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Coaching Staff

Head coach
Brian Billick

Pro Career: Brian Billick, who was named the second head coach in Baltimore Ravens history on January 19, 1999, has compiled a 52-35 record (.598) after his first five years as the Ravens’ head coach. Billick has led his team to the playoffs in three of his five seasons, including the Super Bowl XXXV title following the 2000 season. Baltimore defeated the New York giants, 34-7, in Super Bowl XXXV, highlighted by its record-setting defense. Prior to joining the Ravens, Billick coached for the Minnesota Vikings (1992-98), where as offensive coordinator in 1998, the Vikings’ offense scored an NFL record for most points in a season (556). In 2000, Billick’s defense surrendered only 165 points, the fewest allowed in a 16-game season and also became the first team since 1978 to allow fewer than 1,000 rushing yards (970) in a regular season.

Career record: 52-35.

Background: Billick was a honorable mention All-America in 1976 as a tight end at Brigham Young. Played linebacker at Air Force before transferring to Brigham Young. Drafted by the 49ers in the eleventh round of the 1977 draft, was released, and had a brief stint with the Cowboys, but did not play. Coached collegiately at Redlands (1977), Brigham Young (1978), San Diego State (1981-85), Utah State (1986-88), and Stanford (1989-1991). Was the 49ers’ assistant director of public relations (1979-1980).

Personal: Born February 28, 1954 in Fairborne, Ohio. He and his wife Kim have two daughters—Aubree and Keegan.

Assistant Coaches

Matt Cavanaugh - offensive coordinator; born October 27, 1956, Youngstown, Ohio. Quarterback Pittsburgh 1974-77. Pro quarterback New England Patriots 1978-1982, San Francisco 49ers 1983-85, Philadelphia Eagles 1986-89, New York Giants 1990-91. College coach: Pittsburgh 1993. Pro coach: Arizona Cardinals 1994-95, San Francisco 49ers 1996, Chicago Bears 1997-98, joined Ravens in 1999.

Jim Colletto - offensive line; born October 2, 1944, San Francisco. Fullback-linebacker UCLA 1964-67. No pro playing experience. College coach: UCLA 1967-68, Brown 1969, Xavier 1970-71, Pacific 1972-74, Cal State-Fullerton 1975-79 (head coach), UCLA 1980-1981, Purdue 1982-84, Arizona State 1985-87, Ohio State 1988-1990, Purdue 1991-96 (head coach), Notre Dame 1997-98. Pro coach: Joined Ravens in 1999.

Jim Fassel - senior consultant; born August 31, 1949, Anaheim, Calif. Quarterback Fullerton College 1967-68, USC 1969-1972. No pro game experience. College coach: Fullerton College 1973, Utah 1976, 1985-89, Weber State 1977-78, Stanford 1979-1983. Pro coach: Hawaii Hawaiians (World League) 1974, New Orleans Breakers (USFL) 1984, New York Giants 1991-92, Denver Broncos 1993-94, Oakland Raiders 1995, Arizona Cardinals 1996, New York Giants 1997-2003, joined Ravens in 2004.

Jedd Fisch - offensive assistant; born May 5, 1976, Livingston, N.J. Attended Florida. No college or pro playing experience. College coach: Florida 1999-2000. Pro coach: Houston Texans 2001-2003, joined Ravens in 2004.

Jeff FitzGerald - outside linebackers; born April 18, 1960, Burbank, Calif. Linebacker Oregon State. No pro player experience. College coach: Cincinnati 1985-86, Alabama 1987-89, San Diego State 1994-97. Pro coach: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1990-93, Washington Redskins 1998-99, Arizona Cardinals 2000-2003, joined Ravens in 2004.

Jeff Friday - strength and conditioning; born October 11, 1966, Milwaukee, Wis. Attended Wisconsin-Milwaukee. No college or pro playing experience. College coach: Illinois State 1991-92, Northwestern 1992-95. Pro coach: Minnesota Vikings 1996-98, joined Ravens in 1999.

Wade Harman - tight ends/asst. offensive line; born October 1, 1963, Corydon, Iowa. Linebacker Drake 1985, Utah State 1986. No pro playing experience. College coach: Utah State 1987-1991, Pacific 1992-95, Morningside 1996. Pro coach: Minnesota Vikings 1997-98, joined Ravens in 1999.

Johnnie Lynn - secondary; born December 19, 1956, Los Angeles. Defensive back UCLA 1975-78. Pro defensive back New York Jets 1979-1986. College coach: Arizona 1988-1993. Pro coach: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1994-95, San Francisco 49ers 1996, New York Giants 1997-2003, joined Ravens in 2004.

Mike Nolan - defensive coordinator; born March 7, 1959, Baltimore. Safety Oregon 1978-1980. No pro playing experience. College coach: Oregon 1981, Stanford 1982-83, Rice 1984-85, Louisiana State 1986. Pro coach: Denver Broncos 1987-1992, New York Giants 1993-96, Washington Redskins 1997-99, New York Jets 2000, joined Ravens in 2001.

Mike Pettine - coaching assistant/quality control; born September 25, 1966, Doyelstown, Pa. Safety Virginia 1984-87. No pro playing experience. College coach: Pittsburgh 1993-94. Pro coach: Joined Ravens in 2002.

Paul Ricci - asst. strength and conditioning; born November 15, 1969, Elmer, N.J. Offensive lineman Penn State 1988-89. Pro coach: Seattle Seahawks 1993, Philadelphia Eagles 1995-96, Arizona Cardinals 1996-97, joined Ravens in 2002.

Rex Ryan - defensive line; born December 13, 1962, Ardmore, Okla. Defensive end Southwest Oklahoma State 1983-86. No pro playing experience. College coach: Eastern Kentucky 1987-88, New Mexico Highlands 1989, Morehead State 1990-93, Cincinnati 1996-97, Oklahoma 1998. Pro coach: Arizona Cardinals 1994-95, joined Ravens in 1999.

David Shaw - quarterbacks/receivers; born July 31, 1972, San Diego. Wide receiver Stanford 1990-94. No pro playing experience. College coach: Western Washington University 1995-96. Pro coach: Philadelphia Eagles 1997, Oakland Raiders 1998-2001, joined Ravens in 2002.

Matt Simon - running backs; born December 6, 1953, Akron, Ohio. Linebacker Eastern New Mexico 1972-75. No pro playing experience. College coach: Washington 1982-1991, New Mexico 1992-94, North Texas 1994-97 (head coach). Pro coach: Denver Broncos 1998, joined Ravens in 1999.

Mike Singletary - inside linebackers; born October 9, 1958, Houston. Linebacker Baylor 1977-1980. Pro linebacker Chicago Bears 1981-1992. Inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame 1998. Pro coach: Joined Ravens in 2003.

Bennie Thompson - asst. special teams; born February 10, 1963, New Orleans. Safety Grambling State 1981-84. Pro safety New Orleans 1989-1991, Kansas City Chiefs 1992-93, Cleveland Browns 1994-95, Baltimore Ravens 1996-99. Pro coach: Joined Ravens in 2000.

Dennis Thurman - secondary; born April 13, 1956, Santa Monica, Calif. Safety Southern California 1974-77. Pro defensive back Dallas Cowboys 1978-1985, St. Louis Cardinals 1986. College coach: Southern California 1993-2000. Pro coach: Phoenix Cardinals 1988-89, joined Ravens in 2002.

Phil Zacharias - defensive assistant/outside linebackers; born February 12, 1959, Sewickley, Pa. Running back-linebacker Salem College (W. Va.) 1978-1981. No pro playing experience. College coach: Georgetown College 1981, St. Paul College 1982-84, North Carolina 1985, Morehead State 1986-88, Eastern Michigan 1989-1990, Rutgers 1991-93, Stanford 1995-2001. Pro coach: Joined Ravens in 2002.

Gary Zauner - special teams coordinator; born November 2, 1950, Milwaukee. Punter Wisconsin-La Crosse 1968-1972. No pro playing experience. College coach: Brigham Young 1979-1980, San Diego State 1981-86, New Mexico 1987-88, Long Beach State 1990-91. Pro coach: Minnesota Vikings 1994-2001, joined Ravens in 2002.