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1981 staff directory
Coach Role(s)
Marv Levy Marv Levy HC Head Coach
Rod Rust Defensive Coordinator
Frank Gansz Special Teams Coordinator, Tight Ends
Bobby Ross Bobby Ross Running Backs
Tom Bresnahan Offensive Line
Walt Corey Walt Corey Defensive Backs
Ted Cottrell Linebackers
Kay Dalton Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers
Don Lawrence Defensive Line
Rick Abernethy Strength and Conditioning