Kurt Beathard
Quarterbacks
PERSONAL
Hometown: Manhattan Beach, CA
Birthday: January 4
Family: Wife: Karen
Daughters: LaRae, Grace, and Eva
Education: B.S., General Studies - Towson State University, 1988
Playing Experience: Cal Ply San Luis Obispo, 1981; Saddleback Junior College, 1982; Towson State University, 1983-85
Bowl Games: 2008 Rose Bowl
FAVORITES
Favorite Hobby: Fishing and/or being on the water
Favorite Place to Visit: Beaches and lakes, i.e, the Carolinas
Favorite Song or Artist: Anything country/western.
Favorite Professional Football Team: Carolina Panthers
Favorite Thing About Football: It's a way of life.
Favorite Thing About Champaign-Urbana: It's a great college town, with a hometown feel.
Favorite Quote: "You've got to stand for something, or you will fall for anything." AND "God Bless America."
Biggest Motivation: Pride and Family
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT COACH BEATHARD
"Kurt is definitely a offensively-minded person. He has the ability to create plays that puts people in the position to take advantage of their opponents. Just a great offensive-minded coach. He helped me in my career as far as getting and achieving the stats that I have had by putting me in the right position and giving me the chances to make those plays."
- Former Western Carolina wide receiver Michael Banks
"Kurt is a great teacher and good coach. He has a quiet approach but knows how to get his points across. He really helped me get ready for the NFL by teaching sound technique and fundamentals. I think he has a bright future ahead of him."
- Former Western Carolina Fullback and current Carolina Panther Brad Hoover
EXPERIENCE
2007-Present: University of Illinois Outside Receivers
2003-06: Eastern Kentucky University Offensive Coordinator
2002: Bucknell University Offensive Coordinator
1996-2001: Western Carolina University Offensive Coordinator
1995: University of Pacific Defensive Secondary
1993-94: Towson University Defensive Secondary
1993: Colgate University Assistant Coach
1992: Bloomsburg University Defensive Secondary
1991: James Madison University Tight Ends
1989-90: University of Louisville Graduate Assistant
1988: The Catholic University Wide Receivers
1987: Towson State University Student Assistant
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