As we progress through our “Coach ’em Up” series, we now turn to the defensive side of the ball with one of the NFL’s best defensive line coaches, Mike Waufle.
The Hornell, N.Y. native joined the United States Marine Corps, serving from 1972-75, before playing at Bakersfield Junior College where the Renegades won a junior college national championship in 1976. Following his stint at Bakersfield JC, Waufle played at Utah State from 1977-1978.
From there, Waufle began his coaching career at Alfred in 1979 and coached defensive backs, offensive line, and defensive line in succession at Utah State from 1980-1984.