Warren Ruggiero Explained

Warren Ruggiero
Current Title:Offensive coordinator
Current Team:Wake Forest
Current Conference:ACC
Birth Date:2 April 1966
Birth Place:Glen Rock, New Jersey, U.S.
Player Years1:1985–1988
Player Team1:Delaware
Player Positions:Quarterback
Coach Years1:1989–1993
Coach Team1:Defiance (OC)
Coach Years2:1994–1996
Coach Team2:Clarion (OC)
Coach Years3:1997–1998
Coach Team3:Glenville State
Coach Years4:1999
Coach Team4:William & Mary (TE)
Coach Years5:2000–2001
Coach Team5:Hofstra (QB/RC)
Coach Years6:2002–2005
Coach Team6:Hofstra (OC/QB)
Coach Years7:2006–2007
Coach Team7:Elon (OC/QB)
Coach Years8:2008
Coach Team8:Kansas State (QB)
Coach Years9:2009–2013
Coach Team9:Bowling Green (OC/QB)
Coach Years10:2014–present
Coach Team10:Wake Forest (OC/QB)
Overall Record:15–8
Tournament Record:0–1 (Division II)
Championships:1 WVIAC (1997)

Warren Ruggiero (born April 2, 1966) is an American football coach who is currently the offensive coordinator for Wake Forest.

Raised in Glen Rock, New Jersey, Ruggiero played prep football at Glen Rock High School.[1]

Coaching career

Early coaching career

Ruggiero spent five seasons as the offensive coordinator at Defiance College and three in the same role at Clarion. During his time at Clarion, the team made a national semi-final appearance in 1996.

Glenville State

Ruggiero spent two seasons as the head coach at Glenville State. He led the Pioneers to the Division two playoffs and finished with a 15–8 record.

William & Mary

Ruggiero coached tight ends during his time at W&M.

Hofstra

Ruggiero started as the quarterbacks coach and was promoted to offensive coordinator. The Pride led the Atlantic 10 conference in passing during the 2004 and 2005 seasons under Ruggiero. He also recruited and coached Marques Colston. Ruggiero also helped coach quarterback Rocky Butler to the fourth-most passing yards in I-AA.[2]

Elon

Ruggiero spent two seasons at Elon where he coached quarterback Scott Riddle to first-team All-American honors and Southern Conference freshman of the year, while setting many school records.

Kansas State

In his only season at Kansas State, Ruggiero coached future first-round pick Josh Freeman and mentored Collin Klein.

Bowling Green

Ruggiero helped Bowling Green to 31st in total offense in 2013.[3] Also during the 2013 season Bowling Green went 10-3 and averaged 35.4 points per game.[4]

Wake Forest

Ruggiero's offense set records for points scored and total yards in 2017.[5] Under Ruggiero, the offense has broken over 100 individual and team records. He has also coached three successful quarterbacks in John Wolford, Jamie Newman, and Sam Hartman.

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Notes and References

  1. https://bluehens.com/sports/football/roster/warren-ruggiero/13204 Warren Ruggiero
  2. Web site: Prince adds 3 to coaching staff . March 10, 2008 . Rivals.
  3. Web site: Mike Elko, Warren Ruggiero named Wake Forest Coordinators . SB Nation.
  4. Web site: Pittsburgh to take on Bowling Green at Pizza Bowl . Lubbock Online.
  5. Web site: Behind Enemy Lines: Wake Forest Demon Deacons . Sports Illustrated.