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Frank Spaziani

Frank Joseph Spaziani (born April 1, 1947) is an American football coach and former player. He served as the head football coach at Boston College from 2009 to 2012, compiling a record of 22 wins and 29 losses. Prior to becoming head coach, Spaziani served on the Eagles' coaching staff for 12 years, the last 10 as defensive coordinator. He also served as defensive coordinator at New Mexico State from 2016 to 2021.

Frank Spaziani
Spaziani in 2012
Biographical details
Born (1947-04-01) April 1, 1947 (age 75)
Clark, New Jersey
Alma materPennsylvania State University
Playing career
1965–1968Penn State
Position(s)Linebacker, quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1969Penn State (GA)
1975–1977Navy (TE/OT)
1977–1981Navy (DB)
1982–1985Virginia (DB)
1985–1991Virginia (DB/DC)
1992–1993Winnipeg Blue Bombers (DC)
1994–1996Calgary Stampeders (DC)
1997–1998Boston College (RB)
1999–2008Boston College (DC)
2009–2012Boston College
2016–2021New Mexico State (DC)
Head coaching record
Overall22–29
Bowls1–2

Early life and playing career

Spaziani is a native of Clark, New Jersey and a graduate of Arthur L. Johnson High School.[1] Spaziani played quarterback and linebacker for the Penn State Nittany Lions from 1965 to 1968. He was a member of the teams that went to the 1967 Gator Bowl and the 1969 Orange Bowl.[2] He was the subject of one of Joe Paterno's notable early quotes: the Nittany Lions' coach said of Spaziani, "Don't get the idea that I like him because he's Italian. I like him because I'm Italian."[3]

Spaziani was also a starting pitcher for the Penn State baseball team.

Coaching career

Canadian Football League

Spaziani coached in the Canadian Football League (CFL) as a defensive coordinator for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (two seasons) and Calgary Stampeders (three years).[2] He helped to lead the Blue Bombers to the 1992 and 1993 Grey Cups and the Stampeders to the 83rd Grey Cup in 1995.

Boston College

In 1997, Spaziani left the Calgary Stampeders for a position as running backs coach for the Boston College Eagles.[4] Coached by Spaziani, Boston College's Mike Cloud was a consensus first-team All-America selection and a finalist for the 1998 Doak Walker Award. Cloud also set a Big East and school single-season rushing record with 1,726 yards in 1998.

In 1999, he replaced Tim Rose as defensive coordinator, becoming Boston College's seventh defensive coordinator in the 1990s.

In 2001, the Boston College defense ranked 12th nationally in passing defense, 10th in pass efficiency defense, 19th in scoring defense and 25th in total defense. In 2002, they were ranked 13th nationally in passing defense, 25th in pass efficiency defense, 23rd in scoring defense and 37th in total defense. In 2003, they were ranked second in the Big East in total defense and second in rushing defense. In 2004, they were ranked first in the Big East. The Eagles ranked second in the Big East and 31st in the country in total defense and first in the Big East and 12th in the country in scoring defense. Mathias Kiwanuka was the 2004 Big East Defensive Player of the Year.

Spaziani was named interim head coach for Boston College twice. In December 2006, after the departure of Tom O'Brien, he coached Boston College to a win versus Navy on December 30, 2006, in the Meineke Car Care Bowl.[2] However, Jeff Jagodzinski was hired as the permanent head coach. Spaziani was also named interim coach after Jagodzinski was fired on January 7, 2009, for interviewing for the open head coaching position with the New York Jets. Known for concocting elaborate defensive schemes, "Spaz" was given an honorary PhD from the school in 2008. On January 13, 2009, Spaziani was officially hired as the Eagles' permanent head coach.[5]

Spaziani was fired on November 25, 2012, following a season in which Boston College went 2–10, the worst record since 1978.[6]

New Mexico State

On January 8, 2016, Spanziani was hired to be the defensive coordinator for the New Mexico State Aggies football team.[7]

Personal life

Spaziani is married to Laura Spaziani (née Heikel); they have two sons and one daughter.[2] They reside in Hingham, Massachusetts. He is a brother of Sigma Pi fraternity International.[8]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs Coaches# AP°
Boston College Eagles (Atlantic Coast Conference) (2006)
2006 Boston College 1–0[n 1] 0–0[n 1] W Meineke Car Care 20 20
Boston College Eagles (Atlantic Coast Conference) (2009–2012)
2009 Boston College 8–5 5–3 2nd (Atlantic) L Emerald
2010 Boston College 7–6 4–4 T–4th (Atlantic) L Fight Hunger
2011 Boston College 4–8 3–5 5th (Atlantic)
2012 Boston College 2–10 1–7 6th (Atlantic)
Boston College: 22–29 13–19
Total: 22–29

Notes

  1. ^ a b Tom O'Brien coached the first 12 games of the season before resigning.

References

  1. ^ Armstrong, Kevin (May 6, 2009). "Spaziani ready to make most of chance as BC's new head coach". CNN Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 27, 2010.
  2. ^ a b c d . Boston College. Archived from the original on December 9, 2009. Retrieved January 27, 2010.
  3. ^ "Joe Paterno: Quickest Quipster In Sports". The Tuscaloosa News. June 28, 1969. Retrieved January 27, 2010.
  4. ^ Ryan, Bob (November 5, 2009). "Spaziani is handling things like an old pro". The Boston Globe. Retrieved January 27, 2010.
  5. ^ Boston College Names Frank Spaziani New Head Coach SI.com, January 13, 2009.
  6. ^ Patterson, Chip. "Boston College fires Frank Spaziani". Eye on College Football. CBSSports.com. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
  7. ^ Jason Groves (January 8, 2016). "NMSU FOOTBALL: Martin hires former Boston College head coach Frank Spaziani to lead defense". www.lcsun-news.com. Las Cruces Sun-News. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
  8. ^ Langhammer, Jay (Spring–Summer 1984). "Sigma Pi Sports" (PDF). The Emerald of Sigma Pi. Vol. 72, no. 1. pp. 16–17.

External links

  • New Mexico State profile

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Frank Joseph Spaziani born April 1 1947 is an American football coach and former player He served as the head football coach at Boston College from 2009 to 2012 compiling a record of 22 wins and 29 losses Prior to becoming head coach Spaziani served on the Eagles coaching staff for 12 years the last 10 as defensive coordinator He also served as defensive coordinator at New Mexico State from 2016 to 2021 Frank SpazianiSpaziani in 2012Biographical detailsBorn 1947 04 01 April 1 1947 age 75 Clark New JerseyAlma materPennsylvania State UniversityPlaying career1965 1968Penn StatePosition s Linebacker quarterbackCoaching career HC unless noted 1969Penn State GA 1975 1977Navy TE OT 1977 1981Navy DB 1982 1985Virginia DB 1985 1991Virginia DB DC 1992 1993Winnipeg Blue Bombers DC 1994 1996Calgary Stampeders DC 1997 1998Boston College RB 1999 2008Boston College DC 2009 2012Boston College2016 2021New Mexico State DC Head coaching recordOverall22 29Bowls1 2 Contents 1 Early life and playing career 2 Coaching career 2 1 Canadian Football League 2 2 Boston College 2 3 New Mexico State 3 Personal life 4 Head coaching record 5 Notes 6 References 7 External linksEarly life and playing career EditSpaziani is a native of Clark New Jersey and a graduate of Arthur L Johnson High School 1 Spaziani played quarterback and linebacker for the Penn State Nittany Lions from 1965 to 1968 He was a member of the teams that went to the 1967 Gator Bowl and the 1969 Orange Bowl 2 He was the subject of one of Joe Paterno s notable early quotes the Nittany Lions coach said of Spaziani Don t get the idea that I like him because he s Italian I like him because I m Italian 3 Spaziani was also a starting pitcher for the Penn State baseball team Coaching career EditCanadian Football League Edit Spaziani coached in the Canadian Football League CFL as a defensive coordinator for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers two seasons and Calgary Stampeders three years 2 He helped to lead the Blue Bombers to the 1992 and 1993 Grey Cups and the Stampeders to the 83rd Grey Cup in 1995 Boston College Edit In 1997 Spaziani left the Calgary Stampeders for a position as running backs coach for the Boston College Eagles 4 Coached by Spaziani Boston College s Mike Cloud was a consensus first team All America selection and a finalist for the 1998 Doak Walker Award Cloud also set a Big East and school single season rushing record with 1 726 yards in 1998 In 1999 he replaced Tim Rose as defensive coordinator becoming Boston College s seventh defensive coordinator in the 1990s In 2001 the Boston College defense ranked 12th nationally in passing defense 10th in pass efficiency defense 19th in scoring defense and 25th in total defense In 2002 they were ranked 13th nationally in passing defense 25th in pass efficiency defense 23rd in scoring defense and 37th in total defense In 2003 they were ranked second in the Big East in total defense and second in rushing defense In 2004 they were ranked first in the Big East The Eagles ranked second in the Big East and 31st in the country in total defense and first in the Big East and 12th in the country in scoring defense Mathias Kiwanuka was the 2004 Big East Defensive Player of the Year Spaziani was named interim head coach for Boston College twice In December 2006 after the departure of Tom O Brien he coached Boston College to a win versus Navy on December 30 2006 in the Meineke Car Care Bowl 2 However Jeff Jagodzinski was hired as the permanent head coach Spaziani was also named interim coach after Jagodzinski was fired on January 7 2009 for interviewing for the open head coaching position with the New York Jets Known for concocting elaborate defensive schemes Spaz was given an honorary PhD from the school in 2008 On January 13 2009 Spaziani was officially hired as the Eagles permanent head coach 5 Spaziani was fired on November 25 2012 following a season in which Boston College went 2 10 the worst record since 1978 6 New Mexico State Edit On January 8 2016 Spanziani was hired to be the defensive coordinator for the New Mexico State Aggies football team 7 Personal life EditSpaziani is married to Laura Spaziani nee Heikel they have two sons and one daughter 2 They reside in Hingham Massachusetts He is a brother of Sigma Pi fraternity International 8 Head coaching record EditYear Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl playoffs Coaches AP Boston College Eagles Atlantic Coast Conference 2006 2006 Boston College 1 0 n 1 0 0 n 1 W Meineke Car Care 20 20Boston College Eagles Atlantic Coast Conference 2009 2012 2009 Boston College 8 5 5 3 2nd Atlantic L Emerald2010 Boston College 7 6 4 4 T 4th Atlantic L Fight Hunger2011 Boston College 4 8 3 5 5th Atlantic 2012 Boston College 2 10 1 7 6th Atlantic Boston College 22 29 13 19Total 22 29 Rankings from final Coaches Poll Rankings from final AP Poll Notes Edit a b Tom O Brien coached the first 12 games of the season before resigning References Edit Armstrong Kevin May 6 2009 Spaziani ready to make most of chance as BC s new head coach CNN Sports Illustrated Retrieved January 27 2010 a b c d Profile Frank Spaziani Boston College Archived from the original on December 9 2009 Retrieved January 27 2010 Joe Paterno Quickest Quipster In Sports The Tuscaloosa News June 28 1969 Retrieved January 27 2010 Ryan Bob November 5 2009 Spaziani is handling things like an old pro The Boston Globe Retrieved January 27 2010 Boston College Names Frank Spaziani New Head Coach SI com January 13 2009 Patterson Chip Boston College fires Frank Spaziani Eye on College Football CBSSports com Retrieved November 26 2012 Jason Groves January 8 2016 NMSU FOOTBALL Martin hires former Boston College head coach Frank Spaziani to lead defense www lcsun news com Las Cruces Sun News Retrieved February 3 2016 Langhammer Jay Spring Summer 1984 Sigma Pi Sports PDF The Emerald of Sigma Pi Vol 72 no 1 pp 16 17 External links EditNew Mexico State profile Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Frank 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