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Mariucci Named New Jersey's 1st Head Coach

Posted on June 30, 2010 at 02:05 PM.

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6/30/10

NJ Times- Steve Mariucci was named the University of New Jersey's first coach in school history at a press conference earlier today. Mariucci stated "When I was first approached by UNJ about taking this job, I really wasn't sure if I wanted to. I haven't coached in a few years, and last time i coached at the collegiate level was back in 1996. I wasn't sold on the fact of becoming a head coach again until i visited the campus. The facilities here are amazing, there has been alot of money put into this program and I believe it will show on gameday. Vincent Stadium is one of the nicest stadiums that I have seen. Also the list of commited athletes that we have coming in are really something. After my day here last week i really felt comfortable accepting the coaching job here." Mariucci has a large coaching career that will help him in his first year at New Jersey. Mariucci has coachd with many college football teams including Northern Michigan, Louisville, USC, and Cal. He has also been involved with many NFL teams too. He was a quality control coach with the LA Rams in the mid 80's, a quarterbacks coach with the Green Bay Packers in the early 90's, and Head Coach of the San Francisco 49ers, and Detroit Lions. Athletic Director Jacob Davis finished the press conference by saying "Coach Mariucci and myself will be holding a press conference next week to reveal the team logo, colors, and other information regarding the University of New Jersey football program.

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