Phil Earley - Syracuse University Athletics

Quarterbacks

Years at Syracuse: 2006-present
College: Pacific Lutheran University, 1980; Western Washington University, 1988
High School: Port Angeles

     A veteran of the collegiate coaching ranks, Earley joined the Syracuse staff in February, 2006, after spending one year as the assistant to the offensive coordinator and the quarterback coach at Auburn University. Earley worked with the Tiger’s offensive coaching staff and the AU unit that ranked 37th in total offense and 30th in scoring offense nationally.

     "Phil has proven to be a fine teacher in the quarterback position, including here at Syracuse with his experience with Perry Patterson," said head coach Greg Robinson. "He does a fine job of teaching, preparing and motivating the players."

     Earley’s 20 years of collegiate coaching experience spans the country, including his tenure at Washington State (1992-94) where he served as the recruiting coordinator and was responsible for football operations at Washington State University for head coach Mike Price. During that time, the Cougars won the 1992 Copper Bowl and led the Pac 10 in total offense. He was also the Mike Price Football Camp Director.

Coaching Experience
• 2006-present   Quarterbacks, Syracuse
• 2005               Assistant to Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks, Auburn
• 2004               Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks, Ohio
• 2000-03          Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks, Nevada
• 1998-99          Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks, Idaho
• 1997               Quarterbacks, Idaho
• 1994-96          Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks,
                        Cal State San Luis Obispo
• 1992-94          Recruiting Coordinator, Washington State
• 1989-91          Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks, Western Washington
• 1988-89          Offensive Line, Weber State
• 1986-87          Offensive Line, Western Washington

Coaching Accomplishments
• Mentored Andrew Robinson, who finished the 2007 season ranked fifth on SU’s single-season passing yards record list (2,192), sixth in completions (154), ninth in touchdown passes (13) and fifth in yards per game (199.3), and third in pass attempts (292).
• In 2007, the Orange set the school record for the most passing yards (2,750) in a season.
• At Syracuse, senior quarterback Perry Patterson finished the 2006 season ranked fourth on
Syracuse’s single-season completions record list (158), second in single-season attempts (300) and tied for ninth in touchdown passes (12).
• Earley helped Patterson improve his accuracy, as well. Patterson reversed his touchdown to interception ratio (2006: 12 TDs to 4 int.; 2005: 6 TDs to 11 int.).
• At Nevada, coached the nation’s leading rusher in 2001 and the nation’s leading receiver in 2002.
• Nevada ranked ninth nationally in offense in 2001, averaging more than 200 yards both passing and rushing.
• Nevada finished 12th nationally in total offense (434 yards per game) and 11th in passing (296 yards per game) in 2002.
• Cal State San Luis Obispo set or tied 28 offensive team records from 1994-96.
• Western Washington set or tied 18 offensive team records and ranked ninth nationally in total offense from 1989-91.

Championships and Bowl Games as a Coach
• 1998 Big West Conference Champions, Idaho
• 1998 Humanitarian Bowl Champions, Idaho
• 1994 America West Conference Champions, Cal State San Luis Obispo
• 1992 Copper Bowl Champions, Washington State

Education
• Graduate of Port Angeles HS in 1975
• Pacific Lutheran University (education), 1980
• Western Washington (education), Master’s degree, 1988