Marc Kolb
Marc Kolb (born 1972) is an American Football Coach and former player. He is the architect of the Showtime Offensive system which has set around two dozen NCAA records. He has been an Offensive Coordinator for 19 seasons and coached for 22 years. He has coached at Curry College (1995–96), Framingham State University (1997), Fairfield University (1998-2001), University of Missouri at Rolla (2002-2006), Tusculum College (2007-2015) and Lindenwood University (2016).[1]
Personal life[edit]
Kolb and his wife Lisa are parents of three children. He is the son of Larry and Mary Kolb of South Carolina.
Kolb is a graduate of Brown University (Providence, Rhode Island) where he played Center for the Brown Bears from 1990-1994 and graduated with a B.A. in Sociology (December 1994).
Coaching experience[edit]
| School | Dates | Position | Notables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindenwood University | 2016 | Offensive Coordinator | DeSean Warren led Division II with 26.8 yards per catch |
| Tusculum College | 2007-2015 | Associate Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator | 2008 SAC conference champs. First trip to NCAA playoffs. #1 passing offense in the country for all levels almost 425 yards passing per game in 2010. |
| University Of Missouri at Rolla (MS&T) | 2002-2006 | Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator | #1 passing offense in Division II in 2006. |
| Fairfield University | 1998-2001 | 1999-2001 Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator 1998 Defensive Line (GA) | 1998 MAAC conference champs. The 1998 defense was the #1 ranked defense (both total and rushing defense) in FCS. |
| Framingham State University | 1997 | Offensive Coordinator | |
| Curry College | 1996 | Offensive Line Coach |
Articles[edit]
The Beauty of the High/Low- American Football Monthly- June, 2006 [2]
WHY WAIT? Play Fast From the Very Start- Gridiron Strategies- October, 2011 [3]
Records[edit]
Kolb is noted for coordinating record setting offenses. At Tusculum College, Kolb coached Bo Cordell to many NCAA records, including NCAA Division II all-time leader in total offensive yards in 2013.[4] Kolb has coached two Harlon Hill Trophy Finalists (Bo Cordell (2010 and 2013) and Corey Russel (2008) [5]
Most Plays in a Career 2,572—Bo Cordell, Tusculum, 2009-13 (16,432 yards) Also holds per-game record with 55.9 (2,572 in 46 games)
Most Yards Gained in a Career 16,432—Bo Cordell, Tusculum, 2009-13 (167 rushing, 16,265 passing) Also holds per-game record with 357.2 (16,432 in 46 games)
Most Seasons Gaining 4,000 Yards or More 2—Bo Cordell, Tusculum, 2010 (4,680) & 2013 (4,020)
Most Seasons Gaining 3,000 Yards or More 4— Bo Cordell, Tusculum, 2009 (3,355), 2010 (4,680), 2012 (3,409) & 2013 (4,020)
Most Passes Attempted -Career 2,187—Bo Cordell, Tusculum, 2009-13 (completed 1,397) Also holds per-game record with 47.5 (2,187 in 46 games)
Most Passes Completed- Career 1,397—Bo Cordell, Tusculum, 2009-13 (attempted 2,187) Also holds per-game record with 30.4 (1,397 in 46 games)
Most Yards Gained - Career 16,265—Bo Cordell, Tusculum, 2009-13 Also holds per-game record with 353.6 (16,265 in 46 games)
Most Yards Gained by a Freshman- Season 3,458—Bo Cordell, Tusculum, 2009 Also holds per-game record with 345.8 (3,458 in 10)
Most Games Gaining 300 Yards or More - Career 31—Bo Cordell, Tusculum, 2009–13
Most Games Gaining 400 Yards or More Season 9— Bo Cordell, Tusculum, 2010 (consecutive games)
Most Games Gaining 400 Yards or More Career 16—Bo Cordell, Tusculum, 2009-13
Most Consecutive Games Gaining 400 Yards or More Season 9—Bo Cordell, Tusculum, 2010 (played in 11)
All Above Records From The NCAA Football Record Book 2016[6]
Most Touchdown Passes Per Game - Career 3.11 - Evan Gray, University of Missouri at Rolla, 2003-05
Most Passes Completed Per Game - Career 25.9 - Evan Gray, University of Missouri at Rolla, 2003-05
Most Passes Attempted in a Game - Evan Gray, Missouri Science & Technology vs. Mo. Western St., Nov 15, 2003 (completed 47)
Total Offense (Rushing plus Passing) Most Plays - Season - Corey Russell, Tusculum College, 2008 (4,907 yards)
Most Games Gaining 300 Yards or More of Total Offense - Season - Corey Russell, Tusculum College, 2008 (13 games). Tied the record that season with Keith Null from West Texas A&M.
The above 5 records from The NCAA Football Record Book 2009[7]
Most Passes Caught by Two Players, Same Team - Career...record was 399 catches set by Jon Spinosa (218 catches) & Bryan McGinty (181 catches) from Lock Haven, 1993-95 (4,615 yards). The record was broken twice while Coach Kolb was at Tusculum College... Deonte Gist (207 catches) & Rashaad Carter (210 catches) 2008-11 (5,468 yards). Justin Houston (322 catches) & Ken Funnye (180 catches) 2012-15 (5,160 yards).[8]
References[edit]
- ↑ Marc Kolb profile- Tusculum College Media Guide 2014
- ↑ "American Football Monthly - The Beauty of the High/Low". Americanfootballmonthly.com. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
- ↑ "WHY WAIT? Play Fast From the Very Start! by Marc Kolb Offensive Coordinator : Tusculum College". Gridironstrategies.com. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
- ↑ "Indian Hill QB puts up 'video game' numbers at Tusculum" (PDF). Pressfolios-production.s3.amazonaws.com. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
- ↑ "Harlon Hill Trophy : All-Time History" (PDF). Harlonhill.com. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
- ↑ "Division II Football Records" (PDF). Fs.ncaa.org. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
- ↑ http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/D2/2009/d2.pdf
- ↑ http://tusculumpioneers.com/sports/fball/statistics
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