Central Michigan University Athletics
David Rowe Joins Football Staff
3/13/2019 11:42:00 AM | Football
Will coach cornerbacks for the Chippewas.
Central Michigan Football announced the addition of David Rowe as cornerbacks' coach today.
"Excited to have David join our staff, he brings a ton of energy and knowledge," head coach Jim McElwain said. "David is an excellent teacher and the type of person we want to be a part of our program. Coming off a national championship at Valdosta State, he knows what it takes to build a championship-caliber team."
Rowe spent last season as the defensive backs coach at VSU, helping the Blazers to a 14-0 record and the Division II National Title. Valdosta State defeated Ferris State in the championship game, 49-47. The Blazers also won the Gulf South Conference title as Rowe's group ranked eighth in the nation in passes intercepted and ninth in red zone defense.
Rowe was a three-year starter at cornerback and safety for Rutgers from 2008-11. He earned a bachelor's degree with a major in communications from Rutgers in 2012.
The Florida native joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by way of the Bill Walsh Minority Internship program in 2013. The four-month internship led to a defensive coaching assistantship in September of that year, working directly with safeties coach Jeff Hafley.
Following his stint with the Bucs in 2013, Rowe took a graduate assistant position at Western Michigan, working with the cornerbacks. Following his time at WMU, Rowe was the defensive coordinator at Rockledge High School in Florida.
"Excited to have David join our staff, he brings a ton of energy and knowledge," head coach Jim McElwain said. "David is an excellent teacher and the type of person we want to be a part of our program. Coming off a national championship at Valdosta State, he knows what it takes to build a championship-caliber team."
Rowe spent last season as the defensive backs coach at VSU, helping the Blazers to a 14-0 record and the Division II National Title. Valdosta State defeated Ferris State in the championship game, 49-47. The Blazers also won the Gulf South Conference title as Rowe's group ranked eighth in the nation in passes intercepted and ninth in red zone defense.
Rowe was a three-year starter at cornerback and safety for Rutgers from 2008-11. He earned a bachelor's degree with a major in communications from Rutgers in 2012.
The Florida native joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by way of the Bill Walsh Minority Internship program in 2013. The four-month internship led to a defensive coaching assistantship in September of that year, working directly with safeties coach Jeff Hafley.
Following his stint with the Bucs in 2013, Rowe took a graduate assistant position at Western Michigan, working with the cornerbacks. Following his time at WMU, Rowe was the defensive coordinator at Rockledge High School in Florida.
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