Jeff McInerney

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Jeff McInerney
Current position
TitleDefensive quality control and Special teams coordinator
Team New Jersey Generals
Conference USFL
Biographical details
Born (1960-06-22) June 22, 1960 (age 64)
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Playing career
1978–1980 Slippery Rock
Position(s) Linebacker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1981–1982 Slippery Rock (GA)
1983–1987 Troy State (LB)
1988 Southern Illinois (LB)
1989 UTEP (LB/RC)
1990–1991 Georgia Southern (co-DC / LB)
1992–1993 Rice (DE)
1994–1995 Duke (DC/DE/LB)
1996–1997 USC (DL)
1998 Oregon State (DE)
1999–2000 UNLV (DC)
2000–2003 Tulsa (AHC/LB/ST)
2004–2005 Rhode Island (DC)
2006–2013 Central Connecticut State / Central Connecticut
2014-2015 Henderson State (co-DC / DL / ST)
2016–2018 Indiana (QC)
2019 San Antonio Commanders (DL/ST)
2020 New York Guardians (ST/DQC)
2022–present New Jersey Generals (DQC/ST)
Head coaching record
Overall48–41
Bowls0–1
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
2 NEC (2009–2010)

Jeff McInerney (born June 22, 1960) is an American professional football coach and former player who is the current defensive quality control and special teams coordinator for the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League (USFL). He served as head football coach at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) from 2006 to 2013, compiling a record of 48–41.

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Coaching career

McInerney is an alumnus of Slippery Rock University. He began his coaching career at his alma mater as an undergraduate in 1981, followed by one season as a graduate assistant coach in 1982. McInerney subsequently served as an assistant coach at Troy University, Georgia Southern University, the University of Tulsa, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Oregon State University, Duke University, the University of Southern California and the University of Rhode Island.

In January 2006, McInerney was named the head coach at Central Connecticut State University located in New Britain, Connecticut, becoming the 12th football coach at the school. He held that position for eight seasons, until his resignation in November 2013. His coaching record at Central Connecticut was 48–41 (.539). [1] He resigned his position at the end of the season, citing a desire to move on to another opportunity, adding "There are things, at 53, that I want to do". [2]

In 2014, McInerney became the defensive line and special teams coach for Henderson State. In 2015 he served as the co-Defensive Coordinator. In 2016, McInerney became a Quality Control assistant for the Indiana Hoosiers.

In 2018, McInerney was named as the defensive line and special teams coach for the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football. [3]

McInerney joined the New York Guardians of the XFL in 2019. [4]

Head coaching record

YearTeamOverallConferenceStandingBowl/playoffs
Central Connecticut State / Central Connecticut Blue Devils (Northeast Conference)(2006–2013)
2006 Central Connecticut State8–34–35th
2007 Central Connecticut State6–54–22nd
2008 Central Connecticut State7–44–3T–3rd
2009 Central Connecticut State 9–37–11stL Gridiron Classic
2010 Central Connecticut State 8–37–1T–1st
2011 Central Connecticut 4–73–5T–6th
2012 Central Connecticut 2–82–58th
2013 Central Connecticut 4–82–4T–6th
Central Connecticut:48–41
Total:48–41

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References

  1. ↑ Central Connecticut State University coaching records Archived April 23, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ↑ Anthomy, Mike (November 25, 2013). "Central Football Coach Jeff McInerney Steps Down". Courant.com. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  3. ↑ "San Antonio Commanders Add to Coaching Staff". Alliance of American Football . December 11, 2018. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
  4. ↑ "The New York Guardians are #OnDuty in February 2020". XFL . September 20, 2019. Retrieved October 14, 2019.


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