Sanford hired, 2012 schedule released
Former Louisville offensive coordinator Mike Sanford was named USU’s new assistant head coach in charge of running backs and tight ends, as announced by head coach Gary Andersen on Tuesday.
“I’m extremely honored and excited to be a part of Utah State football,” Sanford said. “I believe that Utah State is one of the top programs on the rise in the country, especially the Western United States.”
The West Valley City native spent two seasons at Louisville after coaching with Andersen at the University of Utah in 2004 when Andersen coached the defensive line and Sanford was offensive coordinator and running backs coach.
“I’m thrilled to be coaching with him again,” Sanford said. “I have a lot of respect and admiration for him as a football coach. It is a great honor to be a part of not only his staff but a part of Utah State Aggie football.”
Sanford began coaching in 1977 as a graduate assistant for the University of Southern California. Since then he has served in a variety of positions with the San Diego Chargers, Notre Dame, Purdue, Army, Long Beach State and Virginia Military Institute.
Andersen said Sanford is the best coach available who will put every student-athlete first.
“I am extremely familiar with his coaching style and philosophies,” Andersen said. “He brings a wealth of coaching knowledge and experience to our program having been at every level from the small college all the way through to the NFL. He is a great addition to our staff and we’re excited to have him join our Aggie football family.”
– tavin.stucki@aggiemail.usu.edu