COACHES & STAFF The University of Arizona’s offensive line was under Palcic’s direction from ’84-’85 (the Wildcats played in the Sun Bowl during that time). A two-year stint (’82-’83) with the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts (’83 Grey Cup title) was preceded by a four-year (’78–’81) stop as Wisconsin’s o-line coach under head coach Dave McClain. Palcic was Ball State’s offensive line coach in ’76–’77 (went to Wisconsin with McClain, who was BSU’s head coach) and Dayton’s linebackers/offensive line coach in ’74–’75. He got his college coaching start guiding BSU’s linebackers as a graduate assistant in ’73. He also coached two years (1971-72) at Bishop Carroll High School in Dayton, OH. Among the college players Palcic has coached are: former Baltimore Raven All-Pro tackle Jonathan Ogden (No. 4 pick in the ’96 NFL Draft), third-team All-American and NFL veteran (Green Bay, Houston) Mike Flanagan, and first-team All-American and 11year NFL player Vaughn Parker (all of UCLA); All-America tackle Tony Boselli (USC); first-team All-Big Ten offensive linemen Bob Maggs, Jeff Uhlenhake, Joe Staysniak, Jeff Davidson and Alan Kline (all at Ohio State); All-American Ray Snell and ’06 Outland Trophy winner Joe Thomas (Wisconsin). RECRUITING RESPONSIBILITIES — California (CIF Southern Section, Orange County), Colorado. PERSONAL — Education: Bachelor’s in Education from Dayton, 1971, Master's in Education from Dayton, 1974;At UCLA:Third year of second tenure (joined the staff in January of 2008); Born: July 2, 1948 in Gowanda, N.Y. Family: Bob and his wife Theresa, have three children: Joe (currently the defensive coordinator at Indiana); Amy (Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Premier Sports & Entertainment) and Monica, who is married to NFL linebacker Mark Simoneau.
DARONTE' JONES
DEFENSIVE GRADUATE ASSISTANT-1ST SEASON MORGAN STATE ’01
Daronte’ Jones is beginning his first season as UCLA’s defensive graduate assistant coach. His duties include assisting the defensive coaches with game preparation and working with the cornerbacks. Jones came to UCLA after serving five seasons (’05-’09) as assistant head coach/defensive coordinator at Bowie State University in Bowie, MD. In addition to coordinating the Bulldog defense, Jones also served as the Pro Liaison. During his five years, the defense employed an aggressive, attacking scheme that has gained the Bulldogs high recognition, both at the conference and national levels. In ’09, the Bowie State ranked No. 1 among all Division II teams in total defense, allowing just 217.7 yards per game. They also ranked No. 2 nationally in rushing defense (56.5 yards per game) and ninth in pass efficiency defense. Two Bulldogs were named first-team All-CIAA and two more were named to the second unit. During his tenure, the Bowie State defense ranked in the Top 10 nationally in five different statistical categories (total defense, scoring defense, pass efficiency defense, sacks and rushing defense, including 3rd or higher in total defense). Under Jones’ watch, eight defensive players were named All-CIAA, three named All-CIAA Rookie Class, and one D2football.com All-American. Before joining the Bulldog staff, Jones served as assistant football coach and defensive coordinator at Jeanerette (LA) Senior High School (’04) and assistant coach and physical education teacher at Franklin Senior High School (’03-’04). He also served as assistant football coach/defensive backs at Nicholls State University (’02-’03) in Louisiana and defensive graduate assistant at Lenoir-Rhyne College (’01-’02) in North Carolina. A native of Capital Heights, MD, Jones earned a bachelor's degree in ’01 from Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD. He is a member of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. PERSONAL — Education: Bachelor’s from Morgan State, 2001;At UCLA: First year on staff (joined staff in March of 2010); Born: November 11, 1978 in Annapolis, MD.
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BRIAN SHEPPARD
OFFENSIVE GRADUATE ASSISTANT-1ST SEASON BAKER UNIVERSITY ’06
Brian Sheppard enters his first season as UCLA’s offensive graduate assistant coach. He will assist offensive coordinator Norm Chow and work with the tight ends. His duties also include breaking down opponents’ game video, aiding the coaches with game preparation and directing the defensive scout team. Sheppard spent the last three seasons (2007-09) as a graduate assistant at New Mexico State, the last under former Bruin defensive coordinator DeWayne Walker. In 2009, he coached the tight ends after working with the quarterbacks and receivers his first two years. Prior to going to New Mexico State, Sheppard spent one season (2006) at Tulsa University under former head coach Steve Kragthorpe. His responsibilities included cutting up film, scouting of players, and breaking down opponents. He also assisted the offensive coordinator and worked with the quarterbacks in his offensive quality control role. Sheppard played college football at Southeastern Louisiana University, before transferring to Baker University where he finished his playing career and earned his undergraduate degree in Business in 2006. In 2001 & 2002, Sheppard was a quarterback for Saddleback Junior College, helping his team to a 9-2 record both seasons and second place in its league. Sheppard was an all-conference selection in football and baseball at Redmond High School (Seattle) his junior and senior seasons. Brian’s father, Mike Sheppard, is a long-time football coach having spent time in college football (head coach at Long Beach State and New Mexico) as well as the NFL. Mike Sheppard is currently coaching wide receivers for the Cincinnati Bengals.