Jay Niemann

Jay Niemann
Current position
TitleAssistant defensive line coach
TeamIowa
ConferenceBig Ten
Biographical details
Born (1960-11-27) November 27, 1960 (age 64)
Harlan, Iowa, U.S.
Alma materIowa State University (1983)
Western Washington University (1988)
Playing career
1979–1982Iowa State
Position(s)Linebacker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1985Western Washington (ST/LB)
1986–1988Washington (GA)
1989–1994Drake (DC/DB)
1995–1996Drake (AHC/DC/DB)
1997Northern Iowa (DB)
1998Northern Iowa (LB)
1999–2000Northern Iowa (DC/LB)
2001Northern Iowa (DB)
2002–2007Simpson (IA)
2008–2010Hardin–Simmons (co-DC/DB)
2011–2015Northern Illinois (DC/S)
2016–2018Rutgers (DC/LB)
2019 (spring)Wyoming (LB)
2019–presentIowa (assistant DL)
Head coaching record
Overall33–28
Tournaments0–1 (NCAA D-III playoffs)

Jay Niemann (born November 27, 1960) is an American college football coach. He is the assistant defensive line coach for the University of Iowa, a position he has held since 2019.[1][2][3][4] He was the head football coach for Simpson College from 2002 to 2007.[5][6] He also coached for Western Washington,[7] Washington,[8] Drake,[9] Northern Iowa,[10] Hardin–Simmons, Northern Illinois,[11] Rutgers,[12][13] and Wyoming.[14] He played college football for Iowa State as a linebacker.[15]

Personal life

Niemann has two sons, Nick and Ben. Both are linebackers in the National Football League (NFL).[16]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs D3#
Simpson Storm (Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) (2002–2007)
2002 Simpson 6–4 6–3 4th
2003 Simpson 9–2 7–1 2nd L NCAA Division III First Round 23
2004 Simpson 6–4 4–4 6th
2005 Simpson 5–5 3–5 6th
2006 Simpson 3–7 3–5 7th
2007 Simpson 4–6 3–5 T–6th
Simpson: 33–28 26–23
Total: 33–28

References

  1. ^ "Jay Niemann". University of Iowa Athletics. April 9, 2020. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  2. ^ "Jay Niemann describes his responsibilities at Iowa and his coaching journey". www.thegazette.com. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  3. ^ "Jay Niemann Joins Iowa Football Coaching Staff". University of Iowa Athletics. May 2, 2019. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  4. ^ "Go Iowa Awesome - Niemann talks new look defensive line". iowa.rivals.com. April 14, 2021. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  5. ^ "Simpson Football Coach Jay Niemann Resigns". rollrivers.com. January 23, 2024. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  6. ^ Borgeson, Brock. "Ex-Simpson coach lands job in the BIG 10". The Simpsonian. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  7. ^ Settle, David (February 12, 2019). "Jay Niemann Added To Wyoming Football Staff". KOWB, AM 1290. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  8. ^ Barnett, Zach (December 30, 2015). "Jay Niemann to be defensive coordinator at Rutgers". Footballscoop. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  9. ^ "Wyoming hires Niemann as linebackers coach". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. February 11, 2019. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  10. ^ BenjaminRoss (May 2, 2019). "Iowa Football adds Jay Niemann to staff". Black Heart Gold Pants. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  11. ^ "Jay Niemann - Football Coach". NIU Athletics. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  12. ^ Duggan, Dan (January 1, 2016). "Who is Rutgers defensive coordinator Jay Niemann?". nj. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  13. ^ Dunleavy, Ryan. "Don't be fooled by resume of new Rutgers DC Jay Niemann". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  14. ^ "Jay Niemann Joins Wyoming Coaching Staff". University of Wyoming Athletics. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  15. ^ Sargeant, Keith (September 4, 2019). "Iowa's Jay Niemann knows all about the Rutgers defense: How big of an advantage is it for the Hawkeyes?". nj. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  16. ^ Emmert, Mark. "Jay and Nick Niemann are reunited as Hawkeyes, and couldn't be happier". Hawk Central. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
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