Riley update

saintz08 · 02-20-2003, 10:03 AM

Updated:

Saints assistant named Oregon State coach
Posted on February 20, 2003
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) - Four years after leaving Oregon State for the NFL, Mike Riley has rejoined the Beavers as head coach, a university spokesman said Wednesday night.

Riley, who spent last year as an assistant with the New Orleans Saints, will be introduced at press conference Thursday, said Steve Fenk, an assistant sports information director.

Riley, head coach of the San Diego Chargers from 1999-2001, replaces Dennis Erickson, who left Oregon State to become head coach of the San Francisco 49ers.

The school said Riley contacted athletic director Bob De Carolis the day it was announced that Erickson was leaving.

Riley was among several candidates DeCarolis interviewed, including Boise State coach Dan Hawkins and Oregon State assistants Tim Lappano, Dan Cozetto and Gregg Smith.

The 49-year-old Riley grew up in Corvallis and attended Corvallis High School. He was 8-14 during his tenure with the Beavers, although his recruits found success under Erickson.

Riley left for San Diego. He was fired after going 14-34 in three seasons with the Chargers, and signed with the Saints as assistant head coach in charge of defensive backs.

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saintz08 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3,020	Riley update Updated: Saints assistant named Oregon State coach Posted on February 20, 2003 CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) - Four years after leaving Oregon State for the NFL, Mike Riley has rejoined the Beavers as head coach, a university spokesman said Wednesday night. Riley, who spent last year as an assistant with the New Orleans Saints, will be introduced at press conference Thursday, said Steve Fenk, an assistant sports information director. Riley, head coach of the San Diego Chargers from 1999-2001, replaces Dennis Erickson, who left Oregon State to become head coach of the San Francisco 49ers. The school said Riley contacted athletic director Bob De Carolis the day it was announced that Erickson was leaving. Riley was among several candidates DeCarolis interviewed, including Boise State coach Dan Hawkins and Oregon State assistants Tim Lappano, Dan Cozetto and Gregg Smith. The 49-year-old Riley grew up in Corvallis and attended Corvallis High School. He was 8-14 during his tenure with the Beavers, although his recruits found success under Erickson. Riley left for San Diego. He was fired after going 14-34 in three seasons with the Chargers, and signed with the Saints as assistant head coach in charge of defensive backs.
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