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Anderson Tabbed As Hogs’ New Offensive Line Coach

Hogs nab assistant offensive coach from the Buffalo Bills
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FAYETTEVILLE (KFSM) – Bret Bielema said his search for a new offensive line coach would include names that were on NFL coaching staffs.

Saturday he pulled a coach from the professional ranks to replace the recently departed Sam Pittman.

Former Buffalo Bills’ assistant offensive line coach Kurt Anderson has accepted the position in Fayetteville.

“I couldn’t be more excited for my family and I to join the Arkansas family,” said Anderson. “It’s an unbelievable opportunity to be part of such a storied program with great tradition, in the SEC and in a community that is perfect for my family. I believe strongly in what Coach Bielema is building and the way he’s building it and can’t wait to get to work. I know my approach and philosophies will blend well with his and it’ll be fun to see what can be accomplished.”

Anderson spent the past three seasons in Buffalo under a pair of head coaches.

“Once this position on our staff opened up I heard from a lot of NCAA and NFL coaches who were interested,” said Bielema. “Kurt stood out to me when he interviewed and he’s stood out to every coach he’s worked and played for. His ability to relate to the players and connect with them will help him have a tremendous impact on our program, not only a position coach, but as a recruiter. I’m very happy to have him joining our staff and helping us pursue our goals at the University of Arkansas.”

Prior to his stint in the NFL, Anderson coached for five seasons at Eastern Michigan and had stints at both Michigan and Indiana State. Anderson was a two year lettermen at the Michigan (2000-01) as a player and also won a national championship with the Wolverines in 1998.

 

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