MAJOR COACHING MOVES

[Tech XXIX]

I have good news. Chris Vazely will move back to TE and Special Teams. Greg Malo will coach Db (the position he played), and we have hired a new wide reciever coach. Pete Carmicheal Sr. is coming to coach at Tech.

Coach Carmicheal's son coached QB's under Crowton and Pete Sr. worked with JB III dad at BC. He also has many years of NFL expierence including a stint as OC for the Cleveland Browns. HE was the WR coach last year for the University of Pittsburg.

This is great news and it came from one of our current coaches.

Here is a article about Coach Carmicheal

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Veteran NFL Coach Pete Carmichael Joins Panthers Football Staff

3/1/2004

Carmichael will coach Pittsburgh's wide receivers.

Pete Carmichael, who spent the last 10 seasons working in the National Football League, has been named wide receivers coach at the University of Pittsburgh, Head Coach Walt Harris announced today.



Carmichael joins the Panthers after serving as an offensive assistant with the Chicago Bears from 2001-03. Prior to Chicago, he was the Cleveland Browns’ offensive coordinator (2000) and the Jacksonville Jaguars’ receivers coach (1994-99).



“The University of Pittsburgh has produced some outstanding receivers over the last seven years and we’ve found a great person to help us continue that trend in Pete Carmichael,” Harris said. “Pete has a diverse resume that includes collegiate and pro experience. Although he will coach on the offensive side of the ball, I really like the fact that he has defensive experience as well. We are thrilled Pete is joining our family.”



“It’s great to be back in the college game,” Carmichael said. “I couldn’t be at a better institution than the University of Pittsburgh. Coach Walt Harris and his staff have done an exceptional job revitalizing this program and I’m excited about getting to work.”



While at Jacksonville, Carmichael placed a receiver in the Pro Bowl four consecutive years. The Jaguars had six 1,000-yard receivers during his tenure, including Jimmy Smith, who had an NFL-best 1,636 receiving yards in 1999.



Before his NFL tenure, Carmichael spent 13 seasons at BostonCollege (1981-93), including the last three as receivers coach under Tom Coughlin. The Eagles earned New Year’s Day bowl berths in 1992 and 1993 as All-Big East quarterback Glenn Foley led a potent passing attack. From 1981-90, Carmichael tutored the defensive backs at BostonCollege.



Carmichael began his coaching career in 1963 at Watchung Hills (N.J.) High School and coached at Clark (N.J.) High in 1964. In 1965, he spent a year at Virginia Military Institute and then went to Madisonboro (N.J.) High. That was followed by stints at New Hampshire (1967), Columbia (1974-77) and an initial tour at BostonCollege (1968-72). He was head coach at Trenton State College in 1973. After three years as an assistant at Columbia, he earned his second head coaching assignment from 1977-80 at the Merchant Marine Academy.



Carmichael played football at Montclair State College. He graduated from MontclairState in 1964 with a bachelor's degree in health and physical education. A native of Plainfield, N.J., he attended North Plainfield High, where he lettered three years in both football and baseball.



Carmichael and his wife, Elaine, have two daughters, Layni (Ratcliffe) and Kathleen (Hight), and a son, Pete, who serves as an assistant coach with the San Diego Chargers under former standout Pitt center Marty Schottenheimer (1962-64). They also have eight grandchildren.

[TYLERTECHSAS]

Thank goodness! This sounds like 3 great moves!

[dhussdawg]

It sounds like we are finally getting some guys that might know a little bit about football, whichis better than what I think about a few of them that are already there.

[DawgFaninHous]

Why would he leave Pitt????? Is this a good thing? Somebody explain to me why, please?

Also why wouldn't we give him the OC job, if he is that good? We certainly could stand an improvement in that department. Do that and ,like someone suggested a while back, move our current OC to DC, since he knows how to stop offensive drives so well.

[TulsaDawg]

And, will he be another one year wonder?

[dhussdawg]

Everybody knows that Conroy is a good ole boy, which is what Tech loves. No matter how bad you are at your job, be it athletics or education. If you were Jim Bob's or Diane from the down the street's son, you will always have a place at Tech. We need to do some housecleaning. but it will never done. Why? Because the university is run by the same people.

[Memdawg]

Walt Harris left Pitt... Dave Wanstadt took over and probably didn't retain him...

[hookdown]

Sounds like a good catch, but will JB let him do what needs to be done?

[oledawg66]

Sounds like a good catch, but will JB let him do what needs to be done?

That would seem to be the question of the day.

[TYLERTECHSAS]

Sounds like a good catch, but will JB let him do what needs to be done?

Pun intended I'm sure. :icon_razz

[Gooddawg]

It can't hurt to have his mind and experience on offense either. Our wrs have to step it up next year. We have had poor production from that position and everyone for 3 straight years now. There is talent, size, speed, and experience at that position. Zac, win the QB job and get these guys the ball.

I hope we can do as well on the defensive side of the ball. I really think Lovett could do well here if we can get him and are smart enough to hire him.

[Easydawg]

Walt Harris left Pitt... Dave Wanstadt took over and probably didn't retain him...

Wanstadt hired Matt Cavanaugh to the OC/QB. An alumn with Professional playing and coaching experience. Seems like a good move. hmmm......
wasn't that same scenario mentioned on another thread recently?

[hookdown]

Pun intended I'm sure. :icon_razz

Tyler, you give me way too much credit...

[NashVegasRabidK9]

This is great news. This guy has put guys in the Pro Bowl. I can't wait to see what he achieves with our WR's. Everyone knows we have untapped potential there. Hopefully, we'll get to see just how much talent they have.

[aubunique]

Sounds good. Just win!