Randy Bates
Randy Bates (born July 3, 1960)[1] is an American football coach who is currently the defensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Panthers.
| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Defensive coordinator |
| Team | Pittsburgh |
| Conference | ACC |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | July 3, 1960 |
| Alma mater | Ohio State University |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1982 | Muskingum (OL) |
| 1983 | Miami (OH) (GA) |
| 1984–1988 | Saint Joseph's (IN) (DC) |
| 1989–1991 | Navy (LB/DB) |
| 1992–1997 | New Hampshire (LB) |
| 1998–1999 | Kent State (LB) |
| 2000–2004 | Louisiana Tech (DB/LB) |
| 2005 | Louisiana Tech (DC/DB) |
| 2006–2017 | Northwestern (LB) |
| 2018–present | Pittsburgh (DC) |
Coaching career
In 1982, Bates began his coaching career at Division III Muskingum College. From there he spent the 1983 season as a graduate assistant at Miami University. From 1984 to 1988 he served as defensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator for the Saint Joseph's College Pumas. He spent the next three seasons coaching linebackers and defensive backs for the Navy Midshipmen. Bates coached linebackers at New Hampshire from 1992 to 1997.[1][2][3]
From 2006 to 2017, Bates spent 12 seasons coaching linebackers for the Northwestern Wildcats and head coach Pat Fitzgerald.[4] Bates' linebacker unit helped the No. 17 Wildcats post a 10-3 record in 2017, which included a win over the Kentucky Wildcats in the Music City Bowl.[5] He coached back-to-back All-America linebackers, in Anthony Walker Jr. and Paddy Fisher.[6][7][8]
On January 13, 2018, Bates was hired by the Pittsburgh Panthers and head coach Pat Narduzzi as the defensive coordinator, a position left vacant by Josh Conklin.[2]
References
- "Randy Bates Profile", pittsburghpanthers.com, June 8, 2018, retrieved February 25, 2019.
- DiPaola, Jerry."Reports: Pitt hires Randy Bates to be defensive coordinator", Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, January 13, 2018, retrieved February 26, 2019.
- "Randy Bates ESPN coaching profile", ESPN.com, retrieved February 26, 2019.
- Saunders, Alan."Pitt's Bates Ready for New Challenge", pittsburghsportsnow.com, August 31, 2018, retrieved February 26, 2019.
- Rossetti, Chris."Pitt, Penn State Add Coaches to Football Staffs", exploreclarion.com, January 15, 2018, retrieved February 26, 2019.
- "Anthony Walker Jr. Bio". NorthWestern University Football - Official Website.
- Schutte, Dustin."FWAA releases Freshman All-America team", saturdaytradition.com, January 9, 2018, retrieved February 26, 2019.
- "Paddy Fisher Bio", nusports.com, May 12, 2018, retrieved February 26, 2019.