Reggie Mitchell
Assistant head coach // Running Backs // Recruiting Coordinator
PERSONAL
Hometown: Flint, MI
Birthday: September 16
Family: Son: Kaeman
Daughters: Jennifer and Karena
Education: B.S., Parks and Recreation - Central Michigan University, 1981
Playing Experience: Central Michigan University, 1978-81
Bowl Games: 2008 Rose Bowl; 2003 Alamo Bowl; 2001 Silicon Valley Bowl; 2000 Citrus Bowl; 1995 Aloha Bowl; 1992 Aloha Bowl; 1986 Fiesta Bowl
FAVORITES
Favorite Hobby: Watching movies, especially American Gangster
Favorite Place to Visit: Table Rock Lake
Favorite Song or Artist: Joy and Pain / Frankie Beverly and Maze
Favorite Professional Football Team: Detroit Lions
Favorite Thing About Football: It teaches you life lessons.
Favorite Thing About Champaign-Urbana: It's a great college town, with great people.
Favorite Quote: "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard."
Biggest Motivation: Fear of failure
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT COACH MITCHELL
"Coach Mitch brought a sense of pride to our RB core. His energy and competitive streak became infections and it made all the players in the room better. He made me a better player and also told me I would have a great pro career."
- Former Illinois and current Chicago Bears running back Jason Davis
"Reggie is the type of coach you know will always be in your life. He is a genuine person, who is always there for you through any situation. Reggie knows his football and is a tremendous teacher and role model."
- Former Michigan State and Detroit Lions wide receiver Charles Rogers
EXPERIENCE
2005-Present: University of Illinois Assistant Head Coach / Recruiting Coordinator / Running Backs
2000-04: Michigan State University Recruiting Coordinator / Running Backs
1999: Michigan State University Wide Receivers
1997-98: University of Minnesota Running Backs
1995-96: University of Kansas Running Backs
1991-94: University of Kansas Defensive Ends
1989-90: University of Kansas Defensive Line
1988-99: University of Kansas Tight Ends
1987: Kent State University Wide Receivers
1986: Western Michigan University Running Backs
1985: University of Michigan Running Backs
1984: Ferris State University Wide Receivers
1983: Central Michigan University Student Assistant
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