A. J. Christoff Explained
Andrew James Christoff (born c. 1945) is an American football coach. He was defensive coordinator for 18 seasons at six schools—Idaho,[1] [2] [3] Oregon,[4] Stanford,[5] Notre Dame,[6] Colorado and Cincinnati.
From Ritzville, Washington, Christoff graduated from Ritzville High School in 1963, and was recruited to play at Idaho under head coach Dee Andros.[7] He received a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Idaho in 1967 and a completed master's degree at Oregon State University in 1970.[1]
Notes and References
- News: Ex-Idaho grid player hired as new aide . Spokane Daily Chronicle . (Washington). January 22, 1974 . 15.
- News: Christoff joins Vandals . Ellensburg Daily Record . (Washington). UPI . January 23, 1974 . 11.
- News: Christoff gains post with Ducks . Spokane Daily Chronicle . (Washington) . December 31, 1976 . 18 .
- News: Stanford confirms hiring of Christoff . Eugene Register-Guard . (Oregon) . February 1, 1983 . 1E.
- News: Christoff new Irish aide . Lawrence Journal-World . (Kansas) . Associated Press . February 22, 1984 . 13.
- News: Fans may see a difference . Tuscaloosa News . (Alabama). Hurt . Cecil . April 4, 1987. 15 .
- News: Prep athletes decide on Idaho . Ellensburg Daily Record . (Washington) . Associated Press . June 5, 1963 . 8.