John Rushing (February 26, 1972 – October 23, 2020) was an American college and professional football assistant coach who previously served as the safeties coach at the University of Arizona. Rushing served for six years as a defensive coach at Utah State University and was the secondary coach for three other college programs.[1]
| Personal information | |
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| Born: | February 26, 1972 Merced, California, U.S. |
| Died: | October 23, 2020 (aged 48) Arizona, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Merced (CA) |
| College: | Washington State |
| Position: | Safeties coach |
| Undrafted: | 1995 |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
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Born and raised in Merced, California, Rushing played college football at Washington State University in Pullman under head coach Mike Price, and was a four-year starter as a defensive back for the Cougars.
His brother is Hamilton Tiger-Cats wide receiver Kevin Robinson.[2]
Rushing died on October 23, 2020, at the age of 48.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Green Bay Packers: John Rushing, Defensive Quality Control". Green Bay Packers. Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
- ^ "Player Bio: John Rushing". Utah State Official Athletic Site. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
- ^ "WSU Palouse Posse star and Super Bowl winner John Rushing dies". Retrieved October 23, 2020.
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