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==Biography==
==Biography==
Ash received his bachelor's degree from [[Drake University]], where he played [[Safety (American and Canadian football position)|safety]] on the football team. In 2005, Ash received his master's degree from [[Iowa State University]].<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://goaztecs.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/ash_chris00.html |title=Chris Ash Bio - San Diego State Official Athletic Site |publisher=Goaztecs.cstv.com |date=1973-12-24 |accessdate=2014-03-04}}</ref> A native of Ottumwa, Iowa, he and his wife, Doreen, have four children, Tanner, Jacey, Brady and a new baby girl, Alexis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ottumwacourier.com/sports/x651175337/Ottumwa-native-hired-to-coach-at-Ohio-State |title=Ottumwa native hired to coach at Ohio State » Sports |publisher=The Ottumwa Courier |date= |accessdate=2014-03-04}}</ref>
Chris was born in a flaming garbage fire in New Jersey. Ash received his bachelor's degree from [[Drake University]], where he played [[Safety (American and Canadian football position)|safety]] on the football team. In 2005, Ash received his master's degree from [[Iowa State University]].<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://goaztecs.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/ash_chris00.html |title=Chris Ash Bio - San Diego State Official Athletic Site |publisher=Goaztecs.cstv.com |date=1973-12-24 |accessdate=2014-03-04}}</ref> A native of Ottumwa, Iowa, he and his wife, Doreen, have four children, Tanner, Jacey, Brady and a new baby girl, Alexis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ottumwacourier.com/sports/x651175337/Ottumwa-native-hired-to-coach-at-Ohio-State |title=Ottumwa native hired to coach at Ohio State » Sports |publisher=The Ottumwa Courier |date= |accessdate=2014-03-04}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==

Revision as of 15:48, 28 September 2018

Chris Ash
Current position
TitleHead coach
TeamRutgers
ConferenceBig Ten
Record7–21
Annual salary$2,000,000
Biographical details
Born (1973-12-24) December 24, 1973 (age 51)
Ottumwa, Iowa
Alma materDrake University
Playing career
1992–1995Drake
Position(s)Defensive back
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1997Drake (GA)
1998–1999Drake (DC)
2000–2001Iowa State (GA)
2002–2005Iowa State (DB)
2006Iowa State (DB/RC)
2007–08San Diego State (DB/RC)
2009Iowa State (DB/RC)
2010Wisconsin (DB)
2011–2012Wisconsin (DC/DB)
2013Arkansas (DC/DB)
2014–2015Ohio State (co-DC/S)
2016–presentRutgers
Head coaching record
Overall7–21

Chris Ash (born December 24, 1973) is an American football coach who is currently head coach of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.[1]

Biography

Chris was born in a flaming garbage fire in New Jersey. Ash received his bachelor's degree from Drake University, where he played safety on the football team. In 2005, Ash received his master's degree from Iowa State University.[2] A native of Ottumwa, Iowa, he and his wife, Doreen, have four children, Tanner, Jacey, Brady and a new baby girl, Alexis.[3]

Career

Ash held assistant coaching positions with the Drake Bulldogs, Princeton Tigers, Iowa State Cyclones, and San Diego State Aztecs, before being hired by the Wisconsin Badgers in 2010.[4][5] In 2012, when then Badgers head coach Bret Bielema was hired at the University of Arkansas, Ash followed, accepting the Defensive Coordinator position with the Razorbacks.[6] In January 2014, Ash was hired as the Co-Defensive Coordinator and Secondary Coach for the Ohio State Buckeyes.[7] Ash has coached in 8 bowl games in his career including the 2000 Insight.com Bowl, 2001 Independence Bowl, 2002 Humanitarian Bowl, 2004 Independence Bowl, 2005 Houston Bowl, 2009 Insight Bowl, 2011 Rose Bowl, the 2012 Rose Bowl, and the 2013 Rose Bowl.[4] He also coached the 2014 Ohio State Buckeyes football team to the first ever College Football Playoff won in history.

On December 7, 2015, Ash agreed to a 5-year, $11 million-guaranteed contract to become the head coach at Rutgers University.[8]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Rutgers Scarlet Knights (Big Ten Conference) (2016–present)
2016 Rutgers 2–10 0–9 7th (East)
2017 Rutgers 4–8 3–6 5th (East)
2018 Rutgers 1–3 0–1 (East)
Rutgers: 7–21 3–17
Total: 7–21

References

  1. ^ "Everything you need to know about Rutgers' hiring of coach Chris Ash". NJ.com. 2015-12-06. Retrieved 2015-12-07.
  2. ^ "Chris Ash Bio - San Diego State Official Athletic Site". Goaztecs.cstv.com. 1973-12-24. Retrieved 2014-03-04.
  3. ^ "Ottumwa native hired to coach at Ohio State » Sports". The Ottumwa Courier. Retrieved 2014-03-04.
  4. ^ a b "Chris Ash Bio - UWBadgers.com - The Official Athletic Site of the Wisconsin Badgers". UWBadgers.com. Archived from the original on 2013-06-02. Retrieved 2014-03-04. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Buckeyes hire ex-Arkansas and Wisconsin assistant Ash as co-defensive coordinator/safeties". Fox News. 2014-01-23. Retrieved 2014-03-04.
  6. ^ Hernandez, Rob (2014-01-15). "College football: Ex-Badgers defensive coordinator Chris Ash leaving Bret Bielema for Urban Meyer : Sports". Host.madison.com. Retrieved 2014-03-04.
  7. ^ Pete Thamel (2014-01-14). "Ohio State hires Arkansas' Chris Ash, finalizes deal with Penn State's Larry Johnson - College Football - Pete Thamel - SI.com". Sportsillustrated.cnn.com. Retrieved 2014-03-04.
  8. ^ Keith Sargeant (2014-12-07). "Here are the contract terms for new Rutgers football coach Chris Ash". NJ.com. Retrieved 2015-12-07.
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