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Anyone thought about Jimmy Rogers???!?!?!
✅ Who is Jimmy Rogers
Jimmy Rogers (born March 1, 1987) is an American football coach and former college linebacker.
Wikipedia
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He played college football at South Dakota State Jackrabbits (SDSU) from 2005–2009 as a linebacker.
Washington State University Athletics
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🎯 Coaching Career & Success
After his playing career, Rogers began coaching: he worked as a graduate assistant at SDSU (2010–2011), then briefly at Florida Atlantic Owls before returning to SDSU.
Nonstop Local SWX Sports
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Over the years, he climbed the coaching ranks at SDSU: from linebackers coach, to co-defensive coordinator/assistant head coach, eventually becoming SDSU’s head coach in 2023.
South Dakota State University Athletics
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🏆 Achievements at South Dakota State
In his first season as head coach (2023), Rogers led the Jackrabbits to an undefeated 15–0 record and the team won the national title in the division (FCS).
Nonstop Local SWX Sports
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NBC Sports
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He was honored with the Eddie Robinson Award (given to the top FCS coach) after that season.
Wikipedia
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In 2024, under his leadership, SDSU went 12–3 and made it to the FCS semifinals, while also securing a share of their conference title.
Washington State University Athletics
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📍 New Role: Head Coach at Washington State
On December 28, 2024, Rogers was hired as the new head football coach at Washington State Cougars, becoming the 35th head coach in the program’s history.
Washington State University Athletics
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The move marks his first head-coaching job at the FBS (top-division college football) level.
Washington State University Athletics
Could we afford him? Maybe we can get a loan from the UNL Dairy Store???
✅ Who is Jimmy Rogers
Jimmy Rogers (born March 1, 1987) is an American football coach and former college linebacker.
Wikipedia
+1
He played college football at South Dakota State Jackrabbits (SDSU) from 2005–2009 as a linebacker.
Washington State University Athletics
+1
🎯 Coaching Career & Success
After his playing career, Rogers began coaching: he worked as a graduate assistant at SDSU (2010–2011), then briefly at Florida Atlantic Owls before returning to SDSU.
Nonstop Local SWX Sports
+1
Over the years, he climbed the coaching ranks at SDSU: from linebackers coach, to co-defensive coordinator/assistant head coach, eventually becoming SDSU’s head coach in 2023.
South Dakota State University Athletics
+1
🏆 Achievements at South Dakota State
In his first season as head coach (2023), Rogers led the Jackrabbits to an undefeated 15–0 record and the team won the national title in the division (FCS).
Nonstop Local SWX Sports
+2
NBC Sports
+2
He was honored with the Eddie Robinson Award (given to the top FCS coach) after that season.
Wikipedia
+1
In 2024, under his leadership, SDSU went 12–3 and made it to the FCS semifinals, while also securing a share of their conference title.
Washington State University Athletics
+1
📍 New Role: Head Coach at Washington State
On December 28, 2024, Rogers was hired as the new head football coach at Washington State Cougars, becoming the 35th head coach in the program’s history.
Washington State University Athletics
+1
The move marks his first head-coaching job at the FBS (top-division college football) level.
Washington State University Athletics
Could we afford him? Maybe we can get a loan from the UNL Dairy Store???
