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{{Short description|American football player and coach (born 1959)}} |
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* 4× National ([[2010 BCS National Championship Game|2009]], [[2012 BCS National Championship Game|2011]], [[2014 BCS National Championship Game|2013]], [[2021 College Football Playoff National Championship|2020]]) |
* 4× National ([[2010 BCS National Championship Game|2009]], [[2012 BCS National Championship Game|2011]], [[2014 BCS National Championship Game|2013]], [[2021 College Football Playoff National Championship|2020]]) |
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* Consensus [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] ([[1981 College Football All-America Team|1981]]) |
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* First-team All-[[Big East Conference|East]] ([[1981 All-East football team|1981]]) |
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== Playing career == |
== Playing career == |
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Sunseri attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he played for the [[Pittsburgh Panthers football]] team from 1978 to 1981.<ref name="Panthers bio">{{ |
Sunseri attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he played for the [[Pittsburgh Panthers football]] team from 1978 to 1981.<ref name="Panthers bio">{{Cite web |title=Sal Sunseri |url=http://www.panthers.com/Team/CoachBio.aspx?id=1948 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090123014520/http://panthers.com/Team/CoachBio.aspx?id=1948 |archive-date=January 23, 2009 |access-date=February 18, 2009 |publisher=Carolina Panthers}}</ref> After beginning his career as a walk-on,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Florida State Seminoles Official Athletic Site |url=http://www.seminoles.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/sal_sunseri_834248.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140518204838/http://www.seminoles.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/sal_sunseri_834248.html |archive-date=May 18, 2014 |website=Florida State Seminoles}}</ref> Sunseri was a three-year starter and anchored a defense that led the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] in total defense in both 1980 and 1981.<ref name="Panthers bio" /> During his senior year, he was named a team captain and a consensus first-team All-American. |
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After graduating, he was selected by the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] in the [[1982 NFL |
After graduating, he was selected by the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] in the [[1982 NFL draft]]; however, he suffered a career ending knee injury during training camp<ref name="Panthers bio" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Tuma |first=Gary |date=May 24, 1983 |title=Sunseri, Fedell shooting for comeback with Steelers |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=xU0NAAAAIBAJ&sjid=mW0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=3029,5428193 |access-date=February 18, 2009 |work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|via=Google News |page=10}}</ref> and was given an injury settlement and released from the team. |
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== Coaching career == |
== Coaching career == |
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Between 1985 and 1992, Sunseri worked as a [[defensive line]] and [[linebacker]]'s coach for his alma mater, the University of Pittsburgh.<ref>{{ |
Between 1985 and 1992, Sunseri worked as a [[defensive line]] and [[linebacker]]'s coach for his alma mater, the University of Pittsburgh.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Emery, Michael |date=October 19, 1985 |title=Coach Sal Sunseri hopes to bring winning ways back to Pitt |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=5lYNAAAAIBAJ&sjid=xW4DAAAAIBAJ&pg=6892,5473483 |access-date=February 18, 2009 |work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |page=11}}</ref> After [[Paul Hackett (American football)|Paul Hackett]] was fired as the team's head coach during Pittsburgh's 1992 season,<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Wolff, Alexander |date=December 7, 1992 |title=Something For Nothing |url=http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1004637/index.htm |access-date=February 18, 2009 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> Sunseri was promoted as an interim head coach for the final game versus [[Hawaii Warriors football|Hawaiʻi]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=November 28, 1992 |title=Sunseri named interim coach at Pitt |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |page=C03}}</ref>—a 36–23 loss for the Panthers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Game by Game Results: 1992 |url=http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/bigeast/pittsburgh/yearly_results.php?year=1992 |access-date=February 18, 2009 |publisher=College Football Data Warehouse |archive-date=May 25, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110525225019/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/bigeast/pittsburgh/yearly_results.php?year=1992 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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After having previously worked as the defensive line coach for the NFL's [[Carolina Panthers]] for six seasons,<ref name="Panthers bio" /> Sunseri returned to college football on January 21, 2009, when he was named as the outside linebackers coach for the [[Alabama Crimson Tide football]] team.<ref>{{ |
After having previously worked as the defensive line coach for the NFL's [[Carolina Panthers]] for six seasons,<ref name="Panthers bio" /> Sunseri returned to college football on January 21, 2009, when he was named as the outside linebackers coach for the [[Alabama Crimson Tide football]] team.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gantt, Darin |date=January 20, 2009 |title=Panthers lose D-line coach Sunseri to Alabama |url=http://www.heraldonline.com/247/story/1080356.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090124213352/http://www.heraldonline.com/247/story/1080356.html |archive-date=January 24, 2009 |access-date=February 18, 2009 |work=The Herald |location=Rock Hill, South Carolina}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Estes, Gentry |date=January 21, 2009 |title=Alabama formally names Sal Sunseri and James Willis as new assistants |url=http://blog.al.com/bamabeat/2009/01/alabama_formally_names_sal_sun.html |access-date=February 18, 2009 |work=Mobile Press-Register |publisher=AL.com}}</ref> Sunseri was a 2011 finalist for the [[Broyles Award]], given annually to the nation's top college football assistant coach. |
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In December 2012, Sunseri accepted a job as a defensive assistant at Florida State University. Sunseri helped coach Florida State to the 2013 BCS National Championship.<ref>{{ |
In December 2012, Sunseri accepted a job as a defensive assistant at Florida State University. Sunseri helped coach Florida State to the 2013 BCS National Championship.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Could Sal Sunseri join Florida State as a position coach? |url=http://www.tomahawknation.com/2012/12/16/3774724/sal-sunseri-florida-state-coach-tennessee |access-date=December 16, 2012 |publisher=Tomahawknation.com}}</ref> |
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In January 2015, Sunseri accepted the position of linebackers coach with the [[Oakland Raiders]].<ref>{{ |
In January 2015, Sunseri accepted the position of linebackers coach with the [[Oakland Raiders]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Raiders Announce Four Assistant Coaches |url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Announce-Four-Assistant-Coaches/38ac4b1b-872b-4504-baf2-42a6c8316f54 |publisher=Raiders.com}}</ref> |
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After one season serving as the Defensive line coach for the Florida Gators, Sunseri accepted an undisclosed position with the [[Alabama Crimson Tide football|Alabama Crimson Tide]]. |
After one season serving as the Defensive line coach for the Florida Gators, Sunseri accepted an undisclosed position with the [[Alabama Crimson Tide football|Alabama Crimson Tide]]. |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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Sunseri is married to Roxann Sunseri (née Evans), who is a former varsity [[gymnastics|gymnast]] at Pittsburgh.<ref name="Panthers bio" /> The couple has two daughters and two sons. His son, [[Tino Sunseri|Tino]] played quarterback for the [[Saskatchewan Roughriders]] of the [[Canadian Football League|CFL]].<ref>{{ |
Sunseri is married to Roxann Sunseri (née Evans), who is a former varsity [[gymnastics|gymnast]] at Pittsburgh.<ref name="Panthers bio" /> The couple has two daughters and two sons. His son, [[Tino Sunseri|Tino]] played quarterback for the [[Saskatchewan Roughriders]] of the [[Canadian Football League|CFL]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tino Sunseri |url=http://pittsburghpanthers.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/sunseri_tino00.html |access-date=February 18, 2009 |publisher=University of Pittsburgh Athletics}}</ref> His younger son, [[Vinnie Sunseri|Vinnie]], played [[Safety (American and Canadian football position)|safety]] for the [[San Francisco 49ers]]. |
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== Head coaching record == |
== Head coaching record == |
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| Position: | Defensive tackles coach |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | August 1, 1959 |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Central Catholic (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) |
| College: | Pittsburgh |
| NFL draft: | 1982 / round: 10 / pick: 267 |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
| Head coaching record | |
| Regular season: | NCAA: 0–1 (.000) |
Sal Sunseri (born August 1, 1959) is an American college and professional football coach who currently serves as the defensive tackles coach for the University of Colorado of the Pac-12 Conference. Sunseri played college football for the University of Pittsburgh, where he was an All-American linebacker. Sunseri produced at least one Pro Bowl player in four of five seasons as NFL defensive line coach, highlighted by Julius Peppers's three consecutive trips to Hawaii from 2004 to 2006.
Playing career
Sunseri attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he played for the Pittsburgh Panthers football team from 1978 to 1981.[1] After beginning his career as a walk-on,[2] Sunseri was a three-year starter and anchored a defense that led the NCAA in total defense in both 1980 and 1981.[1] During his senior year, he was named a team captain and a consensus first-team All-American.
After graduating, he was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1982 NFL draft; however, he suffered a career ending knee injury during training camp[1][3] and was given an injury settlement and released from the team.
Coaching career
Between 1985 and 1992, Sunseri worked as a defensive line and linebacker's coach for his alma mater, the University of Pittsburgh.[4] After Paul Hackett was fired as the team's head coach during Pittsburgh's 1992 season,[5] Sunseri was promoted as an interim head coach for the final game versus Hawaiʻi[6]—a 36–23 loss for the Panthers.[7]
After having previously worked as the defensive line coach for the NFL's Carolina Panthers for six seasons,[1] Sunseri returned to college football on January 21, 2009, when he was named as the outside linebackers coach for the Alabama Crimson Tide football team.[8][9] Sunseri was a 2011 finalist for the Broyles Award, given annually to the nation's top college football assistant coach.
In December 2012, Sunseri accepted a job as a defensive assistant at Florida State University. Sunseri helped coach Florida State to the 2013 BCS National Championship.[10]
In January 2015, Sunseri accepted the position of linebackers coach with the Oakland Raiders.[11]
After one season serving as the Defensive line coach for the Florida Gators, Sunseri accepted an undisclosed position with the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Personal life
Sunseri is married to Roxann Sunseri (née Evans), who is a former varsity gymnast at Pittsburgh.[1] The couple has two daughters and two sons. His son, Tino played quarterback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL.[12] His younger son, Vinnie, played safety for the San Francisco 49ers.
Head coaching record
| Year | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Bowl/playoffs | ||||
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| Pittsburgh Panthers (Big East Conference) (1992) | |||||||||
| 1992 | Pittsburgh | 0–1 | 0–0 | 6th | |||||
| Pittsburgh: | 0–1 | 0–0 | |||||||
| Total: | 0–1 | ||||||||
References
- ^ a b c d e "Sal Sunseri". Carolina Panthers. Archived from the original on January 23, 2009. Retrieved February 18, 2009.
- ^ "Florida State Seminoles Official Athletic Site". Florida State Seminoles. Archived from the original on May 18, 2014.
- ^ Tuma, Gary (May 24, 1983). "Sunseri, Fedell shooting for comeback with Steelers". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. p. 10. Retrieved February 18, 2009 – via Google News.
- ^ Emery, Michael (October 19, 1985). "Coach Sal Sunseri hopes to bring winning ways back to Pitt". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. p. 11. Retrieved February 18, 2009.
- ^ Wolff, Alexander (December 7, 1992). "Something For Nothing". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 18, 2009.
- ^ "Sunseri named interim coach at Pitt". The Philadelphia Inquirer. November 28, 1992. p. C03.
- ^ "Pittsburgh Game by Game Results: 1992". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on May 25, 2011. Retrieved February 18, 2009.
- ^ Gantt, Darin (January 20, 2009). "Panthers lose D-line coach Sunseri to Alabama". The Herald. Rock Hill, South Carolina. Archived from the original on January 24, 2009. Retrieved February 18, 2009.
- ^ Estes, Gentry (January 21, 2009). "Alabama formally names Sal Sunseri and James Willis as new assistants". Mobile Press-Register. AL.com. Retrieved February 18, 2009.
- ^ "Could Sal Sunseri join Florida State as a position coach?". Tomahawknation.com. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
- ^ "Raiders Announce Four Assistant Coaches". Raiders.com.
- ^ "Tino Sunseri". University of Pittsburgh Athletics. Retrieved February 18, 2009.
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