Jay Norvell
| Sport(s) | Football |
|---|---|
| Biographical details | |
| Born |
March 28, 1963 Madison, Wisconsin |
| Alma mater | Iowa |
| Playing career | |
| 1982–1985 | Iowa |
| 1987 | Chicago Bears |
| Position(s) | Defensive back, linebacker |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1986–1987 | Iowa (GA) |
| 1988 | Northern Iowa (WR) |
| 1989–1994 | Wisconsin (OL/WR/TE) |
| 1995–1997 | Iowa State (QB/WR) |
| 1998–2001 | Indianapolis Colts (WR) |
| 2002–2003 | Oakland Raiders (TE) |
| 2004–2006 | Nebraska (OC/QB) |
| 2007 | UCLA (OC/QB) |
| 2008–2010 | Oklahoma (Asst. OC/WR) |
| 2011–2014 | Oklahoma (Co-OC/WR) |
| 2015 | Texas (WR) |
| 2016–Present | Arizona State (WR/PG Coordinator) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| First team All-Big Ten (1985) | |
Merritt Jay Norvell (born March 28, 1963) is an American college football coach and former player. He was previously the wide receivers coach at the University of Texas.[1] In February 2016 he was announced as the new wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator at Arizona State.[2] Norvell had play calling duties for the Texas Longhorns in 2015.[3]
Previously, he was the co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach at the University of Oklahoma, a position he held from December 2010 to January 2015.
He played at the collegiate level at the University of Iowa. He also played linebacker in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears for one season.[4]
Norvell served as the offensive coordinator for Nebraska (2004–2006) and UCLA (2007).
References
- ↑ "Texas hires former Oklahoma co-offensive coordinator Jay Norvell". Retrieved January 10, 2015.
- ↑ "Arizona State hires former Texas play caller Jay Norvell". Retrieved February 22, 2016.
- ↑ "Texas HC Charlie Strong: Jay Norvell will take over play calling from Shawn Watson". Retrieved September 8, 2015.
- ↑ "Jay Norvell NFL Football Statistics". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 7, 2012.
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| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Joe Wickline |
Texas Longhorn Offensive Coordinator 2015 |
Succeeded by Sterlin Gilbert |