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Keith Scott

Eastern Illinois
* Hired as an assistant coach at Eastern Illinois in July of 2016
* Begins third season on EIU staff during 2018 season
* Will coach safeties for second straight year after coaching linebackers in 2016
* Coached All-OVC safety Bradley Dewberry in 2017
* Coached first team All-OVC linebacker Seth McDonald in 2016, McDonald was fourth in OVC in tackles
* Coached top two tacklers on team at linebacker in 2016 season (Seth McDonald and Nick Horne)
* Coached team's number two and three tacklers in 2017 (Bradley Dewberry and Tray Mitchell)

Prior to Eastern Illinois
* Defensive coordinator at NCAA Division II member Arkansas-Monticello (2011-15)
* Coached eight All-Great American Conference selections
* Team ranked first in conference and 10th in NCAA in tackles for loss in 2011
* Ranked 29th in interceptions with 17 and 26 total turnovers gained 
* Defensive backs coach at Central Arkansas in 2010
* Team ranked first in Southland Conference in passing defense and turnovers gained (30)
* Defensive coach at Mississippi Valley State (2007-09), serving 2009 season as defensive coordinator
* Team finished second in Southwestern Athletic Conference with 30 sacks
* Team allowed just 12 passing touchdowns the entire season
* Coached two All-SWAC players
* Graduate assistant coach at Prairie View A&M in 2005-06

Personal
* Bachelor's Degree from Arkansas Pine Bluff in 2005
* Master's Degree from Prairie View A&M in 2006
* Native of Pine Bluff, Ark. 
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