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 Bauer in 2023 | |
| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Defensive Coordinator |
| Team | Michigan Panthers |
| Conference | United Football League (UFL) |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | September 28, 1989 Richmond, VA |
| Alma mater | Towson University |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2009-2012 | Towson (Quality Control) |
| 2013 | The Citadel (Graduate Assistant) |
| 2014-2015 | Maryland (Graduate Assistant) |
| 2016 | Rutgers (Graduate Assistant) |
| 2017 | Rutgers (Outside Linebackers) |
| 2018-2019 | Towson (Linebackers) |
| 2020-2022 | Towson (Run Game Coordinator. Recruiting Coordinator. Defensive Line) |
| 2023 | Michigan Panthers (Defensive Line) |
| 2024-Present | Michigan Panthers (Defensive Coordinator) |
Collin Alexander Bauer (born September 28, 1989) is an American football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League (UFL)[1]. Bauer had previous coaching stints at Towson Univerity, Rutgers University, University of Maryland, and The Citadel.
Coaching Career
[edit]Early Coaching Years
[edit]Bauer began his coaching career as a quality control coach at Towson University & The Citadel from 2009 through 2013 after an injury derailed his playing career.
Maryland Terrapins
[edit]Bauer joined the Maryland Terrapins coaching staff under head coach Randy Edsall in 2014 as a graduate assistant working with the defensive line. Bauer, along with the rest of the coaching staff, was not retained after Edsall's dismissal following the 2015 season.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
[edit]Bauer was hired as a defensive line graduate assistant for head coach Chris Ash's inaugural season with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights[2]. In his second year on staff, Bauer was promoted to outside linebackers coach.
Towson University
[edit]In 2018 Bauer was hired to rejoin the Towson Tigers coaching staff as the linebackers coach and defensive recruiting coordinator[3]. After the 2019 season Bauer was promoted to defensive run game coordinator and moved to coaching the defensive line[4]. Bauer also was promoted to recruiting coordinator and oversaw all recruiting operations.
Michigan Panthers
[edit]In February of 2023 Bauer was hired by the Michigan Panthers (USFL) to coach the defensive line in Mike Nolan's first season as head coach. In Bauer's first year he was responsible for the development of Breeland Speaks, who lead the league in sacks and was named 1st team All-USFL[5].
Bauer was promoted to defensive coordinator for the Panthers' debut season in the United Football League (UFL) [6]. Bauer's defense held opponents to 17.7 points per game and finished 2nd in run defense and total sacks[7]. The defense had four players named 1st team All-UFL, which was the most of any team[8]. Bauer also coached Breeland Speaks, who was named defensive player of the year in the UFL after leading the league in both sacks and tackles for loss.[9]
Personal Life
[edit]Bauer is married to his wife, Julie, and has two children. Bauer attended Middletown High School in Middletown, MD. He graduated from Towson University and received his Master's from the University of Maryland.
References
[edit]https://www.theufl.com/teams/michigan/coaching-staff
https://pfnewsroom.com/column/looking-at-the-michigan-panthers-2024-ufl-coaching-staff/
https://towsontigers.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/collin-bauer/2936
- ^ "Michigan Panthers Coaching Staff". www.theufl.com. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "2016 Rutgers Football Media Guide by Rutgers Athletics - Issuu". issuu.com. 2016-07-27. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "Football Announces Additions to Staff". Towson University Athletics. 2018-03-27. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "Towson Football Announces Staff Additions, Changes". Towson University Athletics. 2021-07-30. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "2023 All-USFL Team: Stallions QB Alex McGough, Panthers LB Frank Ginda among honorees". FOX Sports. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ Larsen, James (2024-02-21). "Looking At The Michigan Panthers 2024 UFL Coaching Staff". Pro Football Newsroom. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "2024 UFL Leaders & Stats - Team Defense Stats". FOX Sports. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "UFL Announces Inaugural All-UFL Team". www.theufl.com. 2024-06-05. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "Michigan Panthers Defensive End Breeland Speaks Named UFL Defensive Player of the Year". www.theufl.com. 2024-06-07. Retrieved 2024-12-05.