 Biff Poggi, Charlotte 49ers' head coach | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 6, 1960 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Duke |
| Playing career | |
| 1978–1979 | Pittsburgh |
| Position(s) | Offensive lineman |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1987 | The Citadel (assistant) |
| 1988–1995 | Gilman School (MD) (OC/OL) |
| 1996–2015 | Gilman School (MD) |
| 2016 | Michigan (analyst) |
| 2017–2020 | Saint Frances Academy (MD) |
| 2021–2022 | Michigan (assoc. HC) |
| 2023–2024 | Charlotte |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 6–16 (college) |
Francis Xavier "Biff" Poggi (/ˈpoʊdʒiː/; born June 6, 1959) is an American football coach and former player. He was most recently the head football coach at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.[1][2] Poggi coached for over twenty years at the Gilman School (1996–2015) and Saint Frances Academy (2017–2020) in Baltimore,[3] and also three seasons as an off-field analyst for the Michigan Wolverines under head coach Jim Harbaugh.[4] Poggi's initial contract included a base salary of $500,000 with an additional $500,000 coming from the athletic foundation with additional performance incentives.[5] Poggi announced he would return $500,000 to the program in order to enhance the salaries of his assistants.[6]
Poggi got his first win as an NCAA head coach against South Carolina St. in his first game leading the 49ers.[7][8] Poggi recorded his first FBS and conference win on October 21 with a 10 to 7 road win over in-state rival ECU. [9] Charlotte fired Poggi with two games remaining in the 2024 season.[10] Tim Brewster succeeded him as interim head coach.[11]
- ^ "Michigan's Biff Poggi to Lead Charlotte 49ers Football Program". Charlotte 49ers Athletics. November 15, 2022. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
- ^ Wojciechowski, Gene (August 3, 2018). "E:60: How a football coach saved a program and lost his opponents". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
- ^ Jackson, Luke. "For Baltimore High School Football Legend Biff Poggi, 'Wildly Exciting' To Lead Charlotte," PressBox (Baltimore, MD), Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
- ^ Feldman, Bruce (November 8, 2022). "Meet Michigan's Biff Poggi: Jim Harbaugh's consigliere is the most interesting man in coaching". The Athletic. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
- ^ Brice, John (November 17, 2022). "Charlotte gives Poggi five-year deal, includes country club membership, more than $2.1 million in assistant coaches' pool". Football Scoop. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ Johnson, Richard (June 22, 2023). "College Football's Newest Coaches Have Some Interesting Incentives and Clauses in Their Contracts". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ "Sellout Crowd On Hand for Poggi's First Win, 24-3, over South Carolina State". September 2, 2023. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ Wertz Jr., Langston (September 3, 2023). "Freshman Durell Robinson'd big first half sparks win vs SC State". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
- ^ "Record-Setting Defense Stifles ECU to Hand 49ers First-Ever AAC Win, 10-7". Charlotte 49ers Athletics. October 21, 2023. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ Vannini, Chris (November 18, 2024). "Charlotte football fires coach Biff Poggi after less than 2 seasons". The Athletic. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ "Charlotte Football Announces Change in Leadership". Charlotte Athletics. November 18, 2024. Retrieved November 18, 2024.