A. J. Christoff Explained

A. J. Christoff
Birth Date:18 November 1948
Birth Place:Ritzville, Washington, U.S.
Alma Mater:University of Idaho (1971)
Oregon State University (1972)
Player Years1:1968–1971
Player Team1:Idaho
Player Positions:Linebacker, defensive end
Coach Years1:1972
Coach Team1:Oregon State (GA)
Coach Years2:1973–1974
Coach Team2:New Mexico (DB/RC)
Coach Years3:1975–1976
Coach Team3:Idaho (AHC/DC/DB)
Coach Years4:1977–1978
Coach Team4:Oregon (ILB)
Coach Years5:1979–1982
Coach Team5:Oregon (DC/DB)
Coach Years6:1983
Coach Team6:Stanford (DC/DB)
Coach Years7:1984–1985
Coach Team7:Notre Dame (DC/DB)
Coach Years8:1986
Coach Team8:Georgia Tech (DB)
Coach Years9:1987–1989
Coach Team9:Alabama (DB)
Coach Years10:1990–1994
Coach Team10:UCLA (DB)
Coach Years11:1995–1998
Coach Team11:Colorado (DC/DB)
Coach Years12:2000
Coach Team12:USC (LB)
Coach Years13:2001–2002
Coach Team13:Cincinnati (DC)
Coach Years14:2003–2004
Coach Team14:Stanford (DC/DB)
Coach Years15:2005
Coach Team15:San Francisco 49ers (DB)
Coach Years16:2006
Coach Team16:Stanford (DC/DB)
Coach Years17:2007–2011
Coach Team17:VMI (DC)

Andrew James Christoff (born November 18, 1948) is an American football coach. He was defensive coordinator for 18 seasons at six schools—Idaho,[1] [2] [3] Oregon,[4] Stanford,[5] Notre Dame,[6] Colorado and Cincinnati.

From Ritzville, Washington, Christoff graduated from Ritzville High School in 1963, and was recruited to play at Idaho under head coach Dee Andros.[7] He received a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Idaho in 1967 and a completed master's degree at Oregon State University in 1970.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Ex-Idaho grid player hired as new aide . Spokane Daily Chronicle . (Washington). January 22, 1974 . 15.
  2. News: Christoff joins Vandals . Ellensburg Daily Record . (Washington). UPI . January 23, 1974 . 11.
  3. News: Christoff gains post with Ducks . Spokane Daily Chronicle . (Washington) . December 31, 1976 . 18 .
  4. News: Stanford confirms hiring of Christoff . Eugene Register-Guard . (Oregon) . February 1, 1983 . 1E.
  5. News: Christoff new Irish aide . Lawrence Journal-World . (Kansas) . Associated Press . February 22, 1984 . 13.
  6. News: Fans may see a difference . Tuscaloosa News . (Alabama). Hurt . Cecil . April 4, 1987. 15 .
  7. News: Prep athletes decide on Idaho . Ellensburg Daily Record . (Washington) . Associated Press . June 5, 1963 . 8.