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THE SIDELINE / 1997

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1997 staff directory
Coach Role(s)
Pete Carroll Pete Carroll HC Head Coach
Dante Scarnecchia Dante Scarnecchia Special Teams Coordinator
Larry Kennan Offensive Coordinator
Steve Sidwell Steve Sidwell Defensive Coordinator
Carl Smith Carl Smith Assistant Head Coach, Quarterbacks
Paul Boudreau Paul Boudreau Offensive Line
Jeff Davidson Tight Ends
Ray Hamilton Defensive Line
Ron Lynn Defensive Backs
Bo Pelini Bo Pelini Linebackers
Steve Walters Wide Receivers
Kirby Wilson Kirby Wilson Running Backs
Andre Patterson Andre Patterson Defensive Assistant
Johnny Parker Strength and Conditioning