1Huskernation Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 As reported by Steve Sipple: Former Nebraska defensive coordinator Kevin Cosgrove has been selected as a co-defensive coordinator at the University of Minnesota. Cosgrove will hold spot along with Minntesota defensive backs coach Ronnie Lee. "I'm thrilled to be back in the Big Ten," Cosgrove told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. "I always felt that this program had great potential and I'm glad to have the opportunity to work here." Cosgrove served as defensive coordinator at Nebraska from 2004 to 2007 after spending time on the Wisconsin staff from 1990-2003. What's everyone think of this doozy? Quote Link to comment
tattooedhusker Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 one thing...BWAHAHAHAHAH! Quote Link to comment
1Huskernation Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 My next project is finding the transcript from this press conference or press release! I want to know the University's explanation... Quote Link to comment
Vince from ShamWOW Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 BWAHAHAHAHAH! The other Big 11 teams are licking their offensive chops right now. How stupid can the Minnesota head coach be? BWAHAHAHAHAH! If anybody has a link to a Gopher Football board, please post it. They have to be going wild today. Quote Link to comment
Blackshirtsguru Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Right where he belongs...The Big 10. He didn't have the smarts to come close to stopping any Big 12 offense! Quote Link to comment
1Huskernation Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 University of Minnesota head football coach Tim Brewster named Kevin Cosgrove as the Gophers’ co-defensive coordinator Friday. In addition, Brewster announced the promotion of defensive backs coach Ronnie Lee to co-defensive coordinator. “We are very excited to announce Kevin Cosgrove as our new co-defensive coordinator,” Brewster said. “Coach Cosgrove brings a wealth of experience in the Big Ten as both a coach and recruiter. Plus, he possesses a long track record of developing outstanding defenses. But, perhaps more importantly, Kevin is a great person and an outstanding fit on our staff. Ronnie Lee“Ronnie Lee has done a tremendous job since joining our staff here at Minnesota,” Brewster added. “I’m very pleased to reward him with this promotion. Ronnie has proven himself to be an excellent coach and recruiter. I look forward to him having an expanded role on our defensive staff.” Cosgrove has 13 seasons of experience as an NCAA Division I defensive coordinator and 28 seasons of collegiate coaching experience. He was named the top coordinator in the Big Ten by The Sporting News in 2002 and was named one of the top coordinators in the nation by ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. in 1999. Cosgrove was also inducted into the Wisconsin Football Coaches Hall of Fame in 2008. “I’m thrilled to be back in the Big Ten,” Cosgrove said. “I’m definitely excited about the opportunity to work with Tim Brewster and an outstanding A.D. in Joel Maturi at the University of Minnesota. I’m very familiar with Minnesota. I always felt that this program had great potential and I’m glad to have the opportunity to work here.” Cosgrove served as defensive coordinator at Nebraska from 2004-2007.During his four seasons with the Huskers, Cosgrove mentored seven first- or second-team All-Big 12 defenders. Nebraska won the Big 12 North Championship in 2006 and played in the 2005 Alamo and 2006 Cotton Bowls with Cosgrove as defensive coordinator. Under Cosgrove, Nebraska led the nation in sacks (4.17 per game) and tackles for loss (10.33) in 2005. He led the Husker defense to top 25 rankings in scoring defense and pass efficiency defense in both 2005 and 2006. Prior to his time at Nebraska, Cosgrove was the defensive coordinator at Wisconsin from 1995 through 2003. He spent a total of 14 seasons (1990-2003) on the Badgers’ staff, serving as linebackers coach from 1990-94. Cosgrove has coached a total of 22 seasons in the Big Ten. Cosgrove helped Wisconsin to three Big Ten championships and nine bowl appearances with a 7-2 record in bowl games. Included in those seven victories were three Rose Bowl wins. In addition to the defensive coordinator role, Cosgrove also coached the linebackers at Wisconsin. He coached linebackers who led the Big Ten in tackles three times. With Cosgrove as defensive coordinator, Wisconsin won Big Ten titles in 1993, 1998 and 1999. The Badgers followed all three of those championships up with Rose Bowl wins. In addition to his coaching experience at Nebraska and Wisconsin, Cosgrove has coached at Illinois (1980-82 graduate assistant; 1983-87 linebackers); Morehead State (1983 linebackers); Southeast Missouri State (1988 defensive coordinators/linebackers); and Colorado State (1989 linebackers). Cosgrove has a strong reputation as a recruiter. He has recruited numerous players who went on to All-America and all-conference collegiate careers and several who went on to play in the National Football League. He was named one of the nation’s top recruiters by CSTV recruiting expert Tom Lemming in 2006. Cosgrove played collegiately at Benedictine College (Ill.) in 1974 and from 1976-78 at Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education from UW-Oshkosh in 1980. Cosgrove and his wife Shelly have two sons, Clint and Connor, and a daughter, Shannon. Clint Cosgrove has served as a graduate assistant at Minnesota for the past two seasons. Lee has been the Gophers’ defensive backs coach for the past two seasons. In the past two seasons, two of Lee’s protégés – Dom Barber and Traye Simmons – have been named Second-Team All-Big Ten selections. Barber was selected by the Houston Texans in the 2008 NFL Draft and played in 12 games, recording 15 tackles this past season. Twelve of Lee’s collegiate players have played in the NFL. During the 2008 season, Lee’s starting cornerbacks – Simmons and Marcus Sherels – ranked No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in the Big Ten in passes defended. Combined, the Gophers’ secondary tallied 11 interceptions and 38 passes broken up for a total of 49 passes defended this past season. Lee was part of a major improvement by the Minnesota defense in 2008. In 2007, the Gophers ranked 119th in total defense, improving to 80th in 2008. Minnesota’s scoring defense improved from 109th to 61st last season, while the Gophers’ pass efficiency defense moved from 116th to 78th. Lee coached the secondary at Michigan in 2006 and was the defensive backs coach at Wisconsin from 2003-05. He served as the defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach at San Jose State from 2001-02. Lee coached the defensive backs at Colorado State from 1993-2000 and has also coached at Idaho, Portland State and Miami (Fla.). He has also completed three NFL Summer Fellowships during his career. Lee was a four-year letterman at Washington State as a player. He led the Pac-10 Conference in fumbles forced during the 1986 season. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Washington State in 1989. No mention of 2007? That's strange! Quote Link to comment
Pedro Guerrero Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Good for Coz. It is nice to see that he got another job and can now move on as should we. Good luck to the Coz. I think all the previous staff members are now employed I would like to point out that if it wasn’t for Coz there would be no Bo or Joe Ganz. Quote Link to comment
Vince from ShamWOW Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 That article is such BS. Quote Link to comment
1Huskernation Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 I would like to point out that if it wasn’t for Coz there would be no Bo or Joe Ganz. Great point...I have no ill-will towards the man, and it was terrible some of the stuff he put up with as far as threats and that type of thing...but I sure am glad we have the Pelini brothers and staff in place now. And, as far as I've heard, the players had nothing against him, and enjoyed his friendship. However, he was not here to coach his "friends." I just don't think he had the "killer attitude" you would expect for a D-coordinator. Just my thoughts. Quote Link to comment
dee_s3 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Man, if you think the big 10 sucks now, wait for next sure Quote Link to comment
dee_s3 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 wait til next year for sure, lol sorry about that one folks Quote Link to comment
Bleeding Husker Red Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 As reported by Steve Sipple: Former Nebraska defensive coordinator Kevin Cosgrove has been selected as a co-defensive coordinator at the University of Minnesota. Cosgrove will hold spot along with Minntesota defensive backs coach Ronnie Lee. "I'm thrilled to be back in the Big Ten," Cosgrove told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. "I always felt that this program had great potential and I'm glad to have the opportunity to work here." Cosgrove served as defensive coordinator at Nebraska from 2004 to 2007 after spending time on the Wisconsin staff from 1990-2003. What's everyone think of this doozy? I feel sorry for Minnesota's players and fans.... Quote Link to comment
Touchdown Tommie Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 This has to be a pity hire. Him and Brewster are good friends and now Coz is going to end up getting him fired. I have friends who are season ticket holders and they are very upset about this hire. The new scoreboard will get a good workout next year for the Gophs....at least the visitor side! Quote Link to comment
sdhusker82 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 i hope your guy's offense is STELLAR cause your d... won't be hahahahha Quote Link to comment
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