Dover (June 20, 2008) --- Delaware State University Head Football Coach Al Lavan has announced the appointment of Lawrence Livingston as offensive line coach for the Hornets.
Livingston, 46, has more than 25 years of collegiate coaching experience, including stints at several major conference schools.
“Coach Livingston stood out among the many fine candidates for the position because of his broad experience and record of success.” Lavan said. “He was highly recommended by some of the most respected names in college football. I am confident he is the right person to lead our offensive line to even greater success.”
Livingston most recently served as an assistant under legendary head coach Mike Price at Texas-El Paso (UTEP) the past four years. He was assistant head coach and offensive line coach for the Miners. In 2005, Livingston helped lead UTEP to an 8-4 record and an appearance in the GMAC Bowl. The previous year, the Miners were 8-4 and competed in the 2004 Texas Bowl. Texas-El Paso offensive lineman Oniel Cousins was a third round draft pick of the NFL's Baltimore Ravens last spring.
During the 2001 and '02 seasons, Livingston was co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at the University of Wyoming.
In 2000, he was tight ends coach at the University of Arizona. San Diego Chargers tight end Brandon Manumaleuna played for Livingston while at Arizona.
From 1998 to '99, Livingston was running backs coach at Texas A&M. The 1998 Aggies were 11-3, captured the school's only Big 12 championship and competed against Ohio State in the Sugar Bowl. Texas A&M was 8-4 and appeared in the Alamo Bowl in 1999.
Livingston was offensive line coach at Washington State from 1995 to '97. The 1997 Cougars, led by quarterback Ryan Leif, competed in the Rose Bowl after winning the Pac-10 championship.
From 1989 to '94, Livingston was offensive line coach at Weber State in Ogden, Utah. He helped lead the Wildcats to the 1992 Division I-AA playoffs.
Livingston began his coaching career at the U.S. Military Academy in 1988, serving as offensive line coach. That year, the Cadets captured the Commander-In-Chief Trophy and received a bid to the Sun Bowl
“I'm excited to join a program on the rise such as Delaware State,” Livingston said. “The job that coach Lavan and his staff are doing, along with the commitment of the university, makes this a great opportunity for me at this point in my career.”
Livingston played college ball at Weber State, where he was a four-year letterwinner and three-time All-Big Sky Conference selection. He started every game on the offensive line during his collegiate career.
A 1986 Weber State graduate. Livingston and his wife Michelle have two sons, Lawrence Jr. (17) and Theodore (16).
Delaware State will kick off the 2008 season Sep. 6 at home against Florida A&M. Game time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the 2008 DSU football season can be purchased by calling (302) 857-7497 or toll free at (866) 378-2845. Season ticket packages are available for purchase with Early Hornet discounts for any packages purchased before July 25. Season tickets include parking, reserved seating for all six home games, a 2008 DSU Football media Guide and first priority for post-season ticket purchases. Single-game tickets go on sale on August 11. Tickets can also be purchased by logging on to the team's official website www.DSUHornets.com.
