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THE SIDELINE / 1981

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1981 staff directory
Coach Role(s)
Don Coryell Don Coryell HC Head Coach
Jack Pardee Jack Pardee Defensive Coordinator, Assistant Head Coach-Defense
Marv Braden Marv Braden Special Teams Coordinator, Special Assistant
Larrye Weaver Offensive Coordinator
Jerry Smith Jerry Smith Defensive Line
Earnel Durden Running Backs
Dave Levy Offensive Line
Jim Wagstaff Defensive Backs
Ernie Zampese Wide Receivers
Birt Slater Defensive Assistant
Phil Tyne Strength and Conditioning