame Wisconsin player and assistant coach. Paul’s Geep, played Another brother, and later the commissioner of the Mid-American Conference. for the . football and baseball at Princeton and is the quarterbacks coach Chryst’s approach to coaching undoubtedly was influenced by his family and upbringing. He approach to coaching Chryst’s has been around athletics and coaches his entire life. Despite the gaudy numbers his offenses annually produce, Chryst refuses to prioritizeDespite the gaudy numbers his offenses annually produce, know until they see how muchschemes over relationships. “Players don’t care how much you you care,” he said. Ball was a first team All-American and finalist in 2011 after leading the Ball was a first team All-American and Heisman and 16.71 points/game).nation in total rushing yards (1,923) and scoring (39 touchdowns Barry Sanders in 1988. set by Oklahoma State’s 39 TDs tied the NCAA record Ball’s In 2010, Chryst’s Wisconsin offense nearly became the first in FBS history to have three Wisconsin In 2010, Chryst’s runningdevastating Badgers’ The season. same the in yards 1,000 for rush players different Montee Ball (996). That teamgame featured James White (1,052 yards), John Clay (1,012) and record. had an incredible 48 rushing touchdowns, tying the Big Ten In the 2012 NFL Draft, Wilson—still considered by some to be a stronger baseball prospect— In the 2012 NFL Draft, Wilson—still considered by some to be a as a rookie and in his secondwas selected by the . He seized the starting job a 43-8 demolition of the Denver Broncos. season led Seattle to victory in XLVIII, Under Chryst’s guidance, Wilson would throw for more than 3,100 yards with 33 touchdowns guidance, Wilson Under Chryst’s title and Rose Bowl. He led and only four as Wisconsin stormed to the Big Ten Trophy topping Baylor Heisman the nation in pass efficiency with a staggering 191.78 rating, 189.48. winner Robert Griffin III’s Adapting schemes to his players has been a hallmark of Chryst’s coaching career. In 2011,In career. coaching Chryst’s of hallmark a been has players his to schemes Adapting for his final season ofquarterback Russell Wilson transferred from NC State to Wisconsin was seamlessly and Wilson campus until July, Despite not arriving on UW’s eligibility. effectively adapted into the Badgers’ offensive attack. In many ways, those powerful Wisconsin offenses were a reflection of the man drawing up andIn many ways, those powerful Wisconsin were well prepared, fundamentally sound, workmanlike and The players plays. the calling had fun playing the game. From 2009-11, Wisconsin achieved the Big Ten’s best record (32-8, .800) while averaging 39.2 best record the Big Ten’s From 2009-11, Wisconsin achieved twicewas and quarterbacks the UW coached also Chryst span. that during game per points football’s college to presented annually Award, Broyles prestigious the for finalist a named top assistant. In 2011, Chryst helped Wisconsin to an 11-3 record and its second consecutive Big Ten title to an 11-3 record and its second consecutive Big Ten In 2011, Chryst helped Wisconsin featured a prolific offense that set no fewer than a dozenand Rose Bowl berth. The Badgers per game (44.1 avg.), total offense per game (469.9 avg.),school records, including points total passing yards (3,280). total rushing yards (3,298) and Chryst came to Pitt following an exceptional eight-year tenure at Wisconsin (2002, 2005- eight-year tenure at Wisconsin Pitt following an exceptional Chryst came to teachers and strategists. The finest one of college football’s 11), where he earned acclaim as (.759) during his six seasons overseeing the offense, whichBadgers compiled a 60-19 record in the country. annually ranked among the best The Panthers won four of their final six regular-season games in 2012 to earn a bowl berth. a to earn in 2012 games final six regular-season four of their Panthers won The over and 27-6 Tech over Virginia 25 opponents—35-17 victories over Top Pitt notched two eventual BCS in three overtimes, 29-26, to claimed a third before falling Rutgers—and nearly 3,000-yard passer direction, Pitt produced a Notre Dame. Under Chryst’s title game entrant first time ever. rusher in the same season for the and 1,000-yard The strong finish and highlights of the 2013 season can be traced back to the year prior, prior, back to the year can be traced 2013 season highlights of the finish and The strong began to take shape. at Pitt, when a stable foundation first Chryst’s In his call to Street, Dallas head coach told him, “I had a great visit “I had a great Garrett told him, coach Jason Dallas head day call to Street, In his draft go.” and ready to well trained you so I know you’re Chryst about with Coach COACHING STAFF

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have hired anyone more prepared for a head coaching job than back Ken Simonton, the school’s career rushing leader, and Paul Chryst,” Alvarez said. “He’s one of the best coaches I’ve been quarterback Derek Anderson, who left as the Pac-10’s No. 2 career around and he’ll experience great success in his new job. Pitt gets passing leader. an innovator, a hard worker and a winner.” Chryst initially joined Wisconsin in 2002 after a three-year stint “They were all great teachers,” Chryst said of his coaching in the NFL as tight ends coach with the San Diego Chargers from influences. “They had the ability to make corrections both loud 1999-2001. and quietly but never in a demeaning or derogatory way.” Such Previously, Chryst held collegiate assistant coaching positions at has been Chryst’s style during a 25-year coaching career that Oregon State (1997-98), Illinois State (1995) and UW-Platteville includes 18 seasons on the collegiate level and seven years in the (1993). He was also a graduate assistant at West Virginia (1989- professional ranks. 90) under the famed . Maybe the best compliment Chryst has received came from Atlanta Chryst’s other coaching posts in professional football included Falcons running back , a three-time Pro Bowler who time with the Canadian Football League’s Saskatchewan played under Chryst at Oregon State. Jackson, who had eight Roughriders (1996) and Ottawa Rough Riders (1994), as well as consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons between 2005-12, said the World League’s San Antonio Riders (1991-92). of Chryst, “He’s a great coach. If I were a parent, I’d send my kid to play for him.” Chryst was a three-year football letterman as a quarterback at Wisconsin, where he earned a degree in political science in 1988. Chryst was offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at He added a master’s degree in educational administration from Oregon State during the 2003 and ’04 seasons. The 2003 Beavers West Virginia in 1990. became the first team in NCAA Division I history to have a 4,000- yard passer, 1,500-yard rusher and two 1,000-yard receivers. In He and his wife Robin have two daughters, Katy and JoJo, and a addition to Jackson, Chryst’s Oregon State pupils included running son, Danny.

Paul Chryst with Aaron Donald and the 2013 Bronko Nagurski Trophy, one of four prestigious national awards won by Donald last year. “The program is going to be back on top with Coach Chryst,” Donald said. “That’s a guarantee.”

20 PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE MEDIA INFORMATION 2014 PREVIEW COACHING STAFF PLAYER PROFILES 2013 SEASON IN REVIEW RECORD BOOK PITT HISTORY PRO FOOTBALL THIS IS PITT 21 COACHING STAFF COACHING PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE Western Pennsylvania native returned to his roots to join Paul Chryst’s Pitt join Paul Chryst’s returned to his roots to Pennsylvania native Joe Rudolph Western coach and the Panthers’ assistant head Rudolph enters his third year as coaching staff. focusposition Rudolph’s 2013, in backs running the coaching After coordinator. offensive ends this season. will be on the tight James Conner, of freshman running back Rudolph oversaw the development Last year, on the season and set a Pitt bowl record with 229 yardswho rushed for nearly 800 yards Conner MVP, bowl’s the Named Bowl. Pizza Caesars Little the in Green Bowling against lead the Panthers past the MAC champion Falcons, 30-27. averaged 8.8 yards per carry to freshman receivers with Boyd, led the nation’s offense, Tyler Another young star in Pitt’s freshman records in both school Larry Fitzgerald’s 85 catches for 1,174 yards, surpassing Freshman All-American. categories. Boyd was a unanimous an effectively balanced debut campaign at Pitt in 2012, he helped orchestrate In Rudolph’s Sunseri Tino a 3,000-yard passer and 1,000-yard rusher. offensive attack that produced history—withschool in total single-season highest 3,288 yards—the second for passed career-high a for rushed Graham Ray interceptions. three just against touchdowns 21 All-Big East. It was the first time in school history Pitt1,042 yards and earned first team rusher in the same season.had a 3,000-yard passer and 1,000-yard recruiting class and was 2013 instrumental role in Pitt’s Rudolph additionally played an top 25 recruiters by Rivals.com. selected one of the country’s successfulhighly four following Pitt at arrived Rudolph Pa., Vernon, Belle of native A as tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator. seasons at Wisconsin, his alma mater, During runs in Badgers history. His efforts played a vital role in one of the best four-year titles and advanced to four bowl games, including that span, Wisconsin won two Big Ten a pair of Rose Bowls. had a tight end selected in three consecutive NFL watch, Wisconsin Under Rudolph’s in 2010 (Houston Texans) Giants), Garrett Graham Beckum in 2009 (New York drafts: Travis down as one of the mostand Lance Kendricks in 2011 (St. Louis Rams). Kendricks will go and finalist for thedecorated tight ends in UW history as he was a first team All-American as a senior. Rudolph was tight ends coach at Nebraska in 2007. He also assisted with Prior to UW, special teams and had direct oversight of the punt coverage unit. as an offensive graduateRudolph spent three years at Ohio State (2004-06) serving strength coordinator assistant his initial two seasons before being named the team’s line, providing him thein 2006. As a G.A., his positional focus was on the offensive performers as Rob Sims, , Doug opportunity to work with such All-Big Ten Buckeyes played in a each year of his tenure, Downing. The Datish and T.J. Game. including the 2006 Fiesta Bowl and 2007 BCS National Championship three-year starter in both football Area High, Rudolph was a A graduate of Belle Vernon as a member of Barryand basketball for the Leopards. He went on to sign with Wisconsin Ten honors as a first Badgers recruiting class. Rudolph twice earned All-Big Alvarez’s selection. In All-Big Ten hardnosed offensive lineman and was a three-time Academic title and first Rose Bowl victory 1993 he helped the Badgers to a 10-1-1 record, the Big Ten 1994, Rudolph served asin school history with a 21-16 decision over UCLA. As a senior in and 34-20 win over Dukea team captain and helped lead Wisconsin to an 8-3-1 record in the Hall of Fame Bowl. in Shrine Game and Senior Bowl. He played two seasons Rudolph played in the East-West Eagles in 1995the National Football League, earning a roster spot with the Philadelphia age of 29, he was electedbefore joining the San Francisco 49ers in 1997. In 2002, at the one of its youngest inductees ever. All Sports Hall of Fame, becoming to the Mid Mon Valley degree in zoology from Wisconsin in 1995. He received Rudolph earned his bachelor’s at Business of School Tepper the from administration business in degree master’s his Alex, sons, three have Dawn wife his and Rudolph 2004. in University Mellon Carnegie Andrew and Austin. JOE RUDOLPH JOE TIGHT ENDS AND COORDINATOR COACH/OFFENSIVE HEAD ASSISTANT 2012-present, assistant head Wisconsin, 1995 2008-11, tight ends. Belle Vernon, Pa. Belle Vernon, 2004-05, offensive graduate , 2007, tight ends. Rudolph and his wife Dawn have July 21, 1972 three sons, Alex, Andrew and Austin. assistant; 2006, strength coordinator. coach and offensive coordinator; 2012 and 2014, tight ends; 2013, running backs. NEBRASKA WISCONSIN, PITTSBURGH, COLLEGE OHIO STATE, COACHING EXPERIENCE HOMETOWN: ALMA MATER: FAMILY: PERSONAL INFORMATION BORN: COACHING STAFF MATT HOUSE DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR AND

Matt House enters his third season on the Pitt staff and second as defensive coordinator. After working with the secondary the past two years, House will change his positional focus to the linebackers in 2014. The Panthers ranked 34th nationally in total defense in 2013, yielding 367.5 yards per contest. The steadily improving unit saved one of its best performances for last, limiting Mid-American Conference champion Bowling Green to just 289 yards in a 30-27 Pitt victory in the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl. The high-flying Falcons’ offense had been averaging 472 yards and 35 points per game. House joined Paul Chryst’s original staff in 2012 as secondary coach following a four- year tenure in the National Football League. In his debut season at Pitt, House’s defensive backfield helped the Panthers earn lofty NCAA rankings in pass defense (20th, 194.2 yards/ PERSONAL INFORMATION game), pass efficiency defense (21st, 113.12 rating) and interceptions (26th, 15 total). BORN: May 17, 1978 Prior to Pitt, House served as a defensive quality control coach with the St. Louis Rams HOMETOWN: Harrison, Mich. from 2009-11. In 2008, he was a special teams assistant with the , who went 12-4 that year en route to the NFC South Division title and the fourth-ever playoff ALMA MATER: Michigan State, 2000 berth in franchise history. In addition to contributing to special teams, House also served FAMILY: House and his wife Jessi have a as a strength and conditioning assistant with the Panthers. daughter, Avery, and three sons, Jackson, Jacob and Trent. Prior to the NFL, House was defensive backs coach and recruiting coordinator under Turner Gill at the University at Buffalo for two seasons (2006-07). In his final season at UB, the rising Bulls captured a share of the MAC East Division title. House’s pupils at Buffalo included four-time first-team All-MAC safety Davonte Shannon, a native of Jeannette, Pa., COACHING EXPERIENCE and graduate of Jeannette High. Shannon finished as the Bulls’ all-time leading tackler PROFESSIONAL and signed a free-agent contract with the Washington Redskins. CAROLINA PANTHERS, 2008, special teams House additionally was defensive line coach at Gardner-Webb University (2005) where he assistant and strength and conditioning helped develop consensus All-America Brian Johnston. The two-time Big assistant. South Conference Defensive Player of the Year would go on to be selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2008 NFL Draft. ST. LOUIS RAMS, 2009-11, defensive quality control. House began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Michigan State (his alma mater) during the 2001 and ‘02 seasons and worked with the Spartans’ defensive backs and special teams. The 2002 Spartans earned an invitation to the Silicon Valley Bowl. He COLLEGE also was a defensive assistant at North Carolina for two years (2003-04), working with MICHIGAN STATE, 2001-02, graduate the secondary. assistant/secondary. House and his wife Jessi have a daughter, Avery, and three sons, Jackson, Jacob and Trent. NORTH CAROLINA, 2003-04, defensive assistant. GARDNER-WEBB, 2005, defensive line. UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO, 2006-07, defensive backs and recruiting coordinator. PITTSBURGH, 2012, secondary; 2013, defensive coordinator and safeties; 2014, defensive coordinator and linebackers.

22 PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE MEDIA INFORMATION 2014 PREVIEW COACHING STAFF PLAYER PROFILES 2013 SEASON IN REVIEW RECORD BOOK PITT HISTORY PRO FOOTBALL THIS IS PITT 23 COACHING STAFF COACHING PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE Chris Haering enters his third year on the Pitt coaching staff and first as the Panthers’ the first as and coaching staff on the Pitt year enters his third Haering Chris linebackers. in 2014 will be on the outside His positional focus special teams coordinator. year enjoyed career production. watch last under Haering’s linebackers Two team with position, finished third on the in his first full season at the Anthony Gonzalez, a 37-yard among all linebackers—and five pass breakups—tops 79 tackles. He added at Duke. return for a touchdown (fourth best on the team) and added six TFLs (third on Thomas posted 72 tackles Todd team), both personal highs. in 2012 after establishing himself as one of Western Haering joined the collegiate ranks over the past two decades. most respected coaches Pennsylvania’s served as head coach at Mt. Lebanon High School,For 17 seasons (1995-2011) he leading the Blue Devils to 13 WPIAL playoff appearances.compiling a 111-71 record and players on to play college football. Haering sent numerous Mt. Lebanon Woodland defeated it when championship AAAA Class WPIAL the won Lebanon Mt. 2000, In game ever played at Three Rivers Stadium. The gameHills, 14-13, in the final high school thrilling title games in recent WPIAL history. is still considered one of the most the head coach at Hampton High in 1994 and led thePrior to Mt. Lebanon, Haering was playoff berth. program to an 8-3 mark and WPIAL He was a collegiate player. Haering also brings to Pitt an accomplished background as a ofone considered is and 1986-89, from University Virginia West at linebacker standout degree in his bachelor’s the Mountaineers’ finest to ever play the position. Haering earned secondary education from WVU in 1989. that Haering first met Paul Chryst, who was a graduate assistant Virginia It was at West coach under Don Nehlen for two seasons (1989-90). up in Pittsburgh andHaering comes from a family of coaches. His father Chuck grew longtimea was Haering, Joe uncle, An level. II Division NCAA the at coach longtime a was League, Canadian Footballcollegiate coach and also had stints in the National Football Arena Football League.League and as head coach of the Pittsburgh Gladiators in the Puebloat coach head highly successful a was Mark brother younger Chris’ Additionally, South (Colo.) High. and son Mark. Haering and his wife Melissa have two children, daughter Madison CHRIS HAERING CHRIS LINEBACKERS AND OUTSIDE TEAMS COORDINATOR SPECIAL

1995-2011, 1993, assistant 1991, graduate assistant. 2012-13, linebackers; 2014, West Virginia, 1989 Virginia, West Pueblo, Colo. Haering and his wife Melissa June 10, 1967 special teams coordinator and outside linebackers. coach; 1994, head coach. MT. LEBANON (PA.) HIGH, MT. head coach. HIGH SCHOOL HAMPTON (PA.) HIGH, PITTSBURGH, COACHING EXPERIENCE COLLEGE WEST VIRGINIA, have two children, daughter Madison have two children, daughter Madison and son Mark. HOMETOWN: ALMA MATER: FAMILY: PERSONAL INFORMATION BORN: COACHING STAFF INOKE BRECKTERFIELD DEFENSIVE TACKLES

Inoke (pronounced ee-NO-kay) Breckterfield, a two-time All-Pac-10 defensive lineman at Oregon State, enters his third year on the Pitt staff. Coaching the Panthers’ defensive tackles, Breckterfield injects the same energy and relentlessness he displayed as a player. Although slightly undersized for the position, he enjoyed a highly productive career relying on toughness, technique and preparation. Pitt’s Aaron Donald, the nation’s most decorated defensive player in 2013, readily credited his individual film-study sessions with “Coach Nokes” in helping to elevate his game. A unanimous first team All-American, Donald finished as the NCAA statistical champion in tackles for loss, averaging an FBS-best 2.2 per contest. He also ranked 13th nationally in sacks (0.85 avg.) and 13th in forced fumbles (tied, 0.31 avg.). Donald was selected the winner of the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Chuck Bednarik Award, PERSONAL INFORMATION Outland Trophy and Rotary Lombardi Award. He was also named the Atlantic Coast BORN: April 25, 1977 Conference (ACC) Defensive Player of the Year by the league’s coaches and media, making him one of the most decorated players in Pitt football history. HOMETOWN: Kaneohe, Hawaii Donald went on to be a first-round selection in the 2014 NFL Draft, going 13th overall to ALMA MATER: Oregon State, 2007 the St. Louis Rams. FAMILY: Breckterfield and his wife Carol have three sons, Kalevi and twins Rocky Breckterfield came to Pittsburgh after coaching the defensive line at UCLA in 2011. The and Riley. Bruins played in the inaugural Pac-12 Championship Game and received an invitation to San Francisco’s Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl. COACHING EXPERIENCE Prior to UCLA, Breckterfield coached the defensive line at Montana during the 2010 season. The Grizzlies ranked first in the Big Sky Conference and 14th nationally in tackles for loss COLLEGE (7.64 per game), and second in the league and 18th nationally in sacks per contest (2.64). OREGON STATE, 2007-08, graduate The year prior to Breckterfield’s arrival in 2009, Montana ranked 103rd and 88th in those assistant/defensive line. categories, respectively. WEBER STATE, 2009, defensive line. A tenacious defensive end at Oregon State, Breckterfield finished his collegiate career as MONTANA, 2010, defensive line. the Beavers’ career leader in tackles for loss (55.5) and sacks (19.5). As a senior in 1998, he was named an All-American (third team) and the Pac-10’s Morris UCLA, 2011, defensive line. Trophy Award recipient as the top defensive lineman in the league as voted on by Pac-10 PITTSBURGH, 2012, defensive line; offensive linemen. Breckterfield additionally was named Oregon State’s Male Athlete of the 2013-present, defensive tackles. Year and played in the prestigious all-star game. Breckterfield was twice named the Beavers’ Most Valuable Player. He was the team’s Defensive Rookie of the Year as a freshman. Following his OSU career, he played five seasons in the Canadian Football League with the (1999-2000) and (2001-03). In Breckterfield’s initial season with Winnipeg, the Blue Bombers advanced to the final after posting a franchise-best 14-4 mark and tying a CFL record with 12 consecutive wins. Breckterfield began his coaching career under , his former head coach, at Oregon State. Joining the Beavers as a volunteer assistant in 2006, Breckterfield went on to serve as a graduate assistant in 2007 and ’08 working with the defensive line. The 2008 Beavers finished with a No. 18 ranking after going 9-4 with a victory over Pitt in the Sun Bowl. Following his graduate assistantship with Oregon State, Breckterfield landed his first full-time post as defensive line coach at Weber State in 2009, helping the Wildcats to a runner-up finish in the Big Sky. Breckterfield earned a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies from Oregon State. He and his wife Carol have three sons, Kalevi and twins Rocky and Riley.

24 PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE MEDIA INFORMATION 2014 PREVIEW COACHING STAFF PLAYER PROFILES 2013 SEASON IN REVIEW RECORD BOOK PITT HISTORY PRO FOOTBALL THIS IS PITT 25 COACHING STAFF COACHING PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE Troy Douglas, a 26-year veteran of the collegiate coaching ranks who owns extensive coaching ranks who owns a 26-year veteran of the collegiate Douglas, Troy coach at Pitt. as secondary Coast, enters his first season the Atlantic recruiting ties along whereState Iowa at seasons two past the spent Douglas Fla., Jacksonville, of native A his career he counts 16 For secondary. All-Big 12 performers in the he developed three the 2013 during rosters on players five NFL, including in the on to play pupils who went (Oakland Jenkins (Oakland Raiders), cornerback Mike Porter Tracy cornerback season: Eagles), safety Da’Norris Searcy ()Raiders), safety Nate Allen (Philadelphia Redskins). (Washington and cornerback Jerome Murphy Pitt or members of its coaching staff. He worked withDouglas is not unfamiliar with at Michigan State during the 2001 and ’02 seasons. Asdefensive coordinator Matt House State (1983-86), Douglas was a teammate of new Pitta standout receiver at Appalachian Pitt defensive ends coach was assistantrunning backs coach . Douglas and Settle were freshmen for the Mountaineers.head coach at ASU in 1983, when Washington, Douglas coached All-Big 12 performer Jacques In his final year at Iowa State, Virginia the Cyclones’ come-from-behind win at West a highly active safety who sparked and a fumble recovery). with three takeaways (two interceptions Douglas coached the defensive backs at North CarolinaPrior to his stint with the Cyclones, Heels intercepted 38 passes over the 2009 and ’10 Tar for three years (2009-11). The each season. top 12 in that category nation’s campaigns, ranking among the with the defensive backs at South Florida, helping theFrom 2006-08, Douglas worked All-American and 2008Bulls to three bowl bids. USF corner Mike Jenkins was a first team led the country in fumblefirst-round draft choice of the . In 2007, USF In 2008, the Bullsrecoveries and turnovers gained, while ranking fourth in interceptions. ranked 10th nationally in total defense. who Porter, corner Tracy In 2004 and ’05, Douglas coached at Indiana and worked with draft pick of the New performer and second-round went on to become an All-Big Ten return for a touchdownOrleans Saints. Porter had a game-clinching 74-yard interception in the Saints’ 31-17 victory over Indianapolis in Super Bowl XLIV. (2003), Michigan StateDouglas’ additional coaching stops include South Carolina State State (1992-94) and West (2001-02), SMU (1997-2000), UTEP (1995-96), East Tennessee Chester (1989-91). starter at wide receiver A standout collegiate player himself, Douglas was a four-year He earned his bachelor’s for Appalachian State, compiling 90 receptions for 1,401 yards. degree from ASU in 1988. and daughter Taryn. Douglas and his wife Rebecca have two children, son Tanner TROY DOUGLAS TROY SECONDARY

2003, defensive 1992-94, 1988, graduate 2009-11, defensive 2009-11, , 2001-02, defensive 1989-91, defensive backs. 2014, defensive backs. Appalachian State, 1988 2012-13, defensive backs. Jacksonville, Fla. 2004-05, defensive backs. Douglas and his wife Rebecca September 23, 1965 1995, secondary; 1996, running 1995, 1997, running backs; 1998-2000, 2006-08, defensive backs. have two children, son Tanner and have two children, son Tanner daughter Taryn. backs. IOWA STATE, IOWA PITTSBURGH, INDIANA, USF, NORTH CAROLINA, MICHIGAN STATE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE, UTEP, SMU, WEST CHESTER, EAST TENNESSEE STATE, defensive backs. COACHING EXPERIENCE COLLEGE APPALACHIAN STATE, HOMETOWN: ALMA MATER: FAMILY: PERSONAL INFORMATION BORN: assistant. defensive backs. backs. backs. backs. COACHING STAFF JIM HUEBER OFFENSIVE LINE

Owning four decades of coaching experience at both the collegiate and professional levels, Jim Hueber enters his third season as Pitt’s offensive line coach. Hueber’s line has overcome depth and injury challenges the past two years to help the Panthers earn consecutive bowl berths. Showing significant growth and resolve, the unit is a source of optimism in 2014 with the return of four starters. In his initial season at Pitt, Hueber’s 2012 offensive line helped the Panthers produce a 3,000-yard passer and 1,000-yard rusher, the first time in school history that combination was achieved in the same season. Center Ryan Turnley enjoyed an exceptional senior year and was selected All-Big East, the first Pitt center to earn that designation in 12 seasons. Prior to Pittsburgh, Hueber served five seasons with the (2006-10) and helped tutor three Pro Bowlers while working with the offensive line. The Vikings’ offensive PERSONAL INFORMATION front played a key role in helping Brett Favre enjoy a career season in 2009. The unit also BORN: August 14, 1948 paved the way for Adrian Peterson’s 296 rushing yards vs. San Diego in 2007, an NFL single-game record. HOMETOWN: Philadelphia, Pa. Prior to working in the NFL, Hueber spent 33 years in the collegiate ranks, including an ALMA MATER: South Dakota, 1971 exceptional tenure under Barry Alvarez at Wisconsin (1992-2005), where he helped the FAMILY: Hueber and his wife Nancy have Badgers evolve into a national power. During his time at UW, the Badgers posted a 112- four children: sons Jeffrey, Jonathan and 57-4 overall record, while winning three Big Ten titles and three Rose Bowls. Joseph, and daughter Kristy. Hueber oversaw the development of three first team All-Americans on Wisconsin’s offensive line: , Chris McIntosh and Joe Thomas. Each player would go on to be a first-round NFL Draft selection. Thomas was Cleveland’s first-round pick in the 2007 COACHING EXPERIENCE draft (third player taken overall) and has been voted to seven consecutive Pro Bowls—the PROFESSIONAL first Browns player since legendary running back to make it in each of his first seven seasons. MINNESOTA VIKINGS, 2006-10, offensive line assistant. In 1999, Hueber’s group helped Badgers Heisman Trophy winner become college football’s all-time leading rusher with 6,397 yards. Prior to UW, Hueber coached the offensive line at the University of Minnesota for eight COLLEGE seasons (1984-91). Hueber’s offensive linemen helped running back Darrell Thompson CINCINNATI, 1974, graduate assistant. become the Gophers’ all-time leading rusher with 4,654 yards. DODGE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, During his college coaching tenure, Hueber has worked with four Hall of Fame head 1975-78, offensive coordinator and coaches: Barry Alvarez, Wayne Hardin, and Willie Jeffries (a former Pitt assistant). offensive line. Hueber had additional college coaching stops at Memphis State University, Temple, WICHITA STATE, 1979-80, offensive line. Wichita State, Dodge City Community College and Cincinnati, where he earned his TEMPLE, 1981-82, offensive line. master’s degree in physical education. MEMPHIS STATE, 1983, offensive line. Hueber played college football at the University of South Dakota, graduating from USD in 1971. He was inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame at his high school alma mater, MINNESOTA, 1984-88, offensive line; 1989-91, assistant head coach, offensive Philadelphia’s Northeast Catholic, in 2009. coordinator and tight ends. Hueber and his wife Nancy have four children: sons Jeffrey, Jonathan and Joseph, and WISCONSIN, 1992-94, running backs; daughter Kristy. Joe Hueber is a football recruiting assistant with the Panthers, while Kristy 1995-2005, offensive line. works in the Pitt ticket office. PITTSBURGH, 2012-present, offensive line.

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27 COACHING STAFF COACHING PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE two seasons, spending the 2013 season at San Jose State and 2012 with the University two seasons, spending the 2013 Philadelphia the with intern summer a as career coaching his began He Diego. San of Eagles in 2012. letterman for Illinois and totaled 103 catches for A Chicago native, Lewis was a four-year He finished his collegiate1,456 yards (14.1 avg.) and 12 touchdowns from 1999-2002. yards and 10th incareer ranked sixth all-time in touchdown catches, ninth in receiving to a 12-2 record, the Big Ten Lewis helped the Illini receptions at Illinois. As a junior, championship and berth in the Sugar Bowl. West Lewis oversaw the development of first-team All-Mountain At San Jose State last year, Winston. Tyler of the Year Conference (MWC) performer Chandler Jones and MWC Freshman for 1,356 yards (17.2Jones enjoyed a prolific season under Lewis’ watch with 79 catches nationally in touchdownavg.) and a school-record 15 touchdowns. He finished third catches and sixth in receiving yards per game (113.0 avg.). freshman honor after collecting 58 catches for 858 yards top Winston earned the MWC’s during the regular season(14.8 avg.) and five touchdowns. He distinguished himself 164 yards on 10 catches with four 100-yard receiving games, including a career-high the game with BCSin the Spartans’ 62-52 upset of No. 16 Fresno State, which entered aspirations and a 10-0 record. Diego, which went 8-3 andIn 2012, Lewis coached the receivers at the University of San pupils included All-PFLclaimed a share of the Pioneer Football League (PFL) title. His yards vs. Dayton. receiver Sam Hoekstra, who set a USD record with 246 receiving He and hisLewis is a 2002 graduate of Illinois with a degree in speech communications. cocker spaniel, Buddy. have two sons, Sonny and Gavin, and their beloved wife Tamika Former NFL receiver Greg Lewis, who played in Super Bowl XXXIX with the Philadelphiathe XXXIX with Bowl Super in played Lewis, who Greg NFL receiver Former as Pitt’s is in his first season the Minnesota Vikings, with an ESPY Award Eagles and won wide receivers coach. (2009-10).Minnesota two with (2003-08) and in Philadelphia played six seasons Lewis England team that faced the New of the Eagles’ 2004 NFC champion He was a member caught a fourth-quarter touchdown against the Patriots,Patriots in the Super Bowl. Lewis who narrowly triumphed, 24-21. in one of the most dramatic finishes lore for his role Lewis is forever entrenched in Vikings end Sept. 27, 2009, he made a tightrope catch in the back of the On in franchise history. Minnesota past the San Francisco 49ers, 27-24. Lewiszone with two seconds left to lift launchedwho Favre, quarterback Brett Vikings with Play for Best Award ESPY the shared acrobatically hauled in by Lewis. the miracle 32-yard pass that was avg.) and (13.1 catches for 1,992 yards compiled 152 Lewis For his eight-year NFL career, eight touchdowns. Lewis coached receivers in the college ranks the past Following his playing career, GREG LEWIS GREG WIDE RECEIVERS 2012, wide

2013, wide receivers.

2014, wide receivers. Illinois, 2002

Chicago, Ill.

Lewis and his wife Tamika have Lewis and his wife Tamika

February 12, 1980

SAN JOSE STATE, PITTSBURGH, COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO, COACHING EXPERIENCE HOMETOWN: ALMA MATER: FAMILY: PERSONAL INFORMATION BORN: receivers. two sons, Sonny and Gavin. COACHING STAFF JOHN PALERMO DEFENSIVE ENDS

Widely regarded as one of the finest defensive assistants in college football, John Palermo enters his second season on the Pitt staff. With a coaching résumé that spans 40 years, Palermo has an impressive track record of producing All-Americans, Pro Bowlers and top NFL Draft selections. Palermo’s Pitt appointment reunited him with Coach Paul Chryst. The pair previously worked together while serving under Barry Alvarez at Wisconsin. Palermo will again coach the Panthers’ defensive ends in 2014. Palermo was an integral figure in Wisconsin’s rise to national stature. He was the Badgers’ assistant head coach from 1991-2005 and also oversaw the defensive line (1996-2005) and outside linebackers (1991-95). Palermo coached four first-team All-Americans, four Big Ten Defensive Linemen of the Year and two Big Ten Defensive Players of the Year. He PERSONAL INFORMATION tutored a pair of first-round draft selections in Wendell Bryant (2002) and Erasmus James (2005). Incredibly in 2004, the Badgers’ entire starting defensive line was selected in the BORN: March 27, 1952 NFL Draft. HOMETOWN: Newburgh, N.Y. Those punishing defenders helped Wisconsin capture three Big Ten titles (1993, 1998 and ALMA MATER: Florida State, 1974 1999) and three Rose Bowl victories during Palermo’s tenure. FAMILY: Palermo and his wife Donna Prior to his arrival at Pitt, Palermo was the defensive line coach at the University of have two children, Jason and Jessica. Tennessee (2012) and Middle Tennessee State University (2010-11). While at MTSU, he coached end Jamari Lattimore, the 2010 Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year, who now is with the . COACHING EXPERIENCE His ability to produce future pros led to Palermo joining the NFL ranks for two seasons PROFESSIONAL (2008-09) as the Washington Redskins’ defensive line coach. During that time he worked WASHINGTON REDSKINS, 2008-09, with , who was named to the as a rookie in a dual role as a defensive defensive line. end and linebacker. The Redskins ranked fourth in the NFL in fewest yards allowed per game in 2008 and 10th in that category in 2009. Washington was sixth in the NFL in COLLEGE scoring defense in 2008. NC STATE, 1977-78, graduate assistant. Palermo’s career has also been highlighted by two seasons at Notre Dame under Lou Holtz (1988-89). During his tenure in South Bend, he coached defensive lineman , a AUSTIN PEAY, 1979, defensive line and two-time consensus All-American and the 1990 winner of the prestigious Lombardi Award. strength and conditioning. In 1988 the Irish claimed the national title with a 12-0 record, including a 34-21 Fiesta MEMPHIS STATE, 1980-82, defensive line. Bowl rout of West Virginia. APPALACHIAN STATE, 1983, assistant head Palermo departed Notre Dame to serve as head coach at Austin Peay State University in coach and defensive line. 1990. That appointment returned him to the place where he received his first full-time MINNESOTA, 1984-87, defensive line. coaching position as APSU’s defensive line coach in 1979. NOTRE DAME, 1988-89, defensive line. His other coaching stops include Tennessee Tech (2007), the University of Miami (2006), the University of Minnesota (1984-87), Appalachian State (1983) and Memphis State AUSTIN PEAY, 1990, head coach. (1980-82). He began his college coaching career as a graduate assistant at NC State WISCONSIN, 1991-2005, assistant head in 1977 and ’78. coach; 1991-95, outside linebackers; A native of Newburgh, N.Y., Palermo is a 1974 graduate of Florida State and was a two-year 1996-2005, defensive line. football letterman for the Seminoles. Prior to FSU, he attended Wesley College in Dover, Del., MIAMI (FLA.), 2006, defensive line. and lettered in 1970 and ’71. Palermo was inducted into Wesley’s Hall of Fame in 2001. TENNESSEE TECH, 2007, defensive He and his wife Donna have two children: son Jason, who coaches offensive line at Austin coordinator and defensive line. Peay, and daughter Jessica, who is the director of championships at the . MIDDLE TENNESSEE, 2010-11, defensive line. TENNESSEE, 2012, defensive line. PITTSBURGH, 2013-present, defensive ends.

HIGH SCHOOL BAINBRIDGE (GA.), 1974-76, assistant coach.

28 PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE MEDIA INFORMATION 2014 PREVIEW COACHING STAFF PLAYER PROFILES 2013 SEASON IN REVIEW RECORD BOOK PITT HISTORY PRO FOOTBALL THIS IS PITT 29 COACHING STAFF COACHING PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE John Settle, a former NFL running back who has 20 years of experience coaching in the 20 years of experience coaching NFL running back who has John Settle, a former running backs coach at Pitt. ranks, enters his first season as college and pro this past backs in the NFL, including past three years coaching running Settle spent the Carolina in that same capacity with the . He served season with the and ’12. Panthers in 2011 was part of some milestone rushing attacks while on theA native of Reidsville, N.C., Settle Carolina Panthers’ coaching staff. in the NFL in rushing yards per game (130.5 avg.) asIn 2012, Carolina ranked ninth Newton (737) each rushed for more than 700 yardsDeAngelo Williams (741) and Cam Carolina made NFL history in 2011, becoming thefor the second consecutive season. and (761) Stewart Jonathan (836), Williams 700-yard rushers. three feature to team first mark, helping the Panthers average a franchise-recordNewton (706) each reached the 5.4 yards per carry. seasons as running backs coach at the University ofPrior to Carolina, Settle spent five teamed with Paul Chryst—then the Badgers’ offensiveWisconsin (2006-10), where he attacks. Settle coached most prolific rushing the country’s coordinator—to produce one of Hill (three 1,000-yard six 1,000-yard rushing seasons: P.J. three players who combined for James White (one). campaigns), John Clay (two) and the first team in FBS history to have three differentIn 2010, Wisconsin nearly became (1,012)Clay yards), (1,052 White season. same the in yards 1,000 least at for rush players record with the Big Ten and Montee Ball (996) spearheaded the attack as Wisconsin tied 48 rushing touchdowns. (1998-2005), overseeingPrior to Wisconsin, Settle coached running backs at Fresno State seasons. He broke into thethe development of six different backs who achieved 1,000-yard Appalachian State, coaching the Mountaineers’ running coaching ranks at his alma mater, teams quality controlbacks in 1994. He also served as an offensive assistant and special coach with the Browns (1995) and (1996-97). 4,409 yards and 43As a collegian at Appalachian State, Settle rushed for a school-record he compiled 1,661 rushing yards with 20 TDs touchdowns from 1983-86. His senior year, Appalachian State retired his and was named the Southern Conference Player of the Year. No. 23 jersey in 1994. Douglas at Appalachian State. Pitt Settle was a teammate of new Pitt secondary coach Troy ASU in 1983, when Settledefensive ends coach John Palermo was assistant head coach at and Douglas were freshmen for the Mountaineers. Settle would play sixSigned as an undrafted free agent by the in 1987, He was Redskins). NFL seasons (1987-90 with Atlanta and 1991-92 with the Washington the first undraftednamed to the 1988 Pro Bowl after rushing for 1,024 yards, becoming Settle was also aplayer since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger to reach that rushing milestone. member of the Redskins’ Super Bowl XXVI championship team. Karen have three children,Settle is a 1989 graduate of Appalachian State. He and his wife daughter Devynn and sons Jonathan and Leighton. JOHN SETTLE JOHN BACKS RUNNING running backs. running backs.

running backs. 2011-12, running 2013, running backs. 1995, offensive

1994, 1996-97, offensive 1998-2005, Appalachian State, 1989 2014, running backs.

Reidsville, N.C. 2006-10,

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backs. FRESNO STATE, WISCONSIN, PITTSBURGH, COLLEGE APPALACHIAN STATE, CAROLINA PANTHERS, CLEVELAND BROWNS, BALTIMORE RAVENS, BALTIMORE COACHING EXPERIENCE PROFESSIONAL CLEVELAND BROWNS, HOMETOWN: ALMA MATER: FAMILY: PERSONAL INFORMATION BORN: assistant and special teams quality control. assistant and special teams quality control. three children: daughter Devynn and sons three children: daughter Devynn and Jonathan and Leighton. COACHING STAFF HEAD STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH

Ross Kolodziej, who played seven years in the National Football League following a distinguished collegiate career at Wisconsin, is in his first year as head football strength and conditioning coach at Pitt. Kolodziej (pronounced ka-la-gee) was promoted to the post after serving the Panthers as an assistant strength and conditioning coach in 2013. A stout defensive tackle, Kolodziej started 45 games for the Badgers from 1997-2000. He helped Wisconsin claim back-to-back Big Ten titles (1998 and 1999) and compile a four- year record of 38-12 (.760). Wisconsin went 3-1 in bowl games during his career, including two Rose Bowl victories. Kolodziej still holds Wisconsin weight room records for a defensive player in the squat and clean. He also holds defensive lineman records in the 40-yard dash, vertical jump PERSONAL INFORMATION and pro-agility drill. BORN: May 11, 1978 A two-sport athlete in college, Kolodziej was a shot putter at Wisconsin and a member of the HOMETOWN: Stevens Point, Wis. Badgers’ 2000 and 2001 indoor and outdoor track and field Big Ten championship teams. ALMA MATER: Wisconsin, 2009 A seventh-round draft pick of the in 2001, Kolodziej played seven seasons in the NFL and two more in the United Football League (UFL). In addition to the Giants, FAMILY: Kolodziej and his wife Miriam have two daughters, Elizabeth and Taylor, and he spent time with the Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers and . two sons, Asher and Abram. His most productive NFL season came in 2005 when he started 14 games for Arizona’s top-10 defensive unit. He played with the UFL’s in 2009 and 2010. A team captain, he helped the franchise to two league championships. During the 2009 offseason, Kolodziej was a full-time strength and conditioning intern at Wisconsin. The following offseason, he worked with the Badgers as a defensive graduate assistant. He received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Wisconsin and also has a certification in USA weightlifting, level 1. Kolodziej and his wife Miriam have two daughters, Elizabeth and Taylor, and two sons, Asher and Abram.

30 PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE MEDIA INFORMATION 2014 PREVIEW COACHING STAFF PLAYER PROFILES 2013 SEASON IN REVIEW RECORD BOOK PITT HISTORY PRO FOOTBALL THIS IS PITT 31 COACHING STAFF COACHING PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE SALA a Chris LaSala enters his 18th season overseeing football operations for the University of football operations for the University his 18th season overseeing Chris LaSala enters director the past 15 years. served Pitt as an assistant athletic Pittsburgh. He has professionals most respected the country’s Pa., LaSala ranks among A native of Aliquippa, multi-tasking, handling to be the Panthers’ master of He truly has proven in his capacity. summer camps, travel accommodations, youth as team diverse responsibilities such dailyas the camp arrangements as well training preseason coaching clinics and liaison the football program’s football team. LaSala also serves as administration for Pitt’s within the athletic department. to numerous campus offices and County Sports Hall of Fame 2014 induction class. HeLaSala was a member of the Beaver service to for Staff Excellence in Award Chancellor’s is a past recipient of the prestigious has also been recognized as an Outstanding Graduatethe . LaSala program. sport and recreation management University’s of Temple practicestate-of-the-art its move to Pitt’s a chief coordinator and planner for LaSala was planningSports Performance Complex. He has been instrumental in the the UPMC facility, Pizza Bowl (2013 season), trips to 12 bowl games, including the Little Caesars of Pitt’s Bowl (2009), Sun Bowl (2008), Fiesta Compass Bowl (2010-12), Meineke Car Care BBVA Bowl Tangerine 2002), and (2000 Bowl Insight (2003), Bowl Tire Continental (2004), Bowl (2001) and Liberty Bowl (1997). as a graduate assistant. where he served career in athletics began at Temple, LaSala’s Pittsburgh as an athletic department intern in 1989. He then came to the University of footballof director the as years three served he appointment, Pitt 1997 his to Prior the administrative dutiesoperations at Boston College (1994-96), where he handled all and organizingfor the football program, including overseeing the travel arrangements youth camps. BC’s and participated in theDuring his BC tenure, the Eagles captured the 1994 Aloha Bowl 1995 Kickoff Classic. (1990-93) as recruiting Before Boston College, LaSala spent four years at Temple He initially joined director. coordinator and ultimately was elevated to assistant athletic as a graduate assistant in 1988 and then returned to the Owls’ football staff in Temple 1990 as the administrative assistant. in accounting. He degree in 1988 with a bachelor’s Virginia LaSala graduated from West in 1991. sports administration from Temple degree in earned his master’s LaSala and his wife Dana have one son, Anthony. CHRIS L CHRIS OPERATIONS DIRECTOR/FOOTBALL ATHLETIC ASSISTANT

1994-96, director of 1997-present, director of 1989, athletic department West Virginia, 1988 Virginia, West Aliquippa, Pa. 1990, football administrative 1988, graduate assistant. LaSala and his wife Dana have January 7, 1966 football operations. football operations; 2000-present, assistant . intern. BOSTON COLLEGE, PITTSBURGH, TEMPLE, TEMPLE, PITTSBURGH, one son, Anthony. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE HOMETOWN: ALMA MATER: FAMILY: PERSONAL INFORMATION BORN: assistant; 1991-93, department recruiting coordinator; 1993, assistant athletic director. COACHING STAFF BOB JUNKO DIRECTOR OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND HIGH SCHOOL RELATIONS

After spending nearly four decades in the coaching ranks, Bob Junko moved to the administrative side of college football in 2007. Serving as Pitt’s director of player development and high school relations, Junko is a natural for the role given his tremendous football acumen and contacts. Junko makes invaluable contributions to Pitt’s annual recruiting efforts and alumni outreach. A past honoree on Rivals.com’s Top 25 Recruiters list, he is widely known and respected throughout the tri-state area. The 2014 season marks the 18th year of Junko’s second tour at Pittsburgh. He initially coached at Pitt from 1982-85, serving as defensive coordinator under head coach . He returned in 1997 as defensive tackles coach under and was elevated to assistant head coach in 2000. PERSONAL INFORMATION Prior to returning to Pittsburgh, Junko was the defensive coordinator at Kent State from BORN: July 4, 1946 1995-96. Junko also served as the associate head coach and defensive coordinator for seven years at Akron (1988-94). He additionally held similar positions at Northwestern, HOMETOWN: Washington, Pa. TCU and Tulsa, his alma mater. ALMA MATER: Tulsa, 1968 In his first stint with the Panthers, the 1982 team received a Cotton Bowl bid and finished FAMILY: Junko’s wife’s name is Judy. Their ninth in the country. The 1983 Panthers earned a Fiesta Bowl berth and ranked 19th in family includes sons Jay and his wife Kim, the final polls. Jeff and his wife Meredith, and Mike and his wife Mistydae. Bob and Judy have eight Among the standouts on those defenses were tackle Bill Maas, defensive end Chris grandchildren: Ryan, Joshua, Caleb, Bryn, Doleman and defensive backs Tim Lewis and Tom Flynn, all of whom went on to careers in Ethan, Lila Rose, Owen and Derek. the NFL. Doleman was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2012. As a collegian, Junko starred at Tulsa as an inside linebacker and was an Honorable Mention All-American in 1967. He also was named to the All-Missouri Valley Conference COACHING EXPERIENCE team twice and served as Tulsa’s captain. COLLEGE Junko earned a bachelor’s degree in history education in 1968 and his master’s in educational administration in 1970 at Tulsa. He was inducted into the University of Tulsa TULSA, 1968, graduate assistant; 1969, Sports Hall of Fame in 2007. freshman coach; 1970-74, linebackers; 1975, defensive coordinator. Junko’s wife’s name is Judy. Their family includes sons Jay and his wife Kim, Jeff and his wife Meredith, and Mike and his wife Mistydae. Bob and Judy have eight grandchildren: 1976-81, defensive TEXAS CHRISTIAN, Ryan, Joshua, Caleb, Bryn, Ethan, Lila Rose, Owen and Derek. coordinator; 1979-81, assistant head coach. PITTSBURGH, 1982-85, defensive coordinator and linebackers. NORTHWESTERN, 1986-87, defensive coordinator. AKRON, 1988-94, associate head coach and defensive coordinator. KENT STATE, 1995-96, defensive coordinator and linebackers. PITTSBURGH, 1997-2005, defensive tackles; 2000-06, assistant head coach; 2006, recruiting coordinator; 2007-12, director of football relations and program enhancement; 2013-present, director of player development and high school relations.

32 PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE MEDIA INFORMATION 2014 PREVIEW COACHING STAFF PLAYER PROFILES 2013 SEASON IN REVIEW RECORD BOOK PITT HISTORY PRO FOOTBALL THIS IS PITT 33 COACHING STAFF COACHING PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE Dann Kabala enters his third season on the Pitt football staff and second as the Panthers’ football staff and second as the his third season on the Pitt Dann Kabala enters recruiting coordinator. marked his staff as player personnel director appointment on Paul Chryst’s 2012 Kabala’s of Fox Chapel A Pittsburgh native and graduate Pennsylvania. Western return to Pitt and 2005-07. as a graduate assistant from previously worked with Pitt football High School, he blueprint for success a role in helping to make Chryst’s Kabala plays an instrumental action,immediate saw who players 12 produced class freshmen 2013 The reality. different in eight Panthers were led field as starters. The who saw the including seven statistical categories by freshmen. for Kabala. Prior to Pitt, he spent four years at theImpact classes are nothing new he helped the Razorbacks sign three consecutive top 25University of Arkansas, where recruiting classes from 2010-12. program in the areas of on-campus recruiting,Kabala served the Arkansas football support. He also was responsible for such successfuleligibility coordination and academic Club, Professor program; the Razorback 1000-Yard initiatives as the Game Day Guest and community achievement; and the Footballwhich served to reinforce academic unprecedented achieve student-athletes football UA’s helped which Plan, Game Academic levels of success in the classroom. final two years. The 2011 seasons in each of Kabala’s On the field, Arkansas posted 10-win record, No. 5 national ranking and a victory over KansasRazorbacks finished with an 11-2 State in the Cotton Bowl. levels of football.Kabala boasts experience on the high school, collegiate and professional mater Indiana UniversityHe began his career as a football operations intern with his alma League working with(Bloomington). He later spent two seasons in the National Football the Jacksonville Jaguars’ operations department. in sports marketingKabala graduated with high distinction from Indiana with a degree of Pittsburgh inand management in 2001 and earned his MBA from the University and was ranked eighth2007. Kabala played college football at Johns Hopkins University nationally in kickoff return average as a freshman. University of Pittsburgh He is married to the former Becky King, a Penn Hills native and graduate. DANN KABALA DANN COORDINATOR RECRUITING Indiana University, 2001 Indiana University, Pittsburgh, Pa. Kabala is married to the former October 7, 1978 Becky King. HOMETOWN: ALMA MATER: FAMILY: PERSONAL INFORMATION BORN: COACHING STAFF T.J. INGELS DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL OPERATIONS

T.J. Ingels is in his first season with Pitt football and serves as director of operations. In this capacity he will touch upon many of the daily administrative and operational functions of the program. Ingels joined Pitt after spending the 2013 season at NC State as an offensive graduate assistant. He ultimately was elevated to director of recruiting operations for the Wolfpack. Prior to NC State, Ingels spent two seasons (2011-12) in the National Football League working as an intern in the San Francisco 49ers’ equipment division. His experience in San Francisco included two NFC title games and the 2013 Super Bowl. A 2011 graduate of Wisconsin with a degree in agricultural business management, Ingels spent five years (2006-11) with the Badgers’ football program as a student assistant. He was the head offensive student manager for four seasons, working in such varied PERSONAL INFORMATION capacities as operations, scouting, practice planning and recruiting. During the offseason, BORN: January 2, 1988 he served as an administrative intern. HOMETOWN: Sheboygan, Wis. Ingels was part of five bowl games with the Badgers, including the squad. The 2006 team finished 12-1 and ranked as high as fifth in the final polls following a ALMA MATER: Wisconsin, 2011 17-14 win over Arkansas in the Capital One Bowl.

ROB BLANC HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER

Rob Blanc enters his 27th year as head football athletic trainer and clinical instructor at Pitt. With his exceptional sports medicine knowledge and experience, Blanc is a tremendous resource for the entire Pitt athletic department. Blanc was named the 2013 NCAA Division I Head Athletic Trainer of the Year by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). He was selected for this prestigious award by the NATA College and University Athletic Trainers’ Committee, which annually recognizes individuals for exceptional performance as a head athletic trainer in each of the five collegiate divisions (Divisions I, II and III; NAIA; and junior college). In addition to his responsibilities with the Panthers’ football program, Blanc has a lead role with the Pitt Performance Team, a unique blending of the university’s numerous resources that focuses on the development and welfare of the total student-athlete. He PERSONAL INFORMATION also helps coordinate sports coverage, budget, inventory, drug testing and counseling. BORN: February 28, 1960 Blanc is an adjunct clinical instructor for Pitt’s NATA-approved undergraduate athletic training curriculum. In 2009, Blanc co-authored the textbook Emergency Care in Athletic HOMETOWN: Bethel Park, Pa. Training with three graduates of the University of Pittsburgh. ALMA MATER: Slippery Rock, 1982 Blanc graduated from Slippery Rock in 1982 and earned his master’s in athletic training FAMILY: Blanc’s wife’s name is Peggy. He in 1984 from Ohio University. He is also a certified paramedic and was involved in an has three children: son Jason and emergency medical service for 17 years in nearby Bethel Park. daughters Jordan and Shannon. A native of Pittsburgh, Blanc served as head athletic trainer at neighboring Duquesne University for two years before joining the Panthers’ staff. Blanc began his athletic training career as the head athletic trainer at New Lexington (Ohio) High School in 1983. A year later, he began working for the on a part-time basis, serving at training camp and at all home games. Blanc’s wife’s name is Peggy. He has three children: son Jason and daughters Jordan and Shannon.

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JON BUDMAYR TAYLOR MEHLHAFF MEDIA INFORMATION OFFENSIVE GRADUATE ASSISTANT SPECIAL TEAMS GRADUATE ASSISTANT Jon Budmayr, a former college One of the greatest placekickers in quarterback at Wisconsin, enters his history, Taylor first season as an offensive graduate Mehlhaff enters his second season assistant at Pitt. as a Pitt graduate assistant working Budmayr was a letterman on the with the Panthers’ special teams.

Badgers’ squad that In 2013, Mehlhaff oversaw the 2014 PREVIEW went 11-2 and captured the Big Ten development of freshman kicker title. Although a series of injuries ended Chris Blewitt, who led Pitt in scoring his playing career prematurely, he went with 82 points (14-of-18 field goals on to serve Wisconsin as a student and 40-of-41 PATs). Blewitt’s point assistant coach on offense. Last year he worked under coach Gary total stands as a Pitt freshman kick-scoring record. Andersen, contributing to the Badgers’ 9-4 campaign that ended in Mehlhaff joined Pitt after spending the 2012 season as a special COACHING STAFF the Capital One Bowl. teams quality control assistant at the University of Tennessee. With A native of Woodstock, Ill., Budmayr enjoyed a heralded prep career. the Vols, he worked with kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson, a first- Despite missing his senior season at Marian Central Catholic due to round pick of the Minnesota Vikings who last year led the NFL with injury, Rivals ranked him the state’s No. 1 quarterback and No. 10 a 32.4-yard kickoff return average and set a league record with his overall prospect. In three varsity seasons (he started as a freshman), 109-yard return against the Green Bay Packers. Budmayr threw for 5,172 yards and 38 touchdowns. A South Dakota native, Mehlhaff was the state Gatorade Player of A two-time first-team all-area selection, he led Marian Central the Year before going on to an accomplished career at Wisconsin Catholic to the Illinois 5A championship game as a sophomore and (2004-07), where he totaled 295 points on 50-of-65 field goals PLAYER PROFILES the state semifinals as a junior. Budmayr earned his bachelor’s (.769) and 145-of-148 extra points (.980). Mehlhaff remains degree in sociology from Wisconsin in 2013. prominent in the UW career record book, ranking second in PAT percentage, third in field goal percentage and fourth in scoring. He was a two-time Award semifinalist. RYAN TURNLEY As a senior in 2007, Mehlhaff was a first team All-American after OFFENSIVE GRADUATE ASSISTANT converting 84% of his field goals (21 of 25). He was twice selected

Former Pitt all-conference center Ryan All-Big Ten and earned Wisconsin’s Special Teams Player of the 2013 SEASON IN REVIEW Turnley enters his first season as an Year honor as a junior and senior. offensive graduate assistant for the Mehlhaff helped the Badgers to a four-year record of 40-11 (.784), Panthers. This will be Turnley’s second making him a member of the winningest senior class in school year working with the Pitt coaching history. That record included the 2006 season when Wisconsin went staff as he was a volunteer assistant 12-1 and finished with a No. 5 ranking after beating Arkansas, 17- during the 2013 season. 14, in the Capital One Bowl. Turnley was a four-year letterman on Mehlhaff was a sixth-round selection of New Orleans in the 2008 the Pitt offensive line, playing in 43 NFL Draft. He played one season with the Saints before signing contests from 2009-12. He closed his a futures contract with the Minnesota Vikings for 2009. Mehlhaff RECORD BOOK collegiate career by making 26 consecutive starts at center. Turnley played for the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League was named All-Big East as a senior after helping the Panthers (UFL) in 2010. produce a 3,000-yard passer and 1,000-yard rusher, the first time in school history that combination was achieved in the same season. A 2008 graduate of Wisconsin with a degree in business management, he founded Taylor Mehlhaff Kicking LLC, which Following his senior year, Turnley played in the prestigious East-West

provides kicking, punting and snapping instruction. This past year PITT HISTORY Shrine Game and signed a free-agent contract with the Buffalo Bills. he published the e-book Kicking for Success. Mehlhaff married his A graduate of nearby Hopewell High School, Turnley was an all-state wife, Ashlyn, in May 2014. football player for the Vikings as well as an all-conference performer in basketball. He earned his bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Pittsburgh. PRO FOOTBALL THIS IS PITT

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Diethorn is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in HANK POTEAT business information technology and operations management. DEFENSIVE GRADUATE ASSISTANT He earned his master’s in sport management from Florida and is Former Pitt defensive back Hank currently pursuing an MBA in Pitt’s Katz Graduate School of Business. Poteat, who spent a decade playing in the National Football League, enters his second year as a defensive MICKEY TURNER graduate assistant working with the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT Panthers’ cornerbacks. Mickey Turner enters his third season Poteat returned to his alma mater overall on the Pitt football staff and where he was a two-time first-team first as the Panthers’ assistant director All-Big East cornerback and led Pitt in of player development. interceptions in 1998 and 1999. As a A former tight end for the Wisconsin junior in ’98, he led the Big East and ranked fourth nationally with Badgers, Turner joined Pitt in 2012 as a an average of 0.60 INTs per game (six total). A four-year letterman quality control assistant and spent the (1996-99), Poteat was also a dangerous kickoff return man and still 2013 season as an offensive graduate holds Pitt records for kick return yards in a season (764 in 1998) and assistant coach. career (2,010). Turner was a four-year letterman for the Badgers (2006-09) and Poteat was a third-round selection of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the played in a bowl game each year of his collegiate career. As a senior 2000 NFL Draft. As a rookie, he had a 53-yard punt return TD that team captain, he helped Wisconsin to a 10-3 record and No. 16 final sparked the Steelers past Washington, 24-3, in the final game ever national ranking following a 20-14 victory over Miami (Fla.) in the played in Three Rivers Stadium. Poteat would play for five NFL teams 2009 Champs Sports Bowl. over 10 seasons and earned a Super Bowl ring as a member of the 2004 . He retired from the NFL following the The Missouri native also was a freshman letterman on the Badgers’ 2009 season. 2006 team that went 12-1 and finished with a No. 5 ranking after beating Arkansas, 17-14, in the Capital One Bowl. During Turner’s Poteat began his coaching career working with the defensive backs career, Wisconsin went a combined 38-14 (.731), one of the at Kentucky Christian University during the 2011 and 2012 seasons. winningest four-year periods in school history. Born in Philadelphia, Poteat spent his early childhood there before Turner was also an accomplished student at Wisconsin, earning moving to Harrisburg. He was a three-sport standout at Harrisburg Academic All-Big Ten three times. He was the recipient of the school’s High, starring in football, basketball and track. Poteat earned his prestigious Ivan B. Williamson Scholastic Award, annually presented bachelor’s degree in social sciences from Pitt in 2011. He and his to the UW student-athlete with the most athletic and academic wife Jasmine have two daughters, Ariana and Sierra, and a son, Tre. contribution. Turner received his bachelor’s degree in 2010 with a double major in MARK DIETHORN entrepreneurship and management. He went on to earn his Master of ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PLAYER PERSONNEL Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis in 2012. While pursuing his MBA, Turner was a volunteer assistant with Mark Diethorn is in his third season the Wash U. football team, coaching the tight ends and assisting with working with the Pitt football program. special teams. His wife’s name is Katie. After serving as a recruiting assistant his initial two years, Diethorn was promoted to assistant director of player SCOTT McKILLOP personnel this past offseason. VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT A native of Belle Vernon, Pa., and One of the finest middle linebackers graduate of Belle Vernon Area High ever to play at Pitt, Scott McKillop School, Diethorn joined the Panthers returned to his alma mater in June in 2012 after working in various to serve the Panthers as a volunteer business sectors, including time spent as a business analyst at assistant. PNC Financial Group. During his accomplished Pitt career He was not without impressive football credentials upon arriving (2004-08), McKillop collected a lengthy at Pitt. Diethorn worked at the University of Florida from 2009-10, list of honors while anchoring two serving on the Gators football staff as a recruiting assistant. He nationally ranked defenses. As a senior, contributed to the signing of two Top 12 recruiting classes, including he was named to the prestigious the Gators’ 2010 class that was ranked No. 1 nationally by Scout and Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) All-America Team and ESPN. He also spent time as a student-athlete compliance monitor also was selected the Big East Defensive Player of the Year by the while at UF. league’s coaches and media. His junior year, McKillop was the NCAA statistical champion in tackles, averaging 12.58 per game.

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McKillop still ranks among Pitt’s top 10 all-time tacklers with performance helped the Badgers to a 10-3 record and 24-10 win 344 career stops. Perhaps his most memorable tackle came in over Auburn in the Capital One Bowl. MEDIA INFORMATION the Panthers’ famed 13-9 upset of West Virginia in 2007 when he Calhoun was also a track standout at Wisconsin. He ran on the halted Steve Slaton on a 4th-and-3 situation late in the fourth quarter. Big Ten champion 400-meter relay team in 2005 and helped the A fifth-round selection by San Francisco in the 2009 NFL Draft, Badgers to the overall outdoor team title that year. Calhoun began McKillop played in all 16 games his rookie season and led the 49ers his college football career at Colorado, where he rushed for more in special teams tackles. Unfortunately a 2010 preseason knee injury than 1,100 yards in two seasons (2002-03). cut short his pro career. A third-round pick of the in the 2006 NFL Draft,

McKillop is a 2008 graduate from Pitt with a bachelor’s degree in he spent three seasons with the franchise before playing the 2010 2014 PREVIEW business-marketing. He is a recipient of the Panther Award, one of campaign with the Canadian Football League’s Hamilton Tiger Cats. the university’s most celebrated senior student-athlete honors, and Prior to Pitt, Calhoun was the head track and field coach at has his name engraved on Pitt’s Varsity Walk. Milwaukee Pius XI (Wis.) High. He also served the school as A native of Export, Pa., McKillop was an all-state performer in football an assistant football coach and strength and conditioning and wrestling at Kiski Area High School. coordinator. Additionally, Calhoun coordinated the strength

program at Brookfield Central (Wis.) High. COACHING STAFF Calhoun earned his bachelor’s degree in life sciences JOE HUEBER communication from Wisconsin in 2012. RECRUITING ASSISTANT Joe Hueber is in his third season contributing to the daily recruiting KENECHI UDEZE efforts of the Pitt football program. ASSISTANT STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH Hueber’s invaluable influence on this Kenechi Udeze, an All-America PLAYER PROFILES vital area is demonstrated in the defensive end at Southern California Panthers’ influx of impactful young who went on to be a first-round NFL talent. Draft pick, is in his first year as an In 2013, Pitt had 12 true freshmen see assistant strength and conditioning immediate action with seven making coach at Pitt. at least one start. The Panthers were Udeze was a consensus All-American led in eight different statistical categories by freshmen.

for the Trojans in 2003, leading the 2013 SEASON IN REVIEW A 2010 graduate of the University of Minnesota, Hueber boasts country in sacks while ranking impressive recruiting experience. As an undergraduate at Minnesota, fourth in tackles for loss and ninth Hueber assisted with the Gophers’ year-round evaluation and in forced fumbles. He was named the Washington, D.C. Pigskin recruiting regimen. He also gained experience on the professional Club’s National Defensive Player of the Year and a finalist for the level while in Minneapolis. Hueber worked as a scouting assistant . with the Minnesota Vikings, helping compile information on draft and USC went 29-9 during his three-year career, winning the 2003 free-agent prospects. national championship and finishing No. 4 in the final 2002 He began his undergraduate education at the and Associated Press poll.

worked in the Hawkeyes’ football office as a recruiting assistant. Opting for the NFL Draft following his junior season, Udeze was RECORD BOOK Hueber went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in sport management selected in the first round (20th overall pick) by Minnesota in 2004. from Minnesota. He is the son of Pitt offensive line coach Jim Hueber. In four seasons, he started 47-of-51 games for the Vikings and compiled career totals of 117 tackles, 11 sacks, three fumble BRIAN CALHOUN recoveries and two forced fumbles. Udeze was placed on injured reserve for the 2008 season after being

ASSISTANT STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH PITT HISTORY diagnosed with leukemia, which ultimately led to his retirement in Former All-Big Ten and NFL running 2009. He then redirected his passion from the playing field to the back Brian Calhoun is in his coaching profession, serving as an assistant strength coach at the second year as a Pitt strength and University of Washington for three seasons. He interned with the conditioning assistant. Calhoun has Seattle Seahawks in 2012, working under his former college coach strong credentials in both football and

Pete Carroll, and was a coaching fellow with the Vikings in 2013. PRO FOOTBALL physical development. Udeze earned his bachelor’s degree from USC in sociology. He has As a collegiate player at Wisconsin, he one daughter, Bailey Kamille Udeze. enjoyed an All-America 2005 season when he rushed for 1,636 yards and 22 touchdowns on 348 carries (4.7 avg.). Calhoun ranked fifth nationally in scoring (11.1 ppg.) and sixth in both rushing (125.9 avg.) and all-purpose yards (169.8 avg.). His THIS IS PITT

36 PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 37 FOOTBALL STAFF BILL NAGY DAVID BLAKER STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING GRADUATE ASSISTANT VIDEO COORDINATOR Former Wisconsin Badgers offensive David Blaker is in his third year as the lineman Bill Nagy is in his first season video coordinator for the Pitt football at Pitt as a strength and conditioning team. Blaker oversees each aspect of graduate assistant. the cutting-edge video system that Nagy was a three-year letterman at is used daily by coaches and players, Wisconsin, earning Honorable Mention including the taping and editing All-Big Ten as a senior in 2010. of practice and game footage as Primarily a guard during his career, he well as opponent scouting and film also played a vital role at center and breakdowns. even contributed at tight end for the Blaker came to Pittsburgh following an Badgers’ 2010 Big Ten champion squad. His versatile contributions eight-year tenure with the Wisconsin Badgers. He spent three years earned him Wisconsin’s Wayne Souza Coaches Appreciation Award. as an assistant video coordinator before being promoted to football Nagy was selected in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the video coordinator for the 2007 season. During his time in Madison, Dallas Cowboys, making four starts as a rookie offensive guard before the Badgers played in eight bowl games, including two Rose Bowls. injuries sidelined him. He later signed with the Detroit Lions. Blaker has also worked in professional football. He was a video intern Nagy, who earned Academic All-Big Ten accolades as a collegian, with the NFL’s Washington Redskins (2001-04) and also worked with received his bachelor’s degree in agricultural business management NFL Europe’s (2003). from Wisconsin. A 2001 graduate of Idaho State with a bachelor’s in mass communications, Blaker worked with ISU’s football team as a video assistant as an undergraduate. He and his wife Robyn have three TIM DUNLAVEY children, E.J., Alex and Sean. ATHLETIC TRAINER Tim Dunlavey enters his seventh MICHAEL BRADY season as an athletic trainer for the Pitt football team. He works daily VIDEO GRADUATE ASSISTANT with head athletic trainer Rob Blanc Michael Brady is in his second season in coordinating all aspects of the as a video graduate assistant for Pitt Panthers’ sports medicine needs. football. Brady joined the Panthers following his 2013 graduation from Dunlavey came to Pitt from Penn State, Oregon State, where he worked in the where he served as an athletic trainer Beavers’ football video department for for its men’s and women’s track and three years. In his final season with the field teams in 2007-08. program, the 2012 Oregon State squad The 2004 Pitt graduate in rehabilitation sciences earned his finished 9-4 and ranked as high as No. master’s in allied health management from Ohio State in 2007 and 19 in the final polls. also served as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the Buckeyes’ Brady earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology and managerial football team. economics at Oregon State. He is pursuing his MBA in Pitt’s Katz Between earning his two degrees, Dunlavey served as a certified Graduate School of Business. athletic training intern with the Northwestern football team from 2004-05. He is an NATABOC certified athletic trainer with certified first aid, CPR and AED training and is an accredited clinical instructor.

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TIM ENRIGHT VICKI KLINE MEDIA INFORMATION EQUIPMENT MANAGER ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO COACH CHRYST Tim Enright is in his 18th year as the head equipment manager for the Pitt football team. Enright supervises the equipment operation for the 100-plus member team, including organizing travel and transportation of equipment for away games and managing the 2014 PREVIEW day-to-day equipment needs for the players and coaching staff. Enright has a long association with Pitt football and the University of Pittsburgh. As an undergraduate at Pitt, he was a student football manager (1987-91) and served as the LYNNIE KOONTZ team’s head manager his senior year. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR RECRUITING COACHING STAFF A 1991 graduate of Pitt, he returned to his alma mater in 1993 as an assistant equipment manager in charge of the men’s basketball team. Enright was promoted to his current post with the football team in 1997. He has handled the equipment travel for 14 bowl games in total at Pitt. Married, Enright’s wife’s name is Tara. PLAYER PROFILES DANNY KOZUSKO EQUIPMENT ASSISTANT Danny Kozusko is in his 11th season WALTER “MOUSE” with the Pitt football program. His duties include assisting in the daily McCULLOUGH equipment operations for the football VOLUNTEER EQUIPMENT ASSISTANT 2013 SEASON IN REVIEW team and coaching staff. Kozusko initially joined the Panthers as a student manager from 2004-07. He was the recipient of the athletic department’s prestigious George I. Carson Graduate Fellowship Award. Kozusko’s professional background includes experience with other sports teams in the city. From 2000-03 he worked with the Pittsburgh RECORD BOOK Steelers, assisting the team at all home games and during training camp in his hometown of Latrobe. He also interned with the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 2006 season, working in ticketing, marketing and customer relations. Kozusko is a 2007 graduate of Pitt with a bachelor’s degree in

communication and rhetoric. He is married to the former Lauren PITT HISTORY Hilpert, who earned her doctorate in pharmacy from Pitt in 2009. PRO FOOTBALL THIS IS PITT

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