Around this time last week, rumors first began to surface that Scot Loeffler was in line for a job on Steve Addazio‘s Temple coaching staff.
Today, those rumors officially came to fruition.
In a press release, the school announced that Loeffler has been hired as the Owls’ offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
“We’re excited to have Scot Loeffler, his wife Amie, and their son Luke join the Temple football family,” Addazio said. “Scot brings a wealth of quarterback experience, ranging from the University of Michigan to the Detroit Lions to the Florida Gators. He has coached outstanding athletes, including Tom Brady, Brian Griese, and Tim Tebow. Scot is one of the best fundamental teachers I’ve been around. He is an extremely knowledgeable football coach and will bring energy and excitement to the Temple football program.”
Loeffler spent the past two seasons at Florida as QB coach. He becomes the sixth Addazio assistant with UF coaching roots, joining Chuck Heater (defensive coordinator/defensive backs), Sean Cronin (defensive line), Justin Frye (offensive line), Zach Smith (wide receivers/special teams) and Frank Piraino (head strength & conditioning).
In addition to Loeffler’s hiring, the school also announced that Ed Foley, Tyree Foreman, and Matt Rhule, who have been a part of the Temple football coaching staff for the last few seasons, have accepted new roles and will remain with the Owls in 2011. Foley will move into the role of director of football operations. Foreman will continue to coach the running backs, while Rhule will serve as the assistant offensive coordinator and tight ends coach.