Millersville University announces Greg Colby as new football coach
3/27/2008 1:21:04 AM | Football
Colby just finished his sixth year as the defensive coordinator at Northwestern University in the Big 10 Conference. He is a 34-year coaching veteran with 25 years at the collegiate level. During that time he has been on staff for two Big 10 Championships and 12 Bowl games. Colby will begin his role as the 20th head coach of Millersville University football on Monday, March 31.
“Hiring Greg Colby is the first step in moving our football team forward,” said Dr. Aminta Hawkins Breaux, vice president of student affairs at Millersville. “We realize the very competitive nature of the Pennsylvania football conference and the needed direction of our football program. The University believes that Greg has the background and skills to take us to the next level on the field and to provide the leadership that will impact the success of the overall program.”
“I'm very pleased that Coach Colby is joining us,” said Kauffman. “His record demonstrates that he has the ability to build champion caliber football programs at the collegiate level, while maintaining high personal and academic standards for his players. During his tenure at each of the universities where he has worked, the overall team GPA of the football team increased significantly. In addition, while at Northwestern he helped the university win the AFCA award for the top graduation rate in the country, four times. We are confident he will be successful at Millersville University in developing a competitive team that is successful both on and off the field.”
Colby has been with Northwestern since 2002. Prior to that he was defensive coordinator at Kent State University and was an assistant football coach at Michigan State University and the University of Illinois.
“I'm excited to continue the rich tradition of football at Millersville University,” said Colby. “My vision for the football program is to consistently compete within the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference East Division. And, I believe my ability to recruit and promote the program will lead to success both on and off the field.”
Colby has his bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois. He was a 3-year letterman in both football and baseball while at the University of Illinois.
