Dirk Koetter

Dirk Koetter
	Koetter with the Atlanta Falcons in 2013
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position:	Head coach
Personal information
Born:	February 5, 1959 (age 65); Pocatello, Idaho
Career information
High school:	Pocatello (ID) Highland
College:	Idaho State University
Career history
As a coach:
	Highland HS (1983–1984); Head coach; San Francisco State (1985); Offensive coordinator; UTEP (1986–1988); Offensive coordinator; Missouri (1989–1993); Offensive coordinator; Boston College (1994–1995); Offensive coordinator; Oregon (1996–1997); Offensive coordinator; Boise State (1998–2000); Head coach; Arizona State (2001–2006); Head coach; Jacksonville Jaguars (2007–2011); Offensive coordinator; Atlanta Falcons (2012–2014); Offensive coordinator; Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2015); Offensive coordinator; Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2016–present); Head coach;
Career highlights and awards
	2× Big West championship (1999, 2000);
Head coaching record
Regular season:	NCAA: 66–44 (.600) NFL: 17–23 (.425)
Postseason:	NCAA bowls: 4–2 (.667)
Career:	NCAA: 70–46 (.603) NFL: 17–23 (.425)
	Coaching stats at PFR

Dirk Jeffrey Koetter (/ˈkʌtər/ KUT-ər;^[1] born February 5, 1959) is an American football coach who is the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He was the head coach at Boise State University from 1998 to 2000 and at Arizona State University from 2001 to 2006, compiling a career college football record of 66–44 (.600). Koetter was also the offensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Atlanta Falcons, and Buccaneers.

Early years

Koetter grew up in Pocatello, Idaho, the son of a football coach. A quarterback, he graduated from Highland High School in 1977 and stayed in town to play college football at Idaho State University, receiving a bachelor's degree in 1981 and a master's in athletic administration in 1982.

Coaching career

High school and College coaching

Koetter was the head coach at Highland High School for two seasons (1983, 1984), then became a full-time college assistant coach in 1985 as the offensive coordinator at San Francisco State University. After his time at San Francisco State, he coached at UTEP (1986–1988), Missouri (1989–1993), Boston College (1994–1995), and Oregon (1996–1997).

Koetter was the head coach for three seasons at Boise State from 1998 to 2000, then moved to Arizona State in 2001.^[2] His record with the Broncos was 26–10 (.722), with two Big West Conference titles and two bowl victories and was named Big West Coach of the Year twice. At Arizona State, Koetter compiled a 40–34 (.541) record, and four Bowl appearances in six years. Under Koetter, who was also the offensive play caller, the Sun Devils became known for a vertical passing attack. On November 26, 2006, The Arizona Republic reported that Koetter was being terminated as Arizona State football coach.^[3] His final game was the 2006 Hawaii Bowl on Christmas Eve, a 41–24 loss.

Jacksonville Jaguars

In 2007, Koetter accepted the position of offensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). In his first year in the NFL, he had immediate success setting franchise records for total points scored and yards gained while helping the Jaguars to an 11–5 record. In his five seasons with the Jaguars, the team cumulatively ranked third in the NFL in rushing yards over that time span in addition to having the NFL's leading rusher in Maurice Jones-Drew in 2010.

Atlanta Falcons

On January 15, 2012, Koetter was hired as the offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons.^[4] On January 2, 2013, the Falcons signed Koetter to a contract extension that ran through the 2014 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Koetter was hired by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to become their offensive coordinator in 2015.^[5] After the firing of Lovie Smith, Koetter was hired on January 15, 2016 as the head coach.^[6] After posting a 9-7 record in 2016 and barely missing the playoffs, the Buccaneers had high expectations for the 2017 campaign. However, Koetter and the Buccaneers failed to meet those expectations, slipping to a 5-11 record. Despite regressing in his second year as the Buccaneers coach, on December 29, 2017, the Buccaneers announced they would retain Koetter for the 2018 season.^[7]

Head coaching record

College


Year	Team	Overall	Conference	Standing	Bowl/playoffs	Coaches^#	AP^°
Boise State Broncos (Big West Conference) (1998–2000)
1998	Boise State	6–5	2–3	4th
1999	Boise State	10–3	5–1	1st	W Humanitarian
2000	Boise State	10–2	5–0	1st	W Humanitarian
Boise State:		26–10	12–4
Arizona State Sun Devils (Pacific-10 Conference) (2001–2006)
2001	Arizona State	4–7	1–7	9th
2002	Arizona State	8–6	5–3	3rd	L Holiday
2003	Arizona State	5–7	2–6	T–8th
2004	Arizona State	9–3	5–3	T–3rd	W Sun	20	19
2005	Arizona State	7–5	4–4	4th	W Insight
2006	Arizona State	7–6	4–5	T–5th	L Hawaii
Arizona State:		40–34	21–28
Total:		66–44
^#Rankings from final Coaches Poll. ^°Rankings from final AP Poll.

NFL

Team	Year	Regular season					Postseason
Team	Year	Won	Lost	Ties	Win %	Finish	Won	Lost	Win %	Result
TB	2016	9	7	0	.563	2nd in NFC South	–	–	–	–
TB	2017	5	11	0	.313	4th in NFC South	–	–	–	–
TB	2018	3	5	0	.375	TBD in NFC South	–	–	–	–
Total		17	23	0	.425		0	0	–

Coaching tree

Among Koetter's assistant coaches who have later become head coaches at the NCAA Division I level:

Dan Hawkins: Boise State (2001-2005), Colorado (2006-2010), UC Davis (2017-present)
Brent Guy: Utah State (2005–2008)

Personal life

Koetter and his wife, Kim, have four kids, Kaylee, Kendra, Derek, and Davis.

References

^ Stroud, Rick. "Emotional Dirk Koetter takes over as Bucs coach," Tampa Bay Times, Saturday, January 16, 2016.
^ "Dirk Koetter Becomes 21st ASU Football Coach". Sun Devil Athletics. December 2, 2000. Archived from the original on February 13, 2016. Retrieved January 15, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ Metcalfe, Jeff (November 26, 2006). "Koetter out as ASU football coach". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved April 7, 2011.
^ "Falcons hire Dirk Koetter as new OC". ESPN. January 15, 2012. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
^ Yasinskas, Pat (January 8, 2015). "Dirk Koetter to run Bucs offense". ESPN. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
^ Smith, Scott (January 15, 2016). "Dirk Koetter Named Buccaneers Head Coach". NFL.com. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
^ Wagner-McGough, Sean (December 29, 2017). "Buccaneers will shockingly retain coach Dirk Koetter, ending Jon Gruden rumors". CBS Sports. Retrieved December 29, 2017.

External links

Tampa Bay Buccaneers profile

[1] Stroud, Rick. "Emotional Dirk Koetter takes over as Bucs coach," Tampa Bay Times, Saturday, January 16, 2016.

[2] "Dirk Koetter Becomes 21st ASU Football Coach". Sun Devil Athletics. December 2, 2000. Archived from the original on February 13, 2016. Retrieved January 15, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[3] Metcalfe, Jeff (November 26, 2006). "Koetter out as ASU football coach". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved April 7, 2011.

[4] "Falcons hire Dirk Koetter as new OC". ESPN. January 15, 2012. Retrieved January 15, 2016.

[5] Yasinskas, Pat (January 8, 2015). "Dirk Koetter to run Bucs offense". ESPN. Retrieved January 15, 2016.

[6] Smith, Scott (January 15, 2016). "Dirk Koetter Named Buccaneers Head Coach". NFL.com. Retrieved January 16, 2016.

[7] Wagner-McGough, Sean (December 29, 2017). "Buccaneers will shockingly retain coach Dirk Koetter, ending Jon Gruden rumors". CBS Sports. Retrieved December 29, 2017.

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