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ASSIGNMENT: Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
COLLEGE: University of Idaho, 1983
AGE: Born 10/14/56, Spokane, WA
YEAR AT OSU: 4th
JOINED OSU STAFF: January 12, 1999
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT:
*Ferris High School, Spokane, WA, 1981
*University of Idaho, 1982-85
*University of Wyoming, 1986
*Washington State University, 1987-1992
*University of California, 1992-1995
*University of Wyoming, 1996
*Purdue University, 1997
*Seattle Seahawks, National Football League, 1998
*OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY, 1999-Present
PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE:
(1981)--Tim got his first coaching opportunity as an assistant coach at Ferris High School in Spokane, WA in 1981 under Coach Ray Hare.
(1982-85)--Tim got his collegiate coaching career started in 1992 as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Idaho, under first-year head coach Dennis Erickson. Tim coached the running backs for Erickson for a four-year period at Idaho. The Vandals won the Big Sky championship in 1985 and Tim was responsible for recruiting Idaho record-breaking quarterback John Friesz, later a quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks.
(1986)--Tim moved with Erickson to the University of Wyoming in 1986 as running backs coach.
(1987-92)--Tim moved to Washington State with Erickson in 1987. Tim served as the running backs coach from 1987-90, the first two years under Erickson and the second two years under Mike Price. In 1991, Tim was promoted to offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach, a position he held for two years, all under Price. He was also the Cougars’ football summer camp director from 1989-90. As offensive coordinator, WSU led the Pac-10 and ranked 10th nationally in passing offense with Drew Bledsoe as the quarterback. He also coached Steve Broussard, the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year in 1989 and number one draft pick of the Atlanta Falcons in 1990. WSU captured the 1988 Aloha Bowl, 24-22 over Houston, in 1988. In addition to coaching Broussard at WSU, Shaumbe Wright-Fair and Rich Swinton were two other outstanding backs coached by Tim. He was responsible for recruiting Wright-Fair, DeWayne Patterson (All-American) and Keith Reynolds to WSU.
(1992-95)--Tim moved to the University of California as assistant head coach and running backs coach in 1992 under Coach Keith Gilbertson. He was also the Bears’ summer football camp director and the academic liaison for the football team. During Tim’s tenure at California, the Bears won the 1993 Alamo Bowl, defeating Iowa 37-3. Tim coached Heisman Trophy candidate Russell White at Cal, in addition to Lindsey Chapman, Reynard Rutherford and Tyrone Edwards. He was responsible for recruiting Bobby Shaw, Seykou Sanyika, Deltha O’Neill and Ike Booth.
(1996)--Tim returned to the University of Wyoming in 1996 as receivers coach under Coach Joe Tiller. The Cowboys won the Western Athletic Conference title in 1996, finished 10-2 and led the WAC in total offense and finished second nationally. He coached consensus All-America wide receiver Marcus Harris, who also won the Fred Biletnikoff Award as the nation’s outstanding receiver.
(1997)--Tim moved to Purdue in 1997 as co-offensive coordinator and receivers coach under Tiller. Purdue finished 9-4, ranked 15th in the nation, led the Big Ten in total offense and finished seventh nationally. Purdue also won the 1997 Alamo Bowl. He coached Brian Alford, an All-America wide receiver, and he recruited to Purdue Drew Brees, the Texas 5-A Player of the year and current Boilermaker quarterback. He also recruited Texas All-State running back Montrell Lowe.
(1998)--Tim rejoined Dennis Erickson as running backs coach of the Seattle Seahawks. Tim coached Seattle’s Offensive Player of the Year Ricky Watters, who rushed for 1,239 yards and 9 touchdowns, plus he caught 52 passes.
(1999)--Tim moved with Erickson to Oregon State to be offensive coordinator and receivers coach. Following the 1999 season, Tim’s position assignment was changed to quarterbacks, while remaining as offensive coordinator.
PREP ATHLETIC RECORD: Attended Gonzaga Prep High School in Spokane, WA. Lettered in football and track, earning three letters in each. Earned first-team all-state and all-city honors as a senior in 1975 and was also named all-city as a junior.
COLLEGE ATHLETIC RECORD: Attended the University of Idaho where he lettered as a running back from 1975-79, while playing for Coach Ed Troxel in 1975-76 and for Jerry Davitch in 1978 and ‘79, earning four letters. He was selected as the Big Sky Conference’s Newcomer of the Year in 1975. Tim finished as the sixth leading rusher in school history with 2,196 yards.
EDUCATION: Graduated from Gonzaga Prep High School in 1975. Graduated from the University of Idaho in 1983 with a B.A. in general studies.
PERSONAL: Full name--Timothy Mark Lappano. Tim and his wife, the former Sandi Haren, have two sons, Taylor, 12 (3/12/90), and Kyle, 9 (2/4/93).
RECRUITING AREA: Northern California
NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Tim has recruited such players as former Purdue and current San Diego Chargers quarterback Drew Brees; former Idaho and Seattle Seahawk quarterback John Friesz; and wide receiver Bobby Shaw at California. Coached outstanding running backs as Steve Broussard, former WSU Pac-10 Player of the Year and No. 1 draft pick and former Heisman Trophy candidate Russell White at California. Coached All-America wide receivers Marcus Harris at Wyoming, Brian Alford at Purdue and Bobby Shaw at California. Coached Ricky Watters and Ahman Green with the Seattle Seahawks. He has been offensive coordinator with three teams ranked in the top 10 nationally in total offense, the latest being Purdue in 1997, which led the Big Ten and finished seventh nationally. Wyoming was second nationally in 1996. OSU set a school record for most points scored in 1999 with 347. The Beavers finished 14th in the nation in passing offense and 10th in total offense in 1999 and second and third, respectively, in the Pac-10. OSU ranked second in the Pac-10 and 32nd nationally in total offense in 2000. The Beavers were second in the Pac-10 in rushing offense and 28th nationally. OSU set a school record by scoring 400 points in 2000. Beaver quarterback Jonathan Smith (1998-01) broke OSU career records for passing, total offense and touchdown passes while playing under Lappano’s tutelage.
