Ryan Grubb
Kingsley–Pierson HS (IA) (Kingsley, Iowa) | |
College: | Buena Vista University South Dakota State University |
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Ryan Grubb (born April 16, 1976) is an
Grubb played
Playing career
Grubb played football while attending
Coaching career
Early coaching career
Grubb's coaching career began in 2003, when he took a position at his alma mater, Kingsley–Pierson High School, as offensive coordinator. In his second of two seasons at Kingsley–Pierson, Grubb was named the Iowa High School Athletic Association Class 1A Assistant Coach of the Year.[2] After departing, he moved to the NCAA Division I ranks; while pursuing his master's degree, Grubb served on the coaching staff for at South Dakota State – in 2005 as their running backs coach and in 2006 as their wide receivers coach. Among the players he coached at South Dakota State was JaRon Harris, who would later be named to an NFL practice squad.[3]
Sioux Falls
In 2007, he took a position at
Sioux Falls promoted Grubb to offensive coordinator for the 2009 season. Following that season, DeBoer departed to become offensive coordinator at Southern Illinois.[5] New head coach Jed Stugart retained Grubb and defensive coordinator Jon Anderson.[6]
Eastern Michigan
When DeBoer was hired as the offensive coordinator at Eastern Michigan in 2014, Grubb followed, taking the offensive line coach position with the Eagles.
Fresno State
He stayed in Ypsilanti for three seasons before following DeBoer to Fresno State Bulldogs football upon DeBoer's hiring as the Bulldogs' offensive coordinator in 2017;[7] Grubb was hired to the position of offensive line coach and run game coordinator, and added the titles of offensive coordinator and associate head coach entering 2019.[1]
Washington
In December 2021 Grubb again followed DeBoer, this time to Washington.[8] In their first season there, Grubb and DeBoer overhauled the Husky offense, leading to outstanding results: leading the nation in passing yards per game, first downs per game and third down percentage, placing second in total offense and seventh in scoring.[9]
On January 14, 2024, Grubb announced on
Seattle Seahawks
On February 13, 2024, Grubb was hired by the Seattle Seahawks as their offensive coordinator under head coach Mike Macdonald.[12]
Personal life
Grubb attended
He and his wife, Stephanie, have a daughter, Falynn.[13]
References
- ^ a b c "Ryan Grubb - Football Coach Biography". Fresno State Athletics. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
- ^ a b "Ryan Grubb - Football Coach Biography". Eastern Michigan University Athletics. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
- ^ "Leap of faith - Former Washington and SDSU standout". South Dakota State University Alumni Association. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
- ^ "EMU Men's Football: Ryan Grubb Named EMU Football Assistant Coach". Eastern Michigan University. January 22, 2014. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
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- ^ Zimmer, Matt (May 1, 2020). "Back in charge: Kalen DeBoer takes over at Fresno State, hopes to recreate USF success". Argus Leader. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- ^ Vrooman, Max (December 6, 2021). "Ryan Grubb Accepts Washington's Offensive Coordinator Position". UW Dawg Pound. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- ^ Vorel, Mike (March 31, 2023). "How UW's Ryan Grubb — an ex-hog farmer — became one of college football's best offensive coordinators". The Seattle Times. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ Grubb, Ryan (January 14, 2024). "HUSKY NATION". X. Archived from the original on January 14, 2024. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
THOUGH I WANTED TO BE I WILL NOT BE THE NEXT HEAD COACH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON.
- ^ Williams, Madison (January 14, 2024). "Washington OC Ryan Grubb Announces His Departure After Not Being Named Head Coach". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ "Seahawks Name Seven to 2024 Coaching Staff". Seattle Seahawks. February 13, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
- ^ "Ryan Grubb - Football Coach". University of Washington Huskies. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
Further reading
- Zimmer, Matt (January 12, 2010). "USF football assistants Morrell, Riggs step down". Argus Leader – via ProQuest.
- Zimmer, Matt (February 6, 2010). "Interim coach faces challenges". Argus Leader – via ProQuest.