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'''William Larry Muschamp''' (born [[August 3]], [[1971]] in [[Rome, Georgia]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[college football]] coach and the current [[defensive coordinator]] and [[linebackers]] coach<ref>{{cite news |url= |
'''William Larry Muschamp''' (born [[August 3]], [[1971]] in [[Rome, Georgia]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[college football]] coach and the current [[defensive coordinator]] and [[linebackers]] coach<ref>{{cite news |url=http://mackbrown-texasfootball.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=32&url_subchannel_id=&url_article_id=3551&change_well_id=2 |title="Will Muschamp: Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers |date=2008-01-04 |accessdate=2008-01-04}}</ref> of the [[Texas Longhorns football|Texas Longhorns football team]] after previously serving in the same positions with [[Auburn Tigers football|Auburn]] and [[LSU Tigers football|LSU]]. Muschamp has gained a reputation both for his excellent defenses as well as his excited and fiery demeanor during games and practice.<ref name="MPR-Intensity">{{cite news |url=http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/sports/119261339698310.xml&coll=3&thispage=2 |title=Muschamp's intensity a hit with players |publisher=Mobile Press-Register |author=Woodbery, Evan |date=2007-10-17 |accessdate=2007-10-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://nwanews.com/adg/Sports/162412/print/ |title=Coordinator switch not caging Tigers |publisher=Arkansas Democrat-Gazette |author=Holt, Bob |date=2006-08-03 |accessdate=2007-10-17}}</ref> In his second season at Auburn, Muschamp was a finalist for the 2007 [[Broyles Award]] for the most outstanding assistant coach in college football.<ref>{{cite web |title=Muschamp Named A Finalist For Broyles Award |publisher=Auburn Athletic Department |url=http://auburntigers.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112707aaa.html |date=2007-11-27 |accessdate=2007-11-27}}</ref> |
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==Biography== |
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William Larry Muschamp (born August 3, 1971 in Rome, Georgia) is an American college football coach and the current defensive coordinator and linebackers coach[1] of the Texas Longhorns football team after previously serving in the same positions with Auburn and LSU. Muschamp has gained a reputation both for his excellent defenses as well as his excited and fiery demeanor during games and practice.[2][3] In his second season at Auburn, Muschamp was a finalist for the 2007 Broyles Award for the most outstanding assistant coach in college football.[4]
Biography
Muschamp attended the University of Georgia where he walked on and played safety for the Bulldogs football team from 1991–1994. He was a defensive co-captain his senior season[5] and appeared in two bowl games with the Dawgs. Current Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo who played at UGA with Muschamp described him as a "hard worker. Very physical. Very intense."[6] After graduating from Georgia, Muschamp became a graduate assistant coach at Auburn University from 1995–1996 where he worked under defensive coordinator Bill Oliver[2] and earned a Masters of Education degree. Muschamp then spent a season each at the University of West Georgia and Eastern Kentucky University as the position coach for the defensive secondary before serving as the defensive coordinator at Valdosta State University in 2000.[5]
LSU
In 2001 Muschamp joined Nick Saban's staff at LSU as linebackers coach before rising to defensive coordinator in 2002. In the 2003 season, LSU won the BCS Championship with Muschamp's defense leading the nation in both scoring defense (11.0 ppg) and total defense (252.0 ypg). Muschamp left LSU after the 2004 season with Saban to join the Miami Dolphins staff as the Assistant Head Coach in Charge of Defense. While at LSU, Muschamp coached four All-Americans including Bradie James, Chad Lavalais, Corey Webster and Marcus Spears. Florida State Seminoles offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher believes Muschamp deserves much more credit for the LSU defensive performance than he has been given.[7] Fisher coached at LSU at the same time as Muschamp and the two remain close friends.
Miami Dolphins
As assistant head coach for defense of the Miami Dolphins, Muschamp had his defensive units ranked 15th in total defense in the NFL. The Dolphins allowed 19.8 points and 317.4 total yards per game during the 2005 NFL season.
Auburn
When the Auburn defensive coordinator position became available in January 2006, Muschamp took the opportunity to return to the college game. In 2006, Muschamp's first season at Auburn, the defense finished seventh among NCAA Division I-FBS teams in scoring defense, allowing only 21 touchdowns.[8] In 2007, Auburn led the SEC in scoring defense and finished fifth nationally among NCAA Division I-FBS teams, allowing 23 touchdowns.[9]
Texas
On January 3, 2008, Muschamp interviewed for the vacant co-defensive coordinator job for the University of Texas.[10] The next day, he resigned from Auburn to accept the position with Texas. Muschamp was slated to receive a raise to $425,000 per year with a two year, no buyout, contract at Auburn for 2008 which would have made him the highest paid assistant coach in the SEC.[11]
Personal
Muschamp is married to the former Carol Davis. The couple has two sons, Jackson and Whit.
References
- ^ ""Will Muschamp: Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers". 2008-01-04. Retrieved 2008-01-04.
- ^ a b Woodbery, Evan (2007-10-17). "Muschamp's intensity a hit with players". Mobile Press-Register. Retrieved 2007-10-17.
- ^ Holt, Bob (2006-08-03). "Coordinator switch not caging Tigers". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved 2007-10-17.
- ^ "Muschamp Named A Finalist For Broyles Award". Auburn Athletic Department. 2007-11-27. Retrieved 2007-11-27.
- ^ a b "Auburn Names Will Muschamp Defensive Coordinator". Auburn University Athletics Department. 2006-02-06. Retrieved 2007-10-17.
- ^ Handwerger, Bradley (2006-11-06). "Muschamp remembers '94 AU-UGA game well". Decatur Daily. Retrieved 2007-10-17.
- ^ Tabby Soignier (2006-09-16). "Fisher, Muschamp reunited on opposite sides of the field". Daily Reveille. Retrieved 2007-10-17.
- ^ "2006 FBS Scoring Defense". NCAA.org. 2007-11-27. Retrieved 2007-11-27.
- ^ "2007 FBS Scoring Defense". NCAA.org. 2007-11-27. Retrieved 2007-11-27.
- ^ Austin American-Statesman: No deal yet with Muschamp
- ^ Marshall, Phillip (2008-01-04). "Muschamp resigns as Auburn defensive coordinator, accepts Texas offer". The Huntsville Times. Retrieved 2008-01-04.