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Additions of Brown, Creighton complete Bulldogs’ 2020 coaching staff
1/31/2020 3:30:00 PM | Football
FRESNO, Calif. – Fresno State head football coach Kalen DeBoer announced on Friday the hires of assistant coaches Julius Brown and Paul Creighton. The pair represent the completion of Bulldog football's 2020 coaching staff following DeBoer's staff additions revealed on Monday.
Creighton will coach the tight ends; Brown will coach the Huskies, and serve as the Bulldogs' recruiting coordinator.
A glance at: Julius Brown – Huskies/Recruiting Coordinator
Brown spent one season at Texas Tech prior to accepting the position at Fresno State on Friday. Brown coached the Red Raiders' cornerbacks under Matt Wells and was with Wells in a similar role for three seasons at Utah State before the two left together for the Big 12.
In addition to his Utah State tenure, Brown's ties to the Mountain West are even deeper having played, gradated and coached at Boise State. The Stockton, Calif. native was a three-year starter as a cornerback and earned honorable mention All-WAC honors his senior year in 2003 after leading the conference in passes defended. He and Bulldogs' running backs coach Lee Marks played on a few of the same Bronco teams in the early 2000's.
Last season, Brown was a part of a defensive staff that helped the Red Raiders limit opponents to 30.3 points per game, the lowest average by a Texas Tech defense since 2009.
Details about "Huskies" - The "Husky" position is a product of the 4-2-5 base defense Fresno State will roll out in 2020. The scheme employs a linebacker/safety hybrid position – responsibilities include those of a strong-side linebacker and a safety. The position will resemble a fifth defensive back brought in for nickel packages when running a 4-3 base defense.
A glance at: Paul Creighton – Tight Ends
Creighton will head down the 99 from UC Davis to coach the Bulldog tight ends. Creighton had been with the Aggies for the past six seasons, serving as their tight ends and special teams coordinator, mostly recently. Earlier in his time at UC Davis, he held recruiting coordinator responsibilities.
During his tenure, he coached under Ron Gould for three seasons (2014-16) and then Dan Hawkins (2017-19) for the last three seasons. Gould coached under Jeff Tedford all 11 seasons he was at Cal (2002-12). Creighton played for Hawkins at CU (2006), and a season before Hawkins' arrival, Bulldogs' defensive coordinator William Inge coached for one season at CU while Creighton was a player (2005).
In 2018, UC Davis won its first Big Sky championship and earned its first FCS playoff berth in program history. It was arguably their best season since moving to Division I in 2007, going 10-3 in a season that kicked off with a win over San Jose State.
Bulldog Football to appear at Saturday's men's basketball game
Now that the 2020 coaching staff has been completed. The group will be introduced to the Red Wave together at halftime of the men's basketball game versus New Mexico. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. Ticket information can be found here, and tickets will be available for purchase at the Box Office on game day.
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley" – The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in life. To become a BDF member, please visit www.bulldogfoundation.org.
Creighton will coach the tight ends; Brown will coach the Huskies, and serve as the Bulldogs' recruiting coordinator.
A glance at: Julius Brown – Huskies/Recruiting Coordinator
Brown spent one season at Texas Tech prior to accepting the position at Fresno State on Friday. Brown coached the Red Raiders' cornerbacks under Matt Wells and was with Wells in a similar role for three seasons at Utah State before the two left together for the Big 12.
In addition to his Utah State tenure, Brown's ties to the Mountain West are even deeper having played, gradated and coached at Boise State. The Stockton, Calif. native was a three-year starter as a cornerback and earned honorable mention All-WAC honors his senior year in 2003 after leading the conference in passes defended. He and Bulldogs' running backs coach Lee Marks played on a few of the same Bronco teams in the early 2000's.
Last season, Brown was a part of a defensive staff that helped the Red Raiders limit opponents to 30.3 points per game, the lowest average by a Texas Tech defense since 2009.
Details about "Huskies" - The "Husky" position is a product of the 4-2-5 base defense Fresno State will roll out in 2020. The scheme employs a linebacker/safety hybrid position – responsibilities include those of a strong-side linebacker and a safety. The position will resemble a fifth defensive back brought in for nickel packages when running a 4-3 base defense.
Said DeBoer...
"Julius has strong recruiting ties to not only the Valley, but the entire state of California. His ability to build relationships with both recruits and his players is something that stuck out to me. What also excites me is Julius has both played and coached in the Mountain West, so he understands what it takes to win in this league."
"Julius has strong recruiting ties to not only the Valley, but the entire state of California. His ability to build relationships with both recruits and his players is something that stuck out to me. What also excites me is Julius has both played and coached in the Mountain West, so he understands what it takes to win in this league."
A glance at: Paul Creighton – Tight Ends
Creighton will head down the 99 from UC Davis to coach the Bulldog tight ends. Creighton had been with the Aggies for the past six seasons, serving as their tight ends and special teams coordinator, mostly recently. Earlier in his time at UC Davis, he held recruiting coordinator responsibilities.
During his tenure, he coached under Ron Gould for three seasons (2014-16) and then Dan Hawkins (2017-19) for the last three seasons. Gould coached under Jeff Tedford all 11 seasons he was at Cal (2002-12). Creighton played for Hawkins at CU (2006), and a season before Hawkins' arrival, Bulldogs' defensive coordinator William Inge coached for one season at CU while Creighton was a player (2005).
In 2018, UC Davis won its first Big Sky championship and earned its first FCS playoff berth in program history. It was arguably their best season since moving to Division I in 2007, going 10-3 in a season that kicked off with a win over San Jose State.
Said DeBoer...
"Paul's experiences and qualities were a perfect fit for what we needed on our staff. Whether it be recruiting California, his experience as a special teams coordinator, or coaching the tight ends, he's done it all at a very high level. Paul is a great teacher and a great person, and I'm excited to have him join Bulldog Football."
"Paul's experiences and qualities were a perfect fit for what we needed on our staff. Whether it be recruiting California, his experience as a special teams coordinator, or coaching the tight ends, he's done it all at a very high level. Paul is a great teacher and a great person, and I'm excited to have him join Bulldog Football."
2020 Fresno State Coaching Staff
(last updated Jan. 31. 2020)
Kalen DeBoer – Head Coach
Ryan Grubb – Associate Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks
Lee Marks – Assistant Head Coach, Running Backs / Run Game Coordinator
Julius Brown – Assistant Coach, Huskies/Recruiting Coordinator
Paul Crieghton – Assistant Coach, Tight Ends
William Inge – Assistant Coach, Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers
Kirby Moore – Assistant Coach, Wide Receivers / Pass Game Coordinator
Chuck Morrell – Assistant Coach, Safeties
Roman Sapolu – Assistant Coach, Offensive Line / Run Game Coordinator
Eric Schmidt – Assistant Coach, Defensive Line / Special Teams Coordinator
J.D. Williams – Assistant Coach, Cornerbacks / Defensive Passing Game Coordinator
Bulldog Football to appear at Saturday's men's basketball game
Now that the 2020 coaching staff has been completed. The group will be introduced to the Red Wave together at halftime of the men's basketball game versus New Mexico. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. Ticket information can be found here, and tickets will be available for purchase at the Box Office on game day.
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley" – The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in life. To become a BDF member, please visit www.bulldogfoundation.org.
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