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Steele Adds Two Coaches To Football Staff

BUIES CREEK, N.C.— Campbell head football coach Dale Steele has added two coaches to his staff - Greg Williams and Jonathan Riba - for the 2008 season.

Williams, who will serve as the secondary coach and special teams coordinator, has 39 years of college coaching experience and most recently spent five seasons at North Carolina State as the defensive backs coach. In 2006, North Carolina State placed 13th nationally in pass defense (166.67), 50th in scoring defense (21.83) and 36th in total defense (317.17). The 2004 defense led the nation in total defense (221.4) and ranked second in pass defense (119). In 2002, the Wolfpack were first in the Atlantic Coast Conference in total defense (300.8), pass defense (175.5) and sacks (48).

"The addition of Greg to our staff is certainly exciting for us," said Coach Steele. "He is a coach with tremendous experience at all levels, but in particular at the FBS level and the FCS level. We are enthused to have someone with his background and his knowledge of the area. He obviously adds a great deal of experience to our staff and we couldn't be more pleased that he and his family are joining the Campbell Family."

Williams joined the North Carolina State staff after five years on the Georgia coaching staff as the secondary coach (1996-97) and wide receiver coach (1998-2000). Williams also has spent time at Duke (secondary coach 1995), Connecticut (defensive coordinator 1992-94), Maryland (defensive coordinator 1987-91), LSU (defensive coordinator 1980-81), TCU (offensive coordinator 1977-78), West Virginia (defensive coordinator 1976), Tulsa (secondary coach (1971-74) and Youngstown State (quarterbacks/receiver coach 1969-70).

Williams earned his bachelor of arts degree in parks and recreation in 1968 from North Carolina State. He is replacing former Campbell coach Tony Grantham who returned to Navy to work on their staff.

Riba has been added to the staff as an offensive assistant. Riba spent last season working at Harnett Central High School in Angier as the defensive line coach and special education teacher. Prior to his time at Harnett Central he worked for a season at Athens Drive High School in Raleigh as the defensive coordinator/linebacker coach and a physical education teacher. Riba also spent two seasons working at Smithfield Selma Senior High School in Smithfield as an offensive line/defensive backs coach (2004-05).

Riba is a Riverside, California native with a bachelor of science degree in kinesiology (1999) and a masters of science education degree (2003) from California Baptist University. He also spent eight years working as a teacher and coaching high school football in the Golden State from 1996 through 2003.

"We are thrilled that Jonathan has chosen to come and join our staff here at Campbell," said Coach Steele. "He adds a great deal of enthusiasm for the game along with tremendous knowledge. His experience comes from coaching at high schools in the area, which we feel will aid us in both the recruiting process and in communicating with our current student-athletes. His love for the game and his desire to coach young men has shown already in the short time he has been on campus."

"I am pleased with the addition of both of these coaches to our staff," Coach Steele continued. "As we continue to grow these are the type of quality people that will keep Campbell going in a positive direction."

Williams and Riba join Lonnie Hansen, Art Link, Jerrick Hall, Oscar Olejniczak and Landon Mariani on the Campbell coaching staff. Campbell began spring practice on March 26 with a spring game set for April 19 at 1 p.m.

The new alignment for the football staff goes as follows: Link (defensive coordinator/linebackers), Williams (secondary coach/special teams coordinator), Olejniczak (offensive line/run game coordinator/recruiting coordinator) and Riba (offensive assistant).

Campbell Coaching Staff

Dale Steele

Head Coach (2nd year)

Art Link

Asst./Defensive Coordinator (2nd year)

Jerrick Hall

Asst./Defensive Line (2nd year)

Greg Williams

Asst./Secondary/Special Teams Coordinator (1st year)

Lonnie Hansen

Asst./Running Backs (2nd year)

Landon Mariani

Asst./Passing And Quarterbacks (2nd year)

Oscar Olejniczak

Asst./Off. Line/Run Game/Recruiting Coordinator (2nd year)

John Riba

Offensive Assistant (1st year)

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