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Popovich coached at the collegiate level for 5 seasons, working in various colleges such as [[Los Angeles Valley College|Los Angeles Valley]], [[Fresno City College|Fresno City]], [[Utah State Aggies football|Utah State]], and [[Minot State Beavers football|Minot State]]<ref name=":0" /> before joining the Patriots' staff in 2016.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cole Popovich |url=https://www.patriots.com/team/coaches-roster/cole-popovich |website=Patriots.com |access-date=August 15, 2019}}</ref> He was part of the Patriots coaching staff that won [[Super Bowl LI]]. In the game, the Patriots defeated the [[2016 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]] by a score of 34–28 in overtime.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201702050atl.htm|title=Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons - February 5th, 2017|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|access-date=August 15, 2019}}</ref> In 2020 it was announced that he would become the co-offensive line coach with [[Carmen Bricillo]]<ref name=":1" /> in order to replace [[Dante Scarnecchia]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Replacing Dante Scarnecchia: Cole Popovich and Carmen Bricillo leading Patriots O-Line meetings|url=https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2020/05/patriots-replacing-dante-scarnecchia-at-offensive-line-coach-with-cole-popovich-and-carmen-bricillo.html|date=2020-05-05|website=masslive|language=en|access-date=2020-05-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Who's Taking Over Patriots O-Line Coach Duties From Dante Scarnecchia? {{!}} New England Patriots {{!}} NESN.com|url=https://nesn.com/2020/05/whos-taking-over-patriots-o-line-coach-duties-from-dante-scarnecchia/|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-06}}</ref> On July |
Popovich coached at the collegiate level for 5 seasons, working in various colleges such as [[Los Angeles Valley College|Los Angeles Valley]], [[Fresno City College|Fresno City]], [[Utah State Aggies football|Utah State]], and [[Minot State Beavers football|Minot State]]<ref name=":0" /> before joining the Patriots' staff in 2016.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cole Popovich |url=https://www.patriots.com/team/coaches-roster/cole-popovich |website=Patriots.com |access-date=August 15, 2019}}</ref> He was part of the Patriots coaching staff that won [[Super Bowl LI]]. In the game, the Patriots defeated the [[2016 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]] by a score of 34–28 in overtime.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201702050atl.htm|title=Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons - February 5th, 2017|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|access-date=August 15, 2019}}</ref> In 2020 it was announced that he would become the co-offensive line coach with [[Carmen Bricillo]]<ref name=":1" /> in order to replace [[Dante Scarnecchia]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Replacing Dante Scarnecchia: Cole Popovich and Carmen Bricillo leading Patriots O-Line meetings|url=https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2020/05/patriots-replacing-dante-scarnecchia-at-offensive-line-coach-with-cole-popovich-and-carmen-bricillo.html|date=2020-05-05|website=masslive|language=en|access-date=2020-05-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Who's Taking Over Patriots O-Line Coach Duties From Dante Scarnecchia? {{!}} New England Patriots {{!}} NESN.com|url=https://nesn.com/2020/05/whos-taking-over-patriots-o-line-coach-duties-from-dante-scarnecchia/|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-06}}</ref> On July 23, 2021, it was reported that Popovich would not be coaching for the Patriots in 2021 due to reasons relating to the COVID-19 vaccine.<ref>{{Cite web|title=https://twitter.com/mikereiss/status/1418660025271259141|url=https://twitter.com/mikereiss/status/1418660025271259141|access-date=2021-07-23|website=Twitter|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Patriots Coach's Departure Related to ‘COVID-19 Vaccine and NFL Guidelines': Report|url=https://www.nbcboston.com/news/sports/nbcsports/patriots-coachs-departure-related-to-covid-19-vaccine-and-nfl-guidelines-report/2439474/|access-date=2021-07-23|website=NBC Boston|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Born: | Monterey Park, California | February 15, 1985
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High school: | Yosemite (Oakhurst, California) |
College: | Fresno State |
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Cole Popovich (born February 15, 1985) is an American football coach who was most recently the co-offensive line coach[1] of the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL).[2]
College career
Popovich was a four-year starter as left guard on the Fresno State Bulldogs football team from 2004 to 2007. He was also named a unanimous Freshman All-American in 2005.[3]
Coaching career
Popovich coached at the collegiate level for 5 seasons, working in various colleges such as Los Angeles Valley, Fresno City, Utah State, and Minot State[4] before joining the Patriots' staff in 2016.[5] He was part of the Patriots coaching staff that won Super Bowl LI. In the game, the Patriots defeated the Atlanta Falcons by a score of 34–28 in overtime.[6] In 2020 it was announced that he would become the co-offensive line coach with Carmen Bricillo[1] in order to replace Dante Scarnecchia.[7][8] On July 23, 2021, it was reported that Popovich would not be coaching for the Patriots in 2021 due to reasons relating to the COVID-19 vaccine.[9][10]
Personal life
Popovich is married to his wife Jessica, and they have two sons.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Patriots Appear to Be Splitting Duties to Replace Dante Scarnecchia". SI.com. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ^ McBride, Jim (February 17, 2020). "The Patriots' offensive line will have a new look — and no Dante Scarnecchia". The Boston Globe. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
- ^ Hill, Rich. "New Patriots coach Cole Popovich is "a great fundamental teacher of offensive line play"". Pats Pulpit. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
- ^ a b "Cole Popovich". msubeaver.com. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
- ^ "Cole Popovich". Patriots.com. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
- ^ "Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons - February 5th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
- ^ "Replacing Dante Scarnecchia: Cole Popovich and Carmen Bricillo leading Patriots O-Line meetings". masslive. May 5, 2020. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ^ "Who's Taking Over Patriots O-Line Coach Duties From Dante Scarnecchia? | New England Patriots | NESN.com". Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ^ "https://twitter.com/mikereiss/status/1418660025271259141". Twitter. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
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- ^ "Patriots Coach's Departure Related to 'COVID-19 Vaccine and NFL Guidelines': Report". NBC Boston. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
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