THE DeBORD FILE

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Born: Feb. 7, 1956
Hometown: Muncie, Ind.
Education: Manchester College, 1978
Family: Wife: Deb; Children: Tyler and Kyle

COACHING EXPERIENCE

1982-83:
Franklin College, offensive line
1984:
Fort Hays State, offensive line
1985-86:
Fort Hays State, offensive coordinator/ quarterbacks/wide receivers
1987-88:
Eastern Illinois, offensive line
1988-89:
Ball State, offensive line
1990-91:
Colorado State, offensive line
1992:
Northwestern, offensive line
1992-96:
Michigan, offensive line
1997-99:
Michigan, offensive coordinator
2000-03:
Central Michigan, head coach
2004-05:
Michigan, special teams/recruiting coordinator
2006-07:
Michigan, offensive coordinator/tight ends
2008:
Seattle Seahawks, assistant offensive line
2009:
Seattle Seahawks, tight ends
2010-12:
Chicago Bears, tight ends
2013-15:
Michigan, sport administrator

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING:

Tom Brady - New England Patriots Quarterback, three-time Super Bowl MVP

"The University of Tennessee has hired a great offensive coordinator in Mike DeBord. Mike was my offensive coordinator in college and helped me develop as a quarterback. He has great knowledge in offensive football and quarterback development, and he will do an outstanding job at Tennessee."

Brian Griese - ESPN Commentator, Former NFL Quarterback,ASuper Bowl Champion

"Mike DeBord is an outstanding hire for Butch Jones at Tennessee. Mike brings experience on both the NFL and collegiate levels and a demonstrated play-calling ability at the championship level."

Mike Holmgren - Former Head Coach Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers,ASuper Bowl Champion Coach

"While our time together was short, Mike DeBord was one of the finest coaches I ever had. Mike was a great team guy on the staff and his outstanding football knowledge helped me in so many ways! The University of Tennessee is very lucky to have Mike DeBord."

Bill Lazor - Offensive Coordinator of the Miami Dolphins

"In hiring Mike DeBord, Tennessee is getting a great football coach. He has both a great understanding of the big picture and also the ability to see the details. I have seen first-hand what a fantastic teacher Mike is. He will do a great job developing quarterbacks, and he is a fierce competitor whose passion for the game is unmatched. The University of Tennessee's offense is in the hands of a great leader."

Steve Hutchinson - Seven-Time Pro Bowler, Five-Time First Team All-Pro, Former NFL Offensive Lineman for the Seattle Seahawks, Minnesota Vikings, and Tennessee Titans A

"Coach DeBord recruited me to the University of Michigan and coached me for the majority of my time there. Under him, we had very successful years as an offensive unit. His ability to use the resources on the roster, make him valuable to fit within any system. I am excited to see the Vols offense in action this season!"

Adam Gase - Offensive Coordinator of the Chicago Bears, Former Offensive Coordinator with the Denver Broncos

"The University of Tennessee is fortunate to hire a coach with Mike DeBord's resume. He is an outstanding and creative offensive coach who has great experience both at the college and NFL level. He coaches with a great deal of enthusiasm and passion and does an excellent job teaching quarterbacks."

Matt Hasselbeck - Quarterback for Indianapolis Colts, 16-year NFL Veteran

"The University of Tennessee is lucky to have Mike DeBord. I've come to know Mike as a bright offensive mind who quickly gains the trust and respect of the coaches and players he works with."

Hired as Tennessee offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach on Feb. 6, 2015
Veteran of 30 years of coaching experience on the offensive side of the ball, coaching in 15 bowl games
Coached UT running back Jalen Hurd to 2015 All-SEC honors and the 18th 1,000-yard rushing season in school history (1,288)
Led Tennessee to its second-best rushing season in program history in 2015 with 2,908 rushing yards, the Vols' most since 3,068 in 1951
Served in various roles at the University of Michigan between 1992 and 2015, most recently as a Sport Administrator working with the field hockey, cross country, gymnastics, track and field and tennis programs at Michigan
Spent five seasons coaching in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks (2008-09) and Chicago Bears (2010-12)
Mentored John Carlson to team records for catches and receiving yards by a tight end while with Seattle
Served offensive coordinator at Michigan for five seasons from 1997-99 and 2006-07 as Wolverines posted a combined 52-11 during those campaigns
Helped Wolverines to 1997 National Championship, his first season as the team's offensive coordinator
Sporting News National Assistant Coach of the Year in 1997
Michigan won three consecutive New Year's Day bowl games in his three seasons at the helm of the offense from 1997-99
Worked with quarterbacks and Super Bowl Champions Tom Brady and Brian Griese while at Michigan
Wolverines played in a bowl game in each of the 12 seasons he was on the coaching staff
Served as head coach at Central Michigan University for four seasons from 2000-03
From 1982-92, coached at Franklin College, Fort Hays State, Eastern Illinois, Ball State, Colorado State and Northwestern before joining the Michigan staff
Coached in bowl games with Ball State in 1989 and Colorado State in 1990
Started for four years on the offensive line at Manchester College receiving all-conference, all-district and honorable mention NAIA All-American honors in 1977
Inducted into Indiana Football Hall of Fame in 1995
Received master's degree from Ball State in 1981
DeBord and his wife, Deb, have two sons, Tyler and Kyle