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Pat Hill

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Not to be confused withPat Hills,Pat Hilly,orPati Hill.

Pat Hill
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Hill atAtlanta Falconstraining camp in 2013
Personal information
Born:(1951-12-17)December 17, 1951(age 72)
Los Angeles, California,U.S.
Career information
High school:Rim of the World(Lake Arrowhead, California)
College:UC Riverside
Career history
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
  • WACchampion (1999)
Career coaching statistics
NCAA overall record:112–80
Bowl record:4–7

Lawrence Patrick Hill(born December 17, 1951) is anAmerican footballcoach, former player, and broadcaster. He served as the head football coach atFresno Statefrom 1997 until his dismissal following the 2011 season. In 15 seasons as head coach as Fresno State, he led theBulldogsto a record of 112–80, 11bowl gameappearances, and a share of the 1999Western Athletic Conferencetitle.

Early positions

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Hill attendedRim of the World High SchoolinLake Arrowhead, California,graduating in 1970. A 1973 graduate of, and an offensive lineman for theUniversity of California, Riverside,Hill was the offensive line coach at Los Angeles Valley College from 1974 to 1976. In 1977, he became the offensive line coach at theUniversity of Utah,where he would stay through 1980. This was followed by short stints atUNLVin 1981 and 1982, and a one-year stay in theCanadian Football Leaguewith theCalgary Stampedersin 1983. After an assistant coaching job at Fresno State, Hill went on to become the offensive coordinator at theUniversity of Arizonafrom 1990 to 1991. He then went to coach in theNational Football Leaguewith theCleveland Browns(underBill Belichick) and theBaltimore Ravens,where he served as the tight ends and offensive line coach for both teams.

Fresno State

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Hill took on the head coaching job at Fresno State in 1997, where he had previously served as the offensive line coach from 1984 to 1989. Coming into the 2005 season, Hill had compiled a 64–38 win–loss record, including a 44–19Western Athletic Conferencemark, one WAC title, and a 10–8 record againstBCSAQ conference teams, the most by any BCS non-AQ conference team. Under Hill Fresno State routinely scheduled—and defeated—highly ranked opponents from power conferences. Taking his cue from howBobby BowdenturnedFlorida Stateinto a powerhouse, Hill let it be known soon after arriving in Fresno that his Bulldogs would play "anybody, anywhere, anytime."[1]

Hill currently has 18 wins overBCS automatic qualifying conference teams,which is tied for the most wins for any non-automatic qualifier withUtah.[2]In 2001, when Fresno State went 11–3, they reeled off wins over Colorado, #22 Oregon State, and #23 Wisconsin in 3 of their first 4 games.[3]In 2002 they beat #25 Colorado State.[4]In 2004 they beat #13 Kansas State.[5]During his tenure, Hill also went 4–7 in bowl games.[6]

On December 4, 2011, Hill was let go by Fresno State, despite his achievements for such a location.[7]

During his tenure, he coached a number of NFL players including: QBTom Brandstater,QBDavid Carr,QBDerek Carr,QBBilly Volek,RBRyan Mathews,RBLonyae Miller,RBMichael Pittman,RBBryson Sumlin,RBDerrick Ward,RBDwayne Wright,WRSeyi Ajirotutu,WRBernard Berrian,WRPaul Williams,WRDevon Wylie,TEBear Pascoe,OTChris Conrad,OGLogan Mankins,OGRyan Wendell,LBOrlando Huff,CBVernon Fox,CBRichard Marshall,CBWill Middleton,STyrone Culver,SCory Hall,and SJames Sanders.

Atlanta Falcons

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On January 28, 2012, Hill agreed to be theAtlanta Falcons' offensive line coach.[8]He left the team after the 2013 season.

Broadcasting career

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Hill joined940 ESPNas color commentator for Fresno State football broadcasts effective in the 2015 season.[9]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs Coaches# AP°
Fresno State Bulldogs(Western Athletic Conference)(1997–2011)
1997 Fresno State 6–6 5–3 3rd(Pacific)
1998 Fresno State 5–6 5–3 T–3rd(Pacific)
1999 Fresno State 8–5 5–2 T–1st LLas Vegas
2000 Fresno State 7–5 6–2 3rd LSilicon Valley
2001 Fresno State 11–3 6–2 T–2nd LSilicon Valley
2002 Fresno State 9–5 6–2 3rd WSilicon Valley
2003 Fresno State 9–5 6–2 T–2nd WSilicon Valley
2004 Fresno State 9–3 5–3 T–3rd WMPC Computers 22 22
2005 Fresno State 8–5 6–2 T–3rd LLiberty
2006 Fresno State 4–8 4–4 5th
2007 Fresno State 9–4 6–2 3rd WHumanitarian
2008 Fresno State 7–6 4–4 T–5th LNew Mexico
2009 Fresno State 8–5 6–2 3rd LNew Mexico
2010 Fresno State 8–5 5–3 4th LHumanitarian
2011 Fresno State 4–9 3–4 T–4th
Fresno State: 112–80 78–40
Total: 112–80
National championshipConference titleConference division title or championship game berth

References

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  1. ^"3-point stance: Farewell to Pat Hill - College Football Nation Blog - ESPN".Espn.go.com. December 5, 2011.RetrievedJune 6,2015.
  2. ^"Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Fresno State Bulldogs - Box Score - December 03, 2010 - ESPN".ESPN.December 3, 2010.RetrievedDecember 16,2011.
  3. ^"2001 Fresno State Bulldogs Schedule and Results | College Football at".Sports-reference.com.RetrievedJune 6,2015.
  4. ^"2002 Fresno State Bulldogs Schedule and Results | College Football at".Sports-reference.com.RetrievedJune 6,2015.
  5. ^"2004 Fresno State Bulldogs Schedule and Results | College Football at".Sports-reference.com.RetrievedJune 6,2015.
  6. ^"Pat Hill Coaching Record | College Football at".Sports-reference.com.RetrievedJune 6,2015.
  7. ^"Fresno State fires coach Pat Hill after 15 seasons at school".USA Today.Associated Press. December 4, 2011.RetrievedDecember 4,2011.
  8. ^"Falcons Hire Pat Hill".Atlanta Falcons Website. January 28, 2012. Archived fromthe originalon February 1, 2012.RetrievedJanuary 28,2012.
  9. ^Bentley, Rick (April 22, 2015)."Pat Hill joins 940 ESPN's Fresno State football broadcast team".Fresno Bee.RetrievedSeptember 27,2015.
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