Ikaika Malloe

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Ikaika Malloe
Current position
Title Defensive coordinator & inside linebackers coach
Team UCLA
Conference Big Ten
Biographical details
Born (1974-07-06) July 6, 1974 (age 50)
Waimanalo, Hawaii, U.S.
Playing career
1992–1995 Washington
Position(s) Safety & linebacker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1997–2001 Washington (GA)
2001–2003 Western Illinois (ST/DL)
2004–2007 UTEP (DL)
2008 Hawaii (ST/DT)
2009–2011 Yale (DC)
2012–2013 Portland State (ST/DT)
2014–2015 Utah State (DL)
2016–2019Washington (DL)
2020Washington (co-DC/DL)
2021Washington (co-DC/OLB)
2022 UCLA (ST/OLB)
2023UCLA (DL)
2024–presentUCLA (DC/ILB)

Ikaika Malloe (born July 6, 1974) is an American football coach and former safety and linebacker, who is the current defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach for the UCLA Bruins. He played college football at Washington from 1992 to 1995.

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Playing career

Malloe graduated from Kamehameha High School and chose to walk on at Washington. [1] He helped lead the Huskies to a 1995 Pac-10 Championship while leading the team in interceptions with five. [1]

Coaching career

Washington (first stint)

Following his playing career at Washington, Malloe transitioned into a role as a student assistant, program coordinator and a graduate assistant. [2] He earned his degree in sociology from the UW in 1997. [3]

Western Illinois

Following his time at Washington, Malloe was hired as the special teams coordinator at Western Illinois. [4] During his time with the Leathernecks, his defensive line ranked second in the conference in sacks, red zone defense, and opponents' third down conversions. [5]

UTEP

Before the 2004 season, Malloe took a job as the defensive line coach at UTEP. [6] During his tenure with the Miners he helped them to the 2005 GMAC Bowl. [6]

Hawaii

Following his time at UTEP, Malloe took a job coaching special teams and the defensive line at Hawaii, helping guide them to a berth in the 2008 Hawai'i Bowl. [5]

Yale

From 2009-11, Malloe spent three seasons as the defensive coordinator at Yale. [7]

Portland State

After his time at Yale, Malloe took a job at Portland State where he coached All-America punter Kyle Loomis. [8]

Utah State

In 2014, he took a job at Utah State where he helped the Aggies to a 10-4 record and a New Mexico Bowl win over UTEP. [8]

Washington (second stint)

In 2016, Malloe returned to his alma mater, and in his first season as the Huskies' defensive line coach led a unit that led the Pac-12 in both total and scoring defense and led the nation in turnover margin. [9] This contributed to the Huskies' 12-2 season and berth in the 2016 College Football Playoff. [8] During his time with Washington, he coached Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year and NFL first round draft pick, Vita Vea. [10]

UCLA

Malloe was hired by UCLA prior to the 2021 Holiday Bowl, before its cancellation, to serve as an analyst for the Bruins. [11] Afterwards, he assumed full time coaching duties. [9]

On January 3, 2024, Chip Kelly announced that he had promoted Malloe to defensive coordinator. [12]

Personal life

Malloe and his wife, Tara, have two daughters, Taylor and Sloane, and two sons, Jordan and Isaiah. [9]

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References

  1. 1 2 Bolch, Ben (October 3, 2024). "Ikaika Malloe is driven to fix UCLA's defense". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Ikaika Malloe - Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Tackles - Football Coaches". Portland State University Athletics. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  3. ↑ "UCLA Announces Hiring of Ikaika Malloe". 247Sports. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  4. ↑ Milles, Todd (April 1, 2016). "Ikaika Malloe cherishing his second chance with UW football". The News Tribune. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  5. 1 2 "Ikaika Malloe - Football Coach". University of Hawai'i at Manoa Athletics. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  6. 1 2 "Ikaika Malloe - Defensive Line - Football Coaches". Utah State University Athletics. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  7. ↑ Caple, Christian (December 22, 2015). "Huskies hire former UW defensive back Ikaika Malloe as new defensive line coach". The Olympian. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  8. 1 2 3 "Ikaika Malloe - Football Coach". University of Washington Athletics. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  9. 1 2 3 "Ikaika Malloe - Football Coach". UCLA. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  10. ↑ Fetters, Chris. "Ikaika Malloe talks about life after Vita Vea". 247Sports. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  11. ↑ Connon, Sam (December 21, 2021). "Report: UCLA Football Hiring Washington's Ikaika Malloe as Next Outside Linebackers Coach". Sports Illustrated UCLA Bruins News, Analysis and More. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Ikaika Malloe Named Defensive Coordinator for UCLA Football". UCLA. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
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