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Cole Popovich
Personal information
Born: (1985-02-15) February 15, 1985 (age 39)
Monterey Park, California
Career information
High school:Yosemite (Oakhurst, California)
College:Fresno State
Career history
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards

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

  1. ^ a b "Patriots Appear to Be Splitting Duties to Replace Dante Scarnecchia". SI.com. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Hill, Rich. "New Patriots coach Cole Popovich is "a great fundamental teacher of offensive line play"". Pats Pulpit. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  4. ^ a b "Cole Popovich". msubeaver.com. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  5. ^ "Cole Popovich". Patriots.com. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  6. ^ "Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons - February 5th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  7. ^ "Replacing Dante Scarnecchia: Cole Popovich and Carmen Bricillo leading Patriots O-Line meetings". masslive. May 5, 2020. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  8. ^ "Who's Taking Over Patriots O-Line Coach Duties From Dante Scarnecchia? | New England Patriots | NESN.com". Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  9. ^ Reiss, Mike [@MikeReiss] (July 23, 2021). "Patriots co-OL coach Cole Popovich won't be with the team in 2021 in a decision related to the COVID-19 vaccine and NFL guidelines, per league sources. @globejimmcbride 1st reported Popovich won't be with the team. Carmen Bricillo, co-OL coach in '20, takes on leading role" (Tweet). Archived from the original on July 25, 2021. Retrieved July 26, 2021 – via Twitter.
  10. ^ "Patriots Coach's Departure Related to 'COVID-19 Vaccine and NFL Guidelines': Report". NBC Boston. Retrieved July 23, 2021.

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