Dec. 11, 2003
The University of San Diego has selected four finalists for the position of Head Football Coach, it was announced today by Jo-Ann Nester, Director of Athletics. The four candidates, in alphabetical order, include Tim Drevno, current USD Offensive Coordinator; Jim Harbaugh, Quarterbacks Coach for the NFL Oakland Raiders; Greg Quick, head coach for Concord College; and Raymond Tellier, former head coach for Columbia. These four finalists will be invited to USD for a two-day on campus interview process between December 14th and December 18th.
"I believe the search committee has done a fine job in narrowing a very large and deep candidate pool," stated Jo-Ann Nester, USD Director of Athletics. "We're very happy with the experience each of these candidates could bring to our football program. We look to name the successful candidate before the holidays."
Tim Drevno just completed his first year as USD's Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach. Under his direction the USD offense finished first in the nation among I-AA programs for total offense at 483.3 yards per game. USD's passing game ranked 4th in the nation at 312.6 yards per game with senior quarterback Eric Rasmussen finishing as the nation's top passer for the second straight year. The Toreros finished 8-2 overall and tied for their first Pioneer Football League North Division title with a 3-1 mark.
Prior to USD Drevno was offensive line coach at the University of Idaho between 2000-2002. The Vandals offense ranked 6th in the nation in in 2001 and 8th in 2002. Prior to Idaho he gained coaching experience at San Jose State, UNLV, Montana State and Cal State Fullerton. He graduated from Cal State Fullerton in 1992 with a degree in Criminal Justice.
Jim Harbaugh currently is in his second year as an assistant coach with the Oakland Raiders where he oversees the quarterbacks. Between 1994-2001 he was an assistant football coach and recruiter at Western Kentucky University for his father, Jack. He served as an offensive consultant, and scouted and recruited high school student-athletes. Between 1987-2001 he played in 177 NFL games for six different teams - Chicago Bears (1987-1993), Indianapolis Colts (1994-1997), Baltimore Ravens (1998), San Diego Chargers (1999-2000), Detroit Lions (2001) and Carolina Panthers (2001). A first round draft pick in 1987, he led the Bears to the playoffs four times in seven seasons. With the Colts he was named Comeback Player of the Year and AFC Player of the Year in 1995 while leading the team to the AFC Championship Game.
Harbaugh was a four-year letterman at the University of Michigan (1982-1986) and finished his college career in the top five in passing attempts, completions, completion percentage, passing yards and touchdown passes. He led the Wolverines to a Rose Bowl berth as a senior after setting school single-season records for completions (180), attempts (277) and yards (2,729).
Greg Quick just completed his first year as head coach at Conord College in Athens, West Virginia where he led the Mountain Lions to their most wins in five seasons. Prior to Concord he was with the University of San Diego where he was the Offensive Coordinator for four seasons between 1999-2002. Under his direction the Torero offense excelled with players setting numerous season and career records, most notably quarterback Mike Stadler, wide receiver Dylan Ching and running back Oscar Arzu. Prior to USD, the Painesville, Ohio native spent the previous decade orchestrating the renewal of two NCAA Division III football programs. At St. Norbert College, in DePere, Wisconsin, he directed his squad to a share of the division title in 1994; and while at the University of Chicago, helped the 1993 program amass the most wins since the Alonzo Stagg team of 1929. Other coaching stops included Claremont-Mudd Colleges, Edinboro University, New Mexico State, Heidelberg College, St. Edward HS and Emporia State. His playing career at Baldwin-Wallace College in Brea, Ohio, was highlighted by the team winning the 1978 NCAA Division III National Championship.
Raymond Tellier, currently an Assistant Athletic Director at Columbia University, was Columbia's head coach for 14 seasons where he directed all facets of this Ivy League program. He finished his career with the second most victories in school history, and the team's 8-2 mark in 1996 was Columbia's best record since 1945. He was voted the 1996 Regional and National I-AA Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association - only the second Ivy League coach to ever win the national award.
Prior to Columbia he was head football coach at the University of Rochester between 1984-1988. He directed his squad to a combined record of 17-4 during 1987 and 1988. He also earned coaching experience with Brown University (1979-83), Boston University, Wabash College, Dartmouth College and the University of Connecticut. He graduated from Connecticut with a B.S. in Physical Education in 1974. A two-year starter at quarterback for UCONN, he was a member of the 1970 and 1972 Yankee Conference Championship Teams.
