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{{Short description|American football player and coach (born 1969)}}
{{Short description|American football player and coach (born 1969)}}
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{{Infobox college coach
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{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Al Golden
| name = Al Golden
| image = Al Golden Miami 2012.jpg
| image = Al Golden Miami 2012.jpg
| alt =
| alt =
| caption =
| caption = Golden in 2012
| position = [[Defensive coordinator]]
| current_title = [[Defensive coordinator]]
| current_team = Notre Dame Fighting Irish
| current_team = [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame]]
| current_conference = [[NCAA Division I FBS independent schools|Independent]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1969|7|4|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1969|7|4}}
| birth_place = [[Colts Neck Township, New Jersey|Colts Neck, New Jersey]]
| birth_place = [[Colts Neck Township, New Jersey|Colts Neck, New Jersey]], U.S.
| death_date =
| death_date =
| death_place =
| death_place =
| player_years1 = 1988–1991
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| high_school = [[Red Bank Catholic High School|Red Bank Catholic (NJ)]]
| college = [[Penn State Nittany Lions football|Penn State]]
| player_team1 = [[Penn State Nittany Lions football|Penn State]]
| undraftedyear = 1992
| player_years2 = 1992
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| player_team2 = [[New England Patriots]]
| pastteams =
| player_positions = [[Tight end]]
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* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|1992}})
| coach_years1 = 1993
| pastcoaching =
* [[Red Bank Catholic High School|Red Bank Catholic HS (NJ)]] (1993)<br /> Offensive coordinator
| coach_team1 = [[Red Bank Catholic High School|Red Bank Catholic HS (NJ)]] (OC)
| coach_years2 = 1994–1996
* [[Virginia Cavaliers football|Virginia]] (1994–1996)<br /> Graduate assistant
| coach_team2 = [[Virginia Cavaliers football|Virginia]] (GA)
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* [[Boston College Eagles football|Boston College]] (1997–1999)<br /> Linebackers coach
| coach_years3 = 1997–1999
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* [[Penn State Nittany Lions football|Penn State]] (2000)<br /> Linebackers coach
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| coach_team3 = [[Boston College Eagles football|Boston College]] (LB)
* [[Virginia Cavaliers football|Virginia]] (2001–2005)<br /> Defensive coordinator
| coach_years4 = 2000
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* [[Temple Owls football|Temple]] (2006–2010)<br /> Head coach
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| coach_team4 = [[Penn State Nittany Lions football|Penn State]] (LB)
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* [[Miami Hurricanes football|Miami]] (2011–2015)<br /> Head coach
| coach_years5 = 2001–2005
* [[Detroit Lions]] ({{nfly|2016}}–{{nfly|2017}})<br /> Tight ends coach
| coach_team5 = Virginia (DC)
* [[Detroit Lions]] ({{nfly|2018}}–{{nfly|2019}})<br /> Linebackers coach
| coach_years6 = 2006–2010
* [[Cincinnati Bengals]] ({{nfly|2020}}–{{nfly|2021}})<br /> Linebackers coach
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| coach_team6 = [[Temple Owls football|Temple]]
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* [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame]] (2022–present)<br /> Defensive coordinator
| coach_years7 = 2011–2015
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| coach_team7 = [[Miami Hurricanes football|Miami (FL)]]
| coach_years8 = 2016–2017
| coach_team8 = [[Detroit Lions]] (TE)
| coach_years9 = 2018–2019
| coach_team9 = Detroit Lions (LB)
| coach_years10 = 2020–2021
| coach_team10 = [[Cincinnati Bengals]] (LB)
| coach_years11 = 2022–2023
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| coach_team11 = [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame]] (DC/LB)
| coach_years12 = 2024–present
| coach_team12 = Notre Dame (DC)
| overall_record = 59–59
| overall_record = 59–59
| championships = 1 [[Mid-American Conference|MAC East Division]] (2009)
| highlights =
* [[Mid-American Conference|MAC East Division]] (2009)
| awards = [[Mid-American Conference football awards#Coach of the Year|MAC Coach of the Year]] (2009)
* [[Mid-American Conference football awards#Coach of the Year|MAC Coach of the Year]] (2009)
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}}

'''Alfred James Golden Jr.'''<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.fhsaa.org/sites/default/files/orig_uploads/gov/board/2014-15/agenda/April/1-3.pdf| title = Reference at www.fhsaa.org}}</ref> (born July 4, 1969) is an [[American football]] coach who is the defensive coordinator for the [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish]]. He is a former head coach at [[Temple Owls football|Temple]] from 2006 to 2010. He has also served for five years as [[defensive coordinator]] at [[Virginia Cavaliers football|Virginia]] (2001–2005) and five years as the head coach at [[University of Miami]] (2011–2015). He is also a former tight end for the [[New England Patriots]] of the NFL. He was fired from Miami on October 25, 2015.<ref name=GoldenNamed/>
'''Alfred James Golden Jr.'''<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.fhsaa.org/sites/default/files/orig_uploads/gov/board/2014-15/agenda/April/1-3.pdf| title = Reference at www.fhsaa.org}}</ref> (born July 4, 1969) is an [[American football]] coach and former [[tight end]] who is the [[defensive coordinator]] of the [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame Fighting Irish]]. He served as the head football coach for the [[Temple Owls football|Temple Owls]] from 2006 to 2010 and the [[Miami Hurricanes football|Miami Hurricanes]] from 2011 to 2015. Prior to head coaching, he was the defensive coordinator for the [[Virginia Cavaliers football|Virginia Cavaliers]] from 2001 to 2005. Golden played [[college football]] for the [[Penn State Nittany Lions football|Penn State Nittany Lions]] and professionally for the [[New England Patriots]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL).


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
===College===
===College===
Golden was a three-year (1989–1991) letter winner and [[tight end]] for [[Pennsylvania State University|Penn State]],<ref name=GoldenNamed/> where he received the 1991 Ridge Riley Award, given annually to a player who displays excellence in scholarship, sportsmanship, friendship, and leadership. As a junior in 1990, Golden played a key role in Penn State's nationally televised 24–21 upset of #1-ranked [[University of Notre Dame|Notre Dame]] at [[South Bend, Indiana|South Bend]]. His [[touchdown]] reception late in the fourth quarter tied the score at 21 as Penn State rallied from a 21–7 deficit. Golden was named [[Captain (sports)|captain]] of the [[Nittany Lion]]s his senior year and helped lead them to a 42–17 win over [[1991 Tennessee Volunteers football team|University of Tennessee]] in the [[1992 Fiesta Bowl]], an 11–2 record, and a #3 ranking in the final 1991 [[AP Poll]].
Golden was a three-year (1989–1991) letter winner and [[tight end]] for [[Penn State Nittany Lions football|Penn State]],<ref name=GoldenNamed/> where he received the 1991 Ridge Riley Award, given annually to a player who displays excellence in scholarship, sportsmanship, friendship, and leadership. As a junior in 1990, Golden played a key role in Penn State's nationally televised 24–21 upset of #1-ranked [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame]] in [[South Bend, Indiana|South Bend]]. His [[touchdown]] reception late in the fourth quarter tied the score at 21 as Penn State rallied from a 21–7 deficit. Golden was named [[Captain (sports)|captain]] of the Nittany Lions his senior year and helped lead them to a 42–17 win over [[1991 Tennessee Volunteers football team|Tennessee]] in the [[1992 Fiesta Bowl]], an 11–2 record, and a #3 ranking in the final 1991 [[AP Poll]].


===Professional===
===Professional===
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==Coaching career==
==Coaching career==
Golden began his coaching career in 1993 as [[offensive coordinator]] at [[Red Bank Catholic High School]] in [[Red Bank, New Jersey]]. He then served as a graduate assistant under [[George Welsh (coach)|George Welsh]] at [[University of Virginia]] from 1994 to 1996, where he worked primarily with the [[linebacker]]s and [[special teams]].<ref name=GoldenNamed/> He helped develop All-[[Atlantic Coast Conference|ACC]] linebackers [[James Farrior]] and [[Jamie Sharper]], both of whom were chosen in the [[1997 NFL Draft]]. He then coached linebackers at [[Boston College]] from 1997 to 1999 under [[Tom O'Brien (football coach)|Tom O'Brien]].<ref name=GoldenNamed/> While at [[Boston College]], Golden coached All-[[Big East Conference (1979–2013)|Big East]] linebackers [[Frank Chamberlin]] and Erik Storz. The [[Boston College Eagles football|Eagles]] finished the 1999 regular season with an 8–3 record and a top-25 national ranking, while making their first postseason bowl appearance since 1994.
Golden began his coaching career in 1993 as [[offensive coordinator]] at [[Red Bank Catholic High School]] in [[Red Bank, New Jersey]]. He then served as a graduate assistant under [[George Welsh (coach)|George Welsh]] at [[Virginia Cavaliers football|Virginia]] from 1994 to 1996, where he worked primarily with the [[linebacker]]s and [[special teams]].<ref name=GoldenNamed/> He helped develop All-[[Atlantic Coast Conference|ACC]] linebackers [[James Farrior]] and [[Jamie Sharper]], both of whom were chosen in the [[1997 NFL draft]]. He then coached linebackers at [[Boston College Eagles football|Boston College]] from 1997 to 1999 under [[Tom O'Brien (football coach)|Tom O'Brien]].<ref name=GoldenNamed/> While at Boston College, Golden coached All-[[Big East Conference (1979–2013)|Big East]] linebackers [[Frank Chamberlin]] and Erik Storz. The [[1999 Boston College Eagles football team|Eagles]] finished the 1999 regular season with an 8–3 record and a top-25 national ranking, while making their first postseason bowl appearance since 1994.


Named [[defensive coordinator]] by [[University of Virginia|Virginia]] head coach [[Al Groh]] in 2001, Golden became the youngest defensive coordinator in [[Division I (NCAA)|Division I]]-A.<ref name=GoldenNamed/> He had spent the previous season at his alma mater, [[Penn State University]], serving as [[linebacker]]s coach and recruiting coordinator under head coach [[Joe Paterno]].<ref name=GoldenNamed/> From 2001 to 2004, the [[Virginia Cavaliers football|Cavaliers]]' defense improved under his tutelage, ranking 108th in total defense in his first year to ranking 18th in total defense in 2004. In the same time period, Virginia's scoring defense went from 74th in the nation (27.6 ppg) to 17th (17.7 ppg) utilizing Golden's [[3–4 defense]].
Named [[defensive coordinator]] by Virginia head coach [[Al Groh]] in 2001, Golden became the youngest defensive coordinator in [[Division I (NCAA)|Division I-A]].<ref name="GoldenNamed" /> He had spent the previous season at his alma mater, [[Penn State Nittany Lions football|Penn State]], serving as [[linebacker]]s coach and recruiting coordinator under head coach [[Joe Paterno]].<ref name=GoldenNamed/> From 2001 to 2004, the Cavaliers' defense improved under his tutelage, ranking 108th in total defense in his first year to ranking 18th in total defense in 2004. In the same time period, Virginia's scoring defense went from 74th in the nation (27.6 ppg) to 17th (17.7 ppg) utilizing Golden's [[3–4 defense]].


===Temple===
===Temple===
Golden was named head football coach at [[Temple University]] in December 2005,<ref name=GoldenNamed>{{cite web|title=Golden named Temple head football coach|date=December 8, 2005|publisher=Temple Times|url=http://www.temple.edu/temple_times/announcements/0512golden.html|access-date=January 26, 2011| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20101225082325/http://temple.edu/temple_times/announcements/0512golden.html| archive-date= December 25, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref> as the second-youngest head coach in [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] football at that time, behind [[Northwestern University|Northwestern]]'s [[Pat Fitzgerald]]. Temple had a record of 3–31 during the three years before Golden was hired, and had just been thrown out of the [[Big East Conference (1979–2013)|Big East Conference]] for non-competitiveness. In Golden's first three years at the helm, Temple recorded 1–11 in 2006, 4–8 in 2007 and then 5–7 mark in 2008. The 2008 record was the best for the program since a 7–4 mark in 1990.
Golden was named head football coach at [[Temple Owls football|Temple University]] in December 2005,<ref name=GoldenNamed>{{cite web|title=Golden named Temple head football coach|date=December 8, 2005|publisher=Temple Times|url=http://www.temple.edu/temple_times/announcements/0512golden.html|access-date=January 26, 2011| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20101225082325/http://temple.edu/temple_times/announcements/0512golden.html| archive-date= December 25, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref> as the second-youngest head coach in [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] football at that time, behind [[Northwestern Wildcats football|Northwestern]]'s [[Pat Fitzgerald]]. Temple had a record of 3–31 during the three years before Golden was hired and had just been thrown out of the [[Big East Conference (1979–2013)|Big East Conference]] for non-competitiveness. In Golden's first three years at the helm, Temple recorded 1–11 in 2006, 4–8 in 2007 and then 5–7 mark in 2008. The 2008 record was the best for the program since a 7–4 mark in 1990.


The Owls finished the [[2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2009 regular season]] at 9–3, their first winning season since 1990. It was also their best record since 1979, the last time they appeared in a postseason game, before facing the [[2009 UCLA Bruins football team|UCLA Bruins]] in the [[2009 EagleBank Bowl|EagleBank Bowl]] on December 29, 2009. After leading for three quarters, the Owls fell to the Bruins 30–21.
The Owls finished the [[2009 Temple Owls football team|2009 regular season]] at 9–3, their first winning season since 1990. It was also their best record since 1979, the last time they appeared in a postseason game, before facing the [[2009 UCLA Bruins football team|UCLA Bruins]] in the [[2009 EagleBank Bowl|EagleBank Bowl]] on December 29, 2009. After leading for three quarters, the Owls fell to the Bruins 30–21.


Golden was interviewed for the vacant head coach position at [[University of California, Los Angeles|UCLA]] in December 2007.<ref name=LAT122007>Chris Foster, {{cite web| url = http://www.latimes.com/sports/college/football/la-sp-uclarep20dec20,1,1820342.story| title = UCLA meets with Golden}}, ''Los Angeles Times'', December 20, 2007.</ref> However, he withdrew his name from consideration on December 26, 2007, choosing to stay with the up-and-coming Temple program. Following the [[2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2009 season]], he was a candidate for the head coaching position at the [[Cincinnati Bearcats football|University of Cincinnati]] vacated by [[Brian Kelly (American football coach)|Brian Kelly]], who departed for [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame]]. He later asked that his name be withdrawn from consideration from that position.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.philly.com/inquirer/sports/79387047.html | title = Golden not interested in the Cincinnati job | publisher = The Philadelphia Inquirer | first = Kevin | last = Tatum | date = December 16, 2009}}</ref> That same offseason, he was also a candidate for the job at [[Tennessee Volunteers|Tennessee]] vacated by [[Lane Kiffin]], who went to [[USC Trojans|Southern California]]. In May 2010, Golden signed a contract extension with Temple through 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/22087/goldens-contract-extension-is-deserved|title=Golden's contract extension is deserved|publisher=ESPN|date=May 15, 2010|access-date=December 27, 2010}}</ref> He led the Owls to an 8–4 record in 2010.
Golden was interviewed for the vacant head coach position at [[UCLA Bruins football|UCLA]] in December 2007.<ref name=LAT122007>Chris Foster, {{cite web| url = http://www.latimes.com/sports/college/football/la-sp-uclarep20dec20,1,1820342.story| title = UCLA meets with Golden| website = [[Los Angeles Times]]| date = December 20, 2007}}, ''Los Angeles Times'', December 20, 2007.</ref> However, he withdrew his name from consideration on December 26, 2007, choosing to stay with the up-and-coming Temple program. Following the [[2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2009 season]], he was a candidate for the head coaching position at [[Cincinnati Bearcats football|Cincinnati]] vacated by [[Brian Kelly (American football coach)|Brian Kelly]], who departed for [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame]]. He later asked that his name be withdrawn from consideration from that position.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.philly.com/inquirer/sports/79387047.html | title = Golden not interested in the Cincinnati job | publisher = The Philadelphia Inquirer | first = Kevin | last = Tatum | date = December 16, 2009}}</ref> That same offseason, he was also a candidate for the job at [[Tennessee Volunteers football|Tennessee]] vacated by [[Lane Kiffin]], who went to [[USC Trojans football|Southern California]]. In May 2010, Golden signed a contract extension with Temple through 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/22087/goldens-contract-extension-is-deserved|title=Golden's contract extension is deserved|publisher=ESPN|date=May 15, 2010|access-date=December 27, 2010}}</ref> He led the Owls to an 8–4 record in 2010.


===Miami===
===Miami===
On December 12, 2010, [[ESPN]] reported that Golden was offered and accepted the head coaching job at the University of Miami.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5912786 | title = Source: Al Golden accepts offer to coach at Miami making $1,500,000 per year. | work = ESPN.com | first = Bruce | last = Feldman| date = December 12, 2010}}</ref>
On December 12, 2010, [[ESPN]] reported that Golden was offered and accepted the head coaching job at the [[Miami Hurricanes football|University of Miami]].<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=5912786 | title = Source: Al Golden accepts offer to coach at Miami making $1,500,000 per year. | work = ESPN.com | first = Bruce | last = Feldman| date = December 12, 2010}}</ref>


In press conference remarks upon his hiring on December 13, 2010, Golden emphasized the importance of the University of Miami football legacy. "It's the most recognizable brand in college football," he said. "I go back to the former players that are here, the five national championships, 20 national award winners, countless All-Americans, incredible tradition. It's a dream job."<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/12/14/1972248/a-golden-moment.html| title = "A Golden Moment for Miami Hurricanes' program," ''The Miami Herald'', December 14, 2010}}</ref> Golden signed a five-year contract at an undisclosed salary on December 14, 2010. However, due to NCAA rules, Golden did not coach the football team in Miami's bowl game against Notre Dame but instead focused on recruiting players for 2011.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/hurricanes/temples-al-golden-will-be-introduced-tonight-as-1115828.html|title=Temple's Al Golden will be introduced tonight as Miami Hurricanes' new football coach|work=Palm Beach Post|date=Dec 13, 2010|first=JORGE |last=MILIAN|access-date=December 27, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://hurricanesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121410aag.html |title=Golden's Miami Beginning: Meetings & Recruiting |publisher=University of Miami |access-date=December 27, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101217192147/http://hurricanesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121410aag.html |archive-date=December 17, 2010 }}</ref>
In press conference remarks upon his hiring on December 13, 2010, Golden emphasized the importance of the University of Miami football legacy. "It's the most recognizable brand in college football," he said. "I go back to the former players that are here, the five national championships, 20 national award winners, countless All-Americans, incredible tradition. It's a dream job."<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/12/14/1972248/a-golden-moment.html| title = "A Golden Moment for Miami Hurricanes' program," ''The Miami Herald'', December 14, 2010| website = [[Miami Herald]]}}</ref> Golden signed a five-year contract at an undisclosed salary on December 14, 2010. However, due to NCAA rules, Golden did not coach the football team in Miami's bowl game against Notre Dame but instead focused on recruiting players for 2011.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/hurricanes/temples-al-golden-will-be-introduced-tonight-as-1115828.html|title=Temple's Al Golden will be introduced tonight as Miami Hurricanes' new football coach|work=Palm Beach Post|date=Dec 13, 2010|first=JORGE |last=MILIAN|access-date=December 27, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://hurricanesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121410aag.html |title=Golden's Miami Beginning: Meetings & Recruiting |publisher=University of Miami |access-date=December 27, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101217192147/http://hurricanesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121410aag.html |archive-date=December 17, 2010 }}</ref>
Despite fielding teams with multiple future NFL draft picks, Golden was unable to defeat Florida State, his in state rival, in 5 attempts.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.stateoftheu.com/2016/6/23/12015610/miami-hurricanes-football-former-ol-jonathan-feliciano-on-wqam-re-al-golden-comments#comments| title = Former Canes OL Jonathan Feliciano on WQAM re: Al Golden - State of The U}}</ref> Golden began his tenure hampered by probation from a previous booster scandal, and self-imposed bowl bans during Golden's first two years with the program.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/06/15/al-golden-miami-detroit-lions/85956562/| title = 'Burnt out' in Miami, Golden rejuvenated with Lions}}></ref>
Despite fielding teams with multiple future NFL draft picks, Golden was unable to defeat Florida State, his in state rival, in 5 attempts.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.stateoftheu.com/2016/6/23/12015610/miami-hurricanes-football-former-ol-jonathan-feliciano-on-wqam-re-al-golden-comments#comments| title = Former Canes OL Jonathan Feliciano on WQAM re: Al Golden - State of The U| date = June 23, 2016}}</ref> Golden began his tenure hampered by probation from a previous booster scandal, and self-imposed bowl bans during Golden's first two years with the program.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/06/15/al-golden-miami-detroit-lions/85956562/| title = 'Burnt out' in Miami, Golden rejuvenated with Lions}}></ref>


====2011 season====
====2011 season====


Golden posted a 6–6 record in his first year at the University of Miami. The 2011 season was only the third time since 1979 that the program had failed to register a winning record.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/hurricanes/al-goldens-contract-extension-gives-stability-to-um-1996353.html| title = "Al Golden's Contract Extension Gives Stability to UM," ''The Palm Beach Post'', November 26, 2011}}</ref> Despite being bowl-eligible, Miami announced on November 20 that it was withdrawing from bowl consideration due to [[2011 University of Miami athletics scandal|an ongoing investigation]] into the program's ties to convicted [[Ponzi scheme]]er [[Nevin Shapiro]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/7261664/miami-hurricanes-forgo-bowl-game-due-ncaa-probe| title = Miami won't play in a bowl game}}. [[ESPN]], November 20, 2011.</ref>
Golden posted a 6–6 record in his first year at the University of Miami. The [[2011 Miami Hurricanes football team|2011 season]] was only the third time since 1979 that the program had failed to register a winning record.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/hurricanes/al-goldens-contract-extension-gives-stability-to-um-1996353.html| title = "Al Golden's Contract Extension Gives Stability to UM," ''The Palm Beach Post'', November 26, 2011}}</ref> Despite being bowl-eligible, Miami announced on November 20 that it was withdrawing from bowl consideration due to [[2011 University of Miami athletics scandal|an ongoing investigation]] into the program's ties to convicted [[Ponzi scheme|Ponzi schem]]er [[Nevin Shapiro]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/7261664/miami-hurricanes-forgo-bowl-game-due-ncaa-probe| title = Miami won't play in a bowl game| date = November 20, 2011}}. [[ESPN]], November 20, 2011.</ref>


====2012 season====
====2012 season====
The Hurricanes registered a 7–5 record in 2012 and were in contention for a Coastal Division title for much of the year. However, with the NCAA investigation still not resolved, on November 19, Miami announced it was withdrawing from bowl consideration for a second consecutive season. Reportedly, school officials remembered how [[Ohio State Buckeyes football|Ohio State]] opted to play in a bowl in the 2011 season with an NCAA investigation still underway only to be banned from bowl consideration the following year.<ref>Adelson, Andrea. {{cite web| url = http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/48441/miami-looks-to-its-future-with-bowl-ban| title = Miami looks to its future with bowl ban}}. [[ESPN]], November 19, 2012.</ref>
The Hurricanes registered a 7–5 record in [[2012 Miami Hurricanes football team|2012]] and were in contention for a Coastal Division title for much of the year. However, with the NCAA investigation still not resolved, on November 19, Miami announced it was withdrawing from bowl consideration for a second consecutive season. Reportedly, school officials remembered how [[2011 Ohio State Buckeyes football team|Ohio State]] opted to play in a bowl in the 2011 season with an NCAA investigation still underway only to be banned from bowl consideration the following year.<ref>Adelson, Andrea. {{cite web| url = https://www.espn.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/48441/miami-looks-to-its-future-with-bowl-ban| title = Miami looks to its future with bowl ban| date = November 19, 2012}}. [[ESPN]], November 19, 2012.</ref>


====2013 season====
====2013 season====
Golden's third season at Miami saw more improvement from the previous two. The Hurricanes got off to a 7–0 start, including a win over rival [[2013 Florida Gators football team|Florida]], and were ranked as high as #7 in the [[AP Poll]]. Their first loss came to eventual National Champion [[2013 Florida State Seminoles football team|Florida State]], which started a 3-game losing streak for Miami. The Hurricanes ended the regular season at 9-3 (5-3 ACC), good for 2nd place in the Coastal Division. Golden's team was invited to the [[2013 Russell Athletic Bowl]], which the Canes lost 36–9 at the hands of future ACC foe [[Louisville Cardinals football|Louisville]].
Golden's [[2013 Miami Hurricanes football team|third season at Miam]]<nowiki/>i saw more improvement from the previous two. The Hurricanes got off to a 7–0 start, including a win over rival [[2013 Florida Gators football team|Florida]], and were ranked as high as #7 in the [[AP Poll]]. Their first loss came to eventual national champion [[2013 Florida State Seminoles football team|Florida State]], which started a 3-game losing streak for Miami. The Hurricanes ended the regular season at 9-3 (5-3 ACC), good for 2nd place in the Coastal Division. Golden's team was invited to the [[2013 Russell Athletic Bowl]], which the Canes lost 36–9 at the hands of future ACC foe [[Louisville Cardinals football|Louisville]].


====2014 season====
====2014 season====
Golden's fourth season at Miami was seen as a disappointment by many. The Hurricanes began the season with a 6–3 record, but lost their next four games beginning with a heartbreaking home loss to defending National Champions [[2014 Florida State Seminoles football team|Florida State]] and concluding with an uninspired defeat at the hands of [[2014 South Carolina Gamecocks football team|South Carolina]] in the [[Duck Commander Independence Bowl]]. Golden's Hurricanes finished the season 6-7 despite being picked by many experts to win the ACC Coastal Division Championship and seven of its players being drafted by NFL franchises which was tied with [[2014 Alabama Crimson Tide football|Alabama]] for 4th most by a school, behind only Florida State (11), Louisville (10) and Florida (8).
Golden's [[2014 Miami Hurricanes football team|fourth season at Miami]] was seen as a disappointment by many. The Hurricanes began the season with a 6–3 record, but lost their next four games beginning with a heartbreaking home loss to defending national champions [[2014 Florida State Seminoles football team|Florida State]] and concluding with an uninspired defeat at the hands of [[2014 South Carolina Gamecocks football team|South Carolina]] in the [[Duck Commander Independence Bowl]]. Golden's Hurricanes finished the season 6-7 despite being picked by many experts to win the ACC Coastal Division Championship and seven of its players being drafted by NFL franchises which was tied with [[2014 Alabama Crimson Tide football|Alabama]] for 4th most by a school, behind only Florida State (11), Louisville (10) and Florida (8).


====2015 season====
====2015 season====
The Hurricanes began their season with a 3–0 start, with wins over [[Florida Atlantic Owls football|Florida Atlantic University]], [[Bethune–Cookman Wildcats football|Bethune-Cookman]], and [[Nebraska Cornhuskers football|Nebraska]].<ref>Hurricanes Sports. {{cite web| url = http://www.hurricanesports.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=28700&SPID=103763&SPSID=658367| title = Reference at www.hurricanesports.com}}.[[Miami Hurricanes|University of Miami Hurricanes athletics]],</ref> However, in their fourth game they were defeated by the [[Cincinnati Bearcats football|Cincinnati Bearcats]] at [[Nippert Stadium]]. Fans clamored to see his immediate dismissal, even flying anti-Golden banners before games,.<ref>Hyde, Dave. {{cite web| url = http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-hurricanes/fl-hyde-column-0906-20150905-column.html| title = Hyde: Opener isn't time for referendum on Golden, folks - South Florida Sun Sentinel - South Florida Sun-Sentinel}}.[[Sun Sentinel]], September 6, 2015.</ref> Even [[Florida State Seminoles football|Florida State Seminoles]] fans got in on the act, attempting to raise money for their own "Keep Al Golden" banner with a [[GoFundMe]] campaign.<ref name="gofundme.com">Johnson, Joseph {{cite web| url = https://www.gofundme.com/kn4j3nzc| title = Fundraiser by Joseph Johnson : Keep Al Golden Banner campaign}} [[GoFundMe]], September 19, 2015.</ref> Due to area banner planes being booked for the contest between the [[Florida State–Miami football rivalry|storied rivals]] on October 10, 2015,<ref name="gofundme.com"/> funds raised were instead donated to the [http://www.kidz1stfund.com/ Kidz 1st Fund] charity organization in lieu of hiring a plane.<ref name="gofundme.com"/> Other reports suggested that [[Florida State University|Florida State]] and [[University of Miami|Miami]] officials pressured the campaign's manager to not fly the banner out of respect for the coach.<ref>Slater,Andy. {{cite web| url = http://slaterscoops.com/news/2015/10/10/keep-al-golden-banner-will-not-fly-in-tallahassee| title = "Keep Al Golden" banner will not fly in Tallahassee — Slater Scoops}}.[[SlaterScoops]].</ref> During the buildup for that year's matchup, archrival [[Florida State Football|Florida State]] sarcastically expressed their admiration for Golden's ability in leading the once mighty [[Miami Hurricanes football|Hurricanes]] and began selling similarly themed "Keep Al Golden" T-shirts at their official bookstore.<ref>Fanbuzz. {{cite web| url = http://fanbuzz.rare.us/story/florida-states-bookstore-is-hilariously-selling-keep-al-golden-t-shirts/| title = Reference at fanbuzz.rare.us}}[[fanbuzz]], October 8, 2015.</ref> On the day of the game itself, fans posted mock "[[Missing person|Missing Persons]]" notices throughout Tallahassee questioning the whereabouts of the formerly feared [[Miami Hurricanes football|Hurricanes]] program as they welcomed them for their biennial visit to [[Tallahassee, Florida|Tallahassee]] and FSU's [[Doak Campbell Stadium]].<ref>Patterson, Chip. {{cite web| url = http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/eye-on-college-football/25333917/fsu-fans-have-keep-al-golden-shirts-missing-signs-for-miamis-program| title = Reference at www.cbssports.com}}[[CBS Sports]].</ref>
The Hurricanes began their season with a 3–0 start, with wins over [[2014 Florida Atlantic Owls football team|Florida Atlantic]], [[2014 Bethune–Cookman Wildcats football team|Bethune-Cookman]], and [[2014 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team|Nebraska]].<ref>Hurricanes Sports. {{cite web| url = http://www.hurricanesports.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=28700&SPID=103763&SPSID=658367| title = Reference at www.hurricanesports.com}}.[[Miami Hurricanes|University of Miami Hurricanes athletics]],</ref> However, in their fourth game they were defeated by the [[2014 Cincinnati Bearcats football team|Cincinnati Bearcats]] at [[Nippert Stadium]]. Fans clamored to see his immediate dismissal, even flying anti-Golden banners before games,.<ref>Hyde, Dave. {{cite web| url = http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-hurricanes/fl-hyde-column-0906-20150905-column.html| title = Hyde: Opener isn't time for referendum on Golden, folks - South Florida Sun Sentinel - South Florida Sun-Sentinel}}.[[Sun Sentinel]], September 6, 2015.</ref> Even Florida State fans got in on the act, attempting to raise money for their own "Keep Al Golden" banner with a [[GoFundMe]] campaign.<ref name="gofundme.com">Johnson, Joseph {{cite web| url = https://www.gofundme.com/kn4j3nzc| title = Fundraiser by Joseph Johnson : Keep Al Golden Banner campaign}} [[GoFundMe]], September 19, 2015.</ref><ref>Fanbuzz. {{cite web |title=Reference at fanbuzz.rare.us |url=http://fanbuzz.rare.us/story/florida-states-bookstore-is-hilariously-selling-keep-al-golden-t-shirts/}}[[fanbuzz]], October 8, 2015.</ref> Due to area banner planes being booked for the contest between the [[Florida State–Miami football rivalry|storied rivals]] on October 10, 2015,<ref name="gofundme.com"/> funds raised were instead donated to the Kidz 1st Fund charity organization in lieu of hiring a plane.<ref name="gofundme.com"/> Other reports suggested that Florida State and Miami officials pressured the campaign's manager to not fly the banner out of respect for the coach.<ref>Slater,Andy. {{cite web |title="Keep Al Golden" banner will not fly in Tallahassee — Slater Scoops |url=http://slaterscoops.com/news/2015/10/10/keep-al-golden-banner-will-not-fly-in-tallahassee}}.[[SlaterScoops]].</ref> On the day of the game itself, fans posted mock "[[Missing person|Missing Persons]]" notices throughout Tallahassee questioning the whereabouts of the formerly feared [[Miami Hurricanes football|Hurricanes]] program as they welcomed them for their biennial visit to [[Tallahassee, Florida|Tallahassee]] and FSU's [[Doak Campbell Stadium]].<ref>Patterson, Chip. {{cite web| url = http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/eye-on-college-football/25333917/fsu-fans-have-keep-al-golden-shirts-missing-signs-for-miamis-program| title = Reference at www.cbssports.com}}[[CBS Sports]].</ref>


After being identified as a 7-point home underdog to Clemson in Week 8, many in national media picked Miami to have a good chance at covering the [[Spread betting|spread]] and possibly even upset the Tigers. Despite this, Clemson jumped out to a 45–0 lead before pulling out their starters. Clemson handed the Hurricanes their worst loss in the 90-year history of the program as the Hurricanes fell by a score of 58–0.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://espn.go.com/college-football/scoreboard| title = NCAA Football Scoreboard - Top 25 {{!}} ESPN}} </ref> This then led the University of Miami athletic director Blake James to dismiss Golden as head coach, only a day after the loss. Golden was 32-25 (17-18 in the ACC) in over four seasons with the Hurricanes. Golden announced after his firing that "On behalf of my family I want to thank the University of Miami for a tremendous opportunity," Golden said in a release. "I believe in what we are doing and how we are doing it and we have some outstanding young men in our football program. Though this moment is difficult, we wish the Canes the best of luck going forward."<ref>{{cite web| url = http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/13972433/miami-hurricanes-fire-al-golden-head-coach| title = Miami Hurricanes fire Al Golden as head coach}} </ref>
After being identified as a 7-point home underdog to Clemson in Week 8, many in national media picked Miami to have a good chance at covering the [[Spread betting|spread]] and possibly even upset the Tigers. Despite this, Clemson jumped out to a 45–0 lead before pulling out their starters. Clemson handed the Hurricanes their worst loss in the 90-year history of the program as the Hurricanes fell by a score of 58–0.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.espn.com/college-football/scoreboard| title = NCAA Football Scoreboard - Top 25 {{!}} ESPN}}</ref> This then led the University of Miami athletic director Blake James to dismiss Golden as head coach, only a day after the loss. Golden was 32-25 (17–18 in the ACC) in over four seasons with the Hurricanes. Golden announced after his firing that "On behalf of my family I want to thank the University of Miami for a tremendous opportunity," Golden said in a release. "I believe in what we are doing and how we are doing it and we have some outstanding young men in our football program. Though this moment is difficult, we wish the Canes the best of luck going forward."<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/13972433/miami-hurricanes-fire-al-golden-head-coach| title = Miami Hurricanes fire Al Golden as head coach| date = October 25, 2015}}</ref>


===Detroit Lions===
===Detroit Lions===
On February 1, 2016, Golden was named tight ends coach of the [[Detroit Lions]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Detroit Lions hire Al Golden to coach tight ends|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000631054/article/detroit-lions-hire-al-golden-to-coach-tight-ends|work=NFL.com|first=Tyles|last=Dragon|access-date=February 7, 2018|date=February 1, 2016}}</ref> On February 7, 2018, Golden was named linebackers coach of the Lions.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lions coaching staff update|url=http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-coaching-staff-update/b469f845-2ade-4f01-8def-26f7164ed22c|work=Detroit Lions|access-date=February 7, 2018|date=February 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207182851/http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-coaching-staff-update/b469f845-2ade-4f01-8def-26f7164ed22c|archive-date=February 7, 2018|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> He was fired December 31, 2019.
On February 1, 2016, Golden was named tight ends coach of the [[Detroit Lions]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Detroit Lions hire Al Golden to coach tight ends|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/detroit-lions-hire-al-golden-to-coach-tight-ends-0ap3000000631054|work=NFL.com|first=Tyles|last=Dragon|access-date=February 7, 2018|date=February 1, 2016}}</ref> On February 7, 2018, Golden was named linebackers coach of the Lions.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lions coaching staff update|url=http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-coaching-staff-update/b469f845-2ade-4f01-8def-26f7164ed22c|work=Detroit Lions|access-date=February 7, 2018|date=February 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207182851/http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-coaching-staff-update/b469f845-2ade-4f01-8def-26f7164ed22c|archive-date=February 7, 2018|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> He was fired December 31, 2019.


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===Notre Dame===
===Notre Dame===
On February 16, 2022,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-02-16|title=Irish Tab Al Golden as Bob Hinton Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach|url=https://und.com/irish-tab-al-golden-as-bob-hinton-defensive-coordinator-and-linebackers-coach/|access-date=2022-02-17|website=Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Official Athletics Website|language=en-US}}</ref> Golden was announced as the new [[defensive coordinator]] at [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame]], serving under recently-promoted head coach [[Marcus Freeman]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Cincinnati Bengals assistant Al Golden will become Notre Dame's new defensive coordinator, agreeing to a three-year deal, sources say|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/33295941/cincinnati-bengals-assistant-al-golden-become-notre-dame-new-defensive-coordinator-agreeing-three-year-sources-say|work=ESPN.com|access-date=February 15, 2022}}</ref>
On February 16, 2022,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-02-16|title=Irish Tab Al Golden as Bob Hinton Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach|url=https://und.com/irish-tab-al-golden-as-bob-hinton-defensive-coordinator-and-linebackers-coach/|access-date=2022-02-17|website=Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Official Athletics Website|language=en-US}}</ref> Golden was announced as the new [[defensive coordinator]] at [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame]], serving under recently promoted head coach [[Marcus Freeman]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Cincinnati Bengals assistant Al Golden will become Notre Dame's new defensive coordinator, agreeing to a three-year deal, sources say|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/33295941/cincinnati-bengals-assistant-al-golden-become-notre-dame-new-defensive-coordinator-agreeing-three-year-sources-say|work=ESPN.com|date=February 15, 2022 |access-date=February 15, 2022}}</ref> In 2023, the Irish ranked as the fifth-best defense in the nation by yards allowed.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 College Football Team Defense |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/years/2023-team-defense.html |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Golden signed a contract extension with Notre Dame in the offseason leading up to the [[2024 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team|2024 campaign]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Berardino |first=Mike |title=Source: Notre Dame football retains defensive coordinator Al Golden on extension through 2027 |url=https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/sports/college/football/2024/02/16/notre-dame-football-defensive-coordinator-al-golden-agrees-to-extension-marcus-freeman-mike-denbrock/72631568007/ |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=South Bend Tribune |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
A native of [[Colts Neck, New Jersey]],<ref name=GoldenNamed/> Golden graduated from [[Red Bank Catholic High School]], Red Bank, New Jersey,<ref>{{cite web|first=George|last=O'Gorman|title=Local royalty honored at Sports Writers Banquet|date=February 1, 2010|publisher=The Trentonian|url=http://trentonian.com/articles/2010/02/01/sports/doc4b6665b6a53f3622493617.txt|access-date=January 26, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415163603/http://www.trentonian.com/articles/2010/02/01/sports/doc4b6665b6a53f3622493617.txt|archive-date=April 15, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> and earned his undergraduate degree in [[Legal education|pre-law]] from [[Pennsylvania State University]] in 1991<ref name=GoldenNamed/> before receiving his master's in [[sports psychology]] from the [[University of Virginia]] in December 1996.<ref name=GoldenNamed/> A 2004 inductee of the Jersey Shore Sports Hall of Fame,<ref name=GoldenNamed/> he is married to Kelly Elizabeth Hanna of [[Lock Haven, Pennsylvania]], and has a son, A.J.(Alfred James II) Golden, and two daughters, Addison Elizabeth Golden and Grace Hanna Golden.
A native of [[Colts Neck, New Jersey]],<ref name=GoldenNamed/> Golden graduated from [[Red Bank Catholic High School]], Red Bank, New Jersey,<ref>{{cite web|first=George|last=O'Gorman|title=Local royalty honored at Sports Writers Banquet|date=February 1, 2010|publisher=The Trentonian|url=http://trentonian.com/articles/2010/02/01/sports/doc4b6665b6a53f3622493617.txt|access-date=January 26, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415163603/http://www.trentonian.com/articles/2010/02/01/sports/doc4b6665b6a53f3622493617.txt|archive-date=April 15, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> and earned his undergraduate degree in [[Legal education|pre-law]] from [[Pennsylvania State University]] in 1991<ref name=GoldenNamed/> before receiving his master's in [[sports psychology]] from the [[University of Virginia]] in December 1996.<ref name=GoldenNamed/> A 2004 inductee of the Jersey Shore Sports Hall of Fame,<ref name=GoldenNamed/> he is married to Kelly Elizabeth Hanna of [[Lock Haven, Pennsylvania]], and has a son, A.J.(Alfred James II) Golden, and two daughters, Addison Elizabeth Golden and Grace Hanna Golden.


For most of his head coaching career, Golden wore a dress shirt, slacks, and a tie on the sidelines, unlike most coaches of his generation.
For most of his head coaching career, Golden wore a dress shirt, slacks, and a tie in school colors on the sidelines, unlike most coaches of his generation.


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Latest revision as of 21:18, 3 December 2024

Al Golden
Golden in 2012
Current position
TitleDefensive coordinator
TeamNotre Dame
ConferenceIndependent
Biographical details
Born (1969-07-04) July 4, 1969 (age 55)
Colts Neck, New Jersey, U.S.
Playing career
1988–1991Penn State
1992New England Patriots
Position(s)Tight end
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1993Red Bank Catholic HS (NJ) (OC)
1994–1996Virginia (GA)
1997–1999Boston College (LB)
2000Penn State (LB)
2001–2005Virginia (DC)
2006–2010Temple
2011–2015Miami (FL)
2016–2017Detroit Lions (TE)
2018–2019Detroit Lions (LB)
2020–2021Cincinnati Bengals (LB)
2022–2023Notre Dame (DC/LB)
2024–presentNotre Dame (DC)
Head coaching record
Overall59–59
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 MAC East Division (2009)
Awards
MAC Coach of the Year (2009)

Alfred James Golden Jr.[1] (born July 4, 1969) is an American football coach and former tight end who is the defensive coordinator of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He served as the head football coach for the Temple Owls from 2006 to 2010 and the Miami Hurricanes from 2011 to 2015. Prior to head coaching, he was the defensive coordinator for the Virginia Cavaliers from 2001 to 2005. Golden played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions and professionally for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL).

Playing career

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College

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Golden was a three-year (1989–1991) letter winner and tight end for Penn State,[2] where he received the 1991 Ridge Riley Award, given annually to a player who displays excellence in scholarship, sportsmanship, friendship, and leadership. As a junior in 1990, Golden played a key role in Penn State's nationally televised 24–21 upset of #1-ranked Notre Dame in South Bend. His touchdown reception late in the fourth quarter tied the score at 21 as Penn State rallied from a 21–7 deficit. Golden was named captain of the Nittany Lions his senior year and helped lead them to a 42–17 win over Tennessee in the 1992 Fiesta Bowl, an 11–2 record, and a #3 ranking in the final 1991 AP Poll.

Professional

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Golden spent the 1992 season in the National Football League with the New England Patriots as a tight end.[3][4]

Coaching career

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Golden began his coaching career in 1993 as offensive coordinator at Red Bank Catholic High School in Red Bank, New Jersey. He then served as a graduate assistant under George Welsh at Virginia from 1994 to 1996, where he worked primarily with the linebackers and special teams.[2] He helped develop All-ACC linebackers James Farrior and Jamie Sharper, both of whom were chosen in the 1997 NFL draft. He then coached linebackers at Boston College from 1997 to 1999 under Tom O'Brien.[2] While at Boston College, Golden coached All-Big East linebackers Frank Chamberlin and Erik Storz. The Eagles finished the 1999 regular season with an 8–3 record and a top-25 national ranking, while making their first postseason bowl appearance since 1994.

Named defensive coordinator by Virginia head coach Al Groh in 2001, Golden became the youngest defensive coordinator in Division I-A.[2] He had spent the previous season at his alma mater, Penn State, serving as linebackers coach and recruiting coordinator under head coach Joe Paterno.[2] From 2001 to 2004, the Cavaliers' defense improved under his tutelage, ranking 108th in total defense in his first year to ranking 18th in total defense in 2004. In the same time period, Virginia's scoring defense went from 74th in the nation (27.6 ppg) to 17th (17.7 ppg) utilizing Golden's 3–4 defense.

Temple

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Golden was named head football coach at Temple University in December 2005,[2] as the second-youngest head coach in NCAA football at that time, behind Northwestern's Pat Fitzgerald. Temple had a record of 3–31 during the three years before Golden was hired and had just been thrown out of the Big East Conference for non-competitiveness. In Golden's first three years at the helm, Temple recorded 1–11 in 2006, 4–8 in 2007 and then 5–7 mark in 2008. The 2008 record was the best for the program since a 7–4 mark in 1990.

The Owls finished the 2009 regular season at 9–3, their first winning season since 1990. It was also their best record since 1979, the last time they appeared in a postseason game, before facing the UCLA Bruins in the EagleBank Bowl on December 29, 2009. After leading for three quarters, the Owls fell to the Bruins 30–21.

Golden was interviewed for the vacant head coach position at UCLA in December 2007.[5] However, he withdrew his name from consideration on December 26, 2007, choosing to stay with the up-and-coming Temple program. Following the 2009 season, he was a candidate for the head coaching position at Cincinnati vacated by Brian Kelly, who departed for Notre Dame. He later asked that his name be withdrawn from consideration from that position.[6] That same offseason, he was also a candidate for the job at Tennessee vacated by Lane Kiffin, who went to Southern California. In May 2010, Golden signed a contract extension with Temple through 2014.[7] He led the Owls to an 8–4 record in 2010.

Miami

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On December 12, 2010, ESPN reported that Golden was offered and accepted the head coaching job at the University of Miami.[8]

In press conference remarks upon his hiring on December 13, 2010, Golden emphasized the importance of the University of Miami football legacy. "It's the most recognizable brand in college football," he said. "I go back to the former players that are here, the five national championships, 20 national award winners, countless All-Americans, incredible tradition. It's a dream job."[9] Golden signed a five-year contract at an undisclosed salary on December 14, 2010. However, due to NCAA rules, Golden did not coach the football team in Miami's bowl game against Notre Dame but instead focused on recruiting players for 2011.[10][11] Despite fielding teams with multiple future NFL draft picks, Golden was unable to defeat Florida State, his in state rival, in 5 attempts.[12] Golden began his tenure hampered by probation from a previous booster scandal, and self-imposed bowl bans during Golden's first two years with the program.[13]

2011 season

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Golden posted a 6–6 record in his first year at the University of Miami. The 2011 season was only the third time since 1979 that the program had failed to register a winning record.[14] Despite being bowl-eligible, Miami announced on November 20 that it was withdrawing from bowl consideration due to an ongoing investigation into the program's ties to convicted Ponzi schemer Nevin Shapiro.[15]

2012 season

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The Hurricanes registered a 7–5 record in 2012 and were in contention for a Coastal Division title for much of the year. However, with the NCAA investigation still not resolved, on November 19, Miami announced it was withdrawing from bowl consideration for a second consecutive season. Reportedly, school officials remembered how Ohio State opted to play in a bowl in the 2011 season with an NCAA investigation still underway only to be banned from bowl consideration the following year.[16]

2013 season

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Golden's third season at Miami saw more improvement from the previous two. The Hurricanes got off to a 7–0 start, including a win over rival Florida, and were ranked as high as #7 in the AP Poll. Their first loss came to eventual national champion Florida State, which started a 3-game losing streak for Miami. The Hurricanes ended the regular season at 9-3 (5-3 ACC), good for 2nd place in the Coastal Division. Golden's team was invited to the 2013 Russell Athletic Bowl, which the Canes lost 36–9 at the hands of future ACC foe Louisville.

2014 season

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Golden's fourth season at Miami was seen as a disappointment by many. The Hurricanes began the season with a 6–3 record, but lost their next four games beginning with a heartbreaking home loss to defending national champions Florida State and concluding with an uninspired defeat at the hands of South Carolina in the Duck Commander Independence Bowl. Golden's Hurricanes finished the season 6-7 despite being picked by many experts to win the ACC Coastal Division Championship and seven of its players being drafted by NFL franchises which was tied with Alabama for 4th most by a school, behind only Florida State (11), Louisville (10) and Florida (8).

2015 season

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The Hurricanes began their season with a 3–0 start, with wins over Florida Atlantic, Bethune-Cookman, and Nebraska.[17] However, in their fourth game they were defeated by the Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium. Fans clamored to see his immediate dismissal, even flying anti-Golden banners before games,.[18] Even Florida State fans got in on the act, attempting to raise money for their own "Keep Al Golden" banner with a GoFundMe campaign.[19][20] Due to area banner planes being booked for the contest between the storied rivals on October 10, 2015,[19] funds raised were instead donated to the Kidz 1st Fund charity organization in lieu of hiring a plane.[19] Other reports suggested that Florida State and Miami officials pressured the campaign's manager to not fly the banner out of respect for the coach.[21] On the day of the game itself, fans posted mock "Missing Persons" notices throughout Tallahassee questioning the whereabouts of the formerly feared Hurricanes program as they welcomed them for their biennial visit to Tallahassee and FSU's Doak Campbell Stadium.[22]

After being identified as a 7-point home underdog to Clemson in Week 8, many in national media picked Miami to have a good chance at covering the spread and possibly even upset the Tigers. Despite this, Clemson jumped out to a 45–0 lead before pulling out their starters. Clemson handed the Hurricanes their worst loss in the 90-year history of the program as the Hurricanes fell by a score of 58–0.[23] This then led the University of Miami athletic director Blake James to dismiss Golden as head coach, only a day after the loss. Golden was 32-25 (17–18 in the ACC) in over four seasons with the Hurricanes. Golden announced after his firing that "On behalf of my family I want to thank the University of Miami for a tremendous opportunity," Golden said in a release. "I believe in what we are doing and how we are doing it and we have some outstanding young men in our football program. Though this moment is difficult, we wish the Canes the best of luck going forward."[24]

Detroit Lions

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On February 1, 2016, Golden was named tight ends coach of the Detroit Lions.[25] On February 7, 2018, Golden was named linebackers coach of the Lions.[26] He was fired December 31, 2019.

Cincinnati Bengals

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Golden was hired by the Cincinnati Bengals as their linebackers coach on January 20, 2020.[27] He missed the team's week 10 game in 2020 against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to COVID-19 pandemic protocols.[28]

Notre Dame

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On February 16, 2022,[29] Golden was announced as the new defensive coordinator at Notre Dame, serving under recently promoted head coach Marcus Freeman.[30] In 2023, the Irish ranked as the fifth-best defense in the nation by yards allowed.[31] Golden signed a contract extension with Notre Dame in the offseason leading up to the 2024 campaign.[32]

Personal life

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A native of Colts Neck, New Jersey,[2] Golden graduated from Red Bank Catholic High School, Red Bank, New Jersey,[33] and earned his undergraduate degree in pre-law from Pennsylvania State University in 1991[2] before receiving his master's in sports psychology from the University of Virginia in December 1996.[2] A 2004 inductee of the Jersey Shore Sports Hall of Fame,[2] he is married to Kelly Elizabeth Hanna of Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, and has a son, A.J.(Alfred James II) Golden, and two daughters, Addison Elizabeth Golden and Grace Hanna Golden.

For most of his head coaching career, Golden wore a dress shirt, slacks, and a tie in school colors on the sidelines, unlike most coaches of his generation.

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Temple Owls (NCAA Division I FBS independent) (2006)
2006 Temple 1–11
Temple Owls (Mid-American Conference) (2007–2010)
2007 Temple 4–8 4–4 T–4th (East)
2008 Temple 5–7 4–4 T–2nd (East)
2009 Temple 9–4 7–1 T–1st (East) L Eaglebank
2010 Temple 8–4 5–3 3rd (East)
Temple: 27–34 20–12
Miami Hurricanes (Atlantic Coast Conference) (2011–2015)
2011 Miami 6–6 3–5 T–4th (Coastal) ‡
2012 Miami 7–5 5–3 T–1st (Coastal) ‡ ‡
2013 Miami 9–4 5–3 T–2nd (Coastal) L Russell Athletic
2014 Miami 6–7 3–5 T–5th (Coastal) L Independence
2015 Miami 4–3 1–2 (Coastal)
Miami: 32–25 17–18 ‡ Ineligible for Atlantic Coast Conference title, bowl game and Coaches Poll
Total: 59–59
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

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  1. ^ "Reference at www.fhsaa.org" (PDF).
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Golden named Temple head football coach". Temple Times. December 8, 2005. Archived from the original on December 25, 2010. Retrieved January 26, 2011.
  3. ^ Ruthenberg, Dave (December 26, 2007). "Golden To Remain with Temple". macreportonline.com. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved December 13, 2010.
  4. ^ "Who is Al Golden, new Miami Hurricanes football coach? A bio - South Florida Sun Sentinel - South Florida Sun-Sentinel".
  5. ^ Chris Foster, "UCLA meets with Golden". Los Angeles Times. December 20, 2007., Los Angeles Times, December 20, 2007.
  6. ^ Tatum, Kevin (December 16, 2009). "Golden not interested in the Cincinnati job". The Philadelphia Inquirer.
  7. ^ "Golden's contract extension is deserved". ESPN. May 15, 2010. Retrieved December 27, 2010.
  8. ^ Feldman, Bruce (December 12, 2010). "Source: Al Golden accepts offer to coach at Miami making $1,500,000 per year". ESPN.com.
  9. ^ ""A Golden Moment for Miami Hurricanes' program," The Miami Herald, December 14, 2010". Miami Herald.
  10. ^ MILIAN, JORGE (December 13, 2010). "Temple's Al Golden will be introduced tonight as Miami Hurricanes' new football coach". Palm Beach Post. Retrieved December 27, 2010.
  11. ^ "Golden's Miami Beginning: Meetings & Recruiting". University of Miami. Archived from the original on December 17, 2010. Retrieved December 27, 2010.
  12. ^ "Former Canes OL Jonathan Feliciano on WQAM re: Al Golden - State of The U". June 23, 2016.
  13. ^ "'Burnt out' in Miami, Golden rejuvenated with Lions".>
  14. ^ ""Al Golden's Contract Extension Gives Stability to UM," The Palm Beach Post, November 26, 2011".
  15. ^ "Miami won't play in a bowl game". November 20, 2011.. ESPN, November 20, 2011.
  16. ^ Adelson, Andrea. "Miami looks to its future with bowl ban". November 19, 2012.. ESPN, November 19, 2012.
  17. ^ Hurricanes Sports. "Reference at www.hurricanesports.com"..University of Miami Hurricanes athletics,
  18. ^ Hyde, Dave. "Hyde: Opener isn't time for referendum on Golden, folks - South Florida Sun Sentinel - South Florida Sun-Sentinel"..Sun Sentinel, September 6, 2015.
  19. ^ a b c Johnson, Joseph "Fundraiser by Joseph Johnson : Keep Al Golden Banner campaign". GoFundMe, September 19, 2015.
  20. ^ Fanbuzz. "Reference at fanbuzz.rare.us".fanbuzz, October 8, 2015.
  21. ^ Slater,Andy. ""Keep Al Golden" banner will not fly in Tallahassee — Slater Scoops"..SlaterScoops.
  22. ^ Patterson, Chip. "Reference at www.cbssports.com".CBS Sports.
  23. ^ "NCAA Football Scoreboard - Top 25 | ESPN".
  24. ^ "Miami Hurricanes fire Al Golden as head coach". October 25, 2015.
  25. ^ Dragon, Tyles (February 1, 2016). "Detroit Lions hire Al Golden to coach tight ends". NFL.com. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
  26. ^ "Lions coaching staff update". Detroit Lions. February 7, 2018. Archived from the original on February 7, 2018. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
  27. ^ Clark, Dave (January 20, 2020). "Cincinnati Bengals hire Al Golden as linebackers coach". Cincinnati.com. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
  28. ^ Hobson, Geoff (November 15, 2020). "Three Bengals Defensive Coaches Ruled Out For Covid-Related Issues". Bengals.com. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
  29. ^ "Irish Tab Al Golden as Bob Hinton Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach". Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Official Athletics Website. February 16, 2022. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
  30. ^ "Cincinnati Bengals assistant Al Golden will become Notre Dame's new defensive coordinator, agreeing to a three-year deal, sources say". ESPN.com. February 15, 2022. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  31. ^ "2023 College Football Team Defense". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  32. ^ Berardino, Mike. "Source: Notre Dame football retains defensive coordinator Al Golden on extension through 2027". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  33. ^ O'Gorman, George (February 1, 2010). "Local royalty honored at Sports Writers Banquet". The Trentonian. Archived from the original on April 15, 2012. Retrieved January 26, 2011.
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