Coaching philosophy
How Rick teaches the game, in their own words.
Not listed yet.
Accolades
Awards and staff honors along the way.
2025 · Broyles Award nominee
2022 · FootballScoop Coach of the Year finalist
Coaches who run a similar book
Ranked by how many systems they share with Rick. Runs on the systems both coaches picked, not guesswork.
RB · Fresno State
1 shared
OC/QB · BYU
1 shared
WR · Virginia
1 shared
RG/OL · Temple
1 shared
TE · Tennessee
1 shared
The book
The systems this coach runs. Shared vocabulary: picking the same system links similar-style coaches.
Offense
Specialties
What this coach is known for developing.
Recruiting territory
Where this coach has living-room relationships.
Background
Alma mater
Florida International
Hometown
Cedar Falls, IA
Playing days
FB, Florida International, 2006-2009
Coaching since
2010 · season 17