A. J. Christoff
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 18, 1948 Ritzville, Washington, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Idaho (1971) Oregon State University (1972) |
| Playing career | |
| 1968–1971 | Idaho |
| Position(s) | Linebacker, defensive end |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1972 | Oregon State (GA) |
| 1973–1974 | New Mexico (DB/RC) |
| 1975–1976 | Idaho (AHC/DC/DB) |
| 1977–1978 | Oregon (ILB) |
| 1979–1982 | Oregon (DC/DB) |
| 1983 | Stanford (DC/DB) |
| 1984–1985 | Notre Dame (DC/DB) |
| 1986 | Georgia Tech (DB) |
| 1987–1989 | Alabama (DB) |
| 1990–1994 | UCLA (DB) |
| 1995–1998 | Colorado (DC/DB) |
| 2000 | USC (LB) |
| 2001–2002 | Cincinnati (DC) |
| 2003–2004 | Stanford (DC/DB) |
| 2005 | San Francisco 49ers (DB) |
| 2006 | Stanford (DC/DB) |
| 2007–2011 | VMI (DC) |
Andrew James Christoff (born November 18, 1948) is an American football coach. He was defensive coordinator for 18 seasons at six schools—Idaho,[1][2][3] Oregon,[4] Stanford,[5] Notre Dame,[6] Colorado and Cincinnati.
From Ritzville, Washington, Christoff graduated from Ritzville High School in 1963, and was recruited to play at Idaho under head coach Dee Andros.[7] He received a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Idaho in 1967 and a completed master's degree at Oregon State University in 1970.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Ex-Idaho grid player hired as new aide". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). January 22, 1974. p. 15.
- ^ "Christoff joins Vandals". Ellensburg Daily Record. (Washington). UPI. January 23, 1974. p. 11.
- ^ "Christoff gains post with Ducks". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). December 31, 1976. p. 18.
- ^ "Stanford confirms hiring of Christoff". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). February 1, 1983. p. 1E.
- ^ "Christoff new Irish aide". Lawrence Journal-World. (Kansas). Associated Press. February 22, 1984. p. 13.
- ^ Hurt, Cecil (April 4, 1987). "Fans may see a difference". Tuscaloosa News. (Alabama). p. 15.
- ^ "Prep athletes decide on Idaho". Ellensburg Daily Record. (Washington). Associated Press. June 5, 1963. p. 8.
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