Assistant Football Coaches
Paul DarraghAssistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator/LinebackerPaul Darragh enters his 11th season at Bloomsburg. Prior to working with the Huskies, Darragh worked for two years at Indiana (PA) as the linebackers coach. Darragh started his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Temple from 1987-89. From there, Darragh was the linebackers' coach at Northeastern and Gannon before being promoted to defensive coordinator at Gannon. He moved from Gannon to the defensive coordinator post at William Paterson College before joining the IUP staff. A three-year starter and captain for Temple, he graduated in 1985, after earning All-East honors as an inside linebacker. Under Darragh's leadership the Huskies' defense has ranked in the top-half of the PSAC in total defense three of the past four seasons, including back-to-back second place finishes in 2000 and 2001. The Huskies have also ranked among the best in the PSAC in run defense finishing first or second in three of the last four years. The 2000 NCAA national finalist team led the PSAC and was eighth in Division II in rushing defense with a mark of 85.1 yards per game. Darragh and his wife Yelana live in Orangeville with their children Sasha, Lemuel and Gabriel. Email Coach Darragh ![]() Tom PajicOffensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks-Receivers/Recruiting CoordinatorTom Pajic is in his fourth season at Bloomsburg as offensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator. He will also coach the quarterbacks and wide receivers. Under Pajic's leadership the Huskies set school single season records in 2005 for rushing yards, total offense, points and touchdowns. Bloomsburg also ranked fifth in rushing yards per game in Division II in 2004, while finishing eight in 2005. The Huskies have also lead the PSAC in rush yards per game each of the last two years and have been in the top four in total offense and scoring both years. Pajic, a 1991 Bloomsburg graduate, came to the Huskies after spending four years as the wide receivers coach at the University of South Florida (USF). Prior to working at USF, Pajic spent one season as the offensive coordinator at Wilkes University, and has also worked at Hofstra, Fordham and Gettysburg. While at USF, Pajic coached the receivers for the Bull' up-tempo, spread offense as well as the kick and punt returners. Under his leadership the Bulls' were ranked nationally in both categories. He also coached two NFL draft picks, one NFL Europe draft pick and three NFL free agents. Among those he coached were wide receiver Deandrew Rubin taken by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 2003 draft and kick returner J.R. Reed taken by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 2004 draft. While at South Florida, Reed led Conference USA in kickoff return yardage. At Wilkes in 1999, Pajic helped the Colonels to a 7-4 record and the ECAC Southeast championship. That season Wilkes was ranked third in the Middle Atlantic Conference in total offense; number three in passing; and number five in rushing. In 1998, Pajic spent one season coaching the wide receivers at Hofstra. He was also the recruiting coordinator, running backs coach and tight ends coach at Fordham from 1995 to 1998. He began his college coaching career in 1994 at Gettysburg College where he coached the wide receivers, tight ends and punters. While a player at Bloomsburg, Pajic set a school record for most receptions in a game with 17 against Lock Haven. Pajic, his wife Julie, daughter Grace Caraline and son Thomas Anthony, Jr. reside in Bloomsburg. Email Coach Pajic ![]() Brian McBryanOffensive Line/Assistant Offensive CoordinatorBrian McBryan begins his 15th season at Bloomsburg. He previously coached the offensive line for one year at Bucknell, was the defensive line coach at Susquehanna University for six seasons, and served prior stints at Milton, Danville and Renovo-Bucktail high schools. McBryan is a 1980 graduate of Lock Haven, where he was a three-year starter as an offensive lineman. He was a member of the Bald Eagles' 1979 PSAC championship squad. McBryan resides in Bloomsburg with his wife Cindy and their two children, Laura, and Matthew. ![]() Chet HenicleDefensive SecondaryHenicle starts his fourth season at Bloomsburg after previously coaching three years at Wingate (NC) University where he was the defensive backs coach and recruiting coordinator. Prior to working at Wingate, Henicle spent four years at Lenoir-Rhyne College. He started his college coaching career in 1996 at Bloomsburg where he was in charge of the receivers. He also spent one season at Waynesboro High School. A Bloomsburg graduate, Henicle was an All-American in two sports. During his career he was recognized as the school's Undergraduate and Senior Male Athlete of the Year. As a starting safety on the Bloomsburg football team, Henicle was named the teams MVP and Defensive MVP along with garnering All-Region and All-PSAC honors twice. As a junior he finished second in the nation in interceptions with eight. As a senior he was named an All-American and was chosen to play in the Snow Bowl, the top Division II all-star game in the country. Email Coach Henicle ![]() Bill PerkinsDefensive Line/Strength & ConditioningBill Perkins is in his 14th season as the defensive line and strength and conditioning coach. A 1989 graduate of Slippery Rock, Perkins is a health and physical education teacher and athletic director in the Bloomsburg School District. At Slippery Rock, Perkins played in 38 of 40 games as a defensive tackle for the Rock from 1986-89. He registered 129 career tackles and was honored as a PSAC West second team selection in 1989. Perkins and his wife Debbie are the parents of two daughters, Leighnah and Willow. Email Coach Perkins ![]() Frank WilliamsDefensive LineFrank Williams boasts the most years (31) as a member of the Bloomsburg coaching staff and has served under five head coaches. Joining the Huskies in 1976, he spent the 1981 season at Bucknell, before returning to Bloomsburg upon George Landis' arrival in 1982. He has been with Bloomsburg in every season since that time. Williams attended Kutztown where he was an All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference selection and is a member of that university's Athletic Hall of Fame. ![]() Maurice DalyAssistant LinebackersDaly begins his ninth season as assistant linebackers coach. Prior to Bloomsburg, he had a short stint with Central Columbia High School after relocating to the area from Michigan. In Michigan he was the head football coach at Holy Redeemer High School for the 1994 season. A native of New York City, Daly attended Queens College, NY in 1972. Daly is employed at Geisinger Medical Center as an Endoscopy Technician. He resides in Sunbury with his wife Toni and son Maurice. He also has two daughters Allison and Andrea, both BU Alumnae. He is also a proud grandfather to Jeremiah and Maya. Email Coach Daly ![]() Ed RushRunning Backs/Kickers/Special TeamsRush begins his fourth season at Bloomsburg after a 38-year career working for the NBA. Rush was an official from 1966 to 1998 and officiated over 2000 games, including NBA All-Star Games. In 1998, he then joined the NBA Basketball Operations department as the NBA/WNBA Director of Officiating. Prior to his work with the NBA, Rush worked as a teacher and football coach for Marple-Newton High School in suburban Philadelphia. He is a graduate of West Chester University where he played varsity football. He is also a nationally recognized motivational speaker specializing in leadership. A native of Philadelphia, PA, Rush and his wife Trudy, the parents of four children, reside in Bloomsburg and have two grandchildren. Rush runs a public speaking business called Rush Hour Speakers. The website is available at: http://www.edtrush.com. Email Coach Rush Updated 09/18/07
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