University of Memphis Tiger football fan experience. The virtual guide contains photos, videos, bios and information about the Memphis football team.
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john mcdonell offensive line carroll college, 1981 first season McDonell at a Glance Born • June 2, 1959 • Spokane, Wash. Alma Mater • Carroll College, 1981 • Bachelor’s degree in social science Collegiate Playing Experience • 1977-80: Carroll College (Off ensive Line) Family • Wife - Mindy BIO John McDonell is in his fi rst season with the Memphis Tigers, serving as the off ensive line coach. McDonell joins the Tiger staff aſt er serving one season in the same capacity at Bowling Green State University. In 2009, BGSU’s off ensive line protected quarterback Tyler Sheehan, who threw for over 4,000 yards and tossed 27 touchdown passes. Bowling Green fi nished the 2009 season with a 7-6 record aſt er dropping a hard-fought 43-42 decision to Idaho in the Humanitarian Bowl. Th e Falcons ranked sixth nationally and led the MAC in passing off ense with an average of 316 yards per game. In addition to his season with the Falcons, McDonell’s resume includes coaching stints at Purdue, Notre Dame, Washington State and Stanford. He also brings six years of coordinator experience to the Tigers aſt er serving as the WSU off ensive coordinator from 1994-2000, including a 1998 Rose Bowl appearance. • Children - Michael & Megan Coaching Experience • 2010: University of Memphis (OL) • 2009: Bowling Green State (OL) • 2006-08: Purdue (OT/TE) • 2005: Stanford (OT/TE) • 2002-04: Notre Dame (OG/C) • 2001: Stanford (OG/C) • 1994-2000: Washington State (OC/OL) • 1989-93: Washington State (OL/TE) • 1984-88: Weber State (OL) • 1981: Carroll College (OL) Bowl Coaching Experience • December 2009: Humanitarian Bowl • December 2007: Motor City Bowl • December 2006: Champs Bowl • December 2004: Insight Bowl • January 2003: Gator Bowl • December 2002: Seattle Bowl • January 1998: Rose Bowl • December 1994: Alamo Bowl • December 1992: Copper Bowl Recruiting Area • Cincinnati, East Tennessee, Georgia 2010 Memphis Football Experience 39