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Jay Niemann
Current position
TitleAssistant defensive line coach
TeamIowa
ConferenceBig Ten
Biographical details
Born (1960-11-27) November 27, 1960 (age 63)
Harlan, Iowa, U.S.
Alma materIowa State University (1983)
Western Washington University (1988)
Playing career
1979–1982Iowa State
Position(s)Linebacker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1985Western Washington (ST/LB)
1986–1988Washington (GA)
1989–1994Drake (DC/DB)
1995–1996Drake (AHC/DC/DB)
1997Northern Iowa (DB)
1998Northern Iowa (LB)
1999–2000Northern Iowa (DC/LB)
2001Northern Iowa (DB)
2002–2007Simpson (IA)
2008–2010Hardin–Simmons (co-DC/DB)
2011–2015Northern Illinois (DC/S)
2016–2018Rutgers (DC/LB)
2019 (spring)Wyoming (LB)
2019–presentIowa (assistant DL)
Head coaching record
Overall33–28

Jay Niemann (born November 27, 1960) is an American college football coach. He is the assistant defensive line coach for the University of Iowa, a position he has held since 2019.[1][2][3][4] He was the head football coach for Simpson College from 2002 to 2007.[5][6] He also coached for Western Washington,[7] Washington,[8] Drake,[9] Northern Iowa,[10] Hardin–Simmons, Northern Illinois,[11] Rutgers,[12][13] and Wyoming.[14] He played college football for Iowa State as a linebacker.[15]

Personal life

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Niemann has two sons, Nick and Ben. Both are linebackers in the National Football League (NFL).[16]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs D3#
Simpson Storm (Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) (2002–2007)
2002 Simpson 6–4 6–3 4th
2003 Simpson 9–2 7–1 2nd 23
2004 Simpson 6–4 4–4 6th
2005 Simpson 5–5 3–5 6th
2006 Simpson 3–7 3–5 7th
2007 Simpson 4–6 3–5 T–6th
Simpson: 33–28 26–23
Total: 33–28

References

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  1. ^ "Jay Niemann". University of Iowa Athletics. April 9, 2020. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  2. ^ "Jay Niemann describes his responsibilities at Iowa and his coaching journey". www.thegazette.com. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  3. ^ "Jay Niemann Joins Iowa Football Coaching Staff". University of Iowa Athletics. May 2, 2019. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  4. ^ "Go Iowa Awesome - Niemann talks new look defensive line". iowa.rivals.com. April 14, 2021. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  5. ^ "Simpson Football Coach Jay Niemann Resigns". rollrivers.com. January 23, 2024. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  6. ^ Borgeson, Brock. "Ex-Simpson coach lands job in the BIG 10". The Simpsonian. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  7. ^ Settle, David (February 12, 2019). "Jay Niemann Added To Wyoming Football Staff". KOWB, AM 1290. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  8. ^ Barnett, Zach (December 30, 2015). "Jay Niemann to be defensive coordinator at Rutgers". Footballscoop. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  9. ^ "Wyoming hires Niemann as linebackers coach". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. February 11, 2019. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  10. ^ BenjaminRoss (May 2, 2019). "Iowa Football adds Jay Niemann to staff". Black Heart Gold Pants. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  11. ^ "Jay Niemann - Football Coach". NIU Athletics. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  12. ^ Duggan, Dan (January 1, 2016). "Who is Rutgers defensive coordinator Jay Niemann?". nj. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  13. ^ Dunleavy, Ryan. "Don't be fooled by resume of new Rutgers DC Jay Niemann". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  14. ^ "Jay Niemann Joins Wyoming Coaching Staff". University of Wyoming Athletics. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  15. ^ Sargeant, Keith (September 4, 2019). "Iowa's Jay Niemann knows all about the Rutgers defense: How big of an advantage is it for the Hawkeyes?". nj. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  16. ^ Emmert, Mark. "Jay and Nick Niemann are reunited as Hawkeyes, and couldn't be happier". Hawk Central. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
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