Eastern Illinois
* Hired as an assistant coach at Eastern Illinois in March of 2017
* Begins second season on EIU staff during 2018 season
* Defensive coordinator in 2017, elevated to assistant head coach in February 2018
* Coached three second team All-OVCÂ defensive selections in 2017
* Coached Freshman All-American Mark Williams (2017)
Prior to Eastern Illinois
* Coached one season as defensive coordinator at Howard Payne University in Texas (2016)
* Head Coach at Tarleton State (Texas) from 2010-15
* Team was co-Champion of the Lone Star Conference in 2013 (7-3 record)
* Coached 12 first team All-Conference players (4 offense / 8 defense)
* Coached 23 second team All-Conference players (14 offense / 9 defense)
* Had three players selected Lone Star Conference position player of the year
* Defensive coordinator at Tarleton State in 2008 & 2009
* Helped coach team to second round of NCAA Division II playoffs in 2009
* Defensive coordinator at Midwestern State (Texas) from 2001-07
* Helped coach team to NCAA Division II playoff appearances in 2004 & 2006
* Named NCAA Division II Assistant Coach of the Year in 2005
* Coached 70 All-Conference players, four Academic All-American teams
* Defensive assistant coach at Murray State (1995-2000)
* Help Murray State win 1995 & 1995 Ohio Valley Conference Championships
Personal
* Played football at Murray State University
* Bachelor's Degree from Murray State in 1994
* He and wife Shanan have two daughters
* Native of Hopkinsville, Ky.
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