Mike Woodford
Special Teams Coordinator
PERSONAL
Hometown: Niles, OH
Birthday: September 4
Family: Daughters: Michaela and Ellie
Education: B.A., History - Arizona, 1982
Playing Experience: Arizona, 1978-81
Bowl Games: 2008 Rose Bowl; 2004 Outback Bowl; 2003 Outback Bowl
FAVORITES
Favorite Hobby: Hanging out with friends
Favorite Place to Visit: Anywhere with my daughters
Favorite Song or Artist: Let it be, by the Beatles
Favorite Professional Football Team: Cleveland Browns
Favorite Thing About Football: Sometimes you get knocked on your butt, but you gotta get back up. It reveals true character!
Favorite Thing About Champaign-Urbana: It's a college town, with great people!
Favorite Quote: "Keep going."
Biggest Motivation: Depends on the situation, either fear or confidence.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT COACH WOODFORD
"Coach Woodford brought a lot of energy and enthusiasm to the program. He is so passionate about football and that is obvious to everyone he is around. He puts a lot of emphasis on special teams and made us realize how important our jobs are to the success of the team. An attitude like that is contagious. Coach is also a very down-to-earth guy off the field, which lets you know you can talk to him about anything."
- Former Illinois placekicker Jason Reda
EXPERIENCE
2007-Present: University of Illinois Special Teams Coordinator / Defensive Backs
2003: University of Florida Special Teams Coordinator / Defensive Secondary
2002: University of Florida Defensive Secondary
2001: New Orleans Saints Defensive Assistant - Quality Control
1999-2000: Middle Tennessee State University Defensive Secondary
1994-98: Walsh University Defensive Coordinator
1986-91: University of Akron Defensive Secondary
1985: Middle Tennessee State University Assistant Coach / Backfield
1984: University of Kansas Graduate Assistant
1983: University of Arkansas Graduate Assistant
1982: University of Arizona Graduate Assistant
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