WVU Announces Coaching Assignments

WVU head coach Dana Holgorsen announced the official coaching staff positions for the upcoming season. The announcement was held today, as the media finally had an opportunity to speak with some of the new staff members. The shifting included both the new and current coaches, as Holgorsen and company gets ready from Spring practices. Here is a look at the coaching staff, and their 2012 duties.

Dana Holgorsen: Head Coach

Shannon Dawson: Offensive Coordinator, Wide Receivers

Jake Spivital: Quarterbacks

Robert Gillespie: Running Backs

Bill Bedenbaugh: Offensive Line

Joe DeForest: Co-Defensive Coordinator, Safeties

Keith Patterson: Co-Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers

Daron Roberts: Cornerbacks

Erik Slaughter: Defensive Line

Steve Dunlap: Assistant Head Coach, Special Teams

Notes:

-Dawson now coaches all receivers.

-Holgorsen will still have final say on offensive calls.

-Roberts moves from receivers to cornerbacks. He coached corners in the NFL.

-Dunlap gets Asst HC title, and completely takes over Special Teams

-Ryan Dorchester becomes the new Recruiting Coordinator