COACHING STAFF PENN STATE FOOTBALL 2013
OFFENSIVE LINE COACH
MAC McWHORTER “COACH MAC UTILIZES ALL OUR ABILITIES AND HELPS REFINE OUR SKILLS TO BE A GREAT UNIT AS A WHOLE. HE HAS INGRAINED TOUGHNESS INTO OUR MINDSET; THAT IS WHAT WE WANT TO BE KNOWN FOR.”
— GUARD MILES DIEFFENBACH
➤ Coaching Experience 2012-present . . . Penn State Offensive Line Coach 2005-10 . . . . . Texas Associate Head Coach & Offensive Line Coach 2004 . . . . . . . Texas Assistant Head Coach & Offensive Line Coach 2003 . . . . . . . Texas Offensive Line Coach 2002 . . . . . . . Texas Offensive Tackles & Tight Ends Coach 2001 . . . . . . . Georgia Tech Assistant Head Coach & Offensive Line Coach 2000 . . . . . . . Georgia Tech Offensive Line Coach 1999 . . . . . . . Memphis Offensive Co-Coordinator & Offensive Line Coach 1996-98 . . . . . Clemson Offensive Tackles & Tight Ends Coach 1991-95 . . . . . Georgia Offensive Line, Tight Ends & Special Teams Coach/Football Operations Director 1990 . . . . . . . Duke Offensive Line & Tight Ends Coach/Football Operations Director 1989 . . . . . . . West Georgia Head Coach 1988 . . . . . . . Alabama Offensive Line Coach 1987 . . . . . . . Alabama Assistant Head Coach & Offensive Line Coach/Football Operations Director 1985-86 . . . . . Georgia Tech Assistant Head Coach & Offensive Line Coach/Football Operations Director 1982-84 . . . . . Georgia Tech Offensive Line Coach 1981 . . . . . . . Georgia Tech Offensive Line Coach & Special Teams Coordinator 1980 . . . . . . . Georgia Tech Receivers Coach & Special Teams Coordinator 1979 . . . . . . . Head Coach at Villa Rica (Ga.) High School 1975-78 . . . . . Assistant Coach at Douglas County (Ga.) High School 1974 . . . . . . . Assistant Coach at Duluth (Ga.) High School
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➤ Coaching Accomplishments ■ In 2012, directed the offensive line, which was instrumental in Penn State leading the Big Ten in total offense (437.0 ypg) and ranking second in scoring (32.6 ppg) and passing (283.1 ypg) offense in Big Ten games. ■ Developed center Matt Stankiewitch into a 2012 Rimington Trophy finalist and guard John Urschel, who joined him as first-team All-Big Ten selections. ■ The 2009 Texas offensive line helped the Longhorns average 39.3 points (third NCAA), 421.2 total yards and 273.6 passing yards en route to the BCS National Championship game. Center Chris Hall was a finalist for the Rimington Trophy and earned first-team All-America honors and tackle Adam Ulatoski was a second-team All-American. ■ Selected the 2008 Assistant Coach-of-the-Year by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) after the offensive line led the way for Texas to rank fifth nationally in scoring (42.4 ppg), seventh in passing (308.3 ypg) and ninth in total offense (475.8 ypg). ■ Despite youth and rotating lineups, the 2007 Texas offensive line still paved the way for 462.9 yards of total offense (13th in nation), 207.5 yards rushing and 37.2 points per game. ■ In 2006, McWhorter’s offensive line produced a unanimous All-American, four All-Big 12 performers and a Freshman All-American. ■ Played a significant role in helping Texas capture the 2005 BCS National Championship, as the offensive line helped the Longhorns set an NCAA record with 652 points and a school record with 6,657 yards, finishing No. 2 in the nation in rushing (274.9 ypg). ■ In 2004, the Longhorns ranked second in the country in rushing offense (299.2 ypg), seventh in total offense (464.4 ypg) and 12th in scoring (35.3 ppg). Texas rushed for at least 300 yards six times, its most since 1977. ■ As the offensive line coach, McWhorter helped Georgia establish season school records for total yards (5,135 in 1994) and yards per rush (5.6 in 1992). ■ In 2000 at Georgia Tech, after inheriting a unit that returned only two starters, he tutored a line that led the ACC in fewest sacks allowed and helped Tech’s offense rank among the top 20 nationally in scoring, passing and total offense. ■ With McWhorter in charge of the Tigers’ offensive line, Clemson led the ACC in rushing in 1996. ■ Coached future Heisman Trophy winner and NFL player George Rogers as an assistant coach at Duluth County (Ga.) High School. ■ During his distinguished career, McWhorter has helped in developing standout running backs Bobby Humphrey (Alabama), Garrison Hearst (Georgia), Raymond Priester (Clemson), Cedric Benson (Texas) and Jamaal Charles (Texas), wide receiver Hines Ward (Georgia), and quarterbacks Eric Zeier (Georgia), Chris Sims (Texas) and Colt McCoy (Texas).
➤ Alma Mater: Georgia, 1974
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➤ Year At Penn State: Second
Mac was a three-year letterman and two-year starter at guard under Coach Vince Dooley at Georgia. He was an offensive captain and earned All-SEC and honorable-mention AllAmerica honors as a senior. He also was an Academic All-SEC selection his last two years and was honored for having the team’s highest grade-point average in 1973. Mac has coached in 18 bowl games, including four BCS games, two of which were for the national championship. He is one of the four Nittany Lion assistants that has been part of a National Championship coaching staff (Texas, 2005).
➤ Collegiate Coaching Experience: 33 years — 2 at Penn State; 9 at Texas; 9 at Georgia Tech; 1 at Memphis; 3 at Clemson; 5 at Georgia; 1 at Duke; 1 at West Georgia; 2 at Alabama ➤ Hometown: Atlanta, Ga. ➤ Education: 1974 — B.S. in education from Georgia ➤ Family: Wife: Rebecca Children: Kasay, Katie, Mac
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➤ Prominent Players Coached George Rogers 1980 Heisman Trophy Winner NFL (1981-87) Matt Stankiewitch New England Patriots 2012 Rimington Trophy finalist/All-Big Ten Ken Whisenhunt Former Arizona Cardinals Head Coach NFL (1985-93) Jonathon Scott Pittsburgh Steelers
Tony Hills Denver Broncos
Artis Hicks Miami Dolphins
Justin Blalock Atlanta Falcons Lyle Sendlein Arizona Cardinals
David Lutz NFL (1983-95) John Davis NFL (1987-94)
Kasey Studdard Houston Texans
Adam Meadows NFL (1997-2003, 2006)
Derrick Dockery Dallas Cowboys
➤ Accomplishments As A Player ■ A team captain and standout guard at Georgia, he was AP All-SEC and honorable-mention All-America in 1973. ■ Earned SEC All-Academic honors in 1972 and 1973 and was recognized for having the highest GPA on the team in 1973.