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OSU's Heacock earns best assistant award


Wednesday, December 05, 2007 From staff and wire reports
Jim Heacock never has his name thrown out there as a hot candidate for head coaching vacancies. But Tuesday, the Ohio State defensive coordinator was named the best assistant coach in college football.
The 12-year OSU assistant won the Broyles Award, an honor voted on by nine former college head coaches, including its namesake, Arkansas's Frank Broyles.
The award was established in 1996 and Heacock, 59, is the first Ohio State winner and the second from the Big Ten, joining former Michigan defensive coordinator Jim Herrmann, the 1997 winner. Heacock was hired by John Cooper in 1996 and was one of three assistants retained by Jim Tressel. OSU's defensive line coach for nine years, he became the defensive coordinator in 2005.




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College football: Heacock takes bow for OSU's defense
Nation's top assistant credits players, staff
Wednesday, December 5, 2007 3:13 AM
By Tim May

Defensive coordinator Jim Heacock had to do something yesterday he usually tries to avoid. He had to stand up and take a bow by himself. Heacock was named the 12th winner of the Broyles Award, the first from Ohio State. Named after former Arkansas coach Frank Broyles, it goes annually to the nation's top assistant coach, as chosen by an august panel of former major college head coaches. It was presented at a banquet in Little Rock, Ark.



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Congrats, Coach Heacock. Check out the Frank Broyles coaching tree at the end of this article.

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Football: Ohio State's Heacock Captures 2007 Broyles Award

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Courtesy: OhioStateBuckeyes.com

December 4, 2007

Little Rock, Ark. - There?s no upset here. Ohio State?s Jim Heacock, the defensive coordinator for the most dominating defense in college football, has been named the nation?s top assistant coach. Heacock, in his 12th season as a Buckeye, was presented the 12th Annual Frank Broyles Award by officials from The Rotary Club of Little Rock during a luncheon at the Doubletree Hotel on Tuesday. The award is given annually to the nation?s top NCAA assistant football coach.

?I am just overwhelmed,? Heacock said. ?This award belongs to Luke (Fickell), Paul (Haynes) and Taver (Johnson) and the players. They are the ones who earned this award.?

Heacock?s Broyles Award victory caps a great few days for the 59-year-old coaching veteran. Thanks to a loss on Saturday by No. 1 Missouri and the monumental upset of No. 2 West Virginia by Pittsburgh, the Buckeyes found out on Sunday that they were in the national championship game for the second consecutive season. Head coach Jim Tressel said he knows why the Buckeyes are playing in New Orleans.

Jim Heacock?s defense has allowed this young Ohio State team to become a national contender, Tressel said.

Ohio State?s defense has unquestionably been the most dominating unit in all of college football. The Buckeyes finished first in total defense, first in scoring defense, first in pass defense, second in pass-efficiency defense, third in rush defense and fourth in sacks. But No. 1 Ohio State (11-1), the Big Ten champions for the second consecutive season, didn?t just lead the nation in several defensive categories, the Buckeyes blew away the competition. Ohio State allows 10.7 points per game, and the No. 2 team allows 15.4. The Buckeyes defense has allowed only 11 touchdowns in 12 games. They allow 225.3 total yards per game, while the next closest team allows 267.1 yards. Ohio State also leads the nation in pass defense (148.2 yards per game) and is third in rushing defense (77.1 yards per game). Ohio State has held its opponents to a three-and-out on an amazing 48.5 percent of their possessions (66 of 136).

Seven of the Buckeyes? 12 opponents have been held to a touchdown or less, and only one opponent, No. 13 Illinois on Nov. 10, has scored 20 points against Ohio State.

Ohio State?s signature win this season was fittingly also the finest performance by Heacock?s defense. Heacock was named the national defensive coordinator of the week after the Buckeyes shut down archrival Michigan in a 14-3 victory on Nov. 17 in Ann Arbor in a game that guaranteed the victor a BCS bowl game. The Buckeyes held the Wolverines to 91 total yards, and just 15 yards rushing. It marked the fewest points Michigan has scored against Ohio State since being shut out 28-0 in 1962. In typical fashion, Heacock deflected any praise to his team.

?The players, they ultimately are the ones responsible for that performance because they are the ones who were out there on the field getting it done,? Heacock said. ?I always look at whatever we do as being a group effort, and that was definitely the case in that game up there the other day.?

The Buckeyes and Heacock have put together a potentially championship team this season despite losing six starters to professional football from last years team. New players have stepped in, however, as 16 different players have started at least one game. Junior linebacker James Laurinaitis, who averages 8.58 tackles per game (7th in Big Ten) and has 5 sacks is a finalist for the Lombardi, Nagurski, Butkus and Lott awards. Senior defensive lineman Vernon Gholston is sixth in the Big Ten with 14 tackles for a loss and is a finalist for the Hendricks award and junior defensive back Malcolm Jenkins was a semifinalist for the Thorpe award. All three players were first-team All-Big Ten selections.

This is Heacock?s 12th season at Ohio State, and third as coordinator. He was the defensive line coach prior to 2005. Heacock was one of three assistants Tressel retained when he took over for John Cooper in 2000.

Other Broyles Award finalists were Missouri assistant head coach, offensive
coordinator and offensive line coach Dave Christensen; Auburn defensive coordinator Will Muschamp; West Virginia assistant head coach, offensive coordinator and running backs coach Calvin Magee; and Kansas defensive coordinator and defensive line coach Bill Young.

For his selection, Heacock was awarded a 75-pound cast bronze Broyles Award statue worth $5,000 and a check for $2500.00. He will travel to Orlando for the HOME DEPOT ESPNU College Football Awards Show. Frank Broyles will also attend the Awards show and be presented with the Contributions to College Football award.

All finalists received $1,000 and a set of Callaway golf clubs, as well as travel and premium lodging for their spouses.

ABOUT THE BROYLES AWARD
There are few coaches whose efforts have forever impacted the game of college football. Bear Bryant, Knute Rockne, Frank Leahy and Eddie Robinson have set the standard for victories and championships on the gridiron. However, when it comes to selecting, developing and producing great assistant coaches, the legacy of Frank Broyles stands alone.
Former Broyles assistant coaches who have become head coaches have gone on to coach in 20 percent of all Super Bowls and win almost 15 percent of all Super Bowl titles plus five national collegiate championships, more than 40 conference titles and more than 2,000 games. More than 25 Broyles assistants went on to become head coaches at the college or professional level, including Joe Gibbs, Hayden Fry, Raymond Berry, Jimmy Johnson, Johnny Majors, Jackie Sherrill and Barry Switzer (full list below).
In 1996, the Broyles Award was established to recognize the dedicated, hard-working assistants like those who worked for Broyles, and to date, 59 finalists and 11 winners have been honored. Like many of Broyles' assistants who went on to do great things, numerous coaches recognized by the Broyles Award have since remained in the spotlight, with 25% of finalists and winners going on to become head coaches, including four of the six finalists from 2004.

The Broyles Award is a member of the National College Football Awards Association. The NCFAA was founded in 1997 as a coalition of major collegiate football awards. The purpose of the NCFAA is to protect, preserve and enhance the integrity, influence and prestige of college football's various awards. The NCFAA also encourages professionalism and the highest standards possible for the administration of college football awards and the selection of their winners.

THE SELECTION PROCESS
Each NCAA Division I head coach may nominate one of his assistants for the Broyles Award. Every assistant that is nominated, but not selected as a finalist, receives a personalized wall plaque recognizing his efforts. The finalists are chosen by a nine-man panel that may be the most prestigious of any awards panel, representing eight national championships, more than 1,600 victories, over 60 conference titles, 124 bowl game appearances and nine national head coach of the year honors.

Broyles Award Panelists
Arkansas Athletic Director and former Coach Frank Broyles
Former Georgia Coach Vince Dooley
Former Washington Coach Don James
Former Syracuse Coach Dick MacPherson
Former Baylor Coach Grant Teaff
Former Brigham Young Coach LaVell Edwards
Former Iowa Coach Hayden Fry
Former Oklahoma Coach Barry Switzer
Former Tennessee and Pittsburgh Coach Johnny Majors
Previous Broyles Award Winners
 Florida State defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews (1996) Florida State defensive coordinator
Former Michigan defensive coordinator Jim Herrmann (1997), now linebackers coach for the New York Jets
Tennessee offensive coordinator David Cutcliffe (1998), now with University of Tennessee
Former Georgia Tech offensive coordinator Ralph Friedgen (1999), now head coach at Maryland
Former Oklahoma offensive coordinator Mark Mangino (2000), now head coach at Kansas
Miami defensive coordinator Randy Shannon (2001), now head coach at Miami
Former Southern California offensive coordinator Norm Chow (2002), now offensive coordinator of the Tennessee Titans
Former Georgia defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder (2003), LB Coach for the Atlanta Falcons
Former Auburn defensive coordinator Gene Chizik (2004), head coach at Iowa State
Texas offensive coordinator Greg Davis (2005) Texas Offensive Coordinator
Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster (2006) Virginia Tech Offensive Coordinator

Broyles assistant coaches and their head-coaching jobs:
 Joe Gibbs: Washington Redskins
Hayden Fry: Iowa, SMU, North Texas
Johnny Majors: Pittsburgh, Tennessee
Barry Switzer: Oklahoma, Dallas Cowboys
Jimmy Johnson: Miami, Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, Oklahoma State
Jackie Sherrill: Pittsburgh, Texas A&M, Mississippi State, Washington State
Raymond Berry: New England Patriots
Doug Dickey: Florida, Tennessee
Pepper Rogers: UCLA, Georgia Tech, Kansas
Hootie Ingram: Clemson
Bo Rein: LSU, North Carolina State
Jim Mackenzie: Oklahoma
Jerry Claiborne: Maryland, Kentucky
Jim Carlen: South Carolina, Texas Tech
Pat Jones: Oklahoma State
Bill Lewis: Georgia Tech, East Carolina, Wyoming
Richard Williamson: Tampa Bay, Memphis State
Richard Bell: South Carolina
Bill Pace: Vanderbilt
Charley Coffey: Virginia Tech
Harold Horton: Central Arkansas
Ken Turner: Henderson State
Ken Stephens: Central Arkansas, Lamar
Jesse Branch: Southwest Missouri State, Henderson State
* Fred Akers: Texas, Purdue, Wyoming
* Ken Hatfield: Arkansas, Clemson, Air Force, Rice
* Houston Nutt: Arkansas, Boise State, Murray State
*Denotes players under Broyles, not assistants
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Fun @ 'da WHAC

So, was in CBUS yesterday for my grandmother's 100th birthday party. Since we had a bit of time to kill early in the day, my father, eldest son and I dragged my mom over to the WHAC to see what we could see.

My son, all of six years old, is a rabid Buckeye fan. So much so that I'm starting to fear the out of state tuition that I'm setting myself up for as we live in Chicagoland.

Anyhow, we were on a power trip. Chicago to CBUS and back in 28-hours. I figured that since he was being a total champ about the travel and since his little brother was left at home (sick) with my wife, we'd make a quick stop at a bookstore for some garb. Picked up some sweet $5 Ts on High St as well as a couple of balls for the kids.

Turns out that my son would not get out of the car without his new football. I figured why fight it. I'm going to get some pix of three generations of my family with some Heisman trophies... so, I'm all good.

Well, after all the pix are taken and we're about ready to head out, my son decides to play catch with my mom and tosses the football (basically a nurf) at her and I'll be damned if it didn't just about hit someone in the head as he was coming across the atrium floor.

Pretty sure that my son just about brained Jim Heacock. Not 100% for certain, but I'm pretty darn sure. I do know what kind of car he got into and it was in a staff spot... so if someone PMs me what he is know to drive, I'll confirm if it was him or not.

Either way, given his toss, I'm glad it was in front of the DC as opposed to JB or JT. Nothing like loosing out on the 'ship at age 6.

I also have an interesting pix from my trip to central OH. I'll post it in another thread under the title of "Name the Place."

Great fun!

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OSU football: Heacock blessed to be in position he's in
Bucks defensive coordinator speaks at Granville Rotary
By JOSH HACHAT
Sports Writer

GRANVILLE -- When John Cooper was fired as Ohio State's football coach after the 2000 season, Jim Heacock, the defensive line coach at the time, thought he might be out of a job as well.

But it was a Los Angeles connection of all things that helped keep him in Columbus.

While the defensive line coach at Washington, Heacock recruited in the Los Angeles area and often ran into another assistant who was recruiting by the name of Jim Tressel.

A friendship formed, and it came in handy when Tressel replaced Cooper at OSU. Heacock was one of three coaches retained, and he's now entering his fourth year as defensive coordinator for the Buckeyes.
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Heacock's accomplishments with Buckeyes speak loudly
July 6, 2008
By Dennis Dodd
CBSSports.com Senior Writer

Editor's note: This is the ninth of a 10-part summer series rating the top D-I college football coaches in the country. From position coaches to head coach, Dennis Dodd and you, the community, will compile an All-Star team of the nation's top 10 coaches. Next up: Head coach. Vote now!

Maybe it's just a coincidence of excellence, but consider the life and times and Jim Heacock at Ohio State ...

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Since 2002, Jim Heacock's defense's have helped Ohio State win at least a share of four Big Ten titles. (Provided to CBSSports.com)

Dynasty? The Buckeyes' defensive coordinator has been part of one of the best runs in school history. Since 2002, the Bucks have played for three national championships and won one while winning at least a share of four Big Ten titles. Win one or both of those BCS title games and we're talking about Ohio State in the same terms as USC this decade.

Michigan dominance Wolverines everywhere have this burned into their brain stems but here it is again: Ohio State has won six of the last seven in the series. In last season's 14-3 victory, Heacock's defense held That Team Up North to their fewest points in the game since 1962.

Defensive tradition There have been many great defenses at Ohio State. Statistically, the 2007 unit was among the best finishing first nationally in scoring defense, total defense and pass defense. Prior to the BCS title game -- yes, there's that little matter -- Heacock's defense had allowed only 11 touchdowns in 12 games.

Linebacker U. You want to start a cyber-fistfight? Start posting about which school has earned the Linebacker U. nickname -- Penn State or Ohio State. Opinions are like buttonholes -- everyone has them -- but there would less of an argument had Heacock not helped produce the likes of A.J. Hawk, Bobby Carpenter, Anthony Schlegel and Jim Laurinaitis in recent years.

Linebacker is not even his "strength." From 1996-2004, Heacock was the defensive line coach. Twenty-four of his linemen have made NFL rosters, including 2008 first-round pick Vernon Gholston.

"Jim Heacock's defense has allowed this young Ohio State team to become a national contender," head coach Jim Tressel said.
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Checking in with ... OSU's Jim Heacock
August 22, 2008
Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- On the surface, Jim Heacock's job looks pretty easy right now.

The Ohio State defensive coordinator returns nine starters from a unit that led the nation in fewest yards allowed (233 ypg) and fewest points allowed (12.77 ppg). He has the reigning Butkus Award winner at middle linebacker (James Laurinaitis), the Thorpe Award front-runner at cornerback (Malcolm Jenkins) and several others who could take home some hardware in December.

Then again, it was Heacock's unit that allowed a combined 79 points in the last two BCS national championship games. It was Heacock's unit that helped fuel the perception -- founded or unfounded -- that the Big Ten is a step or three slow. And like many teams in many leagues, the Buckeyes' defense has had some struggles with the spread offense. So Heacock has plenty of work to do.

I spoke briefly with Ohio State's fourth-year defensive coordinator before his afternoon meeting and discussed the outlook for the unit.

Is the defense about where you thought it would be at this point in the preseason?

Jim Heacock: They've been consistent, had a good camp. There's a few areas we've got to continue to improve on, making sure everybody's doing their job. We talk about one-eleventh, doing their assignments. Overall, it's been a good camp. They've worked hard. The best thing for me is they've been consistent. Every practice, they've come out to work.
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OSU notebook: Brothers will face off again

Thursday, August 28, 2008 3:18 AM
By Tim May


THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Heacock said he got over the novelty of going against his younger brother, Jon, in football games years ago. They faced each other last season when Jim's OSU defense was a major reason why Youngstown State, coached by Jon, lost 38-6 in Ohio Stadium.
They will meet again Saturday. Jim said going against his brother or guarding against an upset doesn't change the way his insides twist before a game.
"I'm just as worried for every game we play," he said yesterday. "That's my nature -- our defensive staff was talking about that, that's our nature. And we are going to prepare as hard for this game as any game we play.
"Really, the first game is always the toughest, because you're not sure where you're at, and you've been going against your own offense in camp. I think there is a little bit of uncertainty because you're not sure how good you are so the first game always creates a little bit of uncertainty."

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