Russ Callaway Explained
Russ Callaway is an American football coach who is currently the co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach for the Florida Gators.
Coaching career
Callaway got his first career coaching job as a defensive analyst for the Alabama Crimson Tide.[1] He was part of the Alabama coaching staffs that won the National Championship ifor the 2011 and 2012 seasons.[2] In 2013, Callaway was hired by the Murray State Racers to serve as the teams wide receiver coach and recruiting coordinator.[3] In 2015, Callaway decided to join the Samford Bulldogs as the teams wide receivers coach.[4] In 2016, Callaway became the offensive coordinator for Samford.[5] For the 2020 season, Callaway was hired by the LSU Tigers to serve as an analyst.[6] In 2021, Callaway joined the New York Giants as an offensive assistant.[7] In 2022, Callaway joined the Florida Gators as a defensive intern.[8] For the 2023 season, Callaway was promoted by the Gators to coach the teams tight ends.[9] In 2024, Callaway was once again promoted by Florida this time to be the team's co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach.[10]
Personal life
Callaway is the son of former UAB head coach Neil Callaway.[11] [12]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Brockway . Kevin . February 27, 2024 . Florida football promotes Russ Callaway to co-offensive coordinator role . 19 March 2024 . Gainesville Sun.
- Web site: Backus . Will . Florida Gators football: UF expected to hire Russ Callaway as offensive analyst, per report . 247Sports . 2022-02-27 . 2024-12-03.
- Web site: Zenitz . Matt . Meet the ex-Samford OC now serving as a secret weapon behind the scenes at LSU . AL.com . 23 September 2020 . 19 March 2024.
- Web site: Bender . Corey . Florida Gators' Russ Callaway tabbed a 'rising star' Power Five assistant . On3.com . 23 August 2023 . 19 March 2024.
- Web site: Salerno . Cameron . Florida expected to promote tight ends coach Russ Callaway to co-offensive coordinator role . CBS Sports . 25 February 2024 . 19 March 2024.
- Web site: Kubena . Brooks . LSU coach Ed Orgeron adding analysts Russ Callaway, Donald D'Alesio to football staff . The Advocate . 2 February 2020 . 19 March 2024.
- Web site: Zenitz . Matt . NFL team hiring LSU staffer with Alabama, Samford ties . AL.com . 5 April 2021 . 19 March 2024.
- Goodall . Zach . Contract Terms Revealed for Florida's Russ Callaway, New Assistants . Sports Illustrated . 15 March 2024 . 19 March 2024.
- Goodall . Zach . Three Thoughts on Florida Promoting Russ Callaway to Co-O.C. . Sports Illustrated . 25 February 2024 . 19 March 2024.
- Web site: de la Torre . Nick . Florida promotes and extend Russ Callaway, three more assistants . On3.com . 15 March 2024 . 19 March 2024.
- Web site: Brockway . Kevin . UF football coach Russ Callaway excited about taking on more offensive responsibilities . Gainesville Sun . 9 March 2024 . 19 March 2024.
- Web site: Schwartz . Paul . Joe Judge adds rising offensive star Russ Callaway to Giants staff . New York Post . 5 April 2021 . 19 March 2024.
