Coaches At a Glance: Linehan
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Name: Scott Linehan
Position: Head Coach
College:
Idaho
Years in NFL: 5
Years with Rams: 3
-Named the 22nd Head Coach in Rams history on January 19, 2006.
-Came to the Rams after one year as the offensive coordinator of the
Miami Dolphins (2005).
-Began NFL career as the offensive
coordinator/quarterbacks coach of the Minnesota Vikings (2002-2004).
-Held the same position with the University of Louisville (1999-2001),
University of Washington (1996-1998) and his alma mater, the University of Idaho
(1992-1993).
-Also held the title of wide receivers coach at the
University of Washington. (1994-1995)
-Broke into the college coaching
ranks as the wide receivers coach at Idaho (1989-1990)
-Played
quarterback for the Idaho Vandals from 1982-1986, winning a Big Sky Championship
in 1985 and leading his team to the NCAA playoffs in three straight seasons
(1984-1986).
-Signed as a rookie free agent with the Dallas Cowboys in
1987, but a shoulder injury ended his playing career.
-A native of
Sunnyside, Washington, he is married to Kristen with three sons, Matthew,
Michael and Marcus.