Coaches’ paths to success are always unique, but Jeff Popovich has taken one that no others can claim.
Boise State’s first-year cornerbacks coach took a pay cut to get into the profession. He is probably the only college football assistant to be an Abercrombie & Fitch model. Same goes for his reality TV experience.
"It's definitely unique," said former Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano, who worked closely with Popovich the last two seasons. "Sometimes, it takes a little time to figure out what you're really good at."
Even if his journey to Boise State was circuitous, Popovich gathered one thing all good coaches have along the way — solid connections.